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What it is

ActiveBatch is a workload automation and enterprise job scheduling platform for coordinating IT and business processes. Its low-code/no-code visual designer combines drag-and-drop workflow creation with hundreds of pre-built job steps. Jobs can start when external events occur or follow date and time schedules. Customizable monitoring, alerts, reporting and SLA monitoring help track execution; dependency controls, retries, recovery and execution observability are also listed. Integrations include PowerShell, SQL Server, ServiceNow and Microsoft Azure Data Factory. The Web Services API supports SOAP 1.1–1.2 and REST and is included in the core license. ActiveBatch supports on-premises, public-cloud, private-cloud and hybrid deployments, with execution agents for several operating systems. Its browser-based Web Console and Self-Service Portal provide interfaces for approved processes, with the portal intended for business and help desk users under IT control. Multi-factor authentication, audited object changes and revision rollback are supported. Pricing is on request; there is no free plan, and a free trial is available.

Spec sheet

What it does
ActiveBatch is workload-automation and enterprise job-scheduling software for developing, optimizing and monitoring IT operations, infrastructure and applications.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Purpose
ActiveBatch is a workload automation and enterprise job scheduling platform for orchestrating end-to-end IT and business processes.Read 30 Sep 2026 · advsyscon.com
Deployment
ActiveBatch supports on-premises, public-cloud, private-cloud and hybrid environments.Read 30 Sep 2026 · advsyscon.com
API
The Web Services API supports SOAP 1.1–1.2 and REST and is included in the core license.Read 30 Sep 2026 · advsyscon.com
Integrations
Published integrations include ServiceNow, Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, SAP, Oracle PeopleSoft, SharePoint, Informatica, Microsoft System Center, CyberArk and many others.Read 15 Oct 2026 · advsyscon.com
Security
ActiveBatch supports multi-factor authentication for its Console, Web Console, Self-Service Portal and Mobile Ops interfaces.Read 30 Sep 2026 · advsyscon.com
Compliance
All changes to ActiveBatch objects are audited with object, time, action and user details, and revisions can be rolled back.Read 30 Sep 2026 · advsyscon.com
Support
Redwood states that it provides global 24 x 365 customer support through email, phone and a support portal.Read 30 Sep 2026 · advsyscon.com
License
The EULA restricts copying, reverse engineering, rental and component separation, indicating proprietary commercial licensing rather than open source.Read 15 Oct 2026 · s3.amazonaws.com
Change management
Its change-management capability synchronizes objects across test, QA and production environments.Read 15 Oct 2026 · advsyscon.com
Cloud and resource automation
The platform supports cloud provisioning and dynamic resource allocation for infrastructure workloads.Read 15 Oct 2026 · advsyscon.com
Command-line interface
The product includes the ABATCMD Linux and UNIX command-line interface for single-line operations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · advsyscon.com
Company facts
Gartner lists Redwood Software, ActiveBatch's parent, as a private company founded in 1993, headquartered in Frisco, United States, with 501–1,000 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Credential security
ActiveBatch provides an out-of-the-box CyberArk Application Access Manager integration to retrieve credentials at runtime.Read 30 Sep 2026 · advsyscon.com
Deployment model
ActiveBatch uses client, Job Scheduler and Execution Agent components that can be distributed across multiple machines, supporting on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments.Read 15 Oct 2026 · documentation.activebatch.com
Documentation and support
Documentation covers installation, prerequisites, sizing, operating-system support, job steps and administration; the vendor also describes a support portal, knowledge base, forum, training and certification.Read 15 Oct 2026 · documentation.activebatch.com
Execution platforms
Execution agents support Microsoft Windows, Linux, UNIX, HP NSK, IBM iSeries, macOS and HP OpenVMS.Read 30 Sep 2026 · advsyscon.com
High availability
ActiveBatch provides dynamic or manual non-cluster failover between schedulers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · advsyscon.com
Interfaces
The Web Console is a browser-based client, while the Self-Service Portal lets business and help desk users run and monitor approved processes under IT control.Read 30 Sep 2026 · advsyscon.com
Job scheduling
It supports time-based, event-driven and conditional scheduling of jobs and workflows.Read 15 Oct 2026 · advsyscon.com
Licensing
Execution-agent licensing uses points, with 10 points for Windows or Linux, 15 for UNIX, HP NSK, IBM iSeries or macOS, and 20 for HP OpenVMS.Read 30 Sep 2026 · advsyscon.com
Limit: complexity and learning curve
G2 and Gartner reviewers report complicated installation, a steep learning curve and interfaces that can feel cluttered or dated.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: pricing and sales experience
Capterra and Gartner reviews cite high licensing or upgrade cost, while one Gartner review reports doubled pricing and changed terms during renewal.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Low-code workflow design
The product provides drag-and-drop, no-code and low-code workflow creation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · advsyscon.com
Mobile access
Mobile Ops is a native iOS and Android app for monitoring alerts and instances, triggering or restarting workflows, and receiving push notifications.Read 15 Oct 2026 · advsyscon.com
Monitoring
The platform includes customizable monitoring, alerting, reporting and SLA monitoring.Read 30 Sep 2026 · advsyscon.com
Monitoring and alerting
ActiveBatch includes centralized monitoring, customizable alerts, dashboards, forecasting and Gantt views.Read 15 Oct 2026 · advsyscon.com
Notable news
The maker announced that Redwood Software was named a 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant leader for Service Orchestration and Automation Platforms for the third consecutive year.Read 15 Oct 2026 · advsyscon.com
PowerShell and COM APIs
ActiveBatch includes a PowerShell module and COM interface for triggering jobs, retrieving scheduler data and manipulating objects.Read 15 Oct 2026 · advsyscon.com
Praise: automation and workflows
TrustRadius reviewers repeatedly praise automatic scheduling, graphical workflow building and cross-platform compatibility.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Praise: centralized monitoring
G2 reviewers describe centralized orchestration, monitoring and alerts as reducing manual work, sequencing errors and operational failures.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Product customer base
The maker states that ActiveBatch has more than 2,000 customers in 50 countries.Read 15 Oct 2026 · advsyscon.com
Rating on Capterra
4.7 out of 5 from 56 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
4.6 out of 5 from 212 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Gartner Peer Insights
4.7 out of 5 from 66 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Rating on GetApp
4.7 out of 5 from 56 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Google Play archive
4.88 out of 5 from 8 ratings for ActiveBatch Mobile OpsRead 15 Oct 2026 · appbrain.com
Rating on Software Advice
4.7 out of 5 from 56 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Rating on TrustRadius
7.5 out of 10 from 40 reviews and ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Security and governance
Official materials describe granular permissions, auditing, Windows security integration, Kerberos, Active Directory, LDAP, TLS and CyberArk integration.Read 15 Oct 2026 · advsyscon.com
Self-service portal
The web self-service portal lets business and help-desk users run and monitor approved processes while IT retains job, permission and security control.Read 15 Oct 2026 · advsyscon.com
SLA management
SLA capabilities monitor critical workflows, customize alerts and automate remediation to reduce breaches.Read 15 Oct 2026 · advsyscon.com
System requirements
Minimum documented hardware is a 2-GHz processor, 8 GB RAM and 700 MB disk, with .NET Framework 4.8, Windows Scripting Host and Universal C Runtime required.Read 15 Oct 2026 · documentation.activebatch.com
Triggers
Jobs can be triggered by external events as well as advanced date and time schedules.Read 30 Sep 2026 · advsyscon.com
Web services API
The Web Services API supports SOAP 1.1, SOAP 1.2 and REST for programmatic job and object operations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · advsyscon.com
Workflow design
It provides low-code/no-code drag-and-drop workflow design and hundreds of pre-built job steps.Read 30 Sep 2026 · advsyscon.com

Plans and prices

ActiveBatch $10,000, paid once Enterprise workload automation · pricing shown as starting price · free trial available Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Visual workflow design with hundreds of pre-built steps
  • Jobs can start from events or schedules
  • API supports SOAP and REST
  • Audited changes can be rolled back
  • Supports hybrid and multiple cloud deployments

Limits

  • No free plan
  • Pricing is available on request
  • Execution-agent licensing uses OS-specific points

Who it suits

ActiveBatch suits IT teams coordinating complex scheduled or event-triggered workflows across on-premises and cloud environments. Its Self-Service Portal may also suit business and help desk users who need controlled access to approved processes.

ActiveBatch in depth

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ActiveBatch is an enterprise workload automation and job scheduling platform for coordinating IT and business processes. It is best suited to organizations that need to orchestrate jobs across teams and mixed environments. Its operational controls are substantial, but custom pricing and operating-system-based agent points make it a poor fit for buyers seeking simple, predictable-cost scheduling.

Overview

ActiveBatch brings visual workflow design, scheduling, execution and oversight into one platform. Low-code/no-code drag-and-drop design and hundreds of pre-built job steps can help teams assemble processes without creating every step from scratch. External-event triggers suit work that must respond to changes as they happen; advanced date and time schedules cover planned runs.

Dependency controls, automatic retries and recovery, monitoring, alerts, reporting and SLA monitoring address the consequences of execution, not just the act of launching a job. That breadth is useful when workflows span systems or a missed run has downstream effects. For a small team handling only a few uncomplicated schedules, it may be more platform than the job requires.

Key features

Workflow operations

Customizable monitoring, alerting and reporting help operators follow execution and service commitments. The browser-based Web Console offers a client interface, while the Self-Service Portal lets business and help desk users run and monitor approved processes under IT control. This division can widen access without giving non-IT users unrestricted control over automation.

Featured integrations include PowerShell, SQL Server, ServiceNow and Microsoft Azure Data Factory. The Web Services API supports SOAP 1.1–1.2 and REST and is included in the core license, which gives teams an integration route without a separate API license.

Security and governance

Multi-factor authentication is supported across the Console, Web Console, Self-Service Portal and Mobile Ops interfaces. Changes to ActiveBatch objects are audited with the object, time, action and user recorded, and revisions can be rolled back. Those controls are valuable where teams need accountability and a way to reverse changes. An out-of-the-box CyberArk Application Access Manager integration retrieves credentials at runtime, a practical fit for organizations already using that credential-management system.

Pricing

ActiveBatch is paid software with custom pricing, offered through a no-obligation quote; there is no free plan, but a free trial is available. The core license includes the Web Services API. VMware Job Steps are separately licensed, so buyers using them should account for that additional license.

Execution-agent licensing uses points that vary by operating system: Windows or Linux agents cost 10 points, UNIX, HP NSK, IBM iSeries or macOS agents cost 15 points, and HP OpenVMS agents cost 20 points. The operating-system mix therefore affects licensing needs, and buyers should map their intended agents before settling on a budget. There is no published seat or usage quota to compare; the point system is the key stated licensing variable.

Platforms

ActiveBatch supports on-premises, public-cloud, private-cloud and hybrid environments. Execution agents support Microsoft Windows, Linux, UNIX, HP NSK, IBM iSeries, macOS and HP OpenVMS. The product also lists Android, iOS, web, API and self-hosted platform support; the Web Console and Mobile Ops provide browser and mobile interfaces. Its deployment flexibility suits mixed estates, though agent points differ across several execution systems.

Redwood states that it provides global 24 x 365 customer support by email, phone and support portal, an important consideration for organizations operating automation around the clock.

Who it's for

ActiveBatch is a strong candidate for IT and operations teams coordinating business and technical processes across hybrid environments, especially when they need event-driven starts, dependencies, recovery controls, audit history and SLA visibility. The Self-Service Portal also makes sense where business or help desk staff need to run approved processes without taking over administration. Smaller teams with straightforward scheduling needs, or buyers who need a clear price before engaging a vendor, should look for a narrower or more transparently priced option.

Pros and cons

Pro: Low-code/no-code workflow design and hundreds of pre-built job steps can reduce the effort of assembling common processes.

Pro: Event triggers, calendar scheduling, dependencies, retries and recovery cover both workflow coordination and failure handling.

Pro: Audited changes, rollback, multi-factor authentication and runtime CyberArk credential retrieval provide meaningful governance and security controls.

Con: Custom pricing and agent-point licensing make costs harder to estimate without mapping the operating systems in the intended deployment.

Con: VMware Job Steps require a separate license, adding a licensing consideration for teams that need them.

Alternatives

AWS Batch is worth considering when a free plan and an AWS-oriented batch option matter more than ActiveBatch's stated cross-environment governance; AWS Batch itself carries no additional charge, but compute and storage resources are billed separately and AWS resource charges apply.

HCL Workload Automation is another enterprise workload automation option for buyers comparing platforms with a free trial and support for self-hosted deployments.

JS7 JobScheduler is a better fit for buyers prioritizing a free GPLv3 option; its open-source license excludes high-availability clustering and comes with community support.

Webcron suits buyers looking for per-launch cron pricing, with a 180-second timeout at free or a 600-second timeout at €0.01.

schedulix is an alternative for organizations seeking free, open-source software under the GNU AGPL.

System Scheduler is an option for Windows-only needs, with a free version that requires the user to remain logged in and has limited features.

HTCondor is a free open-source alternative for buyers who want software, source code and complete documentation freely available.

PowerJob is a free Apache License 2.0 open-source framework for buyers seeking a framework rather than ActiveBatch's enterprise platform.

For broader comparisons, see Job Scheduler Software, Workflow Orchestration Software, Workload Automation Software and IT Automation Software.

Verdict

Choose ActiveBatch if your organization needs governed orchestration across systems, with event triggers, recovery, monitoring and controlled self-service in one platform. Its breadth is the central reason to choose it; custom pricing, OS-dependent agent points and separately licensed VMware Job Steps are the reasons to look elsewhere if cost certainty or simpler scheduling matters more.

Verdict

ActiveBatch combines workflow design, scheduling, monitoring and controls for enterprise process automation. Buyers should request pricing and account for the operating-system-based execution-agent licensing.

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