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Replace
Au2mator
with Scriptrunner
Purpose-built for Microsoft Ecosystems.
Native by design, not bolted on like our competitors.
For Enterprise IT Teams Running Microsoft‑centric Environments
Cut Ticket Volume, Standardize Scripts, And Stay Audit‑ready
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Why users prefer ScriptRunner?
Complete Platform vs. Form Generator
One unified automation platform with native execution and governance instead of a portal that only converts script parameters into basic web forms
Secure Credential Vault vs. XML Files
Enterprise‑grade credential vaulting with encryption and RBAC instead of credentials stored as XML on disk
Script Governance vs. File Shares
Central script repository with versioning, approvals, and audit trails instead of ungoverned file‑share scripts edited directly in production
High Availability vs. Single Server
Multi‑node architecture with load balancing and resilience instead of a single IIS server acting as a fragile execution point
Enterprise Support vs. Small Vendor Risk
Global customer base, SLAs, and mature vendor support instead of limited resources and regional vendor constraints
Why consider ScriptRunner as a
replacement for
Au2mator
SR vs. Au2mator - Platform
Overview
Operational Risk
Time-to-Value
Target Persona Fit
Scaling & HA
ScriptRunner
Enterprise-grade automation and orchestration platform with policy-driven governance, scalability, and audit readiness for operational excellence
Scripts run in controlled environments with policies and approvals, reducing the chance that “one bad script” destabilizes the platform
Admins get usable, governed automation quickly through templates and connectors, without having to build an app framework first
Aligns with IT ops realities: tickets, change windows, compliance audits, onboarding/offboarding, and cross‑team execution
Marketed explicitly for HA and horizontal scaling as a central automation and orchestration platform across the enterprise
Au2mator
A thin web‑form layer relying entirely on external engines creates fragmented automation, limited capabilities, weak governance, and no native execution—making complex, enterprise‑wide automation impossible to scale reliably
Basic setup is fast, but limitations in validation, workflows, governance, and architecture quickly stall progress, forcing teams to maintain extra tools and manual workarounds
Suitable only for small teams handling simple Microsoft tasks; lacks the governance, security, and scalability required by enterprise operations, regulated industries, and multi‑team automation environments
A single‑server design with no high availability or load balancing severely restricts uptime, resilience, and growth, making it unsuitable for mission‑critical automation at scale
A single‑server design with no high availability or load balancing severely restricts uptime, resilience, and growth, making it unsuitable for mission‑critical automation at scale
SR vs. Au2mator - Automation Model
Agentic Automation
Workflows
Task Automation
Scheduling
Automation Area
ScriptRunner
Delivers agentic automation with built-in governance, enabling secure, policy-driven orchestration across Microsoft ecosystems. It’s AI-powered, scalable, and compliance-ready
Automates and orchestrates complete workflows (webhook, event-driven, interactive, scheduled) with built-in governance, delegation, and compliance
Delivers secure, policy-driven task automation with intelligent workflows, enabling centralized orchestration, central script repository, compliance, and delegated execution
Offers enterprise-grade scheduling (controlled and delayed) enabling secure, policy-driven execution with centralized orchestration, compliance, and audit-ready workflows
Enables secure, governed automation across all major IT environments, including Public Cloud (Azure, Microsoft 365), Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, Data Centers, and Infrastructure
Au2mator
A portal‑only layer depending on external engines cannot support autonomous, policy‑driven decision making. Lacking native execution, governance, and secure credential handling, it breaks any path toward true agentic automation
Without native workflow orchestration, validation logic, or approvals, automation becomes fragile. Reliance on basic forms and external engines forces teams into manual workarounds instead of governed, scalable workflows
Tasks depend entirely on external PowerShell, Azure Automation, or Orchestrator, with no built‑in governance or version control. This creates insecure execution, inconsistent behavior, and fragmented operational ownership
A single IIS server running scripts locally offers no reliable scheduling backbone. No high availability, no native engine, and no audit trail undermine scheduled automation stability
Designed mainly for simple Microsoft tasks, lacking enterprise‑grade capabilities, scalability, and security. The model limits organizations to small, isolated automation pockets instead of unified, governed, cross‑domain automation
SR vs. Au2mator - Enterprise Governance & Business Enablement
Compliance & Audit Readiness
Safe Delegation & Self-Service
Scalability & Reliability
Version Control & Policy Enforcement
Business Outcomes & ROI
ScriptRunner
Built-in credential vaults, RBAC, and audit-ready logs ensure regulatory compliance without manual effort
Secure portals and forms empower non-technical users while maintaining governance and control
Multi-node execution and SLA-backed performance deliver consistent automation at enterprise scale
Centralized versioning and policy-driven workflows prevent privilege sprawl and unauthorized changes
Accelerates time-to-value with prebuilt templates, reducing risk and lowering TCO for measurable ROI
Au2mator
Lacking audit trails, centralized governance, credential vaulting, and version control, this model exposes organizations to compliance gaps, uncontrolled script changes, and unverifiable execution—failing core audit requirements
Without native RBAC, approvals, secure credential handling, or governed execution, delegation becomes unsafe—forcing teams to rely on manual controls and limiting self‑service to only basic, low‑risk tasks
A single IIS server with no high availability, no native execution engine, and dependency on external systems creates fragile automation, frequent bottlenecks, and unreliable scale‑out paths
Scripts stored in unmanaged file shares with no versioning, approvals, or policy checks create chaos—making enforcement impossible and exposing critical operations to accidental or unauthorized changes
Fragmented tooling, hidden dependencies, security risks, and manual oversight increase costs and slow automation value, preventing organizations from achieving sustainable ROI or meaningful productivity improvements
SR vs. Au2mator - Delegation, security & compliance
Delegation Model
Self‑Service UX
Approvals & Change
Audit & Compliance Stance
Security
ScriptRunner
Opinionated, policy‑driven delegation out of the box: who can run what, where, and with which parameters is a first‑class concept
Non‑admins use a ready‑made Delegate portal; admins publish safe actions and ScriptRunner generates the UI
Integrated approval workflows and change tracking make it straightforward to align with ITIL and audit demands
Designed to be professional in front of auditors: central logs, reports, and clear role/rights separation
Built-in credential vaults, RBAC, approval workflows, audit-ready logs, and safe delegation portals for non-technical users
Au2mator
With no native RBAC, no governed execution, and scripts running directly from unsecured file shares, delegation becomes unsafe, inconsistent, and impossible to scale across teams without major operational risk
Basic parameter‑to‑form conversion with limited validation creates shallow, error‑prone self‑service experiences, unsuitable for enterprise operations requiring dynamic fields, governed workflows, and policy‑aligned task execution
Lacking approval workflows, change tracking, and audit trails, script modifications happen unchecked on file shares—making controlled changes impossible and exposing critical operations to accidental or unauthorized updates
Lacking approval workflows, change tracking, and audit trails, script modifications happen unchecked on file shares—making controlled changes impossible and exposing critical operations to accidental or unauthorized updates
Credential files on disk, no encryption beyond basic DPAPI, no rotation policies, and execution under a single service account create severe security vulnerabilities and unacceptable enterprise risk
SR vs. Au2mator - Integrations, extensibility & support
Integration Stack
ITSM & Monitoring
Extensibility Model
Operational Complexity
Support & Safety Net
ScriptRunner
Native Microsoft ecosystem integration, ITSM connectors, IdM integrations, and enterprise-grade support with SLAs
Comes with patterns and connectors for ServiceNow, Jira, Matrix42, PRTG, Icinga, SCOM and more
Extend by adding new PowerShell actions into a governed framework - The platform enforces consistency
Designed to reduce day‑2 complexity: central monitoring of runs, standardized delegation, and reporting as table stakes
Enterprise‑grade support, guidance, and patterns tailored to IT operations teams, not just developers, plus SLA‑backed help and onboarding
Au2mator
Relying entirely on external engines like Azure Automation and Orchestrator creates a fragmented multi‑vendor architecture, increasing complexity, dependencies, and operational overhead without providing native enterprise integration depth
With no native workflow engine, governance, or centralized execution visibility, integrating into ITSM or monitoring ecosystems becomes manual, brittle, and dependent on external tooling rather than a unified automation backbone
A thin UI overlay converting PowerShell parameters into forms offers minimal extensibility; no native runtime, no policy layer, and no advanced validation severely limit enterprise-grade customization
Running scripts locally on a single IIS server, combined with unmanaged file‑share scripts and external automation dependencies, creates a fragile, high‑maintenance operating model unsuited for enterprise environments
A small vendor without global support, SLAs, or enterprise resources leaves organizations exposed—especially given the product’s architectural fragility, security gaps, and lack of governance controls
