Astro by Astronomer vs Redwood RunMyJobs comparison

Astronomer and Redwood Software are both solutions in the Workload Automation category. Astronomer is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.2, while Redwood Software is ranked #18. Astronomer holds a 1.4% mindshare in WA, compared to Redwood Software’s 3.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Astronomer users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Redwood Software users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 18, 2026

Redwood RunMyJobs and Astro by Astronomer compete in job scheduling and orchestration. Redwood RunMyJobs holds an edge in pricing and customer support, whereas Astro by Astronomer offers superior advanced features.

Features: Redwood RunMyJobs delivers seamless automation, reliable job scheduling, and workflow automation. Astro by Astronomer offers extensibility, adaptability, and tools for integrating with various data pipelines, granting it an advantage in complex data environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Redwood RunMyJobs provides straightforward deployment and excellent customer service. Astro by Astronomer, though more complex to deploy, offers robust support to handle its configurability.

Pricing and ROI: Redwood RunMyJobs presents a cost-effective solution with quick ROI, suitable for budget-conscious businesses. Astro by Astronomer, despite higher initial costs, offers long-term ROI through enhanced capabilities and scalability.

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Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Workload Automation category, the mindshare of JAMS is 3.1%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Astro by Astronomer is 1.4%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Redwood RunMyJobs is 3.8%, down from 8.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Workload Automation Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
JAMS	3.1%
Astro by Astronomer	1.4%
Redwood RunMyJobs	3.8%
Other	91.7%

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Latha Viswanathan

Principal Data Base And Infrastructure Engineer at a outsourcing company with 501-1,000 employees

Automation has replaced nightly monitoring and delivers reliable, unified job scheduling

We have really enjoyed working with JAMS in terms of notifications, alerts, and streamlining. There used to be a process with Automate, which is another product from Fortra, but even before that, the other division of the company that we were merging with had a tool that was built in-house called a file handler or file distributor. It was an in-house developed tool, but it was not as streamlined or as efficient as JAMS is. We literally had to have a dedicated nighttime person monitoring. Although we are 24/7, the divisions of the company that we were using JAMS for have been small scale. While we have automated it, we have streamlined it in such a way that notifications go out and alerts go out, but if there is anything, then we get paged and alerted, and if anything needs to happen at midnight, we can wake up. On the other hand, with the tool I mentioned, the file handler and distributor, we used to have a dedicated nighttime person that had to be sitting and monitoring it to see when a file arrived, whether it met the conditions, and then execute the next particular job. By using JAMS, we have gained a lot more efficiencies in terms of all of those to streamline it, and there is no necessary need for having an overnight engineer just keeping an eye on all of this.

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Fsiddiquee Sudeki

Data Platform Engineer at Babbel

Unified orchestration has reduced costs and improves governance for complex data workflows

I would say it would be much more helpful if Astro by Astronomer can provide an MCP to use and integrate with Astro by Astronomer and their AI agent Auto, so that we can use our tools like Claude, Code, or Cursor to have a central location where we integrate that MCP in Databricks via the AI gateway, and then we can have a place where we can connect to Astro by Astronomer, Databricks, other tools such as Jira and DataDog, and then have a much more comprehensive analysis and overview and monitoring of the entire data ecosystem. Having an MCP integration would tremendously help us to have a more comprehensive data platform that is more AI-ready. That is one of the features that I can think of. Another thought would be having an integration with Kubernetes instead of just scheduling everything on Astro by Astronomer workers. That would be helpful. One thing I can think of is that the Astro by Astronomer local developer environment can be improved further, but perhaps that is a very niche use case that I have in mind, and it may not be useful for others. There is room for improvement around having an improved UI and also integration with other tools. On governance, I would say we can have a more granular level of governance even inside workspaces. Having much more granular control over people belonging to the same team in Astro by Astronomer could have different access to different DAGs, depending upon our tagging strategy. That is one of the areas I can suggest in terms of improvement. The AI capabilities can be improved further. I would compare the current AI capabilities to newer models provided by Claude such as Opus or Codex.

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MaheshKumar6

Senior Analyst at Electronics For Imaging, Inc

Future-proof and powerful with great support

Improvements include: 1) Cost of the Software. Redwood is more expensive than most of the other Automation Software available today; they could make it budget-friendly. 2) It has limited reporting features. Some basic reporting features are missing. 3) There is no option to extract data in Excel. This feature could help in finding errors in the data. 4) Integration with ServiceNow is not supported. 5) The cloud platform compatibility is not up to the mark. 6) Security standards need to be improved. 7) Handling failure is not great; the workflow stops when a job fails and human intervention is required. 8) Configuration and set-up are difficult for someone with less coding knowledge. 9) They need to provide more documentation to assist new users.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"The planning capabilities are most valuable."

"The ability to sequence jobs is excellent; it means we don't have to schedule them individually, and if one fails, it doesn't unwind the entire workflow."

"JAMS has improved our productivity immensely because everything flows. I don't think we could operate at our current staffing levels without it."

"It makes everything that we want to do so much easier. We have had a number of instances in the past where we have had developers who have been working on a project, and even though we have had JAMS for all these years, they will create some SQL Server Agent job, or something like that, to run a task. When it is in code review and development is complete, the question always comes around, "Can JAMS do this?" The answer has always been, "Yes." Pretty much anything we have ever developed could be run by JAMS."

"It has definitely drastically improved our capabilities to scale our automation. Before JAMS, there were a lot of manual processes. We had a couple of operators who spent all day doing that. A lot of the time with human intervention and human processes, it is as good as the person who may be following a procedure and human error is a big problem."

"The scheduling and execution of jobs are the most valuable features. The scheduling is important because if there is a task we want to execute at 4:00 AM, there's no way we will have someone who can manually run the job. In addition, we execute 100 to 200 jobs per day, and manual intervention is not an option."

"We have over 50 jobs running daily to manage all the integration of our systems and we don’t have to monitor these jobs; they just run, JAMS centralizes the management of jobs in our environment, has streamlined our monitoring, saves us about four hours a week in troubleshooting time, and has helped free up about eight hours a week of IT staff time."

"In summary, this product is top class."

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"Astro by Astronomer has positively impacted my organization because it continuously follows the latest version of Airflow as an open-source project."

"With Astro by Astronomer, we are paying less than before for MWAA, we are paying for the usage, we can offer Astro by Astronomer usage for other teams which did not have access to our AWS account, and we manage access for them, so it is also a bit easier."

"Astro by Astronomer has positively impacted my organization because it is open source code, so we can use it in AWS, Azure, GCP, or on servers that we have on-premise, ensuring we can use it in every situation."

"Using Astro by Astronomer is definitely improving our team's productivity."

"Astro by Astronomer has many integrations out of the box, making it easy to use and to access documentation."

"I saved a significant amount of time compared to my previous setup as I deployed Astro by Astronomer on my local machine in about five minutes, whereas with the Airflow documentation it took much more time and was very painful compared to the Astro by Astronomer deployment."

"I would definitely say the migration capabilities save huge amounts of time and effort."

"Since I started using Astro by Astronomer, it has helped us to scale our data pipeline significantly, and without it, I could not have imagined achieving a flawless data pipeline."

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"This product is simple and easy to use."

"Its monitoring and alerting features are what I found the most valuable."

"The best feature I love about Redwood is the real-time event monitoring and alerting."

"The automated alert response is very useful for long-running and failed jobs during off-business hours."

"There won't be a memory outage issue, as it uses its own server/ECC memory only."

"It's a very powerful tool. It has a lot of flexibility for how you can define jobs and build them. There are different ways in which you can construct jobs depending on your specific needs and requirements."

"Error handling and the recovery feature ensure that my job processes are not stopped if any error occurs."

"With automation in place, employees can focus on more strategic tasks that require human expertise, increasing overall productivity."

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Cons

"JAMS notifications for hung jobs could be improved."

"I would like to see the ability to interface with Microsoft group-managed service accounts, but they're still in the research phase. They need to ensure everything's legit and safe. The report designer and dashboards could also be improved. We're running 7.3, so I don't know if they have updated the reporting in 7.5, but I think the reports and dashboards could be better."

"I would enhance the compatibility feature of JAMS because sometimes when the server is under high load, it does not inform us and we cannot get answers."

"JAMS handles exceptions fairly well but there are some areas where it might improve a little bit. It has to do with being able to automatically handle exceptions, out-of-the-box, rather than having to code them."

"JAMS could be improved with a web client that is accessible and as fast as a normal website, eliminating the need to RDP to the servers to access the JAMS client."

"To improve JAMS, it should resolve the issues with the JD Edwards application and the need for the SSH agent in the current version, which has been a problem for a while."

"Fortra is getting much better with documentation and examples, but there is still room for improvement."

"We have had a lot of people working from home who can't always connect to the JAMS server. We use VPN, as most companies do, and we have it set up so that everybody can access the JAMS server. But many times, our people cannot access it... JAMS could do a better job of telling you what the problem is when you try to log in to the server."

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"Astro by Astronomer can be improved always by integrating and being in attention with the capabilities that are emerging in the technology as well."

"There is room for improvement around having an improved UI and also integration with other tools."

"I believe there is a need for improvement in Astro by Astronomer, especially regarding the strict limitation of 10 DBT deployments."

"Overall, my experience with Astro by Astronomer was very positive, but there are a few areas where it could improve."

"I think there is an aspect of the tool that has caused me some difficulty, which is the scheduler, and I think it could be more intuitive or efficient."

"After using Astro by Astronomer for four years, I can say it has evolved significantly, which is positive; however, improving the debugging experience for complex workflows remains a pain point."

"I would like to add that the pricing could be improved."

"Astro by Astronomer could improve by reducing costs or decreasing infrastructure management and having less dependency on Kubernetes so that the infrastructure is simpler."

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"It would be nice if Redwood RunMyJobs could work on different systems."

"The job log has a size limit."

"The dashboard provided can be made more visually appealing and could include more critical data that would help associates in one glance get the required information."

"The product can improve customer service."

"The price wise, it is not affordable. When we compare with other industry leading softwares and even the same scale, there are certain softwares that can compete with Redwood, but Redwood is very highly paced.So it is more SAP friendly, I would say, at this point. Since it was owned by SAP for very long time, they have made it SAP friendly. But if you look at the tool as a enterprise tool. Like, in general, it is not really that great as a tool. So you can you have better options when you couple it with SAP. But if you would like to control your enterprise level applications, anything after that, like, Azure AWS and things like that Oracle."

"Enhancing the user interface would make it more appealing to new users with limited technical knowledge."

"It lacks some of the common reporting features. It would be helpful to have it as part of the solution."

"We'd like to see an integration with ServiceNow to raise the tickets/incidents in ServiceNow."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's certainly a lot cheaper than Tivoli and Control-M. In comparison to them, you get a lot more bang for your buck. You get pretty much the whole functionality and more, in some cases, when compared to Control-M, but at a fraction of the price."

"Take advantage of its scalability. You can start small. The initial cost is very reasonable. Once you have started picking up the tool and adopting it, then you can scale up from there and buy more agents."

"All licensing models are a little overpriced, but JAMS offers a good value, especially given their support response times and ability to handle unforeseen issues like the SFTP transfers. I hope to find more use cases to get a better bang for our buck."

"JAMS is priced competitively compared to similar solutions and offers flexible licensing options to cater to user needs."

"JAMS is close to the lower end of the pricing models for enterprise scheduling solutions. They are much cheaper than Control-M, as well as some other products that I've used. I also don't know of another solution where you can actually get true, unlimited licensing, where you can have as many instances and as many agents as you want."

"The product is reasonably priced, and we don't have any add-ons."

"The pricing of JAMS has not been an issue for us, as it has allowed us to save time."

"Our licensing is pretty cheap because we have a state solution. So, we pay only $1,000 a year."

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"It initially surprised me because we went from an application that was priced by connection to agents/the number of agents to an application that was priced based on the number of job executions. At that time, many of the products we looked at were also priced on job execution. That seems to be more common in the business or in the vendors that provide solutions out there, but that was probably our biggest difference."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

16%

Construction Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

18%

Outsourcing Company

14%

University

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	15
Midsize Enterprise	14
Large Enterprise	23

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	24

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	55

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for JAMS?

I was not really involved in the pricing, setup cost, and licensing at that level. I am more involved in the technica...

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What needs improvement with JAMS?

To improve JAMS, it should resolve the issues with the JD Edwards application and the need for the SSH client connect...

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What is your primary use case for JAMS?

My main use case for JAMS is to install, set up, and configure for customers working with JD Edwards application. A s...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Astro by Astronomer?

Whenever there is a deployment, Astro by Astronomer seems to have zero downtime, which used to be around 40 minutes w...

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What needs improvement with Astro by Astronomer?

The current version of Astro by Astronomer is good enough for our needs. The documentation part of Astro by Astronome...

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My main use case for Astro by Astronomer is orchestrating the Airflow pipeline without hassling the backend of Airflo...

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Overview

JAMS is an automation orchestration and job scheduling solution that runs, monitors, and manages critical IT processes from a single console, from simple batch jobs to complex, cross-platform workflows. JAMS automates jobs across Windows, Linux, UNIX, IBM i, z/OS, and OpenVMS, with native integrations for the databases, BI tools, and ERP systems already running your business, including SQL Server and SAP. Jobs run on any schedule or trigger off other events, and dependency management keeps multi-step workflows in the right order.

Every job is centrally monitored, with notifications on success or failure and an audit trail of every execution. Built-in conversion tools migrate existing jobs from Windows Task Scheduler, SQL Agent, or Cron without rebuilding them, and JAMS replaces homegrown, single-platform scripts with one centrally managed system.

JAMS includes two AI capabilities at no additional cost. JAX is an AI agent built into the JAMS Web Client. Ask it a question in plain language, and it finds a job, troubleshoots a failure, or looks up how to do something, grounded in JAMS documentation, not general AI guesswork. It acts only when asked, and every change waits for your approval. JAMS MCP brings JAMS into the AI coding tools teams already use, including Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, and Claude Desktop.

Both run inside the customer's network with the signed-in user's permissions and no elevated AI account, and every action, AI-driven or not, lands in the same audit trail as everything else in JAMS.

For teams managing thousands of jobs across SQL Server, ADF, Airflow, SAP, JDE, and Banner, this cuts tribal knowledge and middle-of-the-night troubleshooting. Knowledge that once lived in one person's head becomes something any team member can ask about directly.

The AI lives in the product, not in the support queue. Support is staffed by humans JAMS will never outsource, based in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. New tickets go to long-tenured engineers, and every JAMS customer has the CEO's cell phone number.

JAMS' mission is to reduce the operational burden of critical automation, so teams spend more time on the work automation was meant to free them for.

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Astro by Astronomer is a cutting-edge data orchestration platform designed to simplify and streamline data workflows. It enhances productivity by transforming complex tasks into manageable processes, offering robust solutions for modern data engineering challenges.

Astro by Astronomer empowers users with a comprehensive suite for managing and orchestrating data pipelines. It stands out for its scalable infrastructure and seamless integrations, enabling organizations to efficiently process and analyze data with ease. With robust task automation, it minimizes manual intervention and boosts efficiency. Its intuitive architecture supports agile development, facilitating rapid deployment and time-to-market advantages.

What are the essential features of Astro by Astronomer?

Scalable Architecture: Enables seamless scaling to accommodate growing data needs.
Integrations: Offers wide-ranging compatibility for diverse data sources.
Automation: Streamlines processes to reduce manual work and errors.
Monitoring Tools: Provides real-time insights for effective data management.
Modular Design: Allows customization and flexibility in deployment.

What benefits or ROI should users consider?

Time Savings: Reduced processing times lead to faster project completion.
Cost Efficiency: Optimizes resource usage to lower operational costs.
Improved Accuracy: Automated tasks minimize human errors, enhancing data quality.
Scalability: Supports growth and adapts to increasing data requirements.
Enhanced Collaboration: Facilitates team synergy through streamlined workflows.

In industries like finance and healthcare, Astro by Astronomer has been pivotal in ensuring data accuracy and compliance. Financial firms rely on its automation capabilities for real-time analytics, while healthcare organizations utilize it for seamless data integration, enhancing patient care and research outcomes.

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Redwood Software is a prominent player in the enterprise automation space, known for its robust and scalable solutions. It caters to a wide range of industries, offering tools for IT and business process automation. Redwood Software users on PeerSpot often highlights the flexibility and robustness of the solutions. Many users commend the platform for its ability to automate complex and time-consuming processes, which has led to significant time and cost savings. Additionally, the strong customer support and continuous updates are frequently mentioned, indicating a commitment to evolving with customer needs and technological advancements.

Redwood Software offers a holistic suite of automation tools, covering areas such as finance automation, IT process automation, and robotic process automation (RPA). This comprehensive approach ensures that various aspects of business operations can be automated, leading to increased efficiency and reduced manual intervention. Redwood Software is a cloud-native platform, which offers scalability, flexibility, and reduced infrastructure costs.

Redwood Software users shares that its user interfaces is intuitive and this is reducing the learning curve and enabling users across different departments to leverage automation tools effectively. The platform offers sophisticated scheduling and workflow capabilities, allowing for the automation of complex processes.

Redwood Software excels in its ability to integrate seamlessly with a wide range of systems and applications. This integration is key for enterprises that operate in diverse IT environments, ensuring that automation can be implemented across different platforms and applications without compatibility issues. Another important factor for enterprises, is focus on compliance and security, Redwood Software incorporates robust security measures and compliance protocols.

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Teradata, Arconic, General Dynamics, Yum!, CVS Health, Comcast, Ghiradelli, & Boston’s Children’s Hospital

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