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BizTalk Server vs Microsoft System Center Orchestrator comparison

BizTalk Server and Microsoft System Center Orchestrator are both solutions in the Process Automation category. BizTalk Server is ranked #12 with an average rating of 7.4, while Microsoft System Center Orchestrator is ranked #16 with an average rating of 9.0. BizTalk Server holds a 1.1% mindshare in PA, compared to Microsoft System Center Orchestrator’s 1.2% mindshare. Additionally, 75% of BizTalk Server users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 33% of Microsoft System Center Orchestrator users who would recommend it.
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33% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 17, 2024

BizTalk Server and Microsoft System Center Orchestrator compete in the enterprise integration and automation category. System Center Orchestrator seems to have the upper hand due to its superior automation capabilities and cost-effective setup, making it more suitable for optimizing IT processes.

Features: BizTalk Server offers enterprise-level integration capabilities with reliable message handling, robust adapters, and extensive protocol support. It enhances business processes through message transformation and routing. Microsoft System Center Orchestrator provides comprehensive IT process automation, enabling task automation and integration with Microsoft services. It allows for custom runbook creation, offering efficient workflow management. While BizTalk focuses on connectivity, Orchestrator prioritizes optimizing IT operations.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft System Center Orchestrator provides a user-friendly deployment model with predefined runbook activities and strong community support. BizTalk Server requires more specialized expertise, focusing on enterprise integrations. Orchestrator often deploys faster, enhancing IT process efficiency, while BizTalk necessitates extensive setup for complex integrations.

Pricing and ROI: BizTalk Server involves higher setup costs, generating significant ROI in complex integration environments. Microsoft System Center Orchestrator presents a cost-effective setup, delivering ROI through enhanced automation and reduced operational workload. BizTalk's costs are justified in sophisticated integration scenarios, whereas Orchestrator's lower costs and high efficiency favor IT process optimization.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

BizTalk Server
Ranking in Process Automation
12th
Average Rating
7.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
Business-to-Business Middleware (8th)
Microsoft System Center Orc...
Ranking in Process Automation
16th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Process Automation category, the mindshare of BizTalk Server is 1.1%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft System Center Orchestrator is 1.2%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Process Automation Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
BizTalk Server1.1%
Microsoft System Center Orchestrator1.2%
Other97.7%
Process Automation
 

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HP
Dipl.Ing. Johann Pointner
Consultant at EC live! Hans Pointner
Effective data integration and reliable process automation enhance productivity
The features of BizTalk Server I have found the most valuable include all the connectivity to systems such as SAP and others. It is sometimes a complicated system, but you can do almost everything with it. BizTalk Server offers workflow functionality that I find very effective for process automation. They call it orchestrations where you can define logic for integrating systems. Regarding the adapter framework in BizTalk Server, I usually work with standard features. You have a tool called BizTalk Mapper, where you can define the mappings between different formats. It's less about programming on the very low level; it's rather doing configuration on a higher level.
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Dan Campeanu - PeerSpot reviewer
Dan Campeanu
Security Engineer at ProVision
Automates tasks and manages multiple servers from a central location
The initial setup was quite complex. It required careful preparation of installation steps, as many tasks were not automated as expected. Special attention was needed to prepare groups, users, and permissions at each step to ensure a smooth setup process. Please do so accurately to avoid having to start over. Challenges encountered during deployment included issues with installation and configuration and difficulties detecting machines and executing tasks as expected. Some solutions were found through trial and error during installation, while others were discovered through recommendations from other users. Despite these challenges, the deployment and rollout of Orchestrator took approximately one and a half months to ensure proper functionality.
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The BizTalk Server business rule engine was very useful for us and has helped us for the last 12 years."
"BizTalk Server offers workflow functionality that I find very effective for process automation."
"The most valuable feature of BizTalk Server is that it will turn XML into flexible transactions."
"I rate the tool's stability a nine out of ten."
"Compared to the current solutions I use, like Azure Logic Apps and other cloud services, BizTalk was far better and more reliable."
"The AS2 communication protocol is one of the most advanced processes."
"The product stood out as a really helpful solution when we came upon a problem of increasing the number of relationships between corporate systems, naturally causing an increase in expenses required to maintain the existing infrastructure."
"MS BizTalk is reliable and dependable."
More BizTalk Server pros
"Automation is the most valuable feature of the solution."
"It can manage multiple servers and workstations from a single location."
 

Cons

"The product's deployment can be quicker"
"I wish overall implementation and debugging were made simpler."
"It's an on-premises system, requiring physical servers for deployment. This is different from Azure; you don't need any servers with Azure. If you have a subscription, you can do whatever you want. There are unit restrictions based on the environment (like non-production vs. production) in BizTalk. You need physical servers and databases. In Azure, those are not required – it's all in the cloud."
"We want to get rid of BizTalk Server, as there is unnecessary license cost, and there are some limitations, so we might go for Azure Integration Services."
"Updating things in BizTalk is a headache."
"BizTalk Server is an outdated legacy system that does not support messaging."
"BizTalk is in the past, Microsoft is not going to evolve it any further or add any new features."
"It's a complex product because you have many degrees of freedom to connect different parts together. Whether it's sensible or not, is up to you, but the machine does allow it. But because of the vast degrees of freedom, it's complex."
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"The product's management aspect needs enhancement."
"I find the Orchestrator UI to be problematic."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Based on the knowledge, it is relatively cheaper than Azure Identity Services and cloud services in general."
"The cost will depend on the client's requirements."
"It was not cheap, but it was affordable."
"The solution is expensive."
"BizTalk Server is cheap. I would rate its pricing a two out of five."
"BizTalk Server is not freeware. There's a significant licensing cost involved. Be sure you will actually utilize its features fully."
"We obtained a license that bundled Windows Server with System Center at no additional cost."
"I give the cost of the solution a five out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Computer Software Company
9%
Healthcare Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Government
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Insurance Company
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Large Enterprise9
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about BizTalk Server?
The tool's most valuable feature is its integration with the banks. Its messaging and routing capabilities are good.
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What needs improvement with BizTalk Server?
I am generally satisfied with BizTalk Server, but there are some gaps, as we have multiple integration tools. Thus, there is associated cost, operation cost, license cost, and CapEx, so we are tryi...
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What advice do you have for others considering BizTalk Server?
I have not worked with Amazon API Gateway or Mule ESB; I am just testing them. I am using Boomi iPaaS and WebMethods. I did not purchase it on AWS Marketplace; those are product API systems, and in...
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What do you like most about Microsoft System Center Orchestrator?
It can manage multiple servers and workstations from a single location.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft System Center Orchestrator?
The platform was almost free of cost for us. We obtained a license that bundled Windows Server with System Center at no additional cost.
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What needs improvement with Microsoft System Center Orchestrator?
The product's management aspect needs enhancement. It affects the visibility of powerful scripts that were previously accessible. Furthermore, the focus is shifting towards cloud-based features, sp...
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Overview

Connects systems both inside and across organizations, exchange data and orchestrate business processes across multiple systems.
Microsoft

As an IT administrator, you probably perform a lot of tasks and procedures to keep your computing environment healthy. You may have automated individual tasks, but typically, not the whole process. With System Center - Orchestrator you tie disparate tasks and procedures together using a graphical user interface Runbook Designer to create reliable, flexible, and efficient end-to-end solutions in your IT environment.

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Sample Customers

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