Try our new research platform with insights from 80,000+ expert users

Bizagi vs IBM Cloud Pak for Automation comparison

Bizagi and IBM are both solutions in the Process Automation category. Bizagi is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.3, while IBM is ranked #21 with an average rating of 9.0. Bizagi holds a 5.5% mindshare in PA, compared to IBM’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Bizagi users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of IBM users who would recommend it.
Bizagi
Read 84 Bizagi reviews
  • 7,185 Views
  • 2,730 Comparison Views
92% willing to recommend
IBM Cloud Pak for Automation
Read 2 IBM Cloud Pak for Automation reviews
  • 269 Views
  • 266 Comparison Views
100% willing to recommend
 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Download the report
Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 17, 2024

Bizagi and IBM Cloud Pak for Automation are competitive products in the process automation market. Bizagi stands out with its competitive pricing and ease of setup, while IBM Cloud Pak for Automation is preferred for its advanced feature set catering to enterprises with larger automation needs.

Features: Bizagi offers a low-code development platform ideal for rapid process automation, with features like process modeling and real-time updates. IBM Cloud Pak for Automation provides a comprehensive range of automation tools that include AI integration and advanced data analytics, designed for businesses requiring extensive automation capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Bizagi is praised for its quick and straightforward deployment process, appealing to companies looking for simplicity. IBM Cloud Pak for Automation, though more complex to deploy, offers robust customer support and is tailored for businesses equipped to handle its complexity, backed by helpful resources to ease implementation.

Pricing and ROI: Bizagi delivers a cost-effective solution with low setup costs, ensuring a swift return on investment by enhancing process efficiency. IBM Cloud Pak for Automation comes with a higher initial cost but offers a solid ROI by boosting productivity through its advanced functionalities, presenting an attractive choice for organizations aiming to maximize automation impact.

DOWNLOAD THE COMPLETE REPORT
To learn more, read our detailed Bizagi vs. IBM Cloud Pak for Automation Report (Updated: September 2025).
Buyer's Guide
Bizagi vs. IBM Cloud Pak for Automation
September 2025
Download the complete report
Helped 869,566 peers since 2012

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Bizagi
Ranking in Process Automation
5th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
84
Ranking in other categories
Business Process Design (3rd), Business Process Management (BPM) (5th), Rapid Application Development Software (15th), Low-Code Development Platforms (10th), No-Code Development Platforms (5th), Process Mining (6th)
IBM Cloud Pak for Automation
Ranking in Process Automation
21st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.8
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Process Automation category, the mindshare of Bizagi is 5.5%, down from 8.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Cloud Pak for Automation is 0.5%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Process Automation Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Bizagi5.5%
IBM Cloud Pak for Automation0.5%
Other94.0%
Process Automation
 

Featured Reviews

Paparao Nadipineni - PeerSpot reviewer
Enables budget review efficiency with open source advantages and workflow orchestration
Definitely, right now, it is purely open source, and we don't have much community support. If they add a few more capabilities like AIML and DocGen AI, these features would be good. Reporting capabilities can be improved more, and community support should be increased. Otherwise, people cannot onboard that particular technology easily.
Read full review
SYEDMUJTABA - PeerSpot reviewer
Effectively handles parallel instances effectively
I find it quite straightforward, perhaps around 8.5 out of 10 in terms of ease. When we upgraded from the old version of IBM BPM to the new one within IBM Cloud Pak for Automation, we didn't encounter any major issues. There were some minor ones, but they were easy to overcome.The migration process was part of our deployment strategy. We had a plan to migrate two processes per week from on-premises to the cloud. The migration involved taking the instances and migrating them to the new environment. There is an inbuilt feature in IBM Cloud Pak for Automation that facilitates the migration process, although I personally haven't conducted it myself; it's managed by my team. Overall, the setup process was relatively smooth.
Read full review

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most beneficial features of Bizagi for our business processes are its seamless connectivity between process elements and its ability to automate tasks and perform simulations."
"Bizagi is simple. It's simple to learn."
"It automates a completely manual, complicated process."
"Bizagi is really great for beginners because it's user-friendly and you can learn in it quickly, whereas other similar software are harder."
"The main feature of Bizagi is the speed to which we can automate processes and how we can modify them without a strong impact on the end users."
"The ability to write our own code inside each activity is beneficial. Sometimes we need to create functionality that doesn't come out of the box, and this allows us to do that."
"In Bizagi, all of the features are valuable."
"It has an easy to use interface which final users accepted with much more enthusiasm than our ERP (SAP)."
More Bizagi pros
"What this product allows us to do is to move from on-prem instances where we are running independent instances of FileNet, Datacap, and ODM. It allows us to leverage container-based resiliency and availability modeling so that we have some visibility across the CP4BA ecosystem. We're now migrating all of our data to be in the Cloud Object Storage, and we can now use some of the features of Azure in terms of how we store and retrieve content for our members and our providers."
"I believe two significant features of IBM Cloud Pak for Automation are the focus on SLA management and the capability to handle parallel instances effectively. Parallel instances, for instance, are valuable when dealing with a large number of users, enabling tasks to be performed concurrently for efficient system operation. The SLA aspect is crucial for tracking and ensuring timely completion of tasks. Additionally, the cloud compatibility of IBM BAW allows for seamless migration from on-premises to the cloud. This version also includes a business rule management system for storing and managing business rules effectively."
 

Cons

"It would be helpful if they added some extra features in the next update."
"It would be useful if we can connect Bizagi to other solutions, such as a local financial solution or Power BI. It would also be good and helpful to be able to connect Bizagi to some services solutions. It should also support right-to-left languages, such as Arabic."
"One thing that I don't like very much is related to integration: we have to develop some connectors... I would need a connector that connects to a REST service and that uses client ID in secret... They provide the means to develop a connector and use it, but they should implement this because REST services are among the most used protocols for web services."
"It needs an easier setup for the Bizagi Engine."
"The solution's interface could be a bit more user-friendly and I would like to see more integrations with other Office products, not just Office 365."
"When you start working with information modeling, et cetera, here is no really good solution for the data modeling and information modeling."
"Sometimes, when your process is big with multiple lanes, the product will freeze the issue noticed on multiple laptops, not a single PC."
"Bizagi's UI should include shorter steps for documenting controls, documenting properties, changing some attributes in the object, and adding additional text."
More Bizagi cons
"I believe there is room for improvement in the user interface, particularly in the Process Portal that customers use to view and manage their tasks. The UI of the Process Portal needs enhancement. Additionally, in the next release, I would like to see improved compatibility with Angular, allowing for direct integration with front-end systems. It would be beneficial to have built-in GUI features based on Angular within the system, rather than developing separate applications externally. This, in turn, would provide a more seamless and enhanced front-end experience."
"One of the challenges we're having is finding vendors who have experience in developing on the cloud. We can find developers on the old platform, but it is leading-edge technology. So, we are having some challenges, and IBM is assisting us to find vendor partners. To be able to leverage all the capabilities of the new platform, we have to upgrade our existing ecosystem of FileNet applications. Upgrading to the new platform while trying to modernize is always challenging because it is like you have a moving target."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I was using the free version."
"When we were working with the on-premises solution, the licenses were a little bit expensive because we had to buy one by one a package of a hundred licenses, whereas now, we are working with the cloud solution, and it has a different cost. It's a different business model because we pay the license for the developers, but the cost is by the environment, and we have unlimited licenses. The business model is different now, but the benefit ratio is good."
"I think that its price is reasonable."
"I used to be very pleased with the pricing. Now, it's a bit more complicated. I don't remember exactly, however, it might be $10 a month per user."
"I'm trying the free unlimited version with unlimited use. But you have to pay to add some features."
"This is a free solution."
"My company uses the free version of the product."
"The Bizagi modeler can be downloaded free of charge."
More Bizagi pricing and cost advice
"IBM Cloud Pak for Automation is relatively expensive, especially considering it is designed for long-living processes, not for normal automation needs. On a scale of one to ten, I would rate the pricing at around 9. There are no additional costs beyond the standard licensing fees, but IBM has multiple pricing models that make it expensive in its own way. Different plans are available, but overall, the experience suggests it is a costly solution."
"Its cost is almost the same or comparable to what we pay with FileNet, but I'm not sure what we pay a year. A good part of CP4BA is the CPU-based licensing model. When we're dealing with 50,000 dentists, for example, if we were to use Salesforce, we would be hit with the licensing of 50,000 dentists, whereas when we build out in CP4BA, it is just based on our CPU usage, not on individual licenses."
report
See which vendors are best for you
Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Process Automation solutions are best for your needs.
See recommendations
869,566 professionals have used our research since 2012.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
No data available
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business42
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise36
No data available
 

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...
See all answers
What do you like most about Bizagi?
The natural notation is the best feature of Bizagi because it makes it compatible with other products.
See all answers
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.
See all answers
What do you like most about IBM Cloud Pak for Automation?
I believe two significant features of IBM Cloud Pak for Automation are the focus on SLA management and the capability to handle parallel instances effectively. Parallel instances, for instance, ar...
See all answers
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Cloud Pak for Automation?
IBM Cloud Pak for Automation is relatively expensive, especially considering it is designed for long-living processes, not for normal automation needs. On a scale of one to ten, I would rate the pr...
See all answers
What needs improvement with IBM Cloud Pak for Automation?
I believe there is room for improvement in the user interface, particularly in the Process Portal that customers use to view and manage their tasks. The UI of the Process Portal needs enhancement. ...
See all answers
 

Comparisons

Visio vs Bizagi Logo
Visio vs Bizagi
Compared 29% of the time
Camunda vs Bizagi Logo
Camunda vs Bizagi
Compared 20% of the time
Lucidchart vs Bizagi Logo
Lucidchart vs Bizagi
Compared 5% of the time
SAP Signavio Process Manager vs Bizagi Logo
SAP Signavio Process Manager vs Bizagi
Compared 4% of the time
Bonita vs Bizagi Logo
Bonita vs Bizagi
Compared 4% of the time
More Bizagi Competitors
IBM BPM vs IBM Cloud Pak for Automation Logo
IBM BPM vs IBM Cloud Pak for Automation
Compared 52% of the time
Appian vs IBM Cloud Pak for Automation Logo
Appian vs IBM Cloud Pak for Automation
Compared 48% of the time
More IBM Cloud Pak for Automation Competitors
 

Product Reports

Buyer's Guide
Bizagi
October 2025
Bizagi reportDownload Bizagi product report
Buyer's Guide
Process Automation
October 2025
IBM Cloud Pak for Automation reportDownload IBM Cloud Pak for Automation product report
 

Overview

Bizagi’s industry-leading low-code process automation platform connects people, applications, robots, and information. As the most business-friendly and flexible solution on the market, Bizagi enables true collaboration between business and IT, delivering faster adoption and success. Fuelled by a community of 1 million users, Bizagi powers over 1,000 organizations worldwide including Adidas, BAE Systems, and Old Mutual. For more information visit www.bizagi.com

Bizagi

IBM Cloud Pak for Automation offers design, build, run, and automation services to rapidly scale your programs and fully execute and operationalize an automation strategy.

IBM
 

Sample Customers

adidas, Audi, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Post DHL & many more - 500+ customer globally.
Information Not Available
Buyer's Guide
Bizagi vs. IBM Cloud Pak for Automation
September 2025
Free Report: Bizagi vs. IBM Cloud Pak for Automation
Find out what your peers are saying about Bizagi vs. IBM Cloud Pak for Automation and other solutions. Updated: September 2025.
DOWNLOAD NOW
869,566 professionals have used our research since 2012.
See our Bizagi vs. IBM Cloud Pak for Automation report.
See our list of best Process Automation vendors.

We monitor all Process Automation reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.