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We performed a comparison between CA Workload Automation iDash [EOL] and Fortra's Automate based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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"The solution is easy to manipulate and has good performance.""The stability of the solution is good. We haven't experienced any bugs or glitches and we haven't had any crashes that I can recall."

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"The ability to connect to websites and pull data is the solution's most valuable feature.""We use it for specific cases, mainly secure file transfers, which are vital for us. And it works for us.""The most valuable features for my client are timing and scheduling.""The best feature of Automate is its ease of use, which is a major selling point.""I find it very user-friendly. Our IT department and other departments can seamlessly collaborate without requiring extensive training. As a business department, we particularly value this aspect, as our team doesn't consist of many IT users. However, we couldn't solely rely on a drag-and-drop approach to implement and utilize the solution within our departments.""This tool has machine learning and voice recognition and computer vision, which are both quite useful aspects. These aren't available in other tools. It's a good addition to this tool and it gives the solution an edge on the market.""I actually quite liked the no-coding functionality.""The most valuable feature is the drag-and-drop interface, which is very Windows-like."

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"We have difficulties manipulating the agent for Windows.""The technical support could be improved by removing delays in response times. They should be able to get back to clients faster."

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"While this solution is continually improving, as it is now, the user interface could use improvement when I compare it to a product like UiPath.""They do not encrypt passwords, so this is an issue with HIPAA compliance.""Some companies have asked for voice integration. This is likely part of the roadmap.""The documentation for errors needs improvement as many of the error messages we receive are very vague.""We really need a free development environment for customers. Building and testing automation on production isn't ideal.""It would be an improvement if Automate had better stability tools, whether by recommending a certain amount of memory because it can be a memory hog at times.""The solution has a very weak knowledge base.""The vendor is currently working on a solution that allows us to automatically create a process that is based on a document that we receive via email."

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  • "Compared to other products, the pricing model for this solution is much more convenient, flexible, and adaptable to the Portuguese reality."
  • "I like the way this solution is priced because you can buy a license, or you can buy the software outright."
  • "It comes with a package that costs approximately $20,000 USD per year."
  • "While solutions like UiPath and Blue Prism cost around $11,000-$12,000 for each license, this product costs around $7,000 and you can keep it forever."
  • "I'm only involved in running the product and maintaining the systems, so I can't speak to the cost."
  • "The pricing is quite reasonable. We can run the process with one bot. The limitation is at the server level because they have some resources, and sometimes that is enough. It isn't too expensive, so you can get a good return off of one, and you can also have a pack of five bots that is quite competitive."
  • "From a distributor's perspective, one of the biggest selling points of Automate is its price point."
  • "The cost is a bit high for a small business like ours, but we manage with Fortra's Automate."
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    Top Answer:We use it for specific cases, mainly secure file transfers, which are vital for us. And it works for us.
    Top Answer:I'm only involved in running the product and maintaining the systems, so I can't speak to the cost.
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    HelpSystems Automate, Automate
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    Overview

    CA Workload Automation iDash (iDash) ensures that you consistently deliver on service level guarantees by applying advanced workload analytics to create finely tuned workload automation environments. iDash performs real-time forecasts based on the current status of the system, generate alerts when thresholds are at risk of being missed, and even executes automated recovery actions for CA Workload Automation AE and CA Workload Automation CA 7 Edition environments.

    Automate is an easy-to-use RPA software solution that boosts your productivity by transforming virtually any business or IT process. Get scalable automation capabilities whether you need a solution for one department, a small business, or an enterprise-wide Center of Excellence (CoE) initiative—Automate is built and priced right for employee-driven automation for any organization.

    Automate allows you to get up and running fast with no-code automation for both GUI and back-end functionalities. Form-based development lets you quickly build bots and leverage over 600 pre-built automation actions. Powerful out-of-the-box API and native integrations bring together the applications that keep your business running. And with the Automate Recorder, easily build, update, and deploy robust, UI-driven automation. Plus, bots can be deployed as attended or unattended with concurrent execution of tasks—no restrictions.

    A Key Part of Fortra (the new face of HelpSystems) Automate is proud to be part of Fortra’s comprehensive portfolio. Fortra simplifies today’s complex business landscape by bringing complementary products together to solve problems in innovative ways. These integrated, scalable solutions address the many challenges you face in streamlining your operations. With the help of Automate robotic process automation and other solutions, Fortra is your relentless ally, here for you every step of the way on your automation journey.

    Sample Customers
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    Aldergrove Financial Group, Preferred Health Professionals, Mindbeam Technologies, First Credit Union in British Columbia, Vestcom International, Prime Liberty Benefits, University of Tampa, CNLBancshares, World Precision Instruments, BJ's Restaurants, Globe Pequot Press, Accudata Technologies, Norton Healthcare, Pacific Toxicology Laboratories
    Top Industries
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    Financial Services Firm44%
    Insurance Company12%
    Computer Software Company8%
    Wholesaler/Distributor8%
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Security Firm14%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Insurance Company14%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Healthcare Company8%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business6%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise83%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business55%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise20%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise57%
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    CA Workload Automation iDash [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Workload Automation while Fortra's Automate is ranked 5th in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with 21 reviews. CA Workload Automation iDash [EOL] is rated 8.0, while Fortra's Automate is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of CA Workload Automation iDash [EOL] writes "An easy initial setup with scalability capabilities and good stability". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Fortra's Automate writes "Can automate several processes with only one bot and is easy to implement, administer, and use". CA Workload Automation iDash [EOL] is most compared with , whereas Fortra's Automate is most compared with Microsoft Power Automate, UiPath, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, MOVEit and Automation Anywhere (AA).

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