Temporal vs. Workflow Engine Comparison Chart

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ActiveBatch by Redwood makes setting up and launching automation easy with no custom scripting required. With a low-code Super REST API adapter, over 100 pre-built job steps and a user-friendly drag-and-drop workflow designer, you can integrate across any system, application and data source, on-prem, in the cloud or in hybrid environments. Maintain complete control and visibility and meet SLAs with monitoring of all automation from a single pane of glass and get custom alerts via emails or SMS. Managed Smart Queues dynamically scale resources for high-volume workloads, reducing process times while the self-service portal enables business users to run and monitor workflows independently. ActiveBatch meets security and compliance standards, with ISO 27001 and SOC 2, Type II certifications, encrypted connections and regular third-party tests, always keeping security at the forefront. Along with ongoing product advancements, get the added benefit of 24x7 support and on-site training.

Pipefy is the AI-enhanced process automation platform that conserves IT resources and empowers business teams to build and deploy up to 85% of workflows — no coding knowledge or third-party specialized services firms required. Standardize, streamline, and connect workflows for better end-user experiences and faster business results. Key features include a built-in security suite and a flexible no-code framework for faster deployment and lower implementation costs. Minimize process complexity and expensive stack sprawl with connections to 300+ apps and systems out of the box, and HTTP/HTTPS to integrate Pipefy with everything else.

Trusted by over 25 million users, Jotform is an all-in-one, no-code platform that simplifies data collection, automation, and online sales. Using its drag-and-drop Form Builder, businesses can create customized forms and surveys to collect leads, payments, and e-signatures. With 10,000+ templates and advanced features like conditional logic and 200+ integrations, Jotform streamlines workflows. Jotform's AI-powered Agents provide real-time customer support, guiding users through form submissions, answering questions, and ensuring a smooth experience while reducing manual intervention. These AI agents learn from interactions to improve responses, enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction. The platform also includes a Store Builder to sell products and services, accept payments through 30+ gateways, and tools like Approvals and Report Builder to automate workflows and generate actionable insights.

GW Apps – Build Powerful Business Apps Without Code. GW Apps is a secure, cloud-based no-code platform that enables businesses to create custom applications and automate workflows without programming. Designed for both business and IT teams, GW Apps combines an intuitive drag-and-drop builder with enterprise-grade security, granular permissions, and powerful workflow automation. From replacing spreadsheets to managing complex, multi-step approvals, GW Apps empowers organizations to design and deploy tailored solutions in days, not months. Our platform supports advanced data management, mobile-ready interfaces, and integration with existing systems, ensuring smooth adoption across teams. With personalized onboarding and expert support, GW Apps helps companies streamline operations, improve collaboration, and accelerate digital transformation—at a fraction of the cost of traditional development.

Interfacing’s Integrated Management System (IMS) is an AI-powered platform that unifies BPM, QMS, Document Control, and GRC into one platform. Organizations use IMS to model and automate processes, control documents, manage risks, and maintain regulatory compliance with full traceability and audit readiness. Built for highly regulated sectors such as aerospace, life sciences, finance, and government, IMS provides real-time visibility, automated workflows, and AI-driven insights that improve quality and reduce operational risk. The platform is ISO 27001 certified and fully validated for 21 CFR Part 11, making it suitable for mission-critical environments requiring strong governance, security, and control. IMS also includes low-code automation, process mining, audit management, training tracking, CAPA workflows, and dashboards to help teams streamline operations and continuously improve. AI strengthens governance, improves accuracy, and reinforces regulatory control.

QuantaStor is a unified Software-Defined Storage platform designed to scale up and out to make storage management easy while reducing overall enterprise storage costs. With support for all major file, block, and object protocols including iSCSI/FC, NFS/SMB, and S3, QuantaStor storage grids may be configured to address the needs of complex workflows which span sites and datacenters. QuantaStor’s storage grid technology is a built-in federated management system which enables QuantaStor servers to be combined together to simplify management and automation via CLI and REST APIs. The layered architecture of QuantaStor provides solution engineers with unprecedented flexibility and application design options that maximizes workload performance and fault-tolerance for a wide range of storage workloads. QuantaStor includes end-to-end security coverage enabling multi-layer data protection “on the wire” and “at rest” for enterprise and cloud storage deployments.

Low-code BPMS, helps mid-size and large companies automate, and improve business processes while staying aligned with enterprise architecture and IT policies. Business and IT teams can quickly build and adapt workflows without deep coding skills. BPM suite supports common use cases like CapEx approvals, procurement management, customer order handling, document tracking, and approval workflows. Built-in EA tools allow teams to map business capabilities, link them to processes and systems, and manage change with full traceability. With a visual process designer, data modeling, access control, and integrations with ERP, CRM, and DMS systems, it replaces manual routines and email approvals with structured, transparent workflows. Available both in the cloud and on-premises, it ensures flexibility, compliance, and fast time-to-value for enterprise-wide automation.

Process Street is an AI-powered compliance operations platform that automates complex workflows, enforces standards, and tracks audit data in real time. Teams use it to create structured SOPs, assign tasks, collect data, and monitor execution with intelligent oversight. From onboarding and audits to vendor management and document control, Process Street ensures every step is followed and every action is logged. Built for regulated industries like financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing, it supports frameworks such as ISO, SOC 2, SOX, and HIPAA. With role-based permissions, audit logs, and powerful integrations, Process Street replaces static documents, spreadsheets, and manual processes with a single automated system of record. Use AI to streamline approvals, catch risks early, and generate audit-ready evidence. Trusted by teams at Cargill, DoorDash, Farmers Insurance, and Hartford Healthcare.

onPhase is an AI-powered financial automation platform that helps businesses scale smarter. From data capture to payment and everything in between, onPhase removes manual roadblocks, strengthens supplier relationships, and delivers real-time cash flow visibility so finance teams can grow sustainably with less friction. AP Automation and Vendor Payments Solutions: Allow onPhase to automate how invoices are captured, coded, routed for approval, and paid. All while seamlessly syncing back to your ERP of choice. Document Management Solution: Transforms how finance teams handle crucial documentation such as contracts, invoices, receipts, financial statements, and purchase orders. Forms and Workflow Automation: Automates the collection, routing, approval, and notification processes for expense approvals, time off requests, employee onboarding, and more.