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IBM Business Automation Workflow vs Pega Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 6, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

IBM Business Automation Wor...
Ranking in Business Process Management (BPM)
14th
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Pega Platform
Ranking in Business Process Management (BPM)
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
78
Ranking in other categories
Business Rules Management (1st), Process Automation (2nd), Rapid Application Development Software (6th), Low-Code Development Platforms (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2024, in the Business Process Management (BPM) category, the mindshare of IBM Business Automation Workflow is 2.3%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Pega Platform is 5.9%, down from 7.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Business Process Management (BPM)
 

Featured Reviews

Michael-CHUNG - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 29, 2023
Not a very user-friendly solution, though it provides good cost management
We use IBM Business Automation Workflow for operational workflows The most valuable feature of IBM Business Automation Workflow is cost management. IBM Business Automation Workflow is not a very user-friendly solution. It would be better if the solution provided LCNC support. IBM Business…
Balaji  Choda - PeerSpot reviewer
May 9, 2024
Provides built-in frameworks that can be reused and reduces time and cost
The frameworks are built over the core Pega platform. All the codes are already built. A user can directly use the framework according to their needs. All the corresponding data models and processes already built in the framework can be reused with our custom layer. The tool reduces our costs. It is faster to implement. The solution has everything. It is model-driven. It generates its own code. It has a rules engine. Previously, Pega had its own UI. Now, we have Constellation DX API. It helps us have any user interface we need, like Angular or React. API helps create work objects in the workflow.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It performs the basic tasks that are required for the BBM solution as part of the overall integration with ECM or enterprise contact management."
"IBM has spent a lot of time on the connections between the rules engine and its other product, the core BPM platform. They've really centralized the suite as one offering now."
"It provides a solution for integration orchestration. This solution is for any organization in the banking, telecommunications, healthcare, manufacturing, and all domains and industries."
"The business process modeling is the most valuable feature."
"The product is suitable for knowledge management processes."
"It has integrated UI and deployment models, and it has a deep set of consultant and service provider ecosystem features."
"This is a low-code software where you can just drag and drop on the user interface. There are also a lot of quality integrations such as TMS."
"The most valuable feature of IBM Business Automation Workflow is cost management."
"They're pretty easy to create, and they're pretty easy to deploy."
"Case Management is the most valuable feature of PegaRULES, which is not found in other BPM tools."
"We can use the rules as per the class."
"The product's most valuable features include its adaptability and flexibility, attributed to its Java-based architecture."
"The technical support of Pega BPM is very good."
"The solution is operating well overall."
"The robotic process automation has increased the confidence of business users."
"The stability has been good. We haven't had any issues."
 

Cons

"I would like to see more streamlined install and provisioning; preferably containerized IBM BPM would be helpful."
"One significant challenge is the lack of accessible forums or resources to seek help or information when problems arise."
"In terms of improvement, it could be less complex."
"The initial setup is actually a really complicated process."
"I would definitely like to see a unified interface between the BPM side of the house and the case side of the house. Something that just seems a bit more cohesive, because right now there is sort of a disconnect between the BPM and the case side of the house. That makes it a bit of a hard sell sometimes. That is definitely first and foremost on my wish list."
"The development UI is sometimes a little slow."
"The UI of the solution is not good. They should work to update the solution and make it better and fresher."
"The SCADA Systems are very sophisticated and have a hard time integrating with our older scales. The technical support in regards to the partner side needs some improvement."
"Compared to other BPM products, the interface is somewhat complex, so the usability could be improved."
"An area for improvement in Pega BPM is security. It's secure, but it still has a lot of vulnerabilities. Pega BPM is robust, but it still needs some improvement performance-wise."
"They are currently spending some time on improving the product with respect to machine learning, especially related to robotic automation. They probably could be a little more adept on that area would help."
"It is scalable, but it also interacts with a lot of other systems. I think they thought that the interface to other systems, legacy systems, was its strength, but when problems do occur, quickly diagnosing those problems has been a challenge."
"The product's artificial intelligence capabilities could be improved. More advanced AI features could further optimize process automation and decision-making."
"It is not fully compatible with all versions of Internet Explorer, so sometimes, it does not work."
"The workflow automation can be slow, so there is room for improvement there."
"There is a scarcity of resources who have worked with this solution before."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"IBM Business Automation Workflow has a flexible pricing mode, but the price is expensive. The price of the solution reflects the quality of the solution which is very high. The technical support is an additional cost."
"The solution has saved us time."
"The solution's pricing is a little bit expensive."
"Licensing varies by use-case."
"The product is expensive."
"Nowadays, clients are looking at pricing as one of the major factors. For IBM products, they always think it is expensive for them. We are still educating our clients on the IBM FlexPoints licensing."
"It is on the expensive side, but it provides excellent supportability and an ecosystem that is proven to be a great fit for our organization."
"Our license is on a three-year term."
"The price of this solution, including installation and configuration, is comparable to competing vendors."
"The licensing is on a yearly basis. Because of our special relationship, all the training certifications are free of cost. All our employees can do Pega certifications at zero cost. It is all on Pega."
"The product pricing is considered reasonable compared to other solutions in the market."
"They need to come up with licensing options. Right now they do have a cloud-based option, but the cloud prices I've seen are much more expensive compared to competing products."
"Pega BPM is expensive because it's a leading product, but it also delivers a good return on investment (ROI)."
"The price is a bit expensive."
"It's a user-based license where, as you scale the numbers of users, the price increases."
"In terms of the price, if I were to compare Pega to other tools, it would be more expensive, but it would also provide you with the same features."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
38%
Computer Software Company
10%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
28%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Which is better, IBM BPM or IBM Business Automation Workflow?
We researched both IBM solutions and in the end, we chose Business Automation Workflow. IBM BPM has a good user interface and the BPM coach is a helpful tool. The API is very useful in providing en...
What do you like most about IBM Business Automation Workflow?
The most valuable feature of IBM Business Automation Workflow is cost management.
Is Pega BPM easy to work with and can beginners utilize this software?
You do need some preparation to be able to use all functions of Pega BPM. However, all users of this platform are in luck as it comes with good documentation and you can learn pretty much everythin...
Have you encountered any issues while using Pega BPM and were you assisted by the company?
My company has been using this tool for years and the only issue we have had, if you can call it that, was while setting it up. When we were setting it up initially, we had some drawbacks and could...
When you consider the features and benefits of Pega BPM, would you say this product is fairly priced?
Pega BPM can be considered overpriced for some; it all depends on the size of your company and the requirements of your customers. Sure, there are products out there that do the things that Pega B...
 

Also Known As

Business Automation Workflow
Pega BPM, Pegasystems, SmartBPM, PegaRULES
 

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Sample Customers

Key Bank, Barclays, Control€xpert, MIR Insurance Brokers, Conqord Oil
The State of Maine, ANZ, Coca-Cola, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), ME, New South Wales, OptumRx, Texas Department of Transportation, UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement
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