Bonita vs IBM Cloud Pak for Automation comparison

Bonitasoft and IBM are both solutions in the Process Automation category. Bonitasoft is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.2, while IBM is ranked #21 with an average rating of 9.0. Bonitasoft holds a 5.2% mindshare in PA, compared to IBM’s 0.4% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Bonitasoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of IBM users who would recommend it.

Bonita

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96% willing to recommend

IBM Cloud Pak for Automation

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 17, 2024

Bonita and IBM Cloud Pak for Automation are key players in the automation software market. IBM Cloud Pak for Automation generally holds the upper hand due to its extensive features and perceived value.

Features: Bonita offers customizable workflows, integration capabilities, and high adaptability for various business processes. IBM Cloud Pak for Automation provides a wide range of automation tools, enterprise-grade scalability, and a comprehensive suite of solutions.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Bonita ensures straightforward deployment with strong support for smooth integration. IBM Cloud Pak for Automation offers robust deployment backed by extensive enterprise support, with potential complexity requiring more initial effort.

Pricing and ROI: Bonita is attractive for its low setup costs and quick ROI, appealing to budget-conscious buyers. IBM Cloud Pak for Automation, despite higher initial costs, offers long-term benefits due to its advanced features.

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Categories and Ranking

Bonita

Ranking in Process Automation

12th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Business Process Design (10th), Business Process Management (BPM) (14th)

IBM Cloud Pak for Automation

Ranking in Process Automation

21st

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Process Automation category, the mindshare of Bonita is 5.2%, down from 5.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Cloud Pak for Automation is 0.4%, down from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Process Automation

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Paparao Nadipineni

Architect at Evoke

A simple and lightweight college course automation system with third-party integrations

The initial setup is straightforward and can be completed with the environment within an hour. First, take the latest from the git repository and check the git code to the monitor studio and a bar file, a deployable Bonita archive file. Then, take that process to the Bonita server, running at runtime on another server. Finally, deploy and enable it by selecting the proper organization.

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SYEDMUJTABA

Vice President - Digital Automation Services at Techvista Systems

Effectively handles parallel instances effectively

I find it quite straightforward, perhaps around 8.5 out of 10 in terms of ease. When we upgraded from the old version of IBM BPM to the new one within IBM Cloud Pak for Automation, we didn't encounter any major issues. There were some minor ones, but they were easy to overcome.The migration process was part of our deployment strategy. We had a plan to migrate two processes per week from on-premises to the cloud. The migration involved taking the instances and migrating them to the new environment. There is an inbuilt feature in IBM Cloud Pak for Automation that facilitates the migration process, although I personally haven't conducted it myself; it's managed by my team. Overall, the setup process was relatively smooth.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Compared to other products on the market, Bonita presents a pretty acceptable level of robustness."

"The user interface is better than all of the open-source BPMs that I have tried."

"One of the most valuable features is you can create without coding, it is a low code platform."

"The most valuable features of Bonita are the connectors, detailed documentation, and web applications. The documentation was useful because it is how I learned how to use it."

"We use the tool to validate and give access to the users. It is for access management."

"Development of forms and flows."

"This product is very easy-to-use and user-friendly."

"Bonita is user-friendly."

More Bonita pros

"What this product allows us to do is to move from on-prem instances where we are running independent instances of FileNet, Datacap, and ODM. It allows us to leverage container-based resiliency and availability modeling so that we have some visibility across the CP4BA ecosystem. We're now migrating all of our data to be in the Cloud Object Storage, and we can now use some of the features of Azure in terms of how we store and retrieve content for our members and our providers."

"I believe two significant features of IBM Cloud Pak for Automation are the focus on SLA management and the capability to handle parallel instances effectively. Parallel instances, for instance, are valuable when dealing with a large number of users, enabling tasks to be performed concurrently for efficient system operation. The SLA aspect is crucial for tracking and ensuring timely completion of tasks. Additionally, the cloud compatibility of IBM BAW allows for seamless migration from on-premises to the cloud. This version also includes a business rule management system for storing and managing business rules effectively."

Cons

"There is a considerable learning curve."

"The dashboard has limited features."

"The main issue with Bonita is that the workspace crashes sometimes."

"There could be an improvement in IoT connectivity."

"I would like to improve the product's load balancing."

"Automation in vacation of a human resources replacement would be a good improvement in the product."

"It would be nice to have a wizard to help walk through the development process and create a backbone."

"I have run into a lot of problems because there is not enough documentation."

More Bonita cons

"I believe there is room for improvement in the user interface, particularly in the Process Portal that customers use to view and manage their tasks. The UI of the Process Portal needs enhancement. Additionally, in the next release, I would like to see improved compatibility with Angular, allowing for direct integration with front-end systems. It would be beneficial to have built-in GUI features based on Angular within the system, rather than developing separate applications externally. This, in turn, would provide a more seamless and enhanced front-end experience."

"One of the challenges we're having is finding vendors who have experience in developing on the cloud. We can find developers on the old platform, but it is leading-edge technology. So, we are having some challenges, and IBM is assisting us to find vendor partners. To be able to leverage all the capabilities of the new platform, we have to upgrade our existing ecosystem of FileNet applications. Upgrading to the new platform while trying to modernize is always challenging because it is like you have a moving target."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I am using the free version of Bonita."

"The price of the solution is reasonable."

"Licensing cost for the Enterprise edition comes out to be around 40,000 a year. There is also a Community edition, which is free. Some customers can go for the Community edition, but some of them require the Enterprise edition. Big companies go for the Enterprise edition, which comes with a lot of additional features such as a mobile app."

"You pay an annual fee and can have an unlimited number of processes and users."

"The Community Edition comes free of charge."

"We are using the Community Version, which can be used free of charge."

"The price is fair for what we are using the solution for."

"have installed the image of Bonita BPM on Amazon AWS and there is just one option to use and pay for."

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"IBM Cloud Pak for Automation is relatively expensive, especially considering it is designed for long-living processes, not for normal automation needs. On a scale of one to ten, I would rate the pricing at around 9. There are no additional costs beyond the standard licensing fees, but IBM has multiple pricing models that make it expensive in its own way. Different plans are available, but overall, the experience suggests it is a costly solution."

"Its cost is almost the same or comparable to what we pay with FileNet, but I'm not sure what we pay a year. A good part of CP4BA is the CPU-based licensing model. When we're dealing with 50,000 dentists, for example, if we were to use Salesforce, we would be hit with the licensing of 50,000 dentists, whereas when we build out in CP4BA, it is just based on our CPU usage, not on individual licenses."

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Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

12%

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Questions from the Community

How does Bonita compare with Camunda Platform?

One of the things we like best about Bonita is that you can create without coding - it is a low-code platform. With Bonita, you can build the entire mechanism using the GUI, it’s that simple. You c...

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What do you like most about Bonita?

The user interface is easy to use.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Bonita?

The Enterprise edition is very expensive.

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What do you like most about IBM Cloud Pak for Automation?

I believe two significant features of IBM Cloud Pak for Automation are the focus on SLA management and the capability to handle parallel instances effectively. Parallel instances, for instance, ar...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Cloud Pak for Automation?

IBM Cloud Pak for Automation is relatively expensive, especially considering it is designed for long-living processes, not for normal automation needs. On a scale of one to ten, I would rate the pr...

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What needs improvement with IBM Cloud Pak for Automation?

I believe there is room for improvement in the user interface, particularly in the Process Portal that customers use to view and manage their tasks. The UI of the Process Portal needs enhancement. ...

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Overview

Bonitasoft helps innovative companies worldwide deliver better digital user experiences for customers and employees. The extensible and open Bonita application platform unleashes the full potential of multidisciplinary development teams to create Living Apps: applications that allow continuous and incremental improvement, connecting tailored user interfaces with reliable back-office operations.

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IBM Cloud Pak for Automation offers design, build, run, and automation services to rapidly scale your programs and fully execute and operationalize an automation strategy.

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Sample Customers

With more than 1000 customers in 75 countries, and its ecosystem of more than 120,000 members, Bonitasoft is the largest provider of open-source Business Process Management, Low-code and Digital Transformation software worldwide.

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