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About Appian, the digital transformation platform, enables teams to build powerful applications 10x faster. Combining the speed of low-code development with industry-leading process management, Appian helps organizations keep their digital transformation journey on the fast track. Appian features a low-code development infrastructure with drag-and-drop, declarative and visual development, consistent user experience across all devices, integrations, instant deployment, and more.	About ProcessMaker is an open source business process management (BPM) and workflow management software solution. Featuring an intuitive and user-friendly drag-and-drop interface, ProcessMaker allows users to improve efficiency as they build, run, report, and optimize their business processes. For a highly efficient, production-ready, and multi-language compatible BPM platform, turn to ProcessMaker. Core features include Rest API, responsive form designer, basic dashboards, output document builder, user portals and cases inbox, user management, among others.
Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Supported Chromebook Not Supported	Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Supported Chromebook Not Supported
Audience Large enterprises across financial, insurance, life sciences, health care, government and others	Audience ProcessMaker BPM Software supports a variety of verticals including education (higher education and K-12), insurance, finance, healthcare, banking, manufacturing, government, telecommunications, and more.
Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported	Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Supported Online Supported
API Offers API Not Supported	API Offers API Supported
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Pricing $75.00/month/user Trial Edition: Free Application Edition: $90 per user per month Enterprise Edition: $180 per user per month Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported	Pricing $1,500 per month Free Version Supported Free Trial Supported
Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.0 / 5 ease 5.0 / 5 features 4.0 / 5 design 4.5 / 5 support 5.0 / 5 Read all reviews	Reviews/Ratings Overall 0.0 / 5 ease 0.0 / 5 features 0.0 / 5 design 0.0 / 5 support 0.0 / 5 This software hasn't been reviewed yet. Be the first to provide a review: Review this Software
Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros Easy and quick to learn & use Integrates with lots of apps & APIs Supports web service integration In-app Testing feature Supports Custom plugins Multiple pricing tiers with a free starter plan - Appian provides an application development platform that enables you to take your business digital, no matter what the idiosyncrasies of your process are. - Great customer support. Cons User Interface should be improved for a smoother experience. Needs better scaling feature. - The user interface needs to mature significantly, especially there needs to be more customization options.
Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported	Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported
Company Information Appian Founded: 1999 United States www.appian.com	Company Information ProcessMaker Founded: 2000 United States www.processmaker.com
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Categories AI-Augmented Code Modernization Tools Supported App Makers Supported Application Development Supported Application Modernization Supported Business Process Automation Supported Business Process Management Supported Cognitive Automation Supported Hyperautomation Supported Journey Orchestration Supported Low-Code Development Supported Mobile App Development Supported Process Mining Supported Process Orchestration Supported Rapid Application Development (RAD) Supported Reinsurance Supported	Categories Business Process Management Supported Forms Automation Supported Hyperautomation Supported Process Documentation Supported Process Mapping Supported Workflow Management Supported
Business Process Management Features Access Controls / Permissions Not Supported Alerts / Notifications Not Supported Business Process Automation Not Supported Business Rules Management Supported Collaboration Supported Process Change Tracking Supported Process Mapping Supported Process Modeling & Design Supported Visual Workflow Management Not Supported Show More Features Application Development Features Access Controls/Permissions Supported Code Assistance Not Supported Code Refactoring Supported Collaboration Tools Supported Compatibility Testing Supported Data Modeling Supported Debugging Not Supported Deployment Management Supported Graphical User Interface Not Supported Mobile Development Supported No-Code Supported Reporting/Analytics Supported Software Development Supported Source Control Supported Testing Management Not Supported Version Control Not Supported Web App Development Not Supported Low-Code Development Features AI-Assisted Development Not Supported Business Process Automation Supported Collaborative Development Supported Data Aggregation and Publishing Supported Deployment Management Supported Drag & Drop Supported Integrations Management Not Supported Iteration Management Not Supported Performance Monitoring Not Supported Requirements Management Not Supported Templates Not Supported Visual Modeling Not Supported Web / Mobile App Development Supported Workflow Management Supported	Business Process Management Features Access Controls / Permissions Not Supported Alerts / Notifications Not Supported Business Process Automation Not Supported Business Rules Management Supported Collaboration Not Supported Process Change Tracking Supported Process Mapping Not Supported Process Modeling & Design Supported Visual Workflow Management Not Supported Show More Features Forms Automation Features Approval Process Control Supported Archiving & Retention Supported Collaboration Not Supported Document Indexing Supported Drag & Drop Supported Full Text Search Not Supported Remote Document Access Supported Rules-Based Workflow Supported Text Editing Not Supported Version Control Supported Workflow Management Features Access Controls/Permissions Supported Approval Process Control Supported Business Process Automation Supported Calendar Management Supported Compliance Tracking Supported Configurable Workflow Supported Customizable Dashboard Supported Document Management Supported Forms Management Supported Graphical Workflow Editor Supported Mobile Access Supported No-Code Supported Task Management Supported Third Party Integrations Supported Workflow Configuration Supported
Integrations AWS GovCloud Supported AWS Marketplace Supported Apryse PDF SDK Supported Booz Allen MDR Supported Data443 Global Privacy Manager Not Supported Docusign Supported Formstack Not Supported Google Cloud Document AI Supported Kinective Bridge Not Supported Microsoft SharePoint Supported SAP Business One Not Supported StereoLOGIC Supported TCS CHROMA Supported TCS Intelligent Urban Exchange Supported TCS MasterCraft DataPlus Supported TCS MasterCraft DevPlus Supported TCS MasterCraft TransformPlus Supported TCS Optumera Supported WNS-Vuram Asset Management Supported iText Supported Show More Integrations View All 27 Integrations	Integrations AWS GovCloud Not Supported AWS Marketplace Not Supported Apryse PDF SDK Not Supported Booz Allen MDR Not Supported Data443 Global Privacy Manager Supported Docusign Not Supported Formstack Supported Google Cloud Document AI Not Supported Kinective Bridge Supported Microsoft SharePoint Not Supported SAP Business One Supported StereoLOGIC Not Supported TCS CHROMA Not Supported TCS Intelligent Urban Exchange Not Supported TCS MasterCraft DataPlus Not Supported TCS MasterCraft DevPlus Not Supported TCS MasterCraft TransformPlus Not Supported TCS Optumera Not Supported WNS-Vuram Asset Management Not Supported iText Not Supported Show More Integrations View All 7 Integrations
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