# Appian, Decisions vs OutSystems Comparison

| | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 486 | 41 | 1,423 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (58.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (45.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (39.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | $0.00 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Appian

Pros:
- Ease of Use (38 reviews)
- Automation (29 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (15 reviews)
- Expensive (13 reviews)

### Decisions

Pros:
- Customization (2 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Compatibility (1 reviews)
- Slow Performance (1 reviews)

### OutSystems

Pros:
- Ease of Use (194 reviews)
- Speed of Development (158 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (75 reviews)
- Cost Issues (64 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (283 reviews) | 9.2 (30 reviews) | 8.9 (856 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (340 reviews) | 8.0 (35 reviews) | 9.2 (1098 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (281 reviews) | 8.5 (25 reviews) | 8.8 (787 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (226 reviews) | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 8.5 (513 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (276 reviews) | 9.5 (28 reviews) | 8.5 (839 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (229 reviews) | 9.6 (22 reviews) | 8.8 (491 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (272 reviews) | 9.6 (29 reviews) | 9.3 (826 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Appian

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Decisions

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### OutSystems

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: $0.00

Description: Launch your first app for free, for up to 100 end users. No credit card required.

Key Features:
- Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for creating your apps
- Free Online Training
- Community Support

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/outsystems/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Appian** | 8.3/10 | 60 |
| **Decisions** | N/A | N/A |
| **OutSystems** | N/A | N/A |

#### Automation Building

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visual Editor** | 8.6 (37 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Recording** | 8.1 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pre-Built Templates** | 8.1 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Automation** | 8.3 (38 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration** | 8.6 (41 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ease of Bot Creation** | 8.2 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Bot Management & Execution

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Bot Scheduling** | 8.6 (36 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Attended Automation** | 8.6 (34 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Unattended Automation** | 8.6 (34 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bot Performance Analytics** | 8.4 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data and Product Security** | 8.8 (35 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | 8.7 (39 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Intelligent Automation

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **OCR** | 8.5 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Machine Learning** | 8.0 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **NLP** | 8.0 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Digital Process Automation (DPA)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Appian** | 8.4/10 | 86 |
| **Decisions** | N/A | N/A |
| **OutSystems** | N/A | N/A |

#### Digital Workflows

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Logic and Conditions** | 8.7 (68 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **No-Code Or Low-Code** | 8.5 (69 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | 7.8 (63 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Forms

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Mapping** | 8.5 (64 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | 8.3 (64 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile-Friendly Forms** | 8.5 (64 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Automation

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Workflow Automation** | 8.8 (67 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Mapping** | 8.8 (67 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Updates** | 8.3 (64 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Robotic Process Automation** | 7.6 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Digital Process Automation (DPA)

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Process Mining

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Appian** | 7.4/10 | 12 |
| **Decisions** | N/A | N/A |
| **OutSystems** | N/A | N/A |

#### Process Management

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Process Library** | 7.7 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration** | 7.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | 7.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Execution Management** | 7.2 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Process Analysis

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Process Analysis** | 7.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Process Notation** | 7.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Process Mapping** | 7.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Automation

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **RPA Integration** | 6.7 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Development** | 6.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Process Mining

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Decision Management Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Appian** | N/A | N/A |
| **Decisions** | 8.5/10 | 10 |
| **OutSystems** | N/A | N/A |

#### Integration

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data** | Not enough data | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Applications** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Business Logic

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Authoring Business Logic** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Testing Business Logic** | Not enough data | 9.4 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Model Development** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Catalog** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Impact analysis** | Not enough data | 6.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Simulation** | Not enough data | 7.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Deployment

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Application Development** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Decision Management Platforms

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Application Development Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Appian** | N/A | N/A |
| **Decisions** | N/A | N/A |
| **OutSystems** | 8.6/10 | 457 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Use** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (416 reviews) | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (392 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (376 reviews) | 
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (403 reviews) | 
| **Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (400 reviews) | 
| **Help Guides** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (400 reviews) | 
| **Patching & Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (396 reviews) | 

### Business Process Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Appian** | 8.3/10 | 220 |
| **Decisions** | 8.6/10 | 22 |
| **OutSystems** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 7.7 (53 reviews) | 7.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.7 (52 reviews) | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Process Management

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Process Overview** | 8.5 (155 reviews) | 8.9 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Process Analysis** | 8.4 (154 reviews) | 8.8 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Process Monitoring** | 8.4 (154 reviews) | 8.7 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Unstructured Processes** | 7.8 (121 reviews) | 7.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **API Connection** | 8.4 (134 reviews) | 9.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Intelligence** | 8.0 (118 reviews) | 8.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Document Approval** | 8.2 (119 reviews) | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Customization

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document Generation** | 7.6 (152 reviews) | 7.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Process Design** | 8.8 (164 reviews) | 9.0 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Process Repository** | 8.5 (153 reviews) | 7.9 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **No-Code App Development** | 8.1 (151 reviews) | 9.0 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Low-Code App Development** | 8.6 (165 reviews) | 9.4 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Permissions for Sharing** | 8.3 (159 reviews) | 8.6 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Unification** | 8.3 (158 reviews) | 8.9 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Accessibility** | 8.5 (165 reviews) | 8.1 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Process Routing** | 8.7 (158 reviews) | 9.2 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Business Process Management

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Process Development

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Process Routing** | 8.5 (127 reviews) | 9.0 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Process Orchestration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Appian** | 8.6/10 | 18 |
| **Decisions** | N/A | N/A |
| **OutSystems** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality - Process Orchestration

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Peak Demand Handling** | 7.6 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Process Customization** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Process Automation** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | 9.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **High-Stakes Process Automation** | 8.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration & Adaptability - Process Orchestration

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Third-Party Software Integration** | 8.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint Integration** | 8.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intuitive Process Design** | 8.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Process Monitoring** | 8.1 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Business Process Adaptation** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer-Facing Process Management** | 8.3 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Endpoint Execution** | 8.3 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Regulatory Compliance Management** | 8.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Agent Builders

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Appian** | N/A | N/A |
| **Decisions** | N/A | N/A |
| **OutSystems** | 8.9/10 | 15 |

#### Customization - AI Agent Builders

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Natural Language Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Tone Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **Security Guardrails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 

#### Functionality - AI Agent Builders

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Omni-channel Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Agent Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Response Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **Seamless Human Escalation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 

#### Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Analytics & Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 
| **Contextual Awareness** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 
| **Data Privacy Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 

#### Integration - AI Agent Builders

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 
| **API Usage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Platform Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **CRM Data Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 

### Business Automation Platforms (BAPs)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Appian** | N/A | N/A |
| **Decisions** | N/A | N/A |
| **OutSystems** | N/A | N/A |

#### Workflow Design & Orchestration

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Task Logic and Sequencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Workflow Builder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations & Connectivity

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pre-Built Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Integration Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Automation Execution & Intelligence

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI-Powered Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Trigger-Based Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Development & Customization

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Low-Code/No-Code Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reusable Components** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Governance & Security

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Audit Logging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting & Analytics

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Business Automation Platforms (BAPs)

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Mobile Development Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Appian** | N/A | N/A |
| **Decisions** | N/A | N/A |
| **OutSystems** | 7.8/10 | 16 |

#### Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (12 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 

### AI App Builder

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Appian** | N/A | N/A |
| **Decisions** | N/A | N/A |
| **OutSystems** | 8.6/10 | 14 |

#### Generation and Interpretation - AI App Builder

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Prompt Understanding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 
| **Backend Logic Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **UI Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Context Awareness** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 

#### Generated Application Quality - AI App Builder

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (9 reviews) | 
| **Out-of-the-Box Functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Design Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Data & API Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 

### Genesys AppFoundry Marketplace

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Appian** | N/A | N/A |
| **Decisions** | N/A | N/A |
| **OutSystems** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Genesys AppFoundry Marketplace

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AWS Marketplace

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Appian** | N/A | N/A |
| **Decisions** | N/A | N/A |
| **OutSystems** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Low-Code Development Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Appian** | 8.3/10 | 197 |
| **Decisions** | N/A | N/A |
| **OutSystems** | 8.5/10 | 744 |

#### Application Design

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **UI Code Extending** | 7.8 (136 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (623 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Programming Code Extending** | 7.9 (139 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 8.6 (612 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Customized Branding** | 8.0 (145 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (14 reviews) | 8.7 (603 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Application Templates** | 8.3 (115 reviews) | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 8.6 (621 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Workflows** | 9.0 (153 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (614 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Data Control

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Migration** | 8.2 (145 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 7.9 (571 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Data Synchronization** | 8.4 (143 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 8.3 (600 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Data Security** | 8.8 (146 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (597 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Publishing

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Application Deployment** | 8.7 (153 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (16 reviews) | 9.0 (627 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Platform Compatability** | 8.7 (148 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (15 reviews) | 8.9 (618 reviews) | 
| **Lifecycle Management** | 8.5 (149 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 8.9 (619 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Agentic AI - Low-Code Development Platforms

| Feature | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (29 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 8.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (30 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (28 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Low-Code Development Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/low-code-development-platforms)

**Unique to Appian (9):** [Process Orchestration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/process-orchestration), [AWS Marketplace Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/aws-marketplace), [Business Automation Platforms (BAPs)](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-automation-platforms-baps), [ AI Agent Builders Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-agent-builders), [Process Mining Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/process-mining-tools), [Digital Process Automation (DPA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-process-automation-dpa), [Business Process Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-process-management), [Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/robotic-process-automation-rpa), [Genesys AppFoundry Marketplace](https://www.g2.com/categories/genesys-appfoundry-marketplace)

**Unique to Decisions (5):** [Business Process Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-process-management), [Process Orchestration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/process-orchestration), [Business Automation Platforms (BAPs)](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-automation-platforms-baps), [Process Mining Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/process-mining-tools), [Decision Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/decision-management-platforms)

**Unique to OutSystems (4):** [ AI Agent Builders Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-agent-builders), [Application Development Platforms ](https://www.g2.com/categories/application-development-platforms), [Mobile Development Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-development-platforms), [AI App Builder Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-app-builder)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Appian | Decisions | OutSystems | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 13.9% | 17.5% | 21.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 27.6% | 45.0% | 39.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 58.5% | 37.5% | 38.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Appian

- **Financial Services:** 21.1%
- **Banking:** 10.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.0%
- **Insurance:** 5.5%
- **Government Administration:** 5.5%
- **Computer Software:** 5.5%
- **Accounting:** 3.1%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 2.9%
- **Oil & Energy:** 2.9%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 33.6%

#### Decisions

- **Financial Services:** 10.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 7.7%
- **Legal Services:** 7.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 7.7%
- **Automotive:** 5.1%
- **Banking:** 5.1%
- **Biotechnology:** 5.1%
- **Computer Software:** 5.1%
- **Insurance:** 5.1%
- **Other:** 33.3%

#### OutSystems

- **Information Technology and Services:** 19.2%
- **Computer Software:** 13.8%
- **Banking:** 7.8%
- **Insurance:** 6.1%
- **Financial Services:** 3.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.1%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 3.1%
- **Consulting:** 2.9%
- **Retail:** 2.7%
- **Oil & Energy:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 35.4%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Appian

- [Pega Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/pega-platform/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (278 reviews)
- [UiPath Agentic Automation](https://www.g2.com/products/uipath-agentic-automation/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (7568 reviews)
- [Automation Anywhere Agentic Process Automation](https://www.g2.com/products/automation-anywhere-agentic-process-automation/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (5561 reviews)
- [Nintex](https://www.g2.com/products/nintex-nintex/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1322 reviews)
- [Microsoft Power Automate](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-power-automate/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1089 reviews)
- [SS&C Blue Prism Intelligent Automation Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/ss-c-blue-prism-intelligent-automation-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (402 reviews)
- [Kissflow](https://www.g2.com/products/kissflow/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (591 reviews)
- [Retool](https://www.g2.com/products/retool/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (357 reviews)
- [Camunda](https://www.g2.com/products/camunda/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (325 reviews)
- [ProcessMaker](https://www.g2.com/products/processmaker/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (305 reviews)

### Alternatives to Decisions

- [Pega Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/pega-platform/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (278 reviews)
- [UiPath Agentic Automation](https://www.g2.com/products/uipath-agentic-automation/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (7568 reviews)
- [Camunda](https://www.g2.com/products/camunda/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (325 reviews)
- [InRule](https://www.g2.com/products/inrule/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (69 reviews)
- [SS&C Blue Prism Intelligent Automation Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/ss-c-blue-prism-intelligent-automation-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (402 reviews)
- [Nintex](https://www.g2.com/products/nintex-nintex/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1322 reviews)
- [Kissflow](https://www.g2.com/products/kissflow/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (591 reviews)
- [Microsoft Power Automate](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-power-automate/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1089 reviews)
- [Automation Anywhere Agentic Process Automation](https://www.g2.com/products/automation-anywhere-agentic-process-automation/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (5561 reviews)
- [Microsoft Power Apps](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-power-apps/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (534 reviews)

### Alternatives to OutSystems

- [ServiceNow App Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/servicenow-app-engine/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1052 reviews)
- [Zoho Creator](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-creator/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (164 reviews)
- [UiPath Agentic Automation](https://www.g2.com/products/uipath-agentic-automation/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (7568 reviews)
- [Quickbase](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1540 reviews)
- [Retool](https://www.g2.com/products/retool/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (357 reviews)
- [WaveMaker](https://www.g2.com/products/wavemaker/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (68 reviews)
- [Agentforce 360 Platform (formerly Salesforce Platform)](https://www.g2.com/products/agentforce-360-platform-formerly-salesforce-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4001 reviews)
- [Nintex](https://www.g2.com/products/nintex-nintex/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1322 reviews)
- [Kissflow](https://www.g2.com/products/kissflow/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (591 reviews)
- [Claris FileMaker](https://www.g2.com/products/claris-filemaker/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (578 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Appian

- Title: [What is Appian software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-appian-software-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Digital Transformation and process automation"
- Title: [What is Appian used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-appian-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Appian is used to **build and automate business processes quickly** without heavy coding. I use it to manage workflows, handle approvals, connect data from..."
- Title: [What programming language does Appian use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-programming-language-does-appian-use) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Appian is built on Java, but developers using Appian to develop web applications will be coding in SAIL or "Self Assembling Interface Layer" - a low-code..."
- Title: [What are the features of BPM?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/appian-what-are-the-features-of-bpm) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Business Process Management (BPM) encompasses a suite of features designed to optimise and streamline organisational workflows. It begins with intuitive..."
- Title: [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?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/34096-1-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, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."

### Decisions

No discussions available for this product.

### OutSystems

- Title: [Are OutSystems free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/are-outsystems-free) — 6 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It has a free version with limited features and for personal usage (training and community collaboration)."
- Title: [How much does OutSystems cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-outsystems-cost) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Around 50-70lacs INR for a license."
- Title: [what is the best way to clone or migrate production data to lower environments.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-clone-or-migrate-production-data-to-lower-environments) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Try Cool Data Mover in the Forge"
- Title: [What is OutSystems used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-outsystems-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "OutSystems is a low-code platform that allows you to create web and mobile applications faster and easier. You can use visual coding and drag-and-drop..."
- Title: [What uses OutSystems?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-uses-outsystems) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "For development of the wide range of application"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/appian-vs-decisions-decisions-vs-outsystems)