Tidal by Redwood vs UiPath Orchestrator comparison

Tidal Software by Redwood and UiPath are both solutions in the Workload Automation category. Tidal Software by Redwood is ranked #20, while UiPath is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.2. Tidal Software by Redwood holds a 4.6% mindshare in WA, compared to UiPath’s 1.1% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Tidal Software by Redwood users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of UiPath users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 25, 2026

Tidal by Redwood and UiPath Orchestrator compete in the automation and scheduling software market. Tidal by Redwood seems to have an edge in terms of flexibility and customization in scheduling, which can significantly enhance complex operational processes.

Features: Tidal by Redwood offers a robust calendaring system allowing for advanced scheduling that can accommodate complex dependencies and unique requirements such as regional and fiscal calendars. User permissions are effectively segmented, enhancing security and usability across various teams. The enhanced web client has improved user experience, especially when managing large-scale operations. UiPath Orchestrator is notable for its scheduling capabilities which simplify task automation. With centralized data collection, it provides comprehensive insights into bot activities, benefiting operational oversight and compliance.

Room for Improvement: Tidal by Redwood could improve its Transporter tool and expand its reporting capabilities. Users have indicated the need for enhancements in user onboarding and better integration with cloud solutions. UiPath Orchestrator could benefit from handling exceptional cases more effectively, interface improvements, and additional automation features. Users note the need for more flexible pricing and licensing models to improve accessibility.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Tidal by Redwood supports on-premises and hybrid cloud deployments. Support has improved under STA, with users in North America experiencing responsive service. UiPath Orchestrator offers both cloud and on-premises deployments. Users commend its reliable support, although there have been some regional differences in past experiences.

Pricing and ROI: Tidal by Redwood is valued for its clear licensing model, which facilitates budgeting and provides predictable costs for large-scale operations, contributing to a clear ROI through efficiency gains. UiPath Orchestrator, while valuable, is critiqued for its high licensing costs, encouraging users to seek better pricing models. However, users do acknowledge its ROI benefits in streamlining operations and automating tasks.

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JAMS

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Workload Automation category, the mindshare of JAMS is 2.6%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tidal by Redwood is 4.6%, up from 3.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of UiPath Orchestrator is 1.1%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Workload Automation Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
JAMS	2.6%
UiPath Orchestrator	1.1%
Tidal by Redwood	4.6%
Other	91.7%

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Cloud Engineer at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees

Has streamlined complex job scheduling across scripting languages while reducing manual effort

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. A functionality running on the JAMS server to continuously check the JAMS agents would ensure they are working properly. If an agent is not responding, a feature to restart the service from the job server machine would be beneficial. The upgrade process, particularly when switching from V6 to V7, could be clearer in terms of documentation, ideally with screenshots showing exactly what needs to be done on each screen.

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Jim Gillingham

Batch Production Manager at a consultancy with 201-500 employees

Its versatility, ease of use, scalability, and cost-effectiveness make it a 10/10 and the best of the breed

The company is not really big. One of the areas that they are working on is improving the process of migrating jobs from the lower environment to the upper environment. They had used a tool called Transporter, which was a little difficult to use, but they've now released a new tool in August, which I've not yet used, to do that. It's probably called Repository or something like that, but it's a tool for migrating jobs from the lower environment to the upper environment. That's where they needed to improve, and it looks like they may have, but I haven't tried the tool yet. They can do better reporting in terms of production statistics reporting.

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Manikandan Ramanujam

Senior Software QA Engineer at Promantus India Pvt Ltd

Have managed deployments with minimal hiccups and simplified job scheduling through intuitive interface

Scheduling and running jobs is valuable because it simplifies automation. You just need to connect the bot and you can run it easily. For example, with Selenium automation, I tried Automation Anywhere, but I did not see many packages available in Automation Anywhere. Compared to UiPath, there are many packages available to make automation easier, which is why I find UiPath to be the best. Another valuable feature is the ability to give access to people in UiPath Orchestrator at the organization level. They can log in and see the information themselves, which provides transparency to the people and helps with visibility.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"The most valuable feature of JAMS is its user-friendly interface, especially after upgrading from version six to seven."

"JAMS has improved my organization by taking a myriad of manual processes and allowing us to automate them. It enables our folks to focus more on tasks that require their human intelligence and their creativity and less on just mundane tasks. It increases efficiency, accuracy, and consistency."

"I find the historical tracking feature of JAMS invaluable for reviewing past events."

"The code-driven automation for more complex scheduling requirements frees up time because it's really easy to use... It's almost like a stand-alone software that we can't live without."

"Fortra's JAMS helped us centralize job management across our platforms and applications. This is critical because we schedule tasks across multiple applications and operating systems, using triggers and start dates to coordinate their execution."

"I like how you can add new execution methods on the fly. It isn't overly complex to add Python script support to an execution method in the JAMS system. The scheduling is excellent. You can schedule a maintenance window and take that resource unit out of everything. It halts all of the jobs."

"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."

"The dashboard is intuitive."

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"Thinking of all the people involved in checking jobs on a daily basis, manually running jobs or auditing them through standalone tools, and trying to connect them. We have saved hundreds of hours weekly, which is substantial."

"We use the solution for cross-platform and cross-application workloads. That's one of the core reasons we chose it. It's one of a few things in the industry that can be used for cross-platform integration."

"The Graphical Views feature is also very good for helping us to understand a job stream. It's great for providing a visual overview of the status of a workflow, especially the Critical Path view. That is one of our favorites."

"One of the most useful features is being able to set up a schedule and create dependencies. The calendar can kick off processes at certain times, based on dependencies that you specify, like time, or whether another process has finished. Dependencies are the most useful thing."

"The job dependency is something that you cannot have in a regular, simple cron job or simple scheduler dependency. The event-driven jobs are core for us, as we really need that. Therefore, we really need Tidal with its ability to run thousands of jobs per day."

"We have to run about 12,000 jobs every day and the majority of them need to be launched from our ERP, JD Edwards. The native compatibility of the Tidal platform with JD Edwards dovetails with our greatest need. It's directly connected to the heart of our IT system. We couldn't work without it."

"It is intended to enable large-scale automation environments, making it appropriate for companies with complicated processes and big data volumes."

"The most valuable feature is the job scheduler, where you can schedule thousands of jobs to execute at specific times."

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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."

"UiPath Orchestration works effectively in deploying, scheduling, and running automated bots across different environments."

"The focus on repeat application automation is valuable."

"The centralized dashboard and asset management in UiPath Orchestrator have proven valuable in enhancing operational efficiency."

"UiPath Orchestrator is a stable solution."

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

"The features of UiPath Orchestrator that I find to be the most useful for automation processes are scheduling, queue management, and asset management."

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

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Cons

"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."

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

"Sometimes the UI is not the most responsive I've ever used. But because it does its job, I don't complain."

"The only thing that they could improve on is the fact that they don't have a browser version of JAMS. They've got all the bits and pieces there if you want to build your own web version of it. It does come with a web client, but it's pretty clunky. They could improve on that."

"It does validations when you try to delete an object and if there are any dependencies in place, the deletion process will not proceed... there is no information provided as to what it was that caused the validation to fail... it's quite a tedious process to find which object is getting in the way."

"I want JAMS to implement a global search function."

"It is important to receive notifications if a charged job fails and SQL is halted. JAMS does not provide halted notifications by default, which is a critical feature that needs to be added."

"With no programming experience, I find JAMS code-driven automation challenging due to the required PowerShell scripting."

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"The user interface is the place that needs the most work. If and when we find issues with the product, they are usually in that area. If I had to choose, that's where I'd want issues, as opposed to in the engine. But the UI is average. It's a little sluggish at times and there are some bugs in it."

"Setting up the initial product was a little hard."

"We've had some quirky stuff happen on an occasional basis where a job does not take off. For example, a job we expected to be finished by 3:00 a.m. is sitting there and not executing when we come in in the morning. We have to go all the way back to the dependencies and then we can see that one of the dependencies has become unscheduled, for some reason. No changes were made to the schedule but this prerequisite job has, all of a sudden, become unscheduled. I have brought this up with Tidal's support but they have never had an answer for it."

"I know they are working on it, but there needs to be better reporting. Currently, there are only three or four reports that we can get off of the system. That needs to be improved. They already have a solution to this in the new version. I.e., a schedule of all the jobs running for one day, specifically calling out what dependencies that job relies on. It would be like a flow chart of how the day's jobs would run."

"They can do better reporting in terms of production statistics reporting."

"Tidal Automation could be further integrated with other systems used in the operation of tidal energy systems, such as weather forecasting tools, energy management systems, or asset management software."

"Their software installation and update process could use some improvements. I'm pretty sure they're working on that, but that's definitely an area where it could be streamlined a lot. There's still a lot of manual work that you have to do with the schedule when you deploy masters or do the agents."

"Tidal Software interface could be more intuitive and user-friendly."

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"There are overwhelming features added to UiPath Orchestrator, which can lead to complexities."

"Limiting certain deployment scenarios and enforcing best practices could be beneficial."

"In my opinion, some improvements could be made in the UiPath Orchestrator. For example, it's not so simple to see all the time triggers that we have. We need to check each folder and see all the triggers to see what kind of robot will run. We do not have all the triggers in one place, showing the time they will run and for which process in each folder. Another thing is that the tool for monitoring processes does not show the relation between the process and the machines running them. We can check which machine is available or not because it is running a process, but we cannot see the process and the machine running it in one view."

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

"One area for improvement in UiPath Orchestrator is enhancing automation for exceptional cases."

"The product must provide process mining features."

"The credential vault is generic and does not have process categorization. The tool needs to arrange a Customer Success Manager for support. It should also improve the credential manager and integrate a customized form of retrieving the details. There should be more dashboards as well."

"UiPath Orchestrator should improve its UI and make it more user-friendly."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is reasonable."

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

"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."

"It was $10,000 for the first year. Then, there is a maintenance cost for licensing every year that we get billed $5,000 for every year."

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

"The licensing model for JAMS is straightforward and based on the number of agents, not the number of jobs you run. It's cheap and fairly simple."

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

"There are no additional costs other than the license for Fortra's JAMS which is affordable."

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"The pricing is pretty reasonable. That seems to help a lot versus other companies. There are no other fees aside from the standard licensing fees. There are other products out there where you pay based on how many jobs you run and so on, and I know that's very frustrating for users."

"Right now, we are in a good position with the licensing model that we have with the Tidal vendor. So, we won't have any issues. even if we double in our current production. Initially, Tidal provided us some specs where if you have these number of jobs, then you come under this category. They usually provide a range of jobs from 2,000 to 10,000. You can use these specs for your infrastructure. Whether you have 2,000 or 8,000 jobs, Tidal should support it."

"The solution has no hidden costs. It helps me to plan forward into the future. I know that I can add another 100 or a thousand jobs, and that's how much it will cost me today."

"We pay maintenance annually through Blue House of about $9,000. That's for our two environments: production and test."

"...it is a pretty affordable scheduler tool that lets us do a lot. You get a lot of bang for the buck... The licensing model is hugely flexible."

"We've been able to purchase more adapters because the cost of the product has been very reasonable."

"There have been pricing increases, but with the reduction that our company obtained from Tidal this year, the pricing has become very acceptable for this type of product."

"Our licensing model for Tidal is on an annual basis. It is very good and works well for us. Tidal's licensing is very transparent and simple. It lets you know, for the amount you use, that's the price that you pay. So, we buy X number of licenses, and we know that this is where we are. I'm very happy with that. I saw the licensing modules on other platforms, and I didn't like them. Other companies and solutions would calculate the connections, adapters, and instances. I think that's the reason that BMC was pretty expensive: They just didn't understand what our needs are."

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"The product is expensive."

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

"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."

"The product has reasonable pricing."

"The product is expensive."

"The solution’s pricing is reasonable."

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Financial Services Firm

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What do you like most about JAMS?

I find the historical tracking feature of JAMS invaluable for reviewing past events.

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They recently switched to subscription-based pricing, which increased. The price is fair considering the functionalit...

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Overview

JAMS is an automation and job scheduling solution designed for workflow optimization, catering to businesses large and small with flexible licensing and integration options.

Offering both Core and Advanced packages, JAMS supports a range of environments from small teams to large-scale operations. Its standout features include integration with platforms like PowerShell, SQL, and SAP, coupled with capabilities such as dependency management and natural language scheduling. JAMS simplifies job management, centralizes workflows, and boosts productivity with its robust automation features. Customizable workflows and insightful logging make it adaptable for diverse needs, supported by responsive customer service ensuring seamless operations.

What are JAMS's key features?

Automation & Scheduling: Flexible automation helps manage complex job schedules efficiently.
Integration: Connects seamlessly with platforms like SQL Server, SAP, and Python for diverse applications.
Centralized Job Management: A unified interface for handling thousands of jobs daily.
Dependency Management: Supports complex workflows with efficient dependency tracking.
Insightful Logging: Provides detailed logs and notifications for precise task execution.

What benefits should users look for in JAMS reviews?

Enhanced Productivity: Automates repetitive tasks, freeing up resources for strategic initiatives.
Scalability: Flexible licensing models grow with business size and needs.
Efficient Workflow Automation: Streamlines job orchestration across environments.
Responsive Support: Helps ensure smooth operations with quick troubleshooting.

In industries, JAMS is employed for automating workflows and managing batch jobs. Organizations utilize it for SSIS, SQL Server tasks, file transfers, and integrating with vendor systems, achieving efficient file automation and data management. Scheduler enables precise execution of thousands of tasks daily, enhancing operational efficiency.

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Tidal Software is a leading provider of enterprise workload automation solutions that orchestrate the execution of complex workflows across systems, applications and IT environments. With a comprehensive portfolio of products and services, Tidal optimizes mission-critical business processes, increases IT cost efficiencies and satisfies legal and regulatory compliance requirements. Hundreds of customers around the world count on Tidal for modernizing their workload automation and driving their digital transformation. Tidal Software is headquartered in Chicago with offices in Houston, London, Minsk, Belarus and Chennai, India. For more information, visit tidalsoftware.com.

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UiPath Orchestrator offers a centralized platform for managing robotic process automation tasks, featuring advanced scheduling, integration capabilities, and robust monitoring to enhance workflow efficiency across environments.

UiPath Orchestrator provides a comprehensive suite of tools for automating workflows, centralizing data management, and ensuring security compliance. Known for its ease of use, it helps businesses schedule robots, handle reports, and monitor logs centrally. It facilitates task deployment across diverse environments, simplifies document understanding, process automation, and provides insights into bot activities. While installation and complexity are areas for improvement, Orchestrator remains integral in sectors like finance, telecom, and healthcare.

What features does UiPath Orchestrator provide?

User-Friendly Interface: Easier navigation and interaction for users.
Advanced Scheduling: Enables precise coordination of automation tasks.
Centralized Data Management: Streamlines data oversight and reporting.
Robust Monitoring: Effective tracking of automated processes.
Asset Management with Encryption: Ensures secure handling of resources.
Efficient Queue System: Manages task sequences and priorities effectively.

What benefits and ROI should users expect?

Ease of Use: Simplifies complex automation tasks.
Integration Capabilities: Facilitates seamless connection with multiple applications.
AI-Enhanced Features: Offers advanced automation capabilities.
Flexibility: Supports dynamic deployment across different environments.

Organizations leverage UiPath Orchestrator for automating workflows such as website processes and supply chain management. In industries like finance and healthcare, it is used for provisioning and data entry. It provides a framework to configure machines, create templates, and manage resources, driving efficiency and innovation.

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Sample Customers

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

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