Informatica Cloud API and App Integration vs Pega BPM comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Informatica Cloud API and A...
Ranking in Business Process Management (BPM)
20th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Business-to-Business Middleware (12th), API Management (25th)
Pega BPM
Ranking in Business Process Management (BPM)
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
60
Ranking in other categories
Process Automation (2nd), Rapid Application Development Software (7th), Low-Code Development Platforms (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2024, in the Business Process Management (BPM) category, the mindshare of Informatica Cloud API and App Integration is 0.6%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Pega BPM is 4.9%, down from 7.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Business Process Management (BPM)
Unique Categories:
API Management
0.2%
Process Automation
7.6%
Rapid Application Development Software
4.6%
 

Featured Reviews

SUDHIR KUMAR RATHLAVATH - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 26, 2023
Provides data governance and offer good scalability, with a significant performance boost when moving from on-prem to the cloud
There are a few improvements which can be done. So those are on data governance and making an image of each object that is being created on top of Informatica, I mean, on top of applications. So those need areas to be improved. The logging methods are really traditional. So logging, in order to track any operations happening on this interface, will catch a log file. That needs to be more precise. In future releases as well, I would like to see additional features. So there is no platform where code conversion can happen easily. For example, if you want to move Informatica jobs in various areas, it's quite easy and straightforward. But still, you require some manual intervention for code changes that need to be done throughout the platform. So these things need to be improved. And other things are the compatibility of other services. For example, if you have a running Spark code and you want to run the Spark code into Informatica IICS, which is not compatible, so you need to rewrite the whole syntax to make it compatible. So those are the areas that really need improvement.
Shiv Kumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 24, 2022
Customized for various industries, such as financial, insurance, and healthcare; has AI, decisioning, and robotics features, and an intuitive UI
The most valuable feature of Pega BPM is step-by-step voice guidance that converts your problem statement into different diagrams and then implements the process. Pega BPM is a technology, not merely a tool, so it has different industry frameworks. It's customized for various industries, such as financial, insurance, healthcare, etc. Other valuable features of Pega BPM include AI, decisioning, and robotics. It also has a more intuitive UI. Clients weren't as happy with the UI in the past, but that has now improved. I also like that Pega BPM has a UI that can be integrated with JavaScript-based, such as React or Vue.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The OAuth feature is the most valuable feature for authentication."
"The interface is really good."
"The interface has a great look and feel, and the functionality is so easy."
"The application integration will give you more flexibility when dealing with APIs."
"The stability has been good. We haven't had any issues."
"While Pega technical support is okay, it also depends on the issues you need help with and who your contact is with Pega."
"The ability to define processes, build reports, and get insights or analytics on data is most valuable. It is a powerful platform."
"The best part of Pega, for me, is that they let you reuse a lot of the aspects in the product."
"Scalable and stable BPM software with a powerful case management feature. It also has good workflow."
"In general, we use web services to integrate this solution with our other tools. It is the main approach we use with this solution and it integrates with all tools that we need. If you want to integrate with other solutions such ThreatFire or similar, it is possible as well."
"The solution is operating well overall."
"It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution."
 

Cons

"The setup is complex."
"There could be a lot more application integration."
"The pricing model is problematic."
"There's no direct way to connect to Amazon APIs from Informatica Cloud."
"This is an expensive solution."
"The training aspect of Pega BPM requires significant enhancement. There should be more opportunities for third-party training and engaging events, such as hackathons where individuals can share their expertise. Additionally, the training structure itself should be more organized, as I have received feedback from my colleagues in the COE that the current training approach is overwhelming and requires excessive referencing to obtain accurate information. Another area for improvement would be the user experience with regard to RPA. Simplifying the IDA for citizen developers would make it easier for them to adopt the RPA tool."
"I believe that Pega's strategy when it comes to the UX part is not that great currently as compared to the other emerging BPM tools in the market."
"Lack of stronger cloud support is somewhat inconvenient for users and implementation."
"From a technical point of view, it would be helpful to have some advanced analytics to help with configuration. We have a lot of unwanted features and it would be good to configure it more appropriately so that we are using just exactly what we need."
"Pega is claiming they're into low code but as per Gartner Magic Quadrant, Pega is not there now."
"We need more light retail BPM tools within the Pega system. However, Pega is mostly for big companies."
"The previous versions had good training documents but the updated versions need to improve the documentation."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Licensing is expensive. You need to wisely select between per user and per case."
"They need to come up with licensing options. Right now they do have a cloud-based option, but the cloud prices I've seen are much more expensive compared to competing products."
"May be somewhat more expensive than other solutions initially, but should have enhanced return on investment."
"The licensing fees are based on the number of users."
"We do not have to purchase any licenses for the product."
"The licensing model from Pega BPM is too complex and is more expensive than other solutions, such as SAP. The overall price of the solution depends on the use case."
"It is cost-effective for medium enterprises. It is cheaper than ServiceNow."
"We mostly have a yearly license."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Insurance Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
26%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Informatica Cloud Api and App Integration?
Comparatively, other services are providing a lower price, but since moving from Informatica on-prem to IICS, the pricing factor is much better. So when we compare two platforms of the same vendor,...
What needs improvement with Informatica Cloud Api and App Integration?
There are a few improvements which can be done. So those are on data governance and making an image of each object that is being created on top of Informatica, I mean, on top of applications. So th...
Is Pega BPM easy to work with and can beginners utilize this software?
You do need some preparation to be able to use all functions of Pega BPM. However, all users of this platform are in luck as it comes with good documentation and you can learn pretty much everythin...
Have you encountered any issues while using Pega BPM and were you assisted by the company?
My company has been using this tool for years and the only issue we have had, if you can call it that, was while setting it up. When we were setting it up initially, we had some drawbacks and could...
When you consider the features and benefits of Pega BPM, would you say this product is fairly priced?
Pega BPM can be considered overpriced for some; it all depends on the size of your company and the requirements of your customers. Sure, there are products out there that do the things that Pega B...
 

Also Known As

Cloud Application Integration, Cloud Application Integration, Cloud Extend, Informatica API and Application Integration
Pegasystems, SmartBPM
 

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Sample Customers

Carbonite, Education Elements
The State of Maine, ANZ, Coca-Cola, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), ME, New South Wales, OptumRx, Texas Department of Transportation, UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement
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