Bizagi vs Flowable comparison

Bizagi and Flowable are both solutions in the Process Automation category. Bizagi is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.6, while Flowable is ranked #15 with an average rating of 7.0. Bizagi holds a 3.6% mindshare in PA, compared to Flowable’s 3.3% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Bizagi users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Flowable users who would recommend it.

Bizagi

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92% willing to recommend

Flowable

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2,598 Comparison Views

100% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Bizagi

Ranking in Process Automation

10th

Ranking in Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies

16th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Business Process Design (2nd), Business Process Management (BPM) (6th), Rapid Application Development Software (17th), Low-Code Development Platforms (13th), No-Code Development Platforms (5th), Process Mining (7th)

Flowable

Ranking in Process Automation

15th

Ranking in Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies

23rd

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Process Automation category, the mindshare of Bizagi is 3.6%, down from 6.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Flowable is 3.3%, down from 5.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Process Automation Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Bizagi	3.6%
Flowable	3.3%
Other	93.1%

Process Automation

Featured Reviews

Micah Rachuonyo

Principal Standardization Officer at KEBS

Has helped me create clean and structured process maps with a simple setup experience

I have not explored ways Bizagi can be improved beyond creating maps. If I explore automation and integration with other processes, then I may be able to identify potential areas for improvement. I would appreciate additional features for the free version. Currently, the elements in a process map are limited to activities, decisions, flows, and start/end points. The decision map could be improved to allow more than three options at a decision point.

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Simon Greener

Solutions Architect at Cohga Pty Ltd

Helps to control the workflow and business process components of customers' operations but OSGi integration can be challenging

I'd rate my experience with the initial setup of Flowable at about a three out of ten, but for our developers, it's probably closer to a six. I found it challenging due to the complexity of the user and help documents and the fact that much of the Flowable documentation and tutorials are focused on cloud-based implementations. Since we're primarily interested in basic components like BPMN models and form design, which aren't included in the product, the learning process was more difficult for me. In contrast, our developers are more comfortable diving into the code and technology stack, which allows them to be more proactive in their approach. The deployment took three months to complete. We're still in the deployment process. Our main challenge is integrating the Flowable process engine into our product, which uses OSGi. This has led to complexity in managing the Java versions and dependencies, as the tool has around 150 Java files. We could have chosen to interact with Flowable via a Docker container and the REST API, which would have isolated the OSGi Java dependencies, but we decided to integrate it directly. This has required resolving Java version control issues and upgrades, leading to various development challenges that must be addressed. It is a learning process for all of us. As an integrated solutions architect, I would have probably opted for the Docker route rather than the direct OSGi integration chosen by the developers. However, since they went with the OSGi integration, it's taking us longer to complete the deployment. Currently, we have one full-time developer dedicated to deployment, along with one part-time developer, and my involvement at about a quarter of my time. So, we have about two people working on deployment. As for maintenance, we're not entirely sure yet. Given our direct OSGi integration choice instead of Docker and REST, maintenance may be more challenging. However, we'll have a clearer picture once deployment is complete.

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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 the business process management engine. It's very detailed, and you can probably map any of the corporate workflow processes you come across in it compared to some of the other solutions out there. I can probably say that it has very good support to work in tandem with other RP solutions in the market. The software is still very user-friendly and integral, and they have pretty good online resources. The automation feature is pretty good, so is the integration feature."

"I can't think of anything negative to say about it."

"Overall, I like this product and it would be great if it had more features to handle all of my processes and BPM diagrams."

"I find Bizagi so user friendly. I also think that its modeling abilities are great and it's easy to teach them to new users."

"With the appropriate governance framework, properly trained business analysts can be empowered to design and build business solutions themselves."

"My primary use case of this solution is process optimization."

"I like the integration part, and I also like how they use the database, such as the data when they implement all the data side, and how you can easily integrate it with their widgets."

"The product has a comfortable GUI and a good environment for users."

More Bizagi pros

"The tool's most valuable feature is the process engine. It allows us to define BPM-based workflows, deploy them into our process engine, and interact with them within our product."

Cons

"For the small business, this is very bad because it is still fragmented."

"The gateway through which it connects with other vendors, specifically RPA vendors, is one aspect that could be improved."

"It should provide the ability to create a simple application. It can be used for database modeling diagrams and forms, but it should also support CRUD, that is, create, read, update and delete."

"Bizagi doesn't have integrations with other solutions, such as ERP systems. In the industry and your company, you have a lot of systems with which you need to integrate, but Bizagi doesn't have such integrations, which makes it very difficult. Its scalability can also be improved. It is good for a startup, but when you need something more complex, it is not good."

"In terms of what needs improvement, the costs can be lowered."

"Sometimes, when your process is big with multiple lanes, the product will freeze the issue noticed on multiple laptops, not a single PC."

"There could be more documentation."

"I'm not really satisfied with the reporting aspect. It's not really nice."

More Bizagi cons

"In my opinion, areas of improvement for Flowable include the management and creation of forms within the open-source components and the documentation and examples provided. While the cloud-based Flowable implementation with no-code features is attractive, we prefer more control over integration, especially since we deploy our product onto AWS. We also want to avoid additional licensing fees for Flowable runtime user components on top of our software development and implementation charges."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"If they can freeze the pricing in a contract, I advise them to do so."

"Make sure that your requirements are explicitly defined from the outset. This will help you choose the right setup and licensing for your needs."

"The paid version costs us about $20,000 for 100 users annually."

"This solution would be expensive for a company that has a lot of users."

"I was using the free version."

"The modeler itself is free. For the whole BPM suite, there are other options that may be better."

"We didn't use the licensed versions where you could exactly go into automatization. However, we looked at the pricing in the beginning, and the only thing that I remember is that it was too expensive for the things we were using because our clients would also have to license the product. One client said that it was too expensive for the benefit they get out of it."

"The price could be lower."

More Bizagi pricing and cost advice

"Since the tool is open-source, we don't have to pay anything for it. It's free to download and use, which is great for us. If Flowable hadn't been available as open source and required a license fee for us to integrate it into our product, we might not have chosen it."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

28%

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

Insurance Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	42
Midsize Enterprise	16
Large Enterprise	36

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Questions from the Community

How easy is it to migrate process flow charts (modeled using tools like Visio) into Bizagi?

I have been using Bizagi with a major project for a state government agency for about four years now. It is pretty straightforward to load in files that are BPMN 2.0 compliant. The option to load V...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Bizagi?

Bizagi's pricing is very aggressive, and it was one of the reasons we chose it. It was less expensive than some of the other tools.

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What needs improvement with Bizagi?

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What do you like most about Flowable?

The tool's most valuable feature is the process engine. It allows us to define BPM-based workflows, deploy them into our process engine, and interact with them within our product.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Flowable?

Since the tool is open-source, we don't have to pay anything for it. It's free to download and use, which is great for us. If Flowable hadn't been available as open source and required a license fe...

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What needs improvement with Flowable?

In my opinion, areas of improvement for Flowable include the management and creation of forms within the open-source components and the documentation and examples provided. While the cloud-based Fl...

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Overview

Bizagi is known for its compatibility with Visual Studio and .NET, offering flexibility and intuitive use. With strong process management capabilities, it supports BPMN 2.0, facilitating rapid deployment and modification, making it ideal for small to medium enterprises.

Bizagi provides strong simulation and automation features while ensuring agile development and integration. Users depend on its user-friendly interface and document generation capability, benefiting from its orchestration functionalities. Despite its advantages, users seek better external system integration, enhanced cloud support, and improved documentation, noting occasional performance issues with large processes. There is a keen interest in a flexible licensing model, more robust simulation features, improved reporting, automation, and machine learning capabilities.

What are Bizagi's key features?

Compatibility with Visual Studio and .NET: Ensures seamless development.
Intuitive Use: Offers a user-friendly experience for ease of deployment and modification.
BPMN 2.0 Support: Facilitates standardized process modeling.
Rapid Deployment: Enables quick implementation and changes.
Document Generation: Automates creation of necessary documents.

What benefits should users consider?

Flexibility: Easily adapts to business needs and changes.
Integration Capabilities: Connects with other platforms to enhance functionality.
Ease of Automation: Simplifies workflow automation.
Cost-Effectiveness: Free offerings appeal to growing enterprises.

Organizations in sectors such as HR, IT, and finance employ Bizagi for process automation and modeling. It is widely used in educational environments and consulting firms focused on business transformation and process optimization. The platform supports process mapping and visualization and integrates with existing systems to improve operational efficiency.

Bizagi

Flowable is a versatile software that streamlines and automates business processes. It is commonly used for workflow management, task automation, and digital transformation initiatives.

Users also utilize Flowable for document management, case management, and customer journey mapping. Its valuable features include efficient workflow management, seamless integration capabilities, and a user-friendly interface.

Flowable allows for smooth collaboration and task automation, and its ability to integrate with other systems and applications enables a seamless flow of information.

The intuitive and easy-to-use interface makes it accessible to users of all technical backgrounds.

Flowable

Sample Customers

adidas, Audi, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Post DHL & many more - 500+ customer globally.

1. Adobe 2. BMW 3. Cisco 4. Dell 5. Ericsson 6. Ford 7. General Electric 8. Honda 9. IBM 10. Johnson & Johnson 11. Kia Motors 12. LG Electronics 13. Microsoft 14. Nike 15. Oracle 16. PepsiCo 17. Qualcomm 18. Red Bull 19. Samsung 20. Toyota 21. Uber 22. Visa 23. Walmart 24. Xerox 25. Yahoo 26. Zara 27. Accenture 28. Bank of America 29. Citigroup 30. Deutsche Bank 31. ExxonMobil 32. Facebook

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