Control-M vs UiPath Orchestrator comparison

BMC and UiPath are both solutions in the Workload Automation category. BMC is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.7, while UiPath is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.2. BMC holds a 23.1% mindshare in WA, compared to UiPath’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 98% of BMC users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of UiPath users who would recommend it.

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92% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 5, 2025

Control-M and UiPath Orchestrator are key players in the enterprise scheduling and automation software market. While Control-M leads with its extensive feature set for large enterprises, UiPath Orchestrator appeals with user-friendly automation and robust AI capabilities, making it particularly favorable for RPA initiatives.

Features: Control-M is known for its robust cross-platform scheduling, enhanced job monitoring, and a wide range of integration capabilities, including connections with applications like SAP through control modules. UiPath Orchestrator offers ease of task automation, streamlined bot activities, and centralized data management. It is noted for its effective use in automation processes, supported by a user-friendly interface.

Room for Improvement: Control-M could improve its agility in job execution, modernize its UI, and enhance its reporting for better customization by end-users. Its licensing model complexity is also noted. UiPath Orchestrator could enhance its UI and optimize automation for exceptional cases. Simplifying setup processes and reducing licensing costs are potential improvements to attract more users.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Control-M supports versatile deployment options including on-premises and public or hybrid clouds, making it suitable for large enterprises. It is praised for its technical support, though some users report inconsistencies. UiPath Orchestrator is commonly deployed in public clouds and its streamlined cloud-based deployment aligns with organizations preferring cloud solutions, although improvements in support could enhance user satisfaction.

Pricing and ROI: Control-M's pricing is considered high due to its wide feature set, which may deter smaller businesses. However, large enterprises find value in its extensive capabilities, realizing ROI through reduced manual processes and improved service levels. UiPath Orchestrator, although perceived as costly, competes with alternatives like Microsoft Power Automate. Its pricing could be a barrier for smaller setups, though the provided automation benefits enhance its ROI value.

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Categories and Ranking

Control-M

Ranking in Workload Automation

1st

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

120

Ranking in other categories

Process Automation (3rd), Managed File Transfer (MFT) (4th)

UiPath Orchestrator

Ranking in Workload Automation

9th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Workload Automation category, the mindshare of Control-M is 23.1%, down from 26.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of UiPath Orchestrator is 0.8%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Pedro Fuentes

System Engineer at Community Loans of America, Inc.

Cost-effective, excellent support, and centralized access and control

They have a department that handles requests for enhancements. I talked to Control-M guys back in October or November when they had a gathering here in Atlanta. We talked about not being able to go back in history in Helix Control-M for more than two weeks. We submitted a request for enhancement. They told us that they are working on it, and they are thinking of expanding that to 30 days. We would like to see it expand to 90 days, but they are working on it. In Control-M, we were able to go back 180 days, but that was on-prem. The storage of that data was on our own servers. We know that storage is money, and we do not expect them to store that much of the data, but at least 30 to 60 days seem proper.

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Bantu Kumar

Senior Technical Director at Globant

Improves operational efficiency through its centralized dashboard and asset management

There are overwhelming features added to UiPath Orchestrator, which can lead to complexities. Permissions, roles, and queues sometimes result in conflicts, requiring deeper understanding. I would prefer if the tool was more intuitive, and it is important to maintain simplicity instead of combining multiple functionalities, potentially through different licensing models to restrict features.

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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

"First of all, the shift from manual to automation has been valuable. We have a tool that can automate."

"It has multiple features. You can plan your execution in Control-M. It provides one single window where you can define workflows regardless of geographic boundaries and platforms. A batch process can be executed from this single window. It provides insights into your processes. Your business people will know what process they are running and what is the state of the process. Instead of knowing that they're not going to meet the SLA the next morning, the business people immediately know the changes in their process. Control-M is very easy. I can tell a non-technical person that this is how it works, and he would be able to easily understand it. Business people can understand the methodology of Control-M and the intuitive features that it has. It has a fantastic graphical user interface and is easy to understand. You just have to drag and drop but in a very intuitive way. Monitoring features are also good. It has different color coding schemes, which can help you to understand the status of your workflow. An operator who is not that technical and is just monitoring the status of the application can see by color-coding the status of a process. If anything goes wrong or a process is stuck, it gives you a hint. You can just right-click and see the logs and the output. Even if the system is not right there in the data center and is located somewhere else, you can monitor it right from there and see the workflows."

"In Helix Control-M, we have the automation API that allows us to customize and do integrations easily in any script, such as Java or Python. It is all integrated within the integration API."

"Control-M has helped to improve our data transfers because it allows us to monitor the execution of the process. With other technologies, we cannot do that."

"The best part about this product is that it has a lot of features. Control-M doesn't limit us and we can use it for a lot of things."

"My organization has been able to script scheduled jobs in Control-M to potentially replace legacy products that are at end of life or end of service. The previous backup applications that were being used for specific files, folders, or applications were no longer being supported, therefore being able to use Control-M to replace that has been very valuable."

"BIM is helpful because we do not miss any SLAs, as we get to know the issue well in advance. It is the topmost service that has helped us provide better solutions for the business."

"Control-M is a bit faster compared to other solutions. The job and coding are easier."

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"The product helps to monitor our automation process and keep statistics. When not dealing with just one process, we utilize the business process. From there, we obtain the necessary answers, and the robot completes the process accordingly. We keep on improving our processes to become more effective. Hence, we start with a small process."

"I also create user and machine templates and do other work in Orchestrator."

"The logs are the best feature of the solution."

"The monitoring feature stands out as the single most indispensable aspect of UiPath Orchestrator for our automation processes."

"The response time and support quality are good."

"The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it was a user-friendly product with an intuitive design."

"It allows for the segregation of users, ensuring each user has access to specific environments based on their roles."

"From what I have seen, it is a reliable tool."

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Cons

"The licensing cost can be improved."

"I would like not to have to reach out to a third-party application company to do automated notifications. Right now, we still have people manually calling people and emailing people. There's a company called xMatters - and there are others - that has an API through Control-M that can automate any aspect of failure management. I'd like to see it build right into the product. I'd like to see a better notification product."

"The initial setup was complex, because I wasn't used to it."

"We did encounter a few scalability issues. Sometimes, there are too many jobs in our environment on different servers, but that’s not the tool issue, we can simply increase the FS size. However, that requires bank cost; hence the scalability issue."

"They can give more predefined plug-ins so that we don't have to create them."

"You need to pay for extra features if you need them."

"The response time could be faster when you need a person to answer your questions. There are situations where availability becomes crucial."

"We have some plug-ins like BOBJ, and we need a little improvement there. Other than that, it has been pretty good. I haven't seen any issues."

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"The major issue is with the application according to the new version of the UI."

"The solution must provide more AI capabilities."

"We encounter errors while configuring and integrating the product with other vendors."

"The product must provide process mining features."

"I had faced issues with passwords and the monitoring feature."

"The solution's pricing can be more competitive. Apache is one of the most expensive alternatives in the market. The integration with reporting tools and classic solutions is essential. Having BI integration, Salesforce integration, and robust monitoring and reporting capabilities would enhance the product."

"The major issue is with the application according to the new version of the UI."

"One of the significant challenges we've encountered with UiPath Orchestrator is the frequent and rapid changes in the tool's interface and functionality."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Licensing costs are around $3000 a year."

"We have account based licensing. There are two or three types of licensing. One of them is based on the number of jobs, so we a license close to 4,000 jobs per day. The cost is based on the different modules, which we buy from them. If we a buy a hardware module, which we are presently using and integrating, that is an additional cost, but I'm not sure of the amount. Each module comes with a different cost."

"The pricing is reasonable. It's not an exorbitant amount. The licensing is pretty reasonable for the number of jobs that we run."

"There are two different types of licenses available. The first is based on the number of jobs that we run per day, and the other is based on the number of agents that we install. My current project has a contract for five years."

"There are human costs in addition to the standard pricing and licensing of this solution."

"Initially, our licensing model was based on the number of jobs per day. That caused some issues because we were restricted to a number. So at our renewal time we said, 'We want to convert from number of jobs to number of endpoints.' That cost us extra money but it gave us additional capabilities, without worrying about the number of jobs."

"The license model is based on the number of jobs we run on the SaaS application or the number of executions, unlike the on-premise model options. If we have a handful of jobs, it's always good to consider Control-M, but if it's a large number of jobs, Control-M might not be a great option."

"Cost-wise, it is good."

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"The solution is very expensive. Compared to Microsoft, another tool that is much cheaper than the tool, it does not have the same features that UiPath Orchestrator has. The most valuable feature in my platform is the queue items in UiPath Orchestrator to evaluate the products using this feature."

"The product is expensive."

"The products are available for free on the cloud, and even it is the same to a certain extent for the on-premises version. The pricing is included as a part of the license of the robot from UiPath."

"The product is quite expensive."

"Larger organizations may benefit from more favorable pricing, as the costs can be distributed across more licenses."

"The tool's licensing cost is high. I rate the tool an eight or nine on a scale from one to ten, where ten means expensive."

"The pricing is quite reasonable, particularly with the cloud version where Orchestrator is included in all other licenses at no additional cost."

"The pricing is reasonable and competitive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

28%

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

Insurance Company

Financial Services Firm

21%

Computer Software Company

19%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

How does Control-M compare with AutoSys Workload Automation?

Control-M acts as a single, centralized interface for monitoring and managing all batch processes, which is helpful because nothing gets left unattended since it is all visible in one place, and th...

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What do you like most about Control-M?

First of all, the shift from manual to automation has been valuable. We have a tool that can automate.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Control-M?

It is a little bit expensive.

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What do you like most about UiPath Orchestrator?

Using UiPath Orchestrator, we can deploy tasks across different environments, including virtual machines, for both attended and unattended processes.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for UiPath Orchestrator?

The pricing of UiPath Orchestrator is a bit high. However, we can compete with that, though if they decrease the prices, it would lead to better market penetration.

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What needs improvement with UiPath Orchestrator?

I would like to see high availability over two sites, with a main site and a disaster recovery working as an active-active solution, which is not currently supported.

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Overview

Control-M is used for enterprise workload automation, orchestrating finance, retail, healthcare, and supply chain processes. It handles batch job scheduling, managed file transfers, cloud integrations, and compliance auditing across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

Organizations leverage Control-M to efficiently monitor and manage business-critical processes like payroll, HR, SAP, Informatica, and database tasks. It enhances visibility, security, and error resolution. Automating and optimizing workflows in data centers, AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, Control-M supports diverse technological environments. The platform's robust capabilities make it suitable for effective centralized management of applications and data pipelines, ensuring enhanced collaboration and scalability.

What are Control-M's most important features?

Integration capabilities: Seamlessly integrates with various systems
Automation API: Facilitates automation through APIs
Managed File Transfer: Simplifies secure file transfers
GUI console: Intuitive graphical user interface
Role-based administration: Provides access control
Single-pane view: Centralized monitoring dashboard
Scheduling options: Flexible job scheduling
Workflow orchestration: Coordinates complex workflows
Reporting: Generates insightful reports
Monitoring: Tracks and manages tasks
Forecasting: Predicts future workloads
Self-service portal: Empowers users with self-service tools
Plugins: Extends functionality through additional plugins

What are the benefits or ROI of using Control-M?

Enhanced visibility: Centralized view of all processes
Ease of use: User-friendly interface
Error reduction: Minimizes manual errors
Improved collaboration: Facilitates teamwork
Scalability: Supports growth and scale
Support: Comprehensive customer support

Control-M is implemented in industries like finance to handle payroll and HR tasks, in retail for inventory management and supply chain processes, and in healthcare for compliance auditing and patient data processing. Organizations benefit from streamlined workflows and automated processes across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, ensuring efficient and secure operations.

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UiPath Orchestrator automates website processes, manages supply chains, handles log-ins, and processes invoices efficiently. It's a comprehensive tool for generating reports, managing RPA workflows, scheduling robots, and ensuring task accuracy, making it indispensable for organizations aiming to optimize automation.

UiPath Orchestrator stands out for its user-friendly interface, centralized data collection, and robust security measures. Its intuitive design, combined with a comprehensive view of bot activity, makes it highly appreciated among users. With asset encryption, AI-integrated functionalities, and role-based access control, organizations find it reduces the need for extensive technical knowledge, thereby enhancing automation efficiency. It also excels in asset and queue management, logging capabilities, and scheduling functions, contributing significantly to streamlined operational processes.

What are the most important features of UiPath Orchestrator?

Centralized data collection: Provides a unified view of all automation activities
Robust security measures: Includes asset encryption and role-based access control
Scheduling functions: Allows efficient planning and execution of automated tasks
Asset and queue management: Enhances organization in handling automation assets
Logging capabilities: Tracks activities for better oversight and troubleshooting
AI-integrated functionalities: Improves accuracy and efficiency in automation

What benefits should users look for in reviews when evaluating UiPath Orchestrator?

Market visibility: Increased exposure and promotional activities
Code management: Improved management capabilities for Studio
Support response: Faster and more efficient support services
Credential vault: Enhanced flexibility in handling transactional items
AI capabilities: Advanced features at competitive pricing
Documentation: Clearer guidelines for transitioning setups
Integration: Better integration with reporting tools and comprehensive dashboards
Licensing: Streamlined processes for managing licenses
Monitoring: Centralized triggers for better process monitoring

UiPath Orchestrator sees wide application across industries such as manufacturing, finance, and healthcare. In manufacturing, it streamlines supply chain processes and automates inventory management. Finance companies use it for processing invoices and managing compliance, while the healthcare sector benefits from automating patient data handling and optimizing appointment scheduling. Each industry leverages the platform\'s extensive capabilities to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.

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Sample Customers

CARFAX, Tampa General Hospital, Navistar, Amadeus, Raymond James, Railinc

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