Appian provides a low-code platform designed for rapid application development, allowing businesses to enhance their efficiency through automation and integration while offering scalable and mobile-friendly solutions.


| Product | Mindshare (%) |
|---|---|
| Appian | 3.3% |
| Camunda | 7.7% |
| IBM BPM | 4.1% |
| Other | 84.9% |
| Title | Rating | Mindshare | Recommending | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ServiceNow | 4.3 | N/A | 92% | 228 interviewsAdd to research |
| Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) | 4.0 | 1.7% | 92% | 214 interviewsAdd to research |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 17 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 6 |
| Large Enterprise | 36 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 370 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 195 |
| Large Enterprise | 859 |
Appian stands out with its capability to streamline business processes through its intuitive drag-and-drop functionality, robust process management, and AI integration. It supports rapid deployment, automation, and scalability, making it suitable for enterprise-wide applications. Its continuous updates ensure agile customization, while seamless integration with external systems enables efficient data management. Despite some challenges with UI customization and external integrations, particularly with Microsoft products, Appian remains a valuable tool for businesses across industries seeking improved workflow management and data integration.
What are Appian's key features?Appian is primarily used in industries like banking, telecom, and manufacturing, assisting companies in managing workflows and automating processes. From application creation to data integration, it aids in enterprise-wide initiatives including mobile application deployment, real-time data processing, and intelligent automation.
Appian was previously known as Appian BPM, Appian AnyWhere, Appian Enterprise BPMS.
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| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Finance Specialist at a government with 5,001-10,000 employees | 4.0 | I've found Appian highly effective for automating remittance processing, significantly reducing errors and boosting speed, while offering reliable reporting, strong integration, and excellent support; I'd rate it 7.5, with room to improve via geo-location features. |
| Director & Key Managerial Personnel at Newlight Technology Solutions Private Limited | 4.5 | I primarily use Appian for intelligent automation, benefiting diverse industries with features like integrating AI and process design. While Appian excels internally, external user cases need improvement. Clients typically see ROI within a year, leveraging AWS for deployment. |
| Technology Leader of Appian at a retailer with 11-50 employees | 4.5 | I use Appian primarily for internal applications due to its effective data management and process engine. The zero-code integration is a standout feature. While it's cost-effective, the user interface could be modernized for better design flexibility. |
| Delivery Manager (Intelligent Business Automation) - Pega at Persistent Systems | 4.0 | I use Appian as a mobile-friendly process orchestrator for enterprise applications, valuing its configurable workflows and integration services. However, it struggles with complex, memory-intensive processes, needing optimization and better AI integration. I also considered Pega and Mendix. |
| Associate Consultant at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees | 4.5 | I use Appian to create applications, including BPM applications. Its valuable features include comprehensive database management, such as creating and connecting tables and manipulating data. Currently, I lack insights on areas needing improvement due to my limited experience. |
| Senior Consultant at Protiviti consulting | 4.5 | I use Appian to automate internal operations for financial clients. Its fast development, good traceability, and low-code features improve process efficiency by up to 40%. Module reusability enhances speed, though setting up the on-premise version is challenging. |
| Sr AVP - EXL Digital at EXL Services | 3.5 | I use Appian for workflow and low-code application development, benefiting from its quick development and CI/CD pipeline. While it integrates well, it lacks flexibility in using external components and needs improvement in pricing. |
| Software Architect at BABEL Group | 4.5 | Appian excels in creating user interfaces with strong integration capabilities, enhancing productivity. However, its case management and VPN features need improvement. While it's scalable, handling large datasets is challenging. Appian continually updates, showing commitment to enhanced user experience. |