# AWS Step Functions vs Flowable Platform Comparison | | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 35 | 13 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (42.4% of reviews) | Mid-Market (46.2% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### AWS Step Functions **Not enough data** ### Flowable Platform Pros: - Ease of Use (6 reviews) - Automation (5 reviews) Cons: - Learning Curve (5 reviews) - Poor Documentation (3 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (25 reviews) | 8.2 (12 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.2 (25 reviews) | 8.5 (12 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 7.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | 7.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (22 reviews) | 8.5 (12 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (23 reviews) | 10.0 (12 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### AWS Step Functions #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Flowable Platform #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Workflow Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS Step Functions** | N/A | N/A | | **Flowable Platform** | 8.2/10 | 5 | #### Setup | Feature | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **Activities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Flows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dependencies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Notifications** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **Updates** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | | **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | | **Integration** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Workflow Management | Feature | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Digital Process Automation (DPA) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS Step Functions** | N/A | N/A | | **Flowable Platform** | N/A | N/A | #### Digital Workflows | Feature | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **Logic and Conditions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **No-Code Or Low-Code** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Forms | Feature | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **Data Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile-Friendly Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Automation | Feature | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflow Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Robotic Process Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Digital Process Automation (DPA) | Feature | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Decision Management Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS Step Functions** | N/A | N/A | | **Flowable Platform** | N/A | N/A | #### Integration | Feature | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Business Logic | Feature | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **Authoring Business Logic** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | | **Testing Business Logic** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | | **Model Development** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **Catalog** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Collaboration** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | #### Analytics | Feature | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **Impact analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Simulation** | Not enough data | 6.0 (5 reviews) | #### Deployment | Feature | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **Application Development** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | | **Integration** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 5.7 (5 reviews) | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 5.7 (5 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Decision Management Platforms | Feature | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Application Development Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS Step Functions** | N/A | N/A | | **Flowable Platform** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **Ease of Use** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Help Guides** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Patching & Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Business Process Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS Step Functions** | N/A | N/A | | **Flowable Platform** | 8.4/10 | 6 | #### Generative AI | Feature | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | #### Process Management | Feature | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **Process Overview** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | | **Process Analysis** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | | **Real-Time Process Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | | **Unstructured Processes** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | | **API Connection** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | | **Intelligence** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | | **Document Approval** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | #### Customization | Feature | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **Document Generation** | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | | **Process Design** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | | **Process Repository** | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | | **No-Code App Development** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | | **Low-Code App Development** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **Permissions for Sharing** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | | **Data Unification** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | | **Accessibility** | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | | **Process Routing** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Business Process Management | Feature | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Process Development | Feature | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **Process Routing** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | ### Process Orchestration | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS Step Functions** | N/A | N/A | | **Flowable Platform** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality - Process Orchestration | Feature | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **Peak Demand Handling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Process Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Process Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **High-Stakes Process Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integration & Adaptability - Process Orchestration | Feature | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **Third-Party Software Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Endpoint Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Intuitive Process Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Process Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Business Process Adaptation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customer-Facing Process Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-Endpoint Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Regulatory Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Low-Code Development Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS Step Functions** | 8.0/10 | 9 | | **Flowable Platform** | N/A | N/A | #### Application Design | Feature | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **UI Code Extending** | 6.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Programming Code Extending** | 9.2 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Customized Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Application Templates** | 7.5 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Workflows** | 8.8 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Data Control | Feature | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **Data Migration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Publishing | Feature | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **Application Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Platform Compatability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Low-Code Development Platforms | Feature | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Process Orchestration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/process-orchestration) **Unique to AWS Step Functions (2):** [Low-Code Development Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/low-code-development-platforms), [Application Development Platforms ](https://www.g2.com/categories/application-development-platforms) **Unique to Flowable Platform (4):** [Decision Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/decision-management-platforms), [Workflow Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workflow-management), [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) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | AWS Step Functions | Flowable Platform | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 42.4% | 23.1% | | **Mid-Market** | 30.3% | 46.2% | | **Enterprise** | 27.3% | 30.8% | ### By Industry #### AWS Step Functions - **Computer Software:** 24.2% - **Information Technology and Services:** 15.2% - **Accounting:** 6.1% - **Education Management:** 6.1% - **Financial Services:** 6.1% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 3.0% - **Arts and Crafts:** 3.0% - **Banking:** 3.0% - **Computer & Network Security:** 3.0% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.0% - **Other:** 27.3% #### Flowable Platform - **Information Technology and Services:** 30.8% - **Financial Services:** 15.4% - **Real Estate:** 7.7% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 7.7% - **Construction:** 7.7% - **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 7.7% - **Biotechnology:** 7.7% - **Banking:** 7.7% - **Arts and Crafts:** 7.7% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to AWS Step Functions - [Appian](https://www.g2.com/products/appian/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (489 reviews) - [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 (7576 reviews) - 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