ARIS BPA vs WorkflowGen comparison

Software AG and WorkflowGen are both solutions in the Business Process Design category. Software AG is ranked #7 with an average rating of 7.7, while WorkflowGen is ranked #28. Software AG holds a 6.8% mindshare in BPD, compared to WorkflowGen’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 89% of Software AG users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of WorkflowGen users who would recommend it.

ARIS BPA

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89% willing to recommend

WorkflowGen

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100% willing to recommend

ARIS BPA

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

ARIS BPA and WorkflowGen are tools in business process management. ARIS BPA is favored for its comprehensive features and versatility, while WorkflowGen is preferred for its ease of use.

Features: ARIS BPA offers advanced modeling, performance tracking, and process optimization. WorkflowGen provides workflow automation, simplifying task management and process execution. ARIS BPA is known for its extensive modeling functions, while WorkflowGen focuses on an intuitive design and automation capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: WorkflowGen provides rapid deployment options and responsive customer support. ARIS BPA requires more complex deployment but offers powerful customization. WorkflowGen is straightforward and allows for quick starting, whereas ARIS BPA offers various options but requires more time and technical expertise for setup.

Pricing and ROI: ARIS BPA involves higher initial costs, which can be offset by long-term ROI due to its functionalities for large enterprises. WorkflowGen's lower upfront costs appeal to businesses prioritizing short-term budget constraints. WorkflowGen's competitive pricing makes it accessible for smaller organizations seeking workflow automation without high initial investments.

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Categories and Ranking

ARIS BPA

Ranking in Business Process Design

7th

Ranking in Business Process Management (BPM)

12th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

WorkflowGen

Ranking in Business Process Design

28th

Ranking in Business Process Management (BPM)

44th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Process Automation (44th), Rapid Application Development Software (32nd), Low-Code Development Platforms (34th)

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Business Process Design category, the mindshare of ARIS BPA is 6.8%, down from 8.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WorkflowGen is 0.8%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Business Process Design Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
ARIS BPA	6.8%
WorkflowGen	0.8%
Other	92.4%

Business Process Design

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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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Christopher Odonoghue

SAP Solution Lead at Johnson & Johnson

Good for automatically triggering workflows, but needs to be more customizable

We use this product for many different reasons related to our business We use it a lot for creating workflows to transfer materials between plants, which is a signature part of what we do. The most valuable feature is the ability to automatically trigger the workflow. This solution needs to be…

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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

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

"The most valuable features of ARIS BPA are the centralized repository and the automatic rendering of diagrams."

"BPA, the modeling tool, is the main module used because of our need for documentation."

"The solution is user-friendly and easy to expose."

"From an architectural point of view, when you're looking at the business area, you can find all the information you have to use as an architect."

"The BPMN notation and the share flow through users is nice to see all flows in a common, shared space for all the stakeholders to view the same thing and the same language."

"MFT is quite attractive. A large amount of data is passed in almost no time and it is quite easy to use."

"MFT is quite attractive, as a large amount of data is passed in almost no time and it is quite easy to use."

More ARIS BPA pros

"We use it a lot for creating workflows to transfer materials between plants, which is a signature part of what we do."

"It’s easier, more controlled and automatized checks of the budget through this system."

"Took few hours to build workflows with ready-to-use templates, so we had improved productivity."

Cons

"Needs flexibility in automation of the modeling processes and real-time analysis of data, not just a static view."

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

"The usability. Others tools are easier to manage without same complexity that ARIS has."

"The integration between ARIS, webMethods, and project versions needs improvement."

"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."

"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."

"Regarding stability, when there are any customized settings being done at customer end - post upgrade to newer versions - it makes the customer environment unstable for a short duration."

"I find it difficult to access the database as I want with direct querying."

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"This solution needs to be more customizable."

"Yes, for email notification but it could also be with company network."

"The reports for users. The reports with more details; we have to generate them by the database."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Their license model is really difficult to understand, and licenses are quite expensive."

"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."

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

"The price could be better."

"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."

"Pricing is a bit on the higher side."

"The product is a bit pricey."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Government

Comms Service Provider

16%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Computer Software Company

10%

Retailer

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

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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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Also Known As

ARIS, ARIS BPM

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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

Immediately accelerate business process adaptability with fluid workflow automation. Use the WorkflowGen .NET workflow software's low code environment to maximize the efficiency of process designers and developers.

Automate any type of human and system-based enterprise process within a battle-tested infrastructure.

Customize and integrate your workflow apps to meet your requirements in a highly configurable environment.

Engage process participants with a full-featured workflow portal, native mobile apps, and email approvals, or through seamless integration with your own web apps.

Leverage a solution used by Fortune 500 companies for worldwide business-critical applications.

WorkflowGen

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.

Comcast, Deloitte, Mitsui & Co Ltd, Sanofi Pasteur, Textron, XL Group. WorkflowGen accelerates business process adaptability in 70 countries for 500+ organizations and 1,000,000 users.

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