Frends Reviews & Product Details

I like the graphical development tool in Frends, which allows me to design and build integrations iteratively while focusing on business needs instead of technical details. I especially appreciate the clear structure and manageability the graphical development tool provides, making it easy to oversee and maintain complex integrations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While Frends works very well, I sometimes find it more natural to discuss integration needs interactively with tools like Gemini or ChatGPT when solving complex scenarios. One area for improvement could be adding a more interactive, canvas-style development experience similar to the new ChatGPT or Gemini tools. This would make it even more natural to explore and design integrations in a conversational, iterative way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the BPMN approach in Frends for building processes because it makes things visual and easy to understand. This helps when discussing and sketching processes with stakeholders. I also find the ability to create custom tasks in .NET highly valuable, as it allows for more control, using a real IDE, and creating test projects to cover the whole logic with unit tests. The integrated API management is another valuable feature that I appreciate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find the lack of code completion and IntelliSense in the code task cumbersome, which makes the development experience poor and should be improved. It would also be great to have the possibility to create environment-specific functions for reusability, as well as shared custom utilities and classes/DTOs in .NET. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate how Frends enables seamless integration between OnPremise and cloud environments, making it easier to transition legacy systems to the cloud. The capability to open up legacy system features for use outside the traditional on-premise network is invaluable to me. Additionally, I find the API support and numerous integration methods in Frends to be extremely versatile, allowing for fast integration into new solutions. The setup process for Frends is also fast and easy, which enhanced my organization's efficiency from the outset. Overall, these features collectively make Frends a powerful tool for managing integrations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I feel that the authentication options in Frends could benefit from more variety. This limitation may restrict certain integrations or the flexibility of security protocols, potentially complicating its use in diverse environments or requiring additional workarounds to meet specific access control requirements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find Frends to be highly intuitive and user-friendly, significantly easing the transition from our old system. The automatic documentation feature is fantastic, providing super accurate and easy-to-read information that aids our integration process. The product's approach to process creation through a drag-and-drop interface with a low-code environment makes it simple to onboard new team members and adapt quickly to various requirements. Additionally, I appreciate the active community around Frends, which makes it easy to find help or utilize ready-made tasks that can be seamlessly integrated into our projects. The ease of initial setup also stands out, making the deployment smooth and hassle-free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

For more complicated integrations, it's quite difficult to read or make sense of the process just by looking at the canvas. The several different notations or references are sometimes confusing and feel impossible to remember. Additionally, it's very annoying that there is no way to view an overview of the mappings or create mappings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find Frends to be a valuable integration platform for connecting various systems within our organization. Although we haven't fully utilized all its features yet, the AI tools within Frends seem promising and are anticipated to play a crucial role in the future. I appreciate the potential that these AI tools hold for transforming how we facilitate integrations. Also, I like the involvement and collaboration with another company for programming most of our API integrations, as it helped in easing the setup process. This collaborative approach is complemented by some educational resources that assist in learning how to use Frends effectively. I am optimistic about the capabilities that Frends offers, particularly in terms of future AI tool deployment, which makes it a forward-thinking choice for our integration needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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I can quickly start to develop and test new integrations. Also deployment to production is made easy. With the Nuget import feature, I can also make use of my own code in more complex cases. If I need help, the customer support has always answered quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

In some areas there is still room for usability improvements, but I'm sure that the Frends team will take improvement ideas into consideration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

BPMN process editor is very approachable and fast to use. Fast integration processes due to compiled processes. Reliable operation. New AI functionalities Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

No API access for control center (executions and process basic data) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The low-code, BPMN-driven development approach not only streamlines the process but also automatically generates a diagram of the integration. This visual representation is quite accessible, making it easier for even those without technical expertise to understand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is a noticeable absence of visual mapping tools, which can be a drawback. However, the inclusion of AI code generation and XSLT does help to compensate for this limitation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

With Frends, we’ve built hundreds of integrations and automations — covering everything from lead-to-cash processes to complex ERP workflows. We've connected systems like Salesforce, Stripe, Microsoft Business Central/NAV, Strapi, Elasticsearch, and more. It serves not just as our integration engine, but also as the backend logic layer for many of our products.

The ability to integrate anything with everything, using standard BPMN and DMN, makes the platform incredibly transparent, fast to learn, and easy to manage across teams. The low-code visual flows are clean and readable, which speeds up development and reduces the need for deep technical ramp-up.

Frends combines the speed and clarity of low-code with enterprise-grade power, security, and DevOps readiness. Thanks to Frends, we’ve significantly reduced time to market and simplified what used to be fragile or hard-coded point-to-point connections.

Built-in API management, observability, and automation features make it a central piece of our architecture — and the support from the Frends team has been outstanding. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Minor UI limitations appear when working with very large or deeply nested flows, and the DMN editor could benefit from better inline validation. But nothing that slows us down — and improvements are coming fast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Its setup is very easy, and admin friendly. We took very less time to set it up as compared to other softwares Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

User must have C# knowledge to make it use completely. In our company there are many people who don’t have knowledge of C# so they can’t make deeper use of it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.