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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Appian
Star Rating
(485)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about AppianFlowable Platform
Star Rating
(12)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Flowable PlatformSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- 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.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Appian
No pricing availableFlowable Platform
No pricing availableFree Trial
Appian
Free Trial is available
Flowable Platform
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
282
8.3
11
Ease of Use
8.7
339
8.5
11
Ease of Setup
8.5
281
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.5
229
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
275
8.6
11
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
232
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
271
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation Building
8.6
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
35
Not enough data
8.2
34
Not enough data
8.4
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
43
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
34
Not enough data
Bot Management & Execution
8.6
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
37
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
Intelligent Automation
8.6
33
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Digital Workflows
8.7
70
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
70
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
65
|
Verified
Not enough data
Forms
8.5
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
Automation
8.9
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
57
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
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
Process Analysis
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
Automation
7.4
9
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.6
7
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
7.7
56
Not enough data
7.7
55
Not enough data
Process Management
8.5
158
Not enough data
8.4
156
Not enough data
8.4
157
Not enough data
7.8
124
Not enough data
8.4
137
Not enough data
8.0
121
Not enough data
8.2
122
Not enough data
Customization
7.6
155
Not enough data
8.8
166
Not enough data
8.5
156
Not enough data
8.1
154
Not enough data
8.6
168
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.4
162
Not enough data
8.4
161
Not enough data
8.5
168
Not enough data
8.7
161
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
130
Not enough data
Functionality - Process Orchestration
7.9
15
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.2
15
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
Integration & Adaptability - Process Orchestration
8.3
15
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
Customization - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Workflow Design & Orchestration
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Integrations & Connectivity
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Automation Execution & Intelligence
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Development & Customization
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Governance & Security
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Automation Platforms (BAPs)
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
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
7.8
138
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
142
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
147
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
118
Not enough data
9.0
153
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data Control
8.2
145
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
146
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
148
|
Verified
Not enough data
Publishing
8.7
156
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
151
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
152
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Low-Code Development Platforms
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Appian and Flowable Platform are categorized as Process Orchestration and Digital Process Automation (DPA)
Unique Categories
Flowable Platform is categorized as Decision Management Platforms and Workflow Management
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
21.1%
Banking
10.3%
Information Technology and Services
7.0%
Computer Software
5.8%
Insurance
5.5%
Other
50.4%
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%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Appian software used for?
3 Comments
JP
Digital Transformation and process automationRead 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
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
Flowable Platform has no discussions with answers
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