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HCL Workload Automation vs Xi-Batch
Both stand on job scheduler software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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HCL Workload Automation covers scheduled batch processes, event-driven actions, and hybrid deployment options. Check licensing needs for Liberty and Db2, and request pricing from HCL.
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Xi-Batch combines dependency scheduling, file triggers, load controls, and recovery features for batch operations. Check its trusted-network design and Windows server module requirement against your deployment needs.
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| HCL Workload Automation | Xi-Batch | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | hcl-software.com | xisl.com |
| On job scheduler software | #13 of 26 | #17 of 26 |
HCL Workload Automation: what it does well
- Supports job dependencies and time constraints.
- Event rules can trigger jobs and notifications.
- More than 100 Automation Hub plugins at no additional cost.
- Supports Docker and Red Hat OpenShift deployments.
- HCL advertises a 90-day free trial.
What to know first
- Pricing is available on request.
- Users continuing with Liberty and Db2 need their own licenses from version 10.2.
- Supported components vary by operating system.
Xi-Batch: what it does well
- Coordinates serial or parallel job chains across hosts
- Schedules around weekends, holidays, and daylight saving
- Can trigger jobs from file changes
- Queue recovery and aborted-job recovery options
- Provides command-line, graphical, and API interfaces
What to know first
- Paid licence pricing requires a quotation
- Windows server support uses optional client modules
- Not designed for exposure to untrusted networks
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