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Celonis vs Software AG ARIS Process Mining comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 1, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.4
Celonis boosts ROI through increased efficiency, rapid automation, and cost savings, enhancing customer satisfaction and reducing operational costs.
Sentiment score
6.7
Users report mixed ROI from Software AG ARIS, with some experiencing high returns due to effective mining and simulation features.
In the first couple of years, I would not expect a return on investment because the initial setup will take more than a year if the process requires significant customization.
Senior Business Intelligence Analyst at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
In my opinion, there's a positive return on investment.
Head of Commercial Excellence at Sartorius AG
The mining feature allows you to identify the bottlenecks easily, and the simulation feature integrates the ROI.
Consultant 2 at Protiviti
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.0
Celonis customer service is praised for responsiveness and professionalism, though some report delays and complex issue challenges.
Sentiment score
8.4
Software AG ARIS Process Mining is renowned for efficient customer service, quick technical support, and reliable, responsive assistance.
It took more than two weeks to receive a response.
Senior Business Intelligence Analyst at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
If I have a large contract, Celonis supports the partner with architect solutions or other technical profiles.
Senior Development Manager at Lutech
I find customer service to be responsive and they usually address issues promptly.
Senior Application Developer at Fujitsu
Technical support for Software AG ARIS Process Mining is good.
Consultant 2 at Protiviti
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
Celonis offers scalable, cloud-based solutions with easy integration, though data and licensing costs are potential concerns for some users.
Sentiment score
7.5
Software AG ARIS Process Mining is scalable and user-friendly, beneficial for specific use cases like simulation and optimization.
I recall that when we started using Celonis, we had a space of five terabytes and around one thousand users, and Celonis managed all of that easily.
Senior Business Intelligence Analyst at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
At the moment, I'd rate scalability six or seven out of ten.
Senior Development Manager at Lutech
For scalability, Software AG ARIS Process Mining is fine; not perfect, but it's scalable.
Consultant 2 at Protiviti
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
Celonis is highly rated for stability, with minimal downtime, rare issues, and enhanced performance after cloud migration.
Sentiment score
7.6
Users find Software AG ARIS stable, with cloud versions experiencing occasional slowness and downtimes, rating stability 7-8 out of 10.
It's super stable.
Head of Commercial Excellence at Sartorius AG
It happens sometimes that the server is down, and if the server is not working, you cannot work.
Consultant 2 at Protiviti
 

Room For Improvement

Celonis users want better integration, flexibility, user-friendliness, and support, with enhanced machine learning, interfaces, and documentation improvements.
Software AG ARIS Process Mining excels in modeling but needs improvements in AI integration, user-friendliness, and cloud performance.
It is essential for the Celonis solution to have their services and solution models integrated with GenAI.
Senior Development Manager at Lutech
Ultimately, I need niche expertise, combining strong SAP knowledge with Celonis competency.
Head of Commercial Excellence at Sartorius AG
Changes in Celonis are packaged as assets, and when I publish an asset, it applies to the entire package, which makes tracing history difficult.
Senior Application Developer at Fujitsu
Sometimes I feel there are one or two features that IBM lacks or Signavio lacks, or other tools lack, but clients say that Software AG ARIS Process Mining has everything.
Consultant 2 at Protiviti
 

Setup Cost

Celonis is seen as expensive, ideal for large organizations, with calls for more cost-effective options for smaller enterprises.
ARIS Process Mining's pricing is generally seen as fair, though some users find renewal negotiations necessary over time.
Based on client feedback, I have heard that the pricing for Celonis is considered high.
Senior Application Developer at Fujitsu
I think it's relatively expensive, but it's also good.
Head of Commercial Excellence at Sartorius AG
 

Valuable Features

Celonis provides scalable data mining and process analysis tools, enhancing efficiency with user-friendly integration and real-time insights.
Software AG ARIS Process Mining offers comprehensive process analysis, user-friendly interface, and powerful features for enhanced collaboration and discovery.
Celonis is also beneficial for its built-in apps that streamline tasks from legacy applications, facilitating daily operations and improving efficiency.
Senior Application Developer at Fujitsu
It's the first solution that combines business competence and capabilities with technological capabilities.
Senior Development Manager at Lutech
The AI capabilities allow me to reduce the timeline for process modeling.
Associate Manager at Adani Enterprises Ltd
The collaborative features of Software AG ARIS Process Mining help with cross-department synergy because users don't need to download files and send them over email, waiting for replies to accommodate changes.
Consultant 2 at Protiviti
 

Categories and Ranking

Celonis
Ranking in Process Mining
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
AI Data Analysis (6th)
Software AG ARIS Process Mi...
Ranking in Process Mining
8th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
Business Performance Management (14th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Process Mining category, the mindshare of Celonis is 16.9%, down from 18.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Software AG ARIS Process Mining is 3.7%, up from 2.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Process Mining Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Celonis16.9%
Software AG ARIS Process Mining3.7%
Other79.4%
Process Mining
 

Featured Reviews

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Head of Commercial Excellence at Sartorius AG
Visual dashboards provide insights while setup demands niche expertise
It provides a visualization of the process itself, giving a very good synthesis of performance and helping me find improvements. For example, if the product is credited to be available two weeks from now for shipment, and Celonis scans the whole SAP and says it is available a few days earlier, then I can ship it out, making the customer happier. Or if some lead times are very slow, I can determine whether it is due to slow manufacturing, a warehouse problem, or other issues, providing very good insights into the process. We have complex end-to-end processes, and it makes sense of them easily. I have many visual dashboards that provide insights, enabling execution steps and problem-solving.
Nupur Wadhwa - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant 2 at Protiviti
Features build trust despite occasional server challenges
I tried using the cloud version of Software AG ARIS Process Mining multiple times, and when I connect to the client server and log in to their Software AG ARIS Process Mining, it becomes too slow. I'm not sure if it's a server issue or a Software AG ARIS Process Mining issue. The cloud version becomes quite slow when connecting through tools such as Citrix, which is not the case with IBM. Sometimes I feel there are one or two features that IBM lacks or Signavio lacks, or other tools lack, but clients say that Software AG ARIS Process Mining has everything.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
16%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Energy/Utilities Company
6%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Energy/Utilities Company
11%
Outsourcing Company
11%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise42
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise4
 

Questions from the Community

Which is better - Signavio Process Manager or Celonis?
SAP Signavio Process Manager is a very robust industrial-grade business process modeling tool. It is easy to use and does not require too much technological involvement. This solution has a collabo...
What do you like most about Celonis?
Celonis, especially for high-risk finance-related processes, helped us make precise decisions and uncover hidden values within our architecture. It was one of the most significant values our busine...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Celonis?
Based on client feedback, I have heard that the pricing for Celonis is considered high. However, as a developer, I am not directly involved in the pricing aspect.
What is your primary use case for Software AG ARIS Process Mining?
I am using Software AG ARIS Process Mining. I've been working with Software AG ARIS Process Mining for almost three years, but specifically in mining, I would say for the last six to seven months, ...
What advice do you have for others considering Software AG ARIS Process Mining?
I work with process mining for Software AG ARIS Process Mining, though not extensively, but I know the features that it has. I've tried importing Visio flowcharts into both IBM and Software AG ARIS...
What needs improvement with Software AG ARIS Process Mining?
I tried using the cloud version of Software AG ARIS Process Mining multiple times, and when I connect to the client server and log in to their Software AG ARIS Process Mining, it becomes too slow. ...
 

Also Known As

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ARIS Process Performance Manager
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Anheuser-Busch InBev, AXA, Bayer, Cisco, Deloitte, Deutsche Telekom, Hitachi, Kellogg's, Lufthansa, and Whirlpool
AliCorp, Dubai Municipality, Encevo, PSA Groupe - ARIS serves customers across all industries and of every size worldwide. Companies trust ARIS as being named a market leader for Process Mining with more than 30 years of experience in the business process management market, serving users worldwide, from 1 user companies to the Fortune 500.
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