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Replace
Azure Automation
with centralized & compliant automation for Microsoft ecosystems
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?
Unlimited Automation Reliability
Long-running and resource-intensive tasks execute without restrictive timeouts or memory caps, ensuring uninterrupted automation at any scale.
Enterprise-Grade Governance & Compliance
Centralized version control, credential security, RBAC, and full auditability create a unified and compliant automation environment across the entire organization.
Predictable, Transparent Cost Structure
Clear and stable licensing eliminates unpredictable consumption fees, enabling accurate budgeting for enterprise-wide automation growth.
Empowered Self‑Service for IT and Business Teams
Integrated self-service portals with dynamic forms and approval flows allow helpdesk and business users to securely run automation tasks without scripting expertise.
Seamless Hybrid Execution Across All Environments
Native hybrid execution enables smooth automation across on‑premises and cloud systems without dependency on complex Azure-specific components.
Why consider ScriptRunner as a
replacement for
Azure Automation
SR vs. Azure Automation - Platform (ops‑grade vs dev‑toolkit)
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
Azure Automation
Built for cloud‑first scripting but missing the governance and delegation needed for broader IT operations
Strict timeouts, resource caps, and fragmented script storage create reliability gaps and governance blind spots
Requires custom work for approvals, reporting, dashboards, and self‑service, slowing adoption
Best aligned to cloud‑focused engineering teams who prefer code‑driven, runbook‑based automation and don’t require built‑in delegation, governance, or unified operational tooling
Quota limits and sandbox restrictions force redesigns when workloads exceed cloud boundaries
SR vs. Azure Automation - 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
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
Azure Automation
Automation is fully script‑driven with no autonomous decisioning, requiring engineers to build and maintain every logic path manually
Workflows depend entirely on runbooks and external tooling, offering no native visual orchestration or built‑in approval flows
Task execution relies on code‑centric runbooks with strict timeouts and resource caps that can interrupt or limit operational tasks
Scheduling is available but tied to cloud‑based runtime restrictions, with long‑running or high‑volume jobs requiring workarounds
Strongest in cloud‑native infrastructure tasks but limited when extending automation across hybrid and on‑prem systems
SR vs. Azure Automation - Enterprise Governance & Business Enablement (Overview)
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
Azure Automation
Relies on dispersed logs and custom dashboards, offering no unified compliance view or packaged audit readiness
Lacks built‑in delegation or self‑service, limiting automation access to technical users only
Execution limits, quota caps, and dependency on hybrid components introduce reliability constraints as automation scales
Scripts live inside isolated runbooks across multiple accounts, with no unified policy enforcement or version governance
Engineering-heavy workflows, custom add‑ons, and consumption-based costs reduce operational efficiency and make ROI unpredictable
SR vs. Azure Automation - Integrations, extensibility & support (platform vs. cloud toolbox)
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
Azure Automation
Centered on cloud‑native integration, with most automation tied to the surrounding cloud ecosystem and requiring extra components for anything hybrid
Monitoring and ITSM alignment depend on log ingestion and custom dashboards, with no packaged automation governance or ITSM‑ready reporting
Extensions rely on custom scripting, runbook add‑ons, or external workflow services, increasing development effort for advanced scenarios
Hybrid execution introduces layers of dependency—additional agents, cloud connectors, and configuration steps that increase complexity and points of failure
Support focuses on platform-level issues, while governance design, delegation models, and operational enablement must be built and maintained internally
SR vs. Azure Automation - Delegation, security & compliance (built‑in vs build‑it‑yourself)
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
Azure Automation
Provides no native delegation layer, limiting automation usage to individuals with full technical access
Offers no built‑in self‑service experience, requiring custom UIs or portal workarounds to empower non‑technical users
Lacks embedded approval workflows, forcing teams to bolt on external services for any governed change control
Audit visibility is fragmented across accounts and logs, with no central view for tracking who executed what and under which policy
Relies on platform‑level controls without purpose‑built automation governance, creating gaps in safe execution, credential handling, and policy enforcement
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