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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.3% of reviews)
Enterprise (46.2% 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 AppianwebMethods BPM
Star Rating
(15)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about webMethods BPMSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Appian excels in its Ease of Use with a score of 8.7, making it more user-friendly compared to webMethods BPM, which scored 7.6. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface allows for quicker onboarding and less training time.
- Reviewers mention that Appian's Visual Editor is highly rated at 8.6, enabling users to create workflows easily. In contrast, webMethods BPM lacks this level of visual clarity, which some users find cumbersome when designing processes.
- G2 users highlight Appian's superior Quality of Support with a score of 8.5, while webMethods BPM received a lower score of 7.4. Users report that Appian's support team is responsive and helpful, which enhances the overall user experience.
- Users on G2 note that Appian's Product Direction is rated at 9.0, indicating a strong commitment to innovation and future enhancements. In contrast, webMethods BPM's score of 5.1 suggests concerns about its long-term viability and updates.
- Reviewers mention that Appian's Process Customization capabilities are rated at 8.6, allowing for tailored solutions that meet specific business needs. Users report that webMethods BPM, with a lower score, offers less flexibility in this area.
- Users say that Appian's Workflow Management is rated at 8.9, making it a standout feature for automating complex processes. In comparison, webMethods BPM's lower score indicates that users find it less effective for managing intricate workflows.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Appian
No pricing availablewebMethods BPM
No pricing availableFree Trial
Appian
Free Trial is available
webMethods BPM
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
282
8.5
12
Ease of Use
8.7
339
7.6
12
Ease of Setup
8.5
281
8.6
7
Ease of Admin
8.5
229
8.3
7
Quality of Support
8.5
275
7.4
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
232
7.8
6
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
271
5.1
12
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
Feature Not Available
8.4
156
8.0
5
|
Verified
8.4
157
8.3
6
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
8.0
5
|
Verified
8.8
166
Feature Not Available
8.5
156
7.8
6
|
Verified
8.1
154
8.3
6
8.6
168
Feature Not Available
Collaboration
8.4
162
8.0
5
|
Verified
8.4
161
8.3
5
|
Verified
8.5
168
8.3
6
|
Verified
8.7
161
Feature Not Available
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 webMethods BPM are categorized as Business Process Management
Unique Categories
webMethods BPM has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Appian
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
webMethods BPM
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%
Computer Software
15.4%
Semiconductors
7.7%
Retail
7.7%
Research
7.7%
Newspapers
7.7%
Other
53.8%
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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
Whys sag bpm is not as robust as its competitors . Also why its not as user friendly for developers
1 Comment
AS
Their BPM server is very heavy as compared to their peers. Also all bpm components are tightly coupled and its error handling is not at all developer...Read more
webMethods BPM has no more discussions with answers
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