Link copied to clipboard # AWS Step Functions vs Appian Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/aws-step-functions/appian/export.csv) AWS Step FunctionsAppian[+ Add Product](#) Pricing **AWS Step Functions** **Contact Vendor for Pricing** · Basic **Appian** Free Trial **$75.00** Per Feature Per Month · Basic **Pricing Insights** from reviews Perceived Cost **AWS Step Functions** $$$$$ **Appian** $$$$$ Average Discount **AWS Step Functions** Not enough reviews yet **Appian** 14% Uncover valuable pricing insights from real user feedback to improve your shopping experience. See it for free Time to Implement **AWS Step Functions** 6 months Based on 100 responses **Appian** 6 months Based on 100 responses Return on Investment **AWS Step Functions** 6 months Based on 100 responses **Appian** 6 months Based on 100 responses **Pros & Cons** from reviews **AWS Step Functions** Not enough data **Appian** Ease of Use (38) Automation (29) Limited Features (15) Expensive (13) Integrations **AWS Step Functions** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_b3390b4cc3d92e87d570895f7358c003/amazon-athena.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Amazon Athena ](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-athena/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_b3390b4cc3d92e87d570895f7358c003/amazon-cloudwatch.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Amazon CloudWatch ](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-cloudwatch/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_764bdd3b0bc81b470d93f18d12c826d2/amazon-web-services-aws-amazon-dynamodb.png "Product Avatar Image") Amazon DynamoDB ](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-web-services-aws-amazon-dynamodb/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_b3390b4cc3d92e87d570895f7358c003/amazon-emr.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Amazon EMR ](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-emr/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-step-functions/integrations) **Appian** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_4c697348c4308e45662f69fd954993d8/docusign.png "Product Avatar Image") Docusign ](https://www.g2.com/products/docusign/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_20c010d5090054533c1b561ee4a019f9/dropbox.png "Product Avatar Image") Dropbox ](https://www.g2.com/products/dropbox/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_cbdded440dd46c7dcb4debe3e10b5048/microsoft-sharepoint.png "Product Avatar Image") Microsoft SharePoint ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sharepoint/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_1c993a6e283a9bd6408ff2c4457aa165/agentforce-360-platform-formerly-salesforce-platform.png "Product Avatar Image") Salesforce Platform ](https://www.g2.com/products/agentforce-360-platform-formerly-salesforce-platform/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/appian/integrations) Screenshots **AWS Step Functions** No screenshot available **Appian** ![Appian screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1868282/agent-in-process.png) **Ratings** from reviews Meets Requirements **AWS Step Functions** **8.5** /10 Based on 26 responses **Appian** **8.5** /10 Based on 308 responses Ease of Use **AWS Step Functions** **8.3** /10 Based on 26 responses **Appian** **8.7** /10 Based on 366 responses Ease of Setup **AWS Step Functions** **7.9** /10 Based on 12 responses **Appian** **8.4** /10 Based on 307 responses Ease of Admin **AWS Step Functions** **7.9** /10 Based on 8 responses **Appian** **8.5** /10 Based on 238 responses Quality of Support **AWS Step Functions** **8.7** /10 Based on 23 responses **Appian** **8.5** /10 Based on 301 responses Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **AWS Step Functions** **9.8** /10 Based on 7 responses **Appian** **8.8** /10 Based on 241 responses Product Direction (% positive) **AWS Step Functions** **9.0** /10 Based on 24 responses **Appian** **9.0** /10 Based on 290 responses **Features** ratings from reviews Low-Code Development Platforms **8.1** /10 Based on 10 responses **8.3** /10 Based on 201 responses Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Not enough data **8.3** /10 Based on 60 responses Digital Process Automation (DPA) Not enough data **8.4** /10 Based on 97 responses Uncover more feature rated insights from real users to improve your shopping experience. 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