ARIS BPA vs QualiWare X comparison

Software AG and QualiWare are both solutions in the Business Process Management (BPM) category. Software AG is ranked #8 with an average rating of 7.9, while QualiWare is ranked #62. Software AG holds a 4.1% mindshare in BPM, compared to QualiWare’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 89% of Software AG users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 75% of QualiWare users who would recommend it.

ARIS BPA

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75% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 18, 2024

QualiWare X and ARIS BPA are competing in the business process analysis and management category. QualiWare X is gaining traction through easy customization and integration while ARIS BPA is favored for advanced modeling capabilities and comprehensive tools.

Features: QualiWare X is known for adaptability, intuitive design, and seamless enterprise system integration. It supports collaborative work, easing process management. ARIS BPA offers extensive modeling tools, detailed analytics, providing deeper insights and robust optimization, suitable for comprehensive analysis in enterprise operations.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: QualiWare X ensures straightforward deployment with responsive service focusing on quick resolutions and personalized support. ARIS BPA's deployment is more intricate due to its extensive features, backed by a knowledgeable support team for complex inquiries. QualiWare X suits organizations needing efficient deployment, while ARIS BPA fits those investing in a feature-rich setup with detailed support.

Pricing and ROI: QualiWare X has a lower initial setup cost, appealing to budget-conscious organizations seeking ROI through efficient integration and customization. ARIS BPA's higher setup cost is justified by advanced features delivering significant long-term ROI, attractive to larger enterprises prioritizing in-depth process analysis over initial cost.

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ARIS BPA vs. QualiWare X

September 2025

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Categories and Ranking

ARIS BPA

Ranking in Business Process Management (BPM)

8th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Business Process Design (6th)

QualiWare X

Ranking in Business Process Management (BPM)

62nd

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise Architecture Management (21st)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Business Process Management (BPM) category, the mindshare of ARIS BPA is 4.1%, down from 5.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of QualiWare X is 0.3%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Business Process Management (BPM) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
ARIS BPA	4.1%
QualiWare X	0.3%
Other	95.6%

Business Process Management (BPM)

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Tamer Eldamanhouri

Software Engineering & Manager at Arab Infromation Management Services

Empowers teams with robust business process modeling capabilities

They should examine competitor solutions to identify differentiators. One issue related to ARIS BPA is its integration with AI; it has AI features for cloud solutions, yet many in the government sector in Kuwait do not view the cloud as viable. Software AG should focus on developing AI models for ARIS BPA on-premises, particularly in user interfaces, as well as creating predefined business processes for common areas such as HR and finance. This aspect is crucial for adapting to the market's needs and streamlining custom solutions. While they have been helpful regarding pricing, I cannot compare ARIS BPA to other business process modeling tools because I understand some competitors have significantly lower costs than ARIS BPA. To maintain market share, good discounts should be provided to customers.

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Gavin Bérubé

Enterprise Architect at a comms service provider with 5,001-10,000 employees

Works as a reference for architecture but not very intuitive

We use the solution as a reference for architecture so that we can connect business data applications. The tool helps us to know how these applications should be built. We use it mainly as reference material. I like the solution's traceability. The solution is not easy and intuitive to use. I…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"ARIS is probably the most mature product in terms of modeling an enterprise architecture so that it has context."

"There is a module designer, that one is very powerful and it creates very good reports."

"ARIS BPA provides very good visibility and control of processes because we have a concurrent license system. As a result, every person in our company and group is able to look at the published processes."

"Aris BPA has a lot of tools that are more professional than Bizagi."

"Objects can be reused across different BPMNs and processes, so we can design new processes quicker and easier."

"ARIS Reporting – Helps download valuable content from the tool in multiple formats."

"ARIS BPA covers many or all blueprints and functions that I need."

"The ease of use is the most valuable. I have tried a number of BPMN packages, and I find the user interface of ARIS BPM easier and more intuitive than others. If your team is knowledgeable on BPMN, it is really pretty easy to figure out on your own because it adheres to the standards extremely well. I have tried Bizagi, BizFlow, and a variety of such solutions, and I just liked ARIS BPM better."

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"I like the solution's traceability."

Cons

"One of the biggest challenges is to realistically enable the defined structures of the processes that you have in ARIS documented, and then actually implement them in the business."

"There is not enough documentation provided for the tool's support or administration."

"It needs external API and the ability to navigate back, similar to "Back" in web browser."

"I believe the solutions BPM tools are not very good and need improvements."

"Improvement should be made as per customer requirements."

"ARIS needs to make a better user interface. The user interface sucks. The problem with ARIS is that they have two interfaces for the same product."

"The areas of ARIS where we see room for improvement are actually related to the background services that support it. Over the last number of years, Software AG has moved from an on-premises solution into deploying a SaaS solution to their enterprise base. That has been really successful from my point of view, as I have been a customer of ARIS, managing the relationship, for a couple years. Certain support functions around the knowledge base, customer service, and the cross and upselling of modules within the core ARIS component are lagging behind the SaaS movement."

"ARIS has an internal fully customizable workflow system called APG, which is very good, but it’s targeted mostly at creating workflows related to ARIS content, and not general workflows to support other processes inside a company."

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"The solution is not easy and intuitive to use. I would also like the software to have a reference metamodel that can guide the modeling."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Usually, our company buys technical support from the Software AG site. We bought the technical support for the first year of usage for ARIS version 6 and 7. So, when we migrated to ARIS version 7, we bought support only for the first year. Then, we didn't use it the next year. Our experience was that we use it only one to three times during the first year. Therefore, there wasn't much value for us to buy this service because we have no problem with using ARIS after the first year."

"Pricing is a bit on the higher side."

"It depends on different parameters."

"Negotiate. Price is high so make sure you’re getting the best deal."

"Prices are high. However, they are worth it if the organization utilizes the tool to its full potential."

"Pricing for ARIS BPA is average, not cheap or expensive. It's cost-effective and worth the money we pay."

"The solution has a fair price for the value it delivers."

"We have a concurrent license system."

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"I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten since it's pretty expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

33%

Computer Software Company

10%

Media Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	32
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	47

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ARIS BPA?

The most valuable features of ARIS BPA are its flexibility and reporting.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ARIS BPA?

Pricing for ARIS BPA is average, not cheap or expensive. It's cost-effective and worth the money we pay.

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What needs improvement with ARIS BPA?

ARIS BPA needs to be more accurate when generating documents. While it covers many blueprints and functions that I need, the document generation feature could be enhanced for better accuracy.

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Also Known As

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Overview

ARIS is the market-leading solution for professional business process management and modeling. Whether you want to document the "as-is" state of your operations for quality or certification reasons or design the "to-be" in terms of continuous improvement in your transformation program, ARIS is the best choice for establishing a single source of truth regarding all process excellence topics in your organization. It is for any organization looking to digitally transform their business, increase operational excellence and customer experience and ensure compliance in execution. ARIS helps you to make the most out of your processes with Process Mining, Risk & Compliance Management, RPA and much more.

What makes the difference?

The most comprehensive platform for process excellence in the market
Easy to use
Covers business & IT architecture from all angles
Full flexibility and >100 diagram types
Customer-driven development based on best practices
Strong partner ecosystem

ARIS is the market-leading solution for any organization and ideally suited to digitally transform the organization, increase operational excellence and customer experience and ensure compliance in execution.

Software AG

QualiWare enables positive change by providing tools and methods that ensure coherency, consensus and consistency, and we support the agile and innovative company in handling complex knowledge, maintained by multiple persons with different backgrounds, in a continuous process.

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Sample Customers

Tesco, Weifu, Airbus, Siemens, Proximus, Alicorp, Sekerbank, Bancor, Philips,Sky, Emirates NBD, Dubai Municipality, Suva, U.S. Army, Australia Post, Westfalen Weser Energie - ARIS serves customers across all industries and of every size worldwide. Companies trust ARIS as the market leader for process excellence with more than 30 years of experience in the market, 10 million users worldwide, from 1 user companies to the Fortune 500.

Emiliambiente, OLI, Galletti, Hiref, Bugatti, Argelli, Culligan Italiana, Sal, Stefal Cablaggi, BrainBee Automotive, Varvel, Campagnola, Favini, G.F., Gruppo ROLD

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