What is our primary use case?
I have been working with
Studio Creatio for 4 years. The main use case for
Studio Creatio is that I took part in the entire integration between our
ERP and Studio Creatio in the on-premise version, and now I am working on a migration project to the cloud version, which includes the order pipeline, with more than 100 interfaces with the
ERP that involve data from the supply chain, production, and finance areas.
A quick and specific example of how this integration with the ERP using Studio Creatio impacted my day-to-day work is that in the original project, executives had to type in everything they needed when entering an order, and when evaluating Studio Creatio's options, we saw that it had full web service integration, as did our ERP, so several integrations were developed via SOAP and REST, making it possible to bring data from the ERP system to Studio Creatio and for Studio Creatio to return data to the ERP.
What is most valuable?
I think the flexibility of customization with very specific use cases for each area is an important point, as the workflow needed flexibility of creation with specific fields, which helped a lot with business acceptance.
In my opinion, the best features that Studio Creatio offers include the integrations part, the ease of data handling, and the screen creation part, which is truly no-code and low-code. These no-code and low-code capabilities help a lot with development speed and adapting to what the user needs, while the Business Process part allows for scheduling whatever you want, however you want, integrating with other tools and applications, which is very good.
I believe that the speed of Studio Creatio itself is really nice for the user, and the visual aspect is very good too.
Studio Creatio has had a positive impact on my organization by allowing the integration of the email inbox, unifying all the supply and production data into a 360-degree view, which helped a lot with acceptance across the whole company.
The 360-degree view impacted productivity and decision-making in my company by ensuring that specific data about a certain customer, which previously could only be retained in the mind of an analyst or consultant, is not forgotten when that person is unavailable. The unification of this information greatly helped process control and the overall success of everything, as the information is always accessible for anyone who wants to check it.
What needs improvement?
I think Studio Creatio can be improved by enhancing the documentation, perhaps offering more specific training for our AI robots, and possibly providing free training at events where companies can share their use cases in order for Studio Creatio to improve its product without us having to pay.
Regarding necessary improvements, I believe that everything is okay, though I think there could be more local contacts for support in my region of Brazil.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working in my current field for 18 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
In terms of stability, Studio Creatio has shown no stability issues, which is rare. We sometimes encounter server problems or Windows updates, but we have never had a problem with Studio Creatio, and as for the cloud, we do not have much experience yet since we are migrating right now.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
My experience with the scalability of Studio Creatio is very good, as it is quick to develop, test, and roll out to production, making the process very straightforward.
How are customer service and support?
The customer support for Studio Creatio is good, though I feel that there could be more local contacts in my region of Brazil, but they are evolving.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I previously used a solution called CCS A
Prosoft, but it was quite outdated and did not have much technology or support.
What was our ROI?
I cannot specify a financial return on investment, but after the first month of implementation, some business areas no longer needed to work overtime, so that was already felt in the first month.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing indicates that it was a bit expensive, but since it is a tool that is quite innovative and among the top leaders, it makes sense.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing Studio Creatio, other options that were evaluated included SAP,
SAP CRM, and
Salesforce, though I did not take part directly in that project.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate customer support a 4 on a scale from 1 to 10 because there is no support available unless it is through a consultancy that we hire, and there is not Studio Creatio's own local support in my region.
The advice I give to others considering using Studio Creatio is to evaluate the business process very carefully and not leave any doubts in the business process before finalizing the requirements, as that makes a big difference in implementation and reduces rework during the process.
Overall, Studio Creatio is a very good, flexible tool, and I appreciate that innovation is always present, which is very good for continually evolving cutting-edge technology. I rate this product a 9 on a scale from 1 to 10.