We performed a comparison between ARIS BPA and Nintex Process Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Business Process Management (BPM) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."you want to do modeling with the old notation form, ours was EPC, you can use the same object in the BPMN because the database is built in a way that you can use both things. So you only have to define it once, and if the notation form is BPMN and those kind of activities, you can use the same EPCs, so there is a connection between them."
"The most valuable feature is the flexibility of the solution to fully customize the methodology according to the company's needs, and to enforce that methodology with features like filters, semantic checks, and reports."
"Platform that it supports covers legacy and new. Caters to moving older objects into an integrated DB, relatively popular ones: SQL, Oracle, etc."
"The tool defines the processes. It's the documentation of everything."
"BPA, the modeling tool, is the main module used because of our need for documentation."
"ARIS is probably the most mature product in terms of modeling an enterprise architecture so that it has context."
"The most valuable features of ARIS BPA are its flexibility and reporting."
"ARIS provides the basic foundation for any digital transformation an organization decides to take."
"NWC forms could be better. Also, the ability to build workflows that are not dependent on SharePoint is very desirable. The forms feature just isn’t as functional as the forms for SharePoint."
"Valuable features include workflows (escalation, reminder, LazyApproval, actions, etc.) and ease of use."
"We were able to meet all of the requirements for functionality that were specified, and we did not experience challenges where we had to compromise on functionality."
"I like the feature of getting an email for a workflow error, then I do not have to go through every instance."
"The strength of this solution lies in its connectors and the accessibility of an open API. The presence of an open API allows users to create custom connectors if necessary, provided there is access to the source API documentation. Additionally, the platform features a straightforward yet highly effective forms tool. This tool not only seamlessly integrates with the workflow functionality but also facilitates the transmission of information to the document generation tool. This comprehensive integration is particularly noteworthy when compared to alternatives such as Oracle, which tends to rely on more complex and separate logic for similar functionalities. A key strength of Nintex lies in its user-centric approach to help documentation. The materials are designed to be easily understood, avoiding complex terminology. In cases where technical terms are used, they are linked to articles for further clarification. This contrasts with platforms like Microsoft and Oracle, which may employ technical jargon without clear explanations. Nintex further supports its users through a robust online community, fostering collaboration and shared insights. Additionally, Nintex University offers online training across all applications, following a role-based structure. Unlike some other platforms, Nintex's training is thoughtfully broken down into shorter courses, focused on specific roles. This approach ensures that users can efficiently access the information they need without navigating through extensive and potentially irrelevant content, as may be the case with Oracle's training structure."
"The technical support is very good."
"It's easy to configure your set of rules to make the form controls work perfectly, removing manual work and making processes seamless."
"It provides data accuracy with fewer failures."
"One of the issues is, when you are defining databases, the way they use entities and relationship diagrams, the way we can define data, like data models, there is still a part they could improve."
"ARIS BPA’s usability could be improved."
"The usability. Others tools are easier to manage without same complexity that ARIS has."
"The areas of ARIS where we see room for improvement are actually related to the background services that support it. Over the last number of years, Software AG has moved from an on-premises solution into deploying a SaaS solution to their enterprise base. That has been really successful from my point of view, as I have been a customer of ARIS, managing the relationship, for a couple years. Certain support functions around the knowledge base, customer service, and the cross and upselling of modules within the core ARIS component are lagging behind the SaaS movement."
"I would like to see the reporting aspects improved."
"The integration between ARIS, webMethods, and project versions needs improvement."
"Create simple data uploader."
"Newer versions (9.x) are technically more difficult to maintain."
"Currently, it's taking quite some time to deploy a package, it needs improvement"
"Unfortunately, Nintex Workflow is not that stable. We are looking at shifting to another tool."
"Currently, a notable challenge lies in the alignment of user experiences across the eight or nine applications within the suite. Transitioning between applications can be somewhat cumbersome due to varying user interfaces. However, the provider is actively addressing this concern by consistently rolling out updates every four to five months, aimed at harmonizing and streamlining the interfaces. This ongoing effort is expected to enhance the user experience over time. In terms of functionality and features, the platform stands out, offering flexibility with the option for both on-premises and cloud deployment. This flexibility extends to the RPA tool, providing clients with choices tailored to their preferences. An advantage lies in the shared security and data infrastructure across the toolset, facilitating smooth data transfer between applications. This contrasts with experiences with Oracle, where data transfer may involve complexities such as the need for intermediary file formats like TXL or SCZ."
"I think it was lacking a little bit in its multiple in-house processes and other processes. So there is a little bit of a gap in collaboration."
"The security features for this solution need to be improved."
"There have been some glitches, and the workflow fails frequently."
"Hawkeye is emerging as a reporting solution, but as a V1 product it’s not very useful yet."
"Converting a document from PDF to MS Word, or vice versa, needs to be improved."
ARIS BPA is ranked 6th in Business Process Management (BPM) with 64 reviews while Nintex Process Platform is ranked 9th in Business Process Management (BPM) with 21 reviews. ARIS BPA is rated 8.4, while Nintex Process Platform is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of ARIS BPA writes "I can usually find an answer to my issue on ARIS Community". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Nintex Process Platform writes "Offers good integration capabilities and easy to learn and good stability". ARIS BPA is most compared with SAP Signavio Process Manager, ADONIS, Camunda, Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect and Bizagi, whereas Nintex Process Platform is most compared with Camunda, IBM BPM, Appian, Pega BPM and Microsoft Dynamics CRM. See our ARIS BPA vs. Nintex Process Platform report.
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