Camunda vs ServiceNow Orchestration comparison

Camunda and ServiceNow are both solutions in the Process Automation category. Camunda is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.4, while ServiceNow is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.2. Camunda holds a 16.3% mindshare in PA, compared to ServiceNow’s 3.2% mindshare. Additionally, 89% of Camunda users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of ServiceNow users who would recommend it.

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93% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 28, 2025

Camunda and ServiceNow Orchestration compete in the business process automation category. Camunda seems to have an upper hand in flexibility and integration capabilities, while ServiceNow Orchestration excels in out-of-the-box features and integration efficiency.

Features: Camunda offers a lightweight, scalable architecture, wide support for BPMN, CMMN, and DMN standards, and customization capabilities for specific use cases. ServiceNow Orchestration provides robust automation of business processes, seamless cloud service spin-up, and strong integration across industry-leading tools.

Room for Improvement: Camunda could improve its user interface customization, provide enterprise features in the community version, and offer better training resources. ServiceNow Orchestration would benefit from enhancements in automatic remediation, more flexible pricing, and improved event monitoring systems.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Camunda supports diverse deployment options, including private and hybrid clouds, receiving feedback on good customer service, though inconsistency is noted. ServiceNow Orchestration is often deployed on public and hybrid clouds, offering exceptional support but perceived as less flexible in third-party integration.

Pricing and ROI: Camunda offers cost-effective options with its free open-source version, favorably impacting developer productivity. ServiceNow Orchestration is considered expensive, with quick ROI seen in business process automation, although costs are often hidden in complex contracts.

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Categories and Ranking

Camunda

Ranking in Process Automation

1st

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Business Process Design (1st), Business Process Management (BPM) (1st), Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies (3rd), AI Software Development (2nd), AI Customer Support (8th), AI IT Support (6th)

ServiceNow Orchestration

Ranking in Process Automation

9th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Process Automation category, the mindshare of Camunda is 16.3%, down from 27.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ServiceNow Orchestration is 3.2%, down from 3.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Process Automation Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Camunda	16.3%
ServiceNow Orchestration	3.2%
Other	80.5%

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CristianoGomes

Owner at a tech services company with 1-10 employees

Supports long-running asynchronous processes effectively but has not evolved much in recent years

I think Camunda is focusing too much on the SaaS offering right now and not much on improving and developing the product itself. I did not see any innovations on that aspect, especially for the open-source version. I was making some tests recently and the tool seemed pretty much the same as it was three or four years ago. Since they made the move to cloud deployment in a more SaaS-oriented way, they do not invest too much in the community version. To be honest, it did not change much from the Activiti initial version. Activiti was pretty much what Camunda is today. They invested a lot on Zeebe and made it the engine for their SaaS cloud version. Camunda itself, the embedded engine, did not evolve too much. They could invest more on that.

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Claude-Yameogo

Consultant at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees

Has helped orchestrate processes and integrate workflows across cloud environments

I recommend ServiceNow Orchestration for larger companies because they have the capability to manage complex environments where it performs better. I promote low-code solutions for these implementations. I don't currently have an idea regarding the pre-built integrations of ServiceNow Orchestration, but I plan to check my area to determine what added value it can bring. I would rate this solution a nine overall.

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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

"The integration with almost any language, product, and even human tasks, is valuable. It's very seamless to integrate into existing systems. It doesn't require you to rewrite a lot of your existing system. That's where it really stands out."

"The product has a good task management engine."

"Being able to use a Java-based solution makes the product flexible."

"It is simple to use. The user experience is very good."

"Provides an easy way to integrate with the architectural environment."

"The use of Java is a big plus for our intern developers, and Camunda scales well, as many of our departments are already using it in production with dedicated teams."

"It has been a stable solution so far since it meets our needs, including data modeling, which we need to do before we embark on analyzing and optimizing the business processes."

"The ease with which I can define workflows is most valuable. The latest updates and flexibility that it provides around a task activity are interesting for me."

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"The solution effectively automates business processes."

"Orchestration is commonly utilized by major corporations. The process of linking methods in ServiceNow, known as the RTS chain to parent methods, is executed seamlessly and efficiently. It's quite impressive and significant in its impact."

"It is a very stable product, highly affordable."

"I use it to orchestrate processes and integration features to gather and update data during specified timeframes or exchange data in real-time when changes occur based on certain criteria."

"The iTerm suite is also crucial for visibility and optimization."

"Provisioning of new systems is among the most impactful features for automating complex workflows with ServiceNow Orchestration."

"It has competitive AI capabilities."

"This is a user-friendly solution where scripts can be made with ease. There are also many integration options, including Microsoft products, which gives the product a competitive edge."

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Cons

"It's costly and not accessible for small enterprises or startups. It would be great if Camunda offered a tier plan for smaller companies."

"It would be better if the tool were made less reliant on Java."

"There are a few things that I'm missing. For instance, the user interface creator, which I know other systems have, like Aurea or Lombardi, which are IBM solutions. The interface creator, including the data model creator or some module which would allow the users who are not programmers or business consultants and who are not technically skilled in database and Java programming, to create data models and user interfaces."

"Without a proper frontend, the business cannot effectively use the platform."

"I think Camunda is focusing too much on the SaaS offering right now and not much on improving and developing the product itself."

"The solution could use some enhancements like adding connectors, improving forms and having a mobile app, but everything is an enhancement rather than a flaw."

"In the latest version, there are certain workflow nodes that are missing. Camunda should bring those back, or rather, develop them quickly."

"When addressing a complex and extensive process, the domain it belongs to, be it banking, healthcare, or HR, requires widespread access."

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"The third-party integrations are challenging when the tools are not from ServiceNow partners. This presents issues when integrating solutions from other vendors."

"From my space, the only thing that I can say is the spinning up with Google Cloud Services."

"The automatic remediation needs enhancement, particularly integrating ServiceNow with tools like SolarWinds and Logic Monitor. It is functional, but it needs improvement."

"The deployment requires awareness among the project staff."

"There should be connectors to cover at least the top industry applications, and they should be easier to configure in a plug-and-play fashion."

"There can be gaps in integration."

"ServiceNow Orchestration needs to improve multiple aspects in which their event monitoring system is one. The solution lacks event monitoring systems which makes them non-competitive. They need to include improvements in a similar manner that they did in Sweden."

"If I compare the interface of ServiceNow Orchestration with Boomi, it is easier to use Boomi than ServiceNow Orchestration."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Camunda is a cheaply priced product, making it one of its major USPs."

"We have an annual subscription to this solution."

"We're using the open-source version for now."

"There is a bit of scope for improvement in how the licensing and pricing are done. They are based on the number of processing instances you execute on the cluster... but on the self-hosted mode, the pricing model should be customized."

"It is good for a startup. When we started, its price was fair, but the way we are using it to orchestrate microservices makes it expensive. When you are growing as a company, you would have more microservices, and you would have more users. There is an exponential effect when you are growing in terms of the number of conditions, processes, and users because they bill you per process. So, the price was increasing very quickly for us, and it was very difficult."

"The product is expensive for a small or medium-sized company."

"I think Camunda BPM can improve their licensing costs. It isn't easy to find clients with Camunda BPM licenses mainly because it's quite expensive."

"We are using the paid edition because there is no separate support and service license yet. We are yet to find a suitable licensing model for Camunda because we only use the engine, and we have implemented our solution around Camunda Cloud. So, we are mainly interested in the support and service, and that's what we mainly use in the paid edition."

More Camunda pricing and cost advice

"Pricing is custom to every customer."

"ServiceNow doesn't give a clear cost indication. They have different contracts with different organizations and it's all about negotiation, so you don't know how they are doing at the cost level."

"In terms of price, this solution is at the higher end of what you'll find."

"This is an expensive product, but it is the best in the market considering the features and lack of competitors."

"It is not very expensive."

"The cost of the solution is based on the number of plugins, conductors and integrations used and is charged annually. The licensing cause has been increasing gradually which makes it difficult to access. Initially offer free features but over the time the charges rise which make it an expensive solution with limited features. Along with that, the integration issues persist and require additional middle where and internet connectivity for effective usage."

"It is quite expensive because we've had some customers come back and say it's quite pricey because in order for them to go ahead with Orchestration, they must have already been paying for Discovery, service mapping, and a few other things."

"The solution is costly and orchestrations are very expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

26%

Computer Software Company

12%

Insurance Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

21%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Insurance Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	43
Midsize Enterprise	15
Large Enterprise	29

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	9

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ServiceNow Orchestration?

The cost of ServiceNow Orchestration is considered medium; it is expensive but powerful. I would rate the pricing experience as a six out of ten.

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What needs improvement with ServiceNow Orchestration?

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Overview

Camunda revolutionizes process orchestration by enabling seamless automation and integration with AI, human tasks, and existing systems while ensuring security and governance.

Built for collaboration between business and IT, Camunda empowers organizations to manage complexity, boost efficiency, and maintain competitive advantage. With a clientele of over 700 top organizations like Atlassian, ING, and Vodafone, Camunda is a trusted partner in designing, orchestrating, automating, and refining critical business processes to accelerate digital transformation. Its open-source nature, ease of use, and REST API integration make it a versatile choice for various needs.

What are Camunda's key features?

Lightweight Architecture: Offers streamlined and efficient process management.
Scalability: Supports growth and complexity in operations.
Flexibility with BPMN, CMMN, and DMN Standards: Ensures adaptability to different process modeling needs.
Open-Source: Encourages customization and user-specific enhancements.
Graphical Process Modeling: Intuitive interface for designing and automating processes.

What benefits or ROI should users look for?

Enhanced Efficiency: Streamlines processes for optimized performance.
Seamless Integration: Ensures smooth workflow across different systems.
Improved Collaboration: Facilitates effective cooperation between business and IT.
Customizability: Adapts to specific user requirements and system environments.

In banking, Camunda automates processes and manages transactions, while in telecommunications, it optimizes service orders. Governmental and public sectors benefit from workflow automation. Organizations often use either the enterprise edition or the open-source version to create APIs and manage business rules effectively.

Camunda

ServiceNow is the fastest-growing enterprise cloud software company in the world above $1 billion (2018 revenue was $2.6 billion, up 36% year over year). We deliver digital workflows that create great experiences and unlock productivity to approximately 5,400 enterprise customers worldwide, including almost 75% of the Fortune 500.

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Sample Customers

24 Hour Fitness, Accruent, AT&T Inc., Atlassian, CSS Insurance, Deutsche Telekom, Generali, Provinzial NordWest Insurance Services, Swisscom AG, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VHV Group, Zalando

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