ARIS BPA vs Tungsten TotalAgility comparison

The compared Software AG and Tungsten Automation solutions aren't in the same category. Software AG is ranked #6 in BPD , with an average rating of 7.8, and holds a 7.2% mindshare in the category. Tungsten Automation is ranked #5 in IDP , with an average rating of 7.0, and holds a 4.6% mindshare. Additionally, 89% of Software AG users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Tungsten Automation users who would recommend it.

ARIS BPA

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89% willing to recommend

Tungsten TotalAgility

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90% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

ARIS BPA

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Business Process Design (6th), Business Process Management (BPM) (11th)

Tungsten TotalAgility

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

4.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) (24th), Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) (5th), Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies (24th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Process, Business Automation, and Digital Transformation solutions, they serve different purposes. ARIS BPA is designed for Business Process Design and holds a mindshare of 7.2%, down 7.7% compared to last year.
Tungsten TotalAgility, on the other hand, focuses on Intelligent Document Processing (IDP), holds 4.6% mindshare, down 7.9% since last year.

Business Process Design Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
ARIS BPA	7.2%
Bizagi	8.4%
Camunda	8.0%
Other	76.4%

Business Process Design

Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Tungsten TotalAgility	4.6%
ABBYY Vantage	5.6%
UiPath IXP	5.4%
Other	84.4%

Intelligent Document Processing (IDP)

Featured Reviews

BeenishMustafa

Consultant at KAFD DMC

Has improved process modeling and analysis while supporting integration with organizational data

The process design in ARIS BPA does help with our operational efficiency. What we are doing is object library management for various kinds of objects that we are using in ARIS BPA during our process modeling. We are using that to do a lot of analysis on how many times a system is being used in how many processes, who are the major stakeholders, and if we enhance one system, how is it going to impact other processes and integrated processes. This is helping us a lot. Everything related to ARIS BPA is helping us with regards to enhanced processes, strengthened controls, identifying risks, assessing process capabilities, and identifying where the gaps are and what kinds of activities within the processes are automated and manual. We are doing a lot of things with regards to the processes as it is at our heart. Processes are one thing and then we have different kinds of things which are related to it, such as SLAs, guidelines, and policy. We are identifying areas of improvement in other documents as well.

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Ross Macadam

Director at iicon ltd

Has faced challenges adapting to evolving capture methods and competitive integrations

It's difficult to say what I'd improve in Tungsten TotalAgility because we haven't been actively marketing that particular product in the last probably six to nine months. The speed of product development means that my experience with it is likely out of date in terms of the product suite capabilities. The difficulty with customers nowadays is that they are subject to the winds of change in terms of the adoption of cloud technologies and the offerings those cloud technologies bring. Microsoft, for instance, is rapidly filling in the spaces between various product areas that other vendors typically owned. That makes it difficult for customers to settle on their functional requirements because the offers are competing in the same space. I look for more integration with mainstream subscription based platforms, more security integration, and possibly some more lifecycle management features. However, the difficulty with that is the competition with existing options that people have in their subscription library.

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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

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

"ARIS BPM has helped us speed up our business process transformation by centralizing everything instead of everyone working within a silo."

"It is the most flexible and embracing process modeling tool."

"ARIS helps in creating a central repository of all processes of an organization in a standardized manner."

"ARIS with Alfabet is the best EA/BPM solution in the world; no competitors."

"ARIS is the best tool for business from my perspective."

"The simulation engine and SAP integration are technically very robust when you consider my segments of expertise (health care, financial, and automotive)."

"The solution's basic features are easy to use, overall designed well, and it has good process mining analysis."

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"Data extraction and auto-classification are great features."

"However, if you want different capabilities and other things, then definitely, Kofax is the very best tool."

"Since it provides both Capture and BPM on a single platform, it stands on its own in the business process improvement space."

"However, this solution is stable, and I have not seen any issues so far."

"Some of our clients previously spent about ten dollars per invoice for processing, but after using the Kofax Total Agility, I believe they are spending only about one to four dollars."

"This is a great product, a BPM tool with capture facilities."

"Kofax TotalAgility is a single package. They provide you with OCR capabilities, BPM capabilities, and case manager features."

"It is a very user-friendly tool in the market with a complete package of BPM, case management, and capture capabilities."

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Cons

"We should have the ability to download ARIS EPCs to Visio."

"End-to-end visibility and real-time are areas that will need greater attention."

"Since ARIS 9.X was released, the product has not been as robust and responsive as the previous versions."

"I would like the possibility to use real data. In other words, it can use this system to integrate with others that are operating directly with users like clients, employees, and others."

"We do experience a lot of glitches with ARIS BPA. In the past one year we have seen issues and the ARIS administrator has raised tickets with Software AG regarding these issues."

"Improvement should be made as per customer requirements."

"One thing that could be improved is regarding the handling of the content itself. Maybe ARIS could provide a set of best practices, or best processes, so that people do not have to start from scratch."

"Integration with third-party tools should be improved (e.g. based on APIs)."

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"Room for improvement would be better OCR functionality in terms of Arabic OCR. There should be better accuracy."

"Table line item extraction is not possible through Quick Capture."

"They provide sufficient but not excellent technical support. Perhaps there is a point where they could use some improvement."

"The product's console version is old. It should also improve its forum."

"There needs to be more accessible certification and better pricing."

"It’s not truly low code yet, as every two or three projects, you will have a situation where you have to go behind the essential things. You will definitely still need to customize."

"The pricing for Kofax TotalAgility could be more attractive, particularly the cloud version of the solution which was offered to my company. This is its area for improvement."

"I'd like to have better inbuilt features so that we could see some added value."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"If you can afford it, it's the best so far."

"It is on the higher side."

"It depends on different parameters."

"ARIS Express is free."

"We have a concurrent license system."

"The price could be better."

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

"The pricing and licensing costs are available on their website. They will assign a relationship manager to assist if you show further interest in their products."

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"It is slightly more expensive than other tools."

"The price of this solution is less than some of the competition."

"The licensing cost for Kofax TotalAgility is very expensive, though I'm unable to give you the range, the sales representatives of my company say that the product is quite expensive."

"It has a perpetual license. You pay once in a lifetime for the volume of scans you will do and the number of users you will have. You can have participants or regular users, and you can have developers and administrators. So, once you purchase it, it is for a lifetime, and then every year, you have to pay for the maintenance. There is an annual maintenance cost, which is about 18% of the licensing cost."

"Kofax TotalAgility is very expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

17%

Insurance Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	32
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	47

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Large Enterprise	13

Questions from the Community

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

It is a bit expensive regarding ARIS BPA. However, ARIS BPA does save a lot of effort because this is one tool which can be used for multiple purposes and the viewers have the capability to perform...

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What needs improvement with ARIS BPA?

We are not using any what-if scenario features in ARIS BPA. Currently, we are not using the performance monitoring and compliance checks features in ARIS BPA. We have plans to use them, but current...

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What is your primary use case for ARIS BPA?

ARIS BPA is being used for process modeling, and we are planning to upgrade and enhance it for process mining and other purposes. We are using it for everything. Currently, we are doing HRMS integr...

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What needs improvement with Kofax TotalAgility?

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What is your primary use case for Kofax TotalAgility?

I usually recommend Tungsten TotalAgility to any company with a business process that involves large scale capture of unstructured or semi-structured content across a range of processes that need t...

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What advice do you have for others considering Kofax TotalAgility?

I'm familiar with Tungsten TotalAgility and I will share my experience with the solution. My review rating for this solution is 7 out of 10. The difficulty they face in the marketplace is that hist...

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Also Known As

ARIS, ARIS BPM

Kofax TotalAgility, TotalAgility, Singularity IDP, Capture Enabled BPM

Overview

ARIS BPA is a sophisticated tool for business process analysis and modeling, featuring robust capabilities in integration, reporting, and collaboration. It bridges strategy and execution, leveraging a centralized repository for enhanced governance and efficiency.

ARIS BPA provides a comprehensive platform for modeling and analyzing business processes. It includes features like SAP integration, semantic checks, and a unified repository that supports cross-functional collaboration. Despite having a high cost compared to competitors, ARIS BPA supports frameworks like CMMI and EFQM and is used for process improvement, enterprise architecture modeling, and digital management. Its flexibility and powerful API allow for diverse reporting and data integration, making it a key tool for bridging strategies with execution in complex environments. It requires improvements in interface design, scripting, and simplification of reporting capabilities, with training resources needed to address complexity.

What are the most important features of ARIS BPA?

Comprehensive Process Modeling: Enables detailed design and analysis of business processes.
Robust Integration: Provides integration capabilities with platforms like SAP.
Centralized Repository: Facilitates cross-functional collaboration and documentation.
Simulation and Reporting: Offers simulation features and diverse reporting capabilities.
Customization and API: Features customizable options and a powerful API for enhanced functionality.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Enhanced Efficiency: Bridges strategic objectives with operational execution.
Improved Visibility: Offers better governance and process transparency.
Collaboration Support: Centralized repository aids cross-team collaboration.
Integration Capability: Strong integration with existing systems to streamline workflows.
Flexibility: Adaptable to meet different operational requirements and needs.

In industries such as manufacturing, finance, and healthcare, companies utilize ARIS BPA for optimizing business processes, managing application landscapes, and ensuring compliance. It is a preferred tool for enterprise architecture modeling and process mining, supporting organizations in driving process efficiencies and maintaining high standards through frameworks like CMMI and EFQM. These capabilities allow for effective digital management and automation, positioning ARIS BPA as a valuable asset in transforming operational processes.

Software AG

Tungsten TotalAgility is known for its effective integration capabilities, offering diverse deployment options, automation, and a user-friendly interface. It assists in business process management across industries, providing robust security and cloud features.

Tungsten TotalAgility focuses on streamlining workflows through automation, low-code environments, and machine learning for data extraction. Its adaptability allows for transformation without extensive customization. Though effective in many areas, there's a need for improved OCR accuracy, especially with handwritten documents and Arabic text. Users seek enhancements in low-code development, better integration, and pricing adjustments. There are also calls for improved support, learning tools, and file storage integration. Despite these areas for improvement, its integration with services like IBM Content Manager and SharePoint broadens its business applications, particularly in automation of accounts payable and invoice processing workflows.

What are Tungsten TotalAgility's key features?

Automation: Simplifies workflows and processes across departments.
Integration: Connects seamlessly with other systems like IBM Content Manager.
Low-Code Environment: Enables rapid deployment and scalability.
OCR Capabilities: Manages invoice and document processing efficiently.
Machine Learning: Enhances data extraction accuracy for structured and unstructured data.
Security: Offers robust cloud and security features for data protection.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces expenses through automation of repetitive tasks.
Enhanced Productivity: Streamlines operations, allowing focus on core activities.
Scalability: Supports business growth with flexible deployment options.
Data Accuracy: Improves information quality with advanced machine learning.
Integration Advantage: Expands capabilities by connecting with existing systems.

Tungsten TotalAgility is used in industries like finance and insurance, where it automates payment processing and document management. It's employed for capturing data through PDFs and emails, proving valuable for businesses that require efficient data handling and processing in their workflows.

Tungsten Automation

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.

AETNA, American Express, BNP Paribas, Citi, CommerzBank, Dexia, GoldmanSachs, HSBC, ING, JP Morgan, Raymond James

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