# IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) vs Pipefy Comparison

| | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 111 | 231 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (54.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (50.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Starting at $26.00 1 User Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW)

Pros:
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Tool Limitations (1 reviews)

### Pipefy

Pros:
- Ease of Use (9 reviews)
- Automation (5 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (2 reviews)
- Learning Curve (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.4 (58 reviews) | 8.7 (166 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (57 reviews) | 9.2 (168 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 6.8 (32 reviews) | 8.9 (96 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.5 (31 reviews) | 8.7 (93 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.8 (57 reviews) | 8.8 (162 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.1 (31 reviews) | 8.9 (87 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.5 (54 reviews) | 9.3 (161 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Pipefy

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Business

Price: Starting at $26.00 1 User Per Month

Description: For mid-market and enterprise teams needing faster results with process automation powered by AI and no-code.

Key Features:
- Process Templates
- Public shareable forms
- Email templates

[Learn more about Pipefy](https://www.g2.com/products/pipefy/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### E-Signature

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pipefy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Signature Process

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Document Signing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reminders and Expirations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sign-In Process** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Signatures** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Signature Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bulk Digital Signatures ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Signature Document Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - E-Signature

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

#### Security and Scalability

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Regulatory Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Signature History and Audit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Enterprise Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Custom Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### HR Service Delivery

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pipefy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Customization

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **HR Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### HR Content

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Knowledge Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Delivery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Ticketing Platform** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign-On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Business Process Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard & Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Workflow Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pipefy** | 8.8/10 | 109 |

#### Setup

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Activities** | Not enough data | 9.0 (95 reviews) | 
| **Flows** | Not enough data | 9.2 (97 reviews) | 
| **Dependencies** | Not enough data | 8.7 (93 reviews) | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | 8.7 (92 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Updates** | Not enough data | 8.6 (88 reviews) | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | 8.9 (83 reviews) | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | 8.5 (78 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Workflow Management

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Procure to Pay

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pipefy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Planning

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Processes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contracts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Requisition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Execution

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Sourcing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Purchasing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Spend** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI -  Procure to Pay

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Process Orchestration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pipefy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality - Process Orchestration

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Procurement Orchestration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pipefy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Purchase Requisition and Approval Workflow - Procurement Orchestration

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Notifcations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Purchase Orders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Supplier Management - Procurement Orchestration

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Spend Management - Procurement Orchestration

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance and Risk Management - Procurement Orchestration

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Risk Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Workflow Automation - Procurement Orchestration

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Routing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Approvals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Procurement Orchestration

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Agents for HR

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pipefy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Conversational Automation - AI Agents for HR

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Conversational Assistants** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi‑Language Support & Localization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Task Automation - AI Agents for HR

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Predictive Analytics - AI Agents for HR

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Attrition and Engagement Prediction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance & Policy - AI Agents for HR

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Policy Enforcement & Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Multi‑System Integration - AI Agents for HR

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **System Integration & Data Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Proactive Intervention - AI Agents for HR

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Nudges & Conversation Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agent Governance - AI Agents for HR

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Human‑in‑the‑Loop Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Talent Acquisition & Recruitment - AI Agents for HR

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI‑Powered Candidate Screening** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interview & Scheduling Agent** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Agents

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pipefy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - AI Agents

| Feature | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Workflow Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workflow-management)

**Unique to IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) (1):** [Process Orchestration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/process-orchestration)

**Unique to Pipefy (5):** [AI Agents for HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-agents-for-hr), [Procure to Pay Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/procure-to-pay), [Procurement Orchestration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/procurement-orchestration), [E-Signature Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/e-signature), [HR Service Delivery Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hr-service-delivery)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) | Pipefy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 14.7% | 50.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 30.7% | 27.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 54.7% | 21.7% | 

### By Industry

#### IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW)

- **Information Technology and Services:** 16.0%
- **Banking:** 14.7%
- **Computer Software:** 13.3%
- **Financial Services:** 13.3%
- **Insurance:** 8.0%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.0%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.7%
- **Oil & Energy:** 2.7%
- **Consumer Goods:** 2.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 20.0%

#### Pipefy

- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.4%
- **Computer Software:** 7.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.2%
- **Management Consulting:** 4.2%
- **Chemicals:** 3.8%
- **Financial Services:** 2.8%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.8%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 2.8%
- **Accounting:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 52.8%

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## Top Discussions

### IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW)

No discussions available for this product.

### Pipefy

- Title: [How can I resize cards?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-resize-cards) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Investing online has been a main source of income,that's why knowledge plays a very important role in humanity,you don't need to over work yourself for..."
- Title: [How could I link one Pipe to the other?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-could-i-link-one-pipe-to-the-other) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, it is possible using native automation or internal links"
- Title: [What's the best way to learn about integrations/APIs on Pipefy? Any article recomended?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-s-the-best-way-to-learn-about-integrations-apis-on-pipefy-any-article-recomended) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Good day everyone on this platform I wanna use this medium to express how you can recover your lost fund from forex, binary options scam companies or fake..."
- Title: [Does it support zapier intergrations](https://www.g2.com/discussions/37886-does-it-support-zapier-intergrations) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. Pipefy supports Zapier, Workato and has its own public APIs."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ibm-business-automation-workflow-baw-vs-pipefy)