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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Control-M

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/AControl-M from BMC is a platform for integrating, automating, and orchestrating application and data workflows in production across complex hybrid technology ecosystems. It provides deep operational capabilities, delivering speed, scale, security, and governance.

    $29,000

    per year

    FileCatalyst

    N/AN/AFileCatalyst is a suite of server and client applications that accelerate point-to-point file transfers, and that are design to meet needs dependent on specific workflows. By adding on one or multiple client applications, the vendor states users can expect to see increased productivity within workflows and an overall improvement in business efficiencies.N/A
    Pricing
    Control-MFileCatalyst
    Editions & Modules
    On-Premise
    Contact Sales
    SaaS
    Starting at $29,000
    per year
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Control-MFileCatalyst
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalOptional
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    Community Pulse
    Control-MFileCatalyst
    Considered Both Products
    BMC Software Inc.
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    Fortra
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    99%
    Happy with the feature set
    75 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    96%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    Control-MFileCatalyst
    Workload Automation
    Comparison of Workload Automation features of Control-M and FileCatalyst
    Feature
    Control-M
    8.7
    124 Ratings
    5% above category average
    FileCatalyst
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    Ratings
    Multi-platform scheduling9.5120 Ratings00 Ratings
    Central monitoring9.2114 Ratings00 Ratings
    Logging8.3118 Ratings00 Ratings
    Alerts and notifications8.5119 Ratings00 Ratings
    Analysis and visualization8.3112 Ratings00 Ratings
    Application integration8.4115 Ratings00 Ratings
    User Ratings
    Control-MFileCatalyst
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.3
    (125 ratings)
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    Likelihood to Renew
    9.6
    (20 ratings)
    -
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    Usability
    9.0
    (81 ratings)
    -
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    Availability
    8.9
    (5 ratings)
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    Performance
    8.7
    (5 ratings)
    -
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    Support Rating
    9.3
    (15 ratings)
    -
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    In-Person Training
    9.6
    (2 ratings)
    -
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    Online Training
    9.2
    (4 ratings)
    -
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    Implementation Rating
    9.6
    (10 ratings)
    -
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    Configurability
    9.4
    (5 ratings)
    -
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    9.2
    (2 ratings)
    -
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    Ease of integration
    8.6
    (5 ratings)
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    Product Scalability
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    -
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    Professional Services
    9.4
    (4 ratings)
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    Vendor post-sale
    9.4
    (5 ratings)
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    Vendor pre-sale
    9.4
    (5 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    Control-MFileCatalyst
    Likelihood to Recommend
    BMC Software Inc.
    We've got scripts running on Linux, SQL jobs on window, cloud functions on AWs and god-knows what hiding in our prem stack and Control-M pulls it all together. Its perfect for multiplatform environments where job dependencies, timing and reliability are mission critical. Less ideal for small teams just running a few cron jobs, its just too powerful for that.
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    Pros
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    Cons
    BMC Software Inc.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    BMC Software Inc.
    It is one of the best solutions on the market, in terms of innovation, reliability and stability. Control-M provides security when used by the largest companies in Mexico such as banks, department stores and logistics. It has proven to be able to integrate with new technologies on the market and provide almost 100% availability, thanks to its automatic FailOver scheme.
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    Usability
    BMC Software Inc.
    It has an excellent graphical user interface and robust functionalities, which any scheduling tool currently has in the current market. Strengthening security measures, such as role-based access control and encryption, is essential to protect sensitive data. Providing tools to optimize resource utilization and reduce costs would be valuable. Limited options for customizing the user interface can hinder productivity. Allowing users to tailor the interface to their needs would enhance the experience.
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    Reliability and Availability
    BMC Software Inc.
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    Performance
    BMC Software Inc.
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    Support Rating
    BMC Software Inc.
    Support is generally excellent. Getting lower priority ones resolved can take a while, but it's rare for something to have to be dumped in the "unfixable" bin. If you end up speaking to Houston or Tel Aviv, then you know you've got a "live one".
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    In-Person Training
    BMC Software Inc.
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    Online Training
    BMC Software Inc.
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    Implementation Rating
    BMC Software Inc.
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    Alternatives Considered
    BMC Software Inc.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    BMC Software Inc.
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    Scalability
    BMC Software Inc.
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    Professional Services
    BMC Software Inc.
    Strengths: The vendor provided strong post-sales support, timely issue resolution, and effective onboarding. Their technical team was knowledgeable and responsive, ensuring smooth integration and minimal disruption. Training resources and documentation were comprehensive. Areas for Improvement: While overall service was excellent, occasional delays in advanced customization or escalations slightly impacted timelines. More proactive optimization suggestions could further enhance value.
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    Return on Investment
    BMC Software Inc.
    • Control-M has improved service delivery times, reliability and quality of batch processing.
    • It has simplified the management of the operation and the use of the alert system has made it possible to act in a coordinated and efficient manner to solve problems.
    • The implementation of policies has made it possible to make greater use of Control-M and thus reduce development costs that are generated unnecessarily when the potential of the system is not considered.
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