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JAMS Scheduler

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What it is

JAMS Scheduler is a workload automation system that brings batch jobs and cross-platform workflows into one console for scheduling, automation, and monitoring. It handles job dependencies, SLA monitoring, and event-driven triggers, with dependency controls, retries, recovery, monitoring, alerts, and agent-based execution. Supported environments include Windows, Linux, UNIX, IBM i, z/OS, cloud, and OpenVMS. JAMS can run.NET and PowerShell scripts without rewrites. Listed integrations include SAP, JDE, Banner, SQL, SSIS, Python, PeopleSoft, Informatica, Azure, Airflow, and Oracle. APIs include JAX, JAMS MCP, a.NET API, and a REST API. Platforms are API, Linux, self-hosted, web, and Windows, with hybrid deployment. Core costs $833 a month billed annually and includes unlimited executions, 24×7 support, web and thick clients, APIs, and AWS or Azure availability. A 14-day enterprise-feature trial requires no credit card; there is no free plan.

Spec sheet

What it does
JAMS centralizes IT processes in one console to schedule, automate, and monitor batch jobs and cross-platform workflows.Read 2 Oct 2026 · jamsscheduler.com
Trial
The maker offers a 14-day trial with full access to enterprise features and says no credit card is required.Read 2 Oct 2026 · jamsscheduler.com
Integrations
The maker lists integrations including SAP, JDE, Banner, SQL, SSIS, Python, PowerShell, PeopleSoft, Informatica, Azure, IBM i, Airflow, and Oracle.Read 2 Oct 2026 · jamsscheduler.com
Support
The Core plan includes 24×7 support, and the maker says its support team is based in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.Read 2 Oct 2026 · jamsscheduler.com
Headquarters
Middletown, Delaware, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · jamsscheduler.com
Founded
1987Read 28 Sep 2026 · jamsscheduler.com
APIs and AI
Core includes JAX, JAMS MCP, a .NET API, and a REST API.Read 2 Oct 2026 · jamsscheduler.com
Company history
JAMS Software says it became an independent company in June 2025 and continues developing JAMS Scheduler, first released in 1987.Read 2 Oct 2026 · jamsscheduler.com
Scheduling
The product supports job dependencies, SLA monitoring, and event-driven triggers.Read 2 Oct 2026 · jamsscheduler.com
Scripting
JAMS supports .NET and PowerShell scripts, which can carry over without rewrites.Read 2 Oct 2026 · jamsscheduler.com
Security assessment
JAMS Software says it completed a SOC 2 Type II examination covering Security, with a report dated August 1, 2026, and an independent HIPAA compliance assessment in August 2026.Read 2 Oct 2026 · jamsscheduler.com
Security controls
The maker says data under its control is encrypted at rest and in transit and it maintains a managed vulnerability detection and response program.Read 2 Oct 2026 · jamsscheduler.com
Supported environments
JAMS lists Windows, Linux, UNIX, IBM i, z/OS, cloud, and OpenVMS among the environments it supports.Read 2 Oct 2026 · jamsscheduler.com
Who it is for
JAMS describes its solution as built for organizations coordinating interdependent jobs across complex IT environments.Read 2 Oct 2026 · jamsscheduler.com

Plans and prices

Core $833 a month annually Unlimited executions · 24×7 support · Web and thick clients · .NET API and REST API · Available on AWS and Azure Read 2 Oct 2026 · jamsscheduler.com
Advanced Priced on request Customizable pricing and contract options Custom scheduler and agent configuration · Advanced security, compliance, and audit · Centralized monitoring · Professional implementation services · Migration services available Read 2 Oct 2026 · jamsscheduler.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Centralizes batch workflows in one console
  • Supports dependencies, retries, monitoring, and alerts
  • Runs .NET and PowerShell without rewrites
  • Includes REST and .NET APIs
  • 14-day trial requires no credit card

Limits

  • No free plan
  • Core costs $833 a month
  • Advanced plan pricing is custom
  • Remote control uses hybrid deployment

Who it suits

JAMS suits organizations coordinating interdependent jobs across complex IT environments. It is aimed at teams working across the listed operating systems, mainframes, cloud services, and business integrations.

Verdict

JAMS Scheduler combines broad environment support with dependency-aware scheduling and monitoring.

Where Specifiction places it

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