ARIS BPA vs OpenText ProVision comparison

Software AG and OpenText are both solutions in the Business Process Management (BPM) category. Software AG is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.3, while OpenText is ranked #48. Software AG holds a 5.0% mindshare in BPM, compared to OpenText’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of Software AG users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 66% of OpenText users who would recommend it.

ARIS BPA

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88% willing to recommend

OpenText ProVision

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54 Comparison Views

66% willing to recommend

ARIS BPA

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 18, 2024

ARIS BPA and OpenText ProVision compete in the business process analysis space. ARIS BPA has an advantage in pricing and support, while OpenText ProVision distinguishes itself with its comprehensive features.

Features: ARIS BPA focuses on robust analytics, effective process modeling capabilities, and process optimization. OpenText ProVision emphasizes enterprise architecture with detailed modeling and analysis across various business functions, providing a wider architectural approach.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ARIS BPA offers straightforward deployment with process-driven implementation and efficient customer service. OpenText ProVision has a complex deployment landscape with a steeper learning curve and extensive customization options, supported by strong customer service requiring intensive initial support.

Pricing and ROI: ARIS BPA usually has lower setup costs and quicker ROI due to focused implementation and efficient resource use. OpenText ProVision involves higher initial costs but delivers significant returns over time, ideal for enterprises benefiting from its extensive features.

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ARIS BPA vs. OpenText ProVision

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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)

OpenText ProVision

Ranking in Business Process Management (BPM)

48th

Average Rating

6.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise Architecture Management (27th)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Business Process Management (BPM) category, the mindshare of ARIS BPA is 5.0%, down from 5.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText ProVision is 0.3%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Business Process Management (BPM)

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Cirvesh-Daga

Director at T-Systems International GmbH

Capable of handling a wide range of business processes but presents users complexity with two interfaces (Java application and web interface)

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. You can use either a Java application or a web interface. The web interface doesn't give you access to the same features as the Java application. You have to switch between the two interfaces to get some things done. The web interface is more intuitive, but it lacks the functionality of the Java interface. So I'd give it a six for that reason. The Java interface has more functionality, but it tends to run out of memory and has its own set of problems. So, I'd also give it a six out of ten because of the technology choice. It was really frustrating having two UIs for the same product, with some functionality in one and not in the other. They've got to do something about that.

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reviewer1944672

Senior Director, Head of Process & Functional Architecture, Intelligent Automation at a real estate/law firm with 10,001+ employees

Good attribute attachment but problems with collaboration

I primarily use OpenText ProVision to create our end-to-end process repository and library for different parts of the organization, capturing the collaboration process to get the right inputs OpenText ProVision's best feature is the capability to attach a variety of attributes and extract and…

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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

"I like everything about ARIS BPA. I've used it for a long time and it's a fantastic tool. There is a list of things ARIS has that other solutions do not have."

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

"If you ever tried to draw a picture in a browser app or with a cloud service, it is normally a painful death. ARIS works perfectly on diagrams in the browser, so I was excited. I like it because there have been so many bad experiences in the past with drawing or doing something in a browser. Normally, it's always painful because it's coded badly. With ARIS, it is really well-implemented. It's simple."

"ARIS provides the basic foundation for any digital transformation an organization decides to take."

"It helps the business make an informed decision."

"The maintenance capabilities of ARIS BPM and the strong underlying database are particularly valuable."

"ARIS process modeling and analysis allows integration of end-to-end business processes with the organization's vision, strategies, and business objectives, through visual management."

"The most valuable features are business process modeling and reporting."

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"OpenText ProVision's best feature is the capability to attach a variety of attributes and extract and analyze that information."

"The stability of the product is very good."

"All the features come as part of a standard license."

Cons

"With ARIS BPM, the script creation is quite cumbersome. With version ten, we needed our developers to do scripting."

"Its governance tool and integration with ESB and execution engine can be improved. Their partner support can also be improved."

"The reporting and the information query features could do with some improvement."

"Areas for improvement include sales, prospecting, shopping, customer service, after-sales (claims and advice for the client), and all processes pertaining to customer loyalty."

"Simulation is one area that is a bit complex."

"Displaying role allocation matrix models in ARIS Connect needs improvement."

"Sometimes, ARIS BPA breaks down, and its stability can be improved."

"The solution's processes are huge and it is not easy to get an overview of how things work. It needs to improve the interface. I would like to see the product include a better overview of processes and improve search."

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"Lacks the ability to have your own in-house developments."

"Integrating with or interfacing with other tools like data management tools would be very helpful."

"OpenText ProVision's collaboration management is quite complicated and difficult to use."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

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

"ARIS has different licensing mechanisms for different modules, but they are perpetual licenses. So you pay once."

"This is absolutely not the cheapest solution in the market, but for large companies, the price is fine."

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

"ARIS BPA is too costly from a licensing perspective."

"The setup cost and pricing depend on the license (Modeler, Viewer, Administrator)."

"It depends on different parameters."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

17%

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Government

Financial Services Firm

19%

Energy/Utilities Company

14%

Construction Company

12%

Computer Software Company

11%

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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?

I find it difficult to access the database as I want with direct querying. I must write scripts, which requires specific knowledge. Software AG could improve this by making the database more open. ...

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Also Known As

ARIS, ARIS BPM

Metastorm ProVision

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

OpenTextâs MIM (formerly Metastorm Integration & Managed File Transfer) solution provides a single platform for you to manage both batch and real-time, system-based integrations and processes complete with an audit trail to ensure operational success. With OpenText MIM, your organization can: Track high volume transaction and data transfers and file content from a centralized dashboard Ensure corporate data and auditing compliance requirements Enhance agility and visibility into end-to-end process activities at the system, data and human interaction levels Tie legacy systems into new SOA environments Simplify interactions with your existing legacy systems and data by integrating them into your improved business processes

OpenText

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.

Delta Technology, Export Development Canada, Rompetrol, Salt River Project, AMEC, U.S. Air Force, HP Consulting & Integration

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