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Pega Platform vs webMethods.io comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Pega Platform
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
81
Ranking in other categories
Business Rules Management (1st), Business Process Management (BPM) (3rd), Process Automation (2nd), Rapid Application Development Software (6th), Low-Code Development Platforms (7th)
webMethods.io
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
91
Ranking in other categories
Business-to-Business Middleware (4th), Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) (3rd), Managed File Transfer (MFT) (10th), API Management (10th), Cloud Data Integration (7th), Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) (5th)
 

Featured Reviews

Balaji  Choda - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 24, 2024
Cost-effective wwith good automation and enhanced UI flexibility
Initially, the Pega Platform was used as a BPM tool. Now, it is not limited to BPM. We can use it for CPM, GRM, and various other functions. We also utilize robotic automation, including desktop automation and process automation The Pega Platform helps in integrating a lot of manual data and…
Derrick Brockel - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 14, 2023
An integration platform that enables you to automate tasks by connecting apps and services
Follow best practices,engage in their professional services to help build your messaging system and to be PR have some PR emphasis and and blue Bluegreen deployment You could take half your your clusters out, upgrade them, and put them back in so you have a quick callback. And also patch quarterly, we got we got downbound. And and at that point, it's a little hard to get into the cycle when you're releasing software every every week, and you're trying to, go through an upgrade seven fifty servers, it's a little hard to get into the upgrade flow when when you're running that tight. I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature is the situational layer cake."
"We find the product to be scalable."
"The product's most valuable features include its adaptability and flexibility, attributed to its Java-based architecture."
"We can use the rules as per the class."
"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."
"The technical support of Pega BPM is very good."
"Case Management, as well as Workflow Automation, are Pega's most powerful capabilities."
"The most valuable feature is the ease of deployment."
"The comprehensiveness and depth of Integration Servers' connectors to packaged apps and custom apps is unlimited. They have a connector for everything. If they don't, you can build it yourself. Or oftentimes, if there is value for other customers as well, you can talk with webMethods about creating a new adapter for you."
"The main assets are its flow language, debugging, and Broker. Flow language is far better and more flexible for debugging."
"The development is very fast. If you know what you're doing, you can develop something very easily and very fast."
"This solution has given us a competitive advantage because we have better automation and insight."
"The solution's ease-of-use is its most valuable feature, in which complex issues may be resolved."
"There were no complexities involved in the setup phase...The product is able to meet my company's API protection needs."
"Clients choose webMethods.io API for its intuitive interface, promoting seamless interaction and quick communication between systems."
"It frankly fills the gap between IT and business by having approval and policy enforcement on each state and cycle of the asset from the moment it gets created until it is retired."
 

Cons

"They need to support the solution better, at this time the company does not have enough support."
"Implementation is a challenge due to the handling of the code"
"Pega should work on redefining their model and creating a demand for their skills."
"The local development approach is good in Pega, however, cost-wise, it's getting expensive. That needs to be addressed."
"There is room for potential improvement in the performance of PegaRULES, as well as the need to address any existing security concerns. It should be noted that working with an older version of Pega, rather than the latest 8.x versions, may limit certain capabilities and leave room for vulnerabilities that could benefit from increased attention. Furthermore, the user interface (UI) could be a candidate for enhancements. It is worth mentioning that newer versions of Pega may have introduced improvements in these areas."
"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."
"Lack of stronger cloud support is somewhat inconvenient for users and implementation."
"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."
"webMethods Integration Server could improve on the version control. I'm not sure if Web Method has some kind of inbuilt integration with Bitbucket or GitHub or some kind of version control system. However, that's one area where they can improve."
"Rules engine processes and BPM processes should be improved."
"There are things that could be improved with the webMethods API gateway. One thing is that it's too attached to the integration service and we'd like it to be a little bit more independent. We would like for them to separate operations so that it doesn't rely on the bulky integration server and so that it can be used everywhere."
"Other products have been using AI and cloud enhancements, but webMethods Integration Server is still lagging in that key area."
"Support is expensive."
"We got the product via a reseller, and the support from the reseller has been less than desirable."
"The solution's release management feature could be better."
"webMethods.io needs to incorporate ChatGPT to enhance user experience. It can offer a customized user experience."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licensing fees are based on the number of users."
"We do not have to purchase any licenses for the product."
"The price is a bit expensive."
"Pricing is good."
"I am not aware of the cost. But, considering the licenses, user licenses, and infrastructure, I'd guess around a million USD."
"Licensing is expensive. You need to wisely select between per user and per case."
"May be somewhat more expensive than other solutions initially, but should have enhanced return on investment."
"There are multiple Pega licensing models, including outcome- and revenue-based licensing models"
"I am not involved in the licensing side of things."
"webMethods.io is expensive. We have multiple components, and you need to pay for each of them."
"The price of webMethods Integration Server isn't that high from an enterprise context, but open-source ESB solutions will always be the cheapest."
"The solution’s pricing is too high."
"Most of my clients would like the price of the solution to be reduced."
"Some who consider this solution often avoid it due to its high price."
"The product is expensive."
"webMethods.io Integration's pricing is high and has yearly subscription costs."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
28%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
6%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Retailer
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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...
What do you like most about Built.io Flow?
The tool helps us to streamline data integration. Its BPM is very strong and powerful. The solution helps us manage digital transformation.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Built.io Flow?
webMethods.io is expensive. We have multiple components, and you need to pay for each of them.
What needs improvement with Built.io Flow?
webMethods.io needs to incorporate ChatGPT to enhance user experience. It can offer a customized user experience.
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

Pega BPM, Pegasystems, SmartBPM, PegaRULES
Built.io Flow, webMethods Integration Server, webMethods Trading Networks, webMethods ActiveTransfer, webMethods.io API
 

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