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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
(483)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about AppianOrkes
Star Rating
(26)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Appian excels in user satisfaction, with a significantly higher overall score compared to Orkes. Users appreciate its low-code development capabilities, which streamline the process of building and automating workflows without requiring extensive coding knowledge.
- According to verified reviews, Appian's intuitive interface is frequently highlighted, allowing users to visually design processes and connect data from various systems seamlessly. This ease of use is a major advantage for teams looking to enhance their workflow management.
- Users say that while Orkes offers a solid platform for creating complex workflows, it may require a learning curve. Reviewers note that it takes a project or two to fully grasp its capabilities, but once mastered, it opens up numerous possibilities for scaling workflows.
- Reviewers mention that Appian's strong support and implementation process contribute to a smoother onboarding experience. Users have praised the platform for its quick setup and the helpful resources available, making it easier for teams to get started.
- G2 reviewers highlight Orkes' strengths in workflow scalability and reliability, with its visual editor allowing developers to focus on building features rather than managing infrastructure. This aspect is particularly beneficial for teams looking to simplify their workflow processes across the organization.
- According to recent user feedback, Appian's robust process automation features and high ratings in areas like process customization and integration capabilities make it a preferred choice for enterprises. In contrast, Orkes, while effective, may not match the same level of comprehensive features that larger organizations often require.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Appian
No pricing availableOrkes
No pricing availableFree Trial
Appian
Free Trial is available
Orkes
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
282
9.0
26
Ease of Use
8.7
339
9.1
26
Ease of Setup
8.5
281
8.9
12
Ease of Admin
8.5
229
8.3
9
Quality of Support
8.5
275
9.3
26
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
232
8.5
9
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
271
9.5
24
Features by Category
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
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
8.7
22
9.1
15
8.7
20
9.2
15
8.9
22
9.3
16
8.8
21
8.7
15
8.7
22
Integration & Adaptability - Process Orchestration
8.3
15
9.0
20
9.0
15
8.5
19
9.1
16
8.9
22
8.3
16
9.1
21
9.1
15
9.0
21
8.6
15
9.1
20
8.6
15
8.8
21
8.8
15
9.0
22
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
Workflow Design & Integration - AI Orchestration
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
Performance Optimization & Analytics - AI Orchestration
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
Governance & Compliance Controls - AI Orchestration
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
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 Orkes are categorized as Process Orchestration
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Appian
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Orkes
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
30.8%
Computer Software
11.5%
Information Services
7.7%
Financial Services
7.7%
Manufacturing
3.8%
Other
38.5%
Alternatives
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
Orkes has no discussions with answers
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