IBM BPM vs Tungsten TotalAgility comparison

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The compared IBM and Tungsten Automation solutions aren't in the same category. IBM is ranked #8 in BPM , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 4.4% mindshare in the category. Tungsten Automation is ranked #5 in IDP , with an average rating of 7.0, and holds a 4.4% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Tungsten Automation users who would recommend it.

IBM BPM

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91% willing to recommend

Tungsten TotalAgility

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90% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

IBM BPM

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

113

Ranking in other categories

Business Process Management (BPM) (8th), Application Infrastructure (10th), Process Automation (9th)

Tungsten TotalAgility

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

4.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) (20th), Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) (5th), Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies (26th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Process, Business Automation, and Digital Transformation solutions, they serve different purposes. IBM BPM is designed for Business Process Management (BPM) and holds a mindshare of 4.4%, down 5.3% compared to last year.
Tungsten TotalAgility, on the other hand, focuses on Intelligent Document Processing (IDP), holds 4.4% mindshare, down 7.5% since last year.

Business Process Management (BPM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
IBM BPM	4.4%
Camunda	7.3%
Bizagi	3.6%
Other	84.7%

Business Process Management (BPM)

Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Tungsten TotalAgility	4.4%
ABBYY Vantage	5.1%
UiPath IXP	4.8%
Other	85.7%

Intelligent Document Processing (IDP)

Featured Reviews

Ateeq Rehman

Unit Head System Implementor at Allied Bank Limited

Automation platforms streamline processes and offer flexibility, but AI integration and version upgrades pose challenges

In the technology world, there is always room for improvement. Technologies evolve day by day, especially with the emergence of artificial intelligence and generative AI models. Although IBM BPM is a substantial product, adopting and integrating new technologies quickly is not easy due to the migration and upgrade paths involved. Every time new versions are released, we face business and production challenges that make rapid adoption challenging. The main concern bothering me today regarding IBM BPM is the integration of AI components.

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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

"With the tester coach wherein you can interact with the interface while you're designing the process."

"The most valuable feature of IBM BPM is the low code design, and ease of maintenance, and additionally, the integration is good and easy to do."

"I would recommend this solution, it's a pretty stable, good environment and platform for business process management."

"Our customers use the solution as a workflow platform to manage their processes."

"One of the reasons for adopting this solution ten years ago was its ease of use. It had a lot of off-the-shelf functionality, and it did not need to be developed specifically for the project that we were implementing. That was the main reason for adopting it in the beginning."

"This tool is very useful when it comes to enterprise-grade automation and governmental processes for the security aspects, performance, and reliability."

"The designer feature, compared to other solutions is easy to use."

"This solution has many valuable features, including: Timer-based escalations and SLA implementation, team filter service to identify and assign to an appropriate set of users based on branch, location, product, scheme, loan amount approval limit, etc., a process portal that provides a single place to access the tasks for different processes, lazy loading of sections, state-of-the-art controls in the user interface, easy and quick implementation of web services, easy and quick implementation of Java integrations, and easy and quick implementation of connecting or calling the database using in-built integration services."

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

"The product is really good, and it is easy to use. It comes with multiple integrations. The solution keeps up with the trend of Microsoft Copilot and AI."

"One feature I like is that it makes the matrix easy for an unstructured document."

"It's not so complex to design what you need to."

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

"Great with recognition providing a high level of confidence."

"Essentially, Kofax TotalAgility as a whole is quite nice. As of now, we've only been able to use and explore its document classification and extraction capabilities. We haven't explored and used the case management capability yet, but the scan and capture capabilities we've been using heavily and those are quite good. Our solutions are mainly around those areas of Kofax TotalAgility. We haven't explored the product a lot, but the capabilities we've explored are good."

"We have automated more than five business process using this tool."

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Cons

"There is a lot of room for improvement of the dashboards."

"The people working on the front desk are having some problem with managing the documentation. For instance, they get a picture, and if the picture comes rotated 90 degrees, together with a picture that is not rotated, they have some problems dealing with that, technically. There are some minor aspects that on the usability side that are still lacking. That has to do with FileNet, too, I'm talking about the suite together."

"The initial setup was complex."

"Where it can be improved is Integration."

"Where it can be improved is Integration. I think that the direction that IBM is taking now, to have something that is much more integrated, that can be seen as one single solution, is clearly the right way."

"This is technology, and there's always room for improvement. It would be better to have a single solution. Trying to have an overview in terms of this solution brings together the concepts of BPM processes, customer journeys, and an automation part for KPIs. All of this working together and coming up with a single solution with privacy is more commercial than anything else."

"The analysis reports could be much better."

"User Interface components could be further refined to enhance and extend customizations dictated by end clients."

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

"Kofax TotalAgility is quite vast and complex as a product. We came from Kofax Capture and Kofax Transformation, then we started learning Kofax TotalAgility, so there are a lot of things that were quite straightforward in the Kofax Capture and Kofax Transformation cross-motion modules, but to do those in Kofax TotalAgility was a bit more complex or quite long-winded and could be improved. In the next release of Kofax TotalAgility, it would be good to have a straightforward low-code or no-code process because there were instances we struggled with having to put logic into a script or a .NET script, then calling that script, instead of the process being low-code, no-code."

"TotalAgility needs to improve communication with ECMs or other file storage systems because TotalAgility does not have file storage. A good improvement would be to create file storage or integrate with other file storage tools that are currently available."

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

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

"Sometimes there isn't enough accuracy when it comes to extracts."

"Customer service was very poor."

"Kofax TotalAgility is quite vast and complex as a product."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"IBM BPM cannot be considered a cheaply priced product. IBM BPM is a really expensive product compared to other companies. One needs to opt for the perpetual licensing model offered by IBM."

"Licensing is managed by the client, but we know it is yearly. Camunda is relatively cheaper. There is not much difference in pricing of IBM and PEGA. For large licensing, there are discounts as well."

"IBM could improve the price. It is far too expensive."

"I rate the solution's pricing a four out of ten."

"We have definitely seen ROI. When we first kicked it off, we said it had to pay for itself within three years, and it did."

"IBM BPM is expensive, so most large companies opt for IBM based on their licensing options."

"It is pricey."

"The price of the solution is fair for an enterprise solution that has both cloud and on-premise deployments and when comparing to competitors. Recently IBM has introduced Cloud Pak which allows for more flexible licensing options for automation and other features."

More IBM BPM pricing and cost advice

"It is slightly more expensive than other tools."

"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."

"Kofax TotalAgility is very expensive."

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

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

19%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Outsourcing Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

Insurance Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	30
Midsize Enterprise	19
Large Enterprise	72

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Large Enterprise	13

Questions from the Community

Which is better, IBM BPM or IBM Business Automation Workflow?

We researched both IBM solutions and in the end, we chose Business Automation Workflow. IBM BPM has a good user interface and the BPM coach is a helpful tool. The API is very useful in providing en...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM BPM?

Once it is installed, maintaining it is not a big issue.

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What needs improvement with IBM BPM?

There are negative aspects, such as IBM BPM being quite heavy and not lightweight, and the licensing cost is higher, which has caused some companies to shift away. IBM BPM is complicated to install...

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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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Compared 5% of the time

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Also Known As

WebSphere Lombardi Edition, IBM Business Process Manager, IBM WebSphere Process Server

Kofax TotalAgility, TotalAgility, Singularity IDP, Capture Enabled BPM

Overview

IBM BPM enhances workflow efficiency with automation, integration, and a user-friendly interface, supporting reusable processes and robust analytics tools for streamlined business operations.

IBM BPM is a platform offering process automation and integration capabilities with a user-centric interface. Its design simplicity and low-code options support rapid development. The platform integrates seamlessly with other IBM products, creating a comprehensive automation suite. Its adaptability makes it easy to visualize and manage processes for efficient operations across diverse environments. IBM BPM is a reliable choice for those seeking to reduce complexity in development, enhance security, and improve scalability. However, improvements in integration, interface enhancements, and support for AI integration are desirable for an optimal experience.

What are the key features of IBM BPM?

Process Automation: Speeds up productivity with automated business tasks.
Integration: Links seamlessly with IBM products and third-party systems.
Analytics Tools: Provides robust analytics for informed decision-making.
Low-Code Development: Enables rapid development with minimal coding.
Adaptability: Customizes easily to fit various operational needs.

What benefits should users expect from IBM BPM?

Enhanced Efficiency: Streamlined workflows reduce manual efforts.
Data-Driven Decisions: Analytics tools provide actionable insights.
Improved Compliance: Aligns with industry standards.
Reduced Complexity: Simplifies operations with user-friendly design.
Scalability: Supports growing business requirements.

Organizations utilize IBM BPM to digitize workflows and automate tasks in sectors like insurance, banking, and logistics. It is effective for managing claims, opening accounts, and processing mortgage applications. The platform enables integration with legacy systems and platforms like MDM and ODM, ensuring comprehensive process management and seamless data flow across multiple applications. Companies find value in its capability to support quicker decision-making and operational efficiency.

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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.

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Sample Customers

Barclays, EmeriCon, Banca Popolare di Milano, CST Consulting, KeyBank, KPMG, Prolifics, Sandhata Technologies Ltd., State of Alaska, Humana S.A., Saperion, esciris, Banco Espirito Santo

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

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