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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
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Appian
Star Rating
(471)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(12)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Appian excels in workflow management with a score of 8.9, while Flowable Platform offers a slightly lower score of 8.1 in this area. Reviewers mention that Appian's intuitive interface makes it easier to design and manage workflows effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Appian's process automation capabilities are robust, scoring 8.7, compared to Flowable Platform's score of 8.3. Users on G2 appreciate Appian's ability to handle complex automation tasks seamlessly.
- G2 users highlight that Flowable Platform shines in process analysis with a score of 9.4, significantly higher than Appian's 8.4. Reviewers say that Flowable's analytical tools provide deeper insights into process performance, which is crucial for optimization.
- Users say that Appian's ease of use is a strong point, scoring 8.7, while Flowable Platform follows closely with 8.5. Reviewers mention that Appian's user-friendly design allows for quicker onboarding and less training time for new users.
- Reviewers mention that Appian's quality of support is commendable, with a score of 8.5, while Flowable Platform slightly edges out with 8.6. Users report that both platforms provide responsive support, but Appian's support team is often praised for their proactive assistance.
- Users on G2 report that Appian's customization options are extensive, scoring 8.8, compared to Flowable Platform's 8.3. Reviewers say that Appian allows for greater flexibility in tailoring applications to specific business needs, which is a significant advantage for enterprises.
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Appian
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
269
8.3
11
Ease of Use
8.7
326
8.5
11
Ease of Setup
8.5
268
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.4
219
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
262
8.6
11
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
223
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
261
10.0
11
Features by Category
Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.3
5
Management
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation Building
8.5
35
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Verified
Not enough data
8.0
31
Not enough data
8.1
30
Not enough data
8.3
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
30
Not enough data
Bot Management & Execution
8.5
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
33
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
37
|
Verified
Not enough data
Intelligent Automation
8.4
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Digital Workflows
8.6
67
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
67
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
62
|
Verified
Not enough data
Forms
8.4
63
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
63
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
63
|
Verified
Not enough data
Automation
8.8
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
63
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
54
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Process Automation (DPA)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Process Management
7.3
8
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
Process Analysis
6.9
8
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
Automation
5.2
7
Not enough data
6.2
7
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.3
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Process Mining
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Logic
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.0
5
Deployment
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Agentic AI - Decision Management Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.6
54
Not enough data
7.6
53
Not enough data
Process Management
8.5
156
Not enough data
8.4
155
Not enough data
8.3
155
Not enough data
7.8
122
Not enough data
8.4
135
Not enough data
8.0
119
Not enough data
8.2
120
Not enough data
Customization
7.6
153
Not enough data
8.8
164
Not enough data
8.4
154
Not enough data
8.1
152
Not enough data
8.6
166
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.3
160
Not enough data
8.3
159
Not enough data
8.5
166
Not enough data
8.7
159
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Process Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Process Development
8.5
129
Not enough data
Functionality - Process Orchestration
7.1
13
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
Integration & Adaptability - Process Orchestration
7.9
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.0
14
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
Workflow Design & Orchestration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations & Connectivity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation Execution & Intelligence
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Development & Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Governance & Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Automation Platforms (BAPs)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Genesys AppFoundry Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Application Design
7.7
127
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
132
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
137
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
108
Not enough data
9.0
143
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data Control
8.2
135
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
136
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
138
|
Verified
Not enough data
Publishing
8.6
146
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
141
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
143
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Low-Code Development Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Appian and Flowable Platform are categorized as Digital Process Automation (DPA) and Process Orchestration
Unique Categories
Flowable Platform is categorized as Decision Management Platforms, Workflow Management, and Process Automation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Appian
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Flowable Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Financial Services
22.0%
Banking
10.4%
Information Technology and Services
6.2%
Insurance
5.7%
Government Administration
5.7%
Other
50.1%
Information Technology and Services
25.0%
Financial Services
16.7%
Real Estate
8.3%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
8.3%
Construction
8.3%
Other
33.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Appian
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Pablo d.
Verified User in Utilities
We can develop apps and tools much faster and deploy them incredibly fast. In this way, we can digitalize our company and standardize data inputs to optimize and enhance data-driven decisions. These are some detailed examples of things that Appian does...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Daniel K.
Verified User in Government Administration
People expect that is low code and quick to develop. Not true for complex apps.
Flowable Platform
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Gaurav S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Low Code / No code software development. Agility . Product can be developed at a much lesser time while using these kind of tools. Workflow management. Various tasks can be automated
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Real Estate
Int initial learning curve for intricate workflow setups might be steep for new users. More comprehensive documentation on certain advanced features coule be beneficial. While functional, the UI customisation options could be more extensive. Creating...
Pablo d.
Verified User in Utilities
We can develop apps and tools much faster and deploy them incredibly fast. In this way, we can digitalize our company and standardize data inputs to optimize and enhance data-driven decisions. These are some detailed examples of things that Appian does...
Gaurav S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Low Code / No code software development. Agility . Product can be developed at a much lesser time while using these kind of tools. Workflow management. Various tasks can be automated
Daniel K.
Verified User in Government Administration
People expect that is low code and quick to develop. Not true for complex apps.
Verified User in Real Estate
Int initial learning curve for intricate workflow setups might be steep for new users. More comprehensive documentation on certain advanced features coule be beneficial. While functional, the UI customisation options could be more extensive. Creating...
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Discussions
What is Appian software used for?
3 comments
JP
Digital transformation and process automationRead more
1) How can I automate associating apps with Users and Groups? 2) How can I write multiple rows to a Data a store Entity without using a SmartObject function or widget?
1 comment
HT
Hi Mark, the best way to get advice on your questions is to head over to our Appian Community, where your peers can share their best practices and...Read more
How can we user RPA with Appian ?
1 comment
Official Response from Appian
Hi Mahantesh,
RPA can be used in any Appian process to automate simple, repetitive tasks or connect systems that don't use APIs. Appian has native...Read more
Flowable Platform has no discussions with answers
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