What makes Robo Task so good

markan · Post by **markan** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 11:38 am

I hope I am not going to offend anyone with this question, but what makes Robo Task worth $100 against most of the other Macro tools like Macro Express and Macro Scheduler which cost about $35?
I know someone will say try the trial, but because I installed it a while ago, and forgot to spend time with it as I often do, I am unable to try it first hand.
I would really appreciate peoples thoughts.

Post by **Oleg** » Thu Apr 07, 2005 5:01 am

... Also there is "Automate 6" which costs $795

markan · Post by **markan** » Thu Apr 07, 2005 5:33 am

I did have a good look at Automate some years ago and the only benefits that they seemed to have were:
A nicer interface
Ability to embed script
The first was in a version that seems to now be discontinued (c$75) and the second was in a version that I thought cost about $400. Their pricing seems insane to me.
I don't for a minute put Robo Task at the top end of the market and I certainly see the fact that the development is more active as a real plus.

Osm3um · Post by **Osm3um** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 9:25 pm

I work in a small/medium business. I am the only IT person for 65 users and numerous servers in 2 locations.

True, there are fancier solutions with nicer interfaces etc. but, for
someone who has to fight for every dollar at work, Robotask wins hands
down. Stable, advanced enough to make complex tasks without
learning code, and easy to slip into the budget.

I have looked at a number of alternatives, but simply can't find
anything in the same class in the same ballpark with regard to cost.

Hope that helps,
Bob