Pega Platform Reviews

If you search on Google, basically you will see a lot of use cases that you can implement. Wherever you have a kind of automation, a case management, a kind of logic, a kind of an exhaustive process flow where a particular task will flow from one group to another. In all those situations, Pega can be a very good fit. Nowadays, Pega provides machine learning, automation intelligence, DevOps, et cetera. Whatever is as per market standard, those are there in Pega.

Pega has lots of industry solutions as well which are targeted for specific industries such as financial, healthcare, or insurance. The product helps you to build faster. 

Pega is a niche product and any workflow management kind of use case, or maybe automation kind of use case can be implemented using Pega. The only thing that you need, is the right skillset. Pega is a very customizable product. You need to know the product very well to implement it to a proper standard. 

Pega has been on the market for quite a long time. I'm working with Pega for the last 15 years and they always have a lot of new features.

The way it is adapting to new changes is quite useful. The way it is changing itself to survive in the industry with other BPM tools and being competitive every time. 

With Pega you can deliver some things pretty quickly. You can deliver a prototype for what Pega calls a Minimum Viable Product or Minimum Lovable Project, MLP, very, very fast. 

The solution is stable.

You can scale the solution if you size it right at the outset.

It's very customizable.

You can use it for many industries.

There are lots of very useful features. They're constantly adding more items to the product.

There are lots of great automation and machine learning aspects.

The initial setup can take a while. You need to have the right people in place to handle it effectively. 

It can be pretty expensive and is better for larger enterprises. 

I've been working with Pega probably for the last 15 years.

It's a stable solution. 

The scalability is pretty good. Whenever we work in Pega, we propose this product to any customer based on their needs, how many tech resources they have, how many concurrent resources there will be, what their daily inbound volume is, et cetera. Based on that, we get the hardware sizing from Pega. If you do the right kind of estimation and start with the proper infrastructure, you will be able to basically ensure robustness, high availability, almost zero downtime, and everything can be shipped. 

Pega tech support is there technically and they do help us a lot. In the recent past, we have seen a little bit of trouble here and there, where tech support is taking a long time to fix some issues. Usually, if we route Pega with proper channels, then we can manage good support. 

They have a good tech support process and they also provide a good academy resource. Someone new to Pega can get a lot of documentation and material to learn the product.

I am from a Pega background and I do not know much about other competitive products in the market, so my feedback or whatever I'm giving, that is maybe a bit biased as I have been working with Pega only.

The initial setup takes time. You have to gather people with the right skills. If you have that then it won't take that much time at all. Basically, the main selling point of Pega is it can reduce your entire timeline drastically. The constraint is you need to have the right kind of people. 

Pega is a huge tool, and honestly speaking, nowadays, there are a lot of sections in Pega where there is no single user who knows the entire feature set. It's a big and complicated product. You need to have the right blend of team members to set up, to have an easy initial setup. In those instances, it might take six to eight weeks. After that, I have seen people delivering some base prototypes and a walking model in a few weeks.

We help our clients set up the solution.

Nowadays, standard open affairs configuration is there. If you ask me how much time it'll take to build it, it's maybe a few hours or maybe two to three days. When we talk about the entire project, we need to take care of a lot of things, not just the build part. Usually, there are integrations necessary and we have to have a lot of testing in place to manage different combinations, load testing, performance testing, and security testing. Most of the time clients ask for all these things. That adds to the setup timeline, however, the build is not included in that constantly changing time.

This is something every enterprise has to handle separately with Pega. As a vendor, we are not supposed to comment on pricing.

We use both cloud and on-premises deployments. In earlier days, Pega used to support only on-premises. Nowadays, it's supporting the cloud as well.

I definitely do recommend the product. Pega is a competitive product if it's not a small enterprise. Small companies usually avoid this product as there are a lot of open source products that are less costly there in the market. 

Based on the features I can recommend it. 

I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.

Our customer base is varied, ranging from insurance to banking to government. In the insurance domain Pega is used for things like policy, as middleman management, policy administration and claims administration. In the banking realm, it's used across multiple areas from CRM systems, customer service, sales automation, and things like loan origination, payment investigations and payment arrangement management. In the government sector, it's used particularly as a case management software to manage processes.

Most of our customers are enterprise businesses, we are partners of Pega and our company functions as a system integrator. I am co-founder and Chief Technology Officer. 

One of the valuable things in the solution is that Pega offers a unique environment where its entire architecture is very unified, meaning it's used free across multiple areas. In other products, say IBM, and other solutions, the products range across several solutions and include separate components for analytics, separate components for the UI and a separate component for business roles. Pega, on the other hand, is one unified architecture and that is very valuable. The second thing is that Pega is model driven architecture so building something up on it from models is very quick. 

From a room for improvement point of view, what I've seen is that many customers want solutions that directly meet their requirements so while Pega has somewhat vertical solutions on Pega customer service and sales automation, industry and customer experts expect more out-of-box solutions to be readily available on Pega.

It is the same for additional features - the customer expects more business solutions to be directly available on Pega. For example, when I say business solutions, Pega could have a business solution on customer service, a business solution on sales automation. Pega may not have a proper business solution for LOS, or Loan Origination System. These are common business solutions which could be made available in the solution, it would be very good if they could focus on the direct business solutions which customers expect over here.

I've been using this solution since 2003, so 17 or 18 years. 

As enterprise customers are using it, you can tell it's stable. It's one solution which we've basically used and worked both on-prem as well as on cloud and it's one of the other unique value aspects of Pega, that the same solution can work on cloud as well as on-prem. 

From a scalability perspective, it's scalable. In terms of high volume, we have some applications based out of Vietnam which have millions of cases, so in terms of the number of cases, it's highly scalable. We have other customers who also have a high volume of users. 

Because I've been working with Pega since 2003, I can see the improvements that have been made in terms of how they go about establishing contact with customers. These days, it's pretty easy and accessible.

Initial setup is quite straightforward. Deployment time is based on the actual size of the project. On average, it can take anywhere from three to five months to build. Usually, the team servicing from our side is around five to seven people and from the client side it's usually a project manager and a couple of others. 

PegaRules is a very powerful rule engine. It's a very powerful platform to build any sort of solution onto. Where a customer makes mistakes is when they underestimate the business expertise of a partner, so they really need to ensure that initial implementation is right. It is very important to understand who is implementing it on the ground. If they don't understand the business requirements and the required business outcome of management, it can be awkward, and not in line with expectations.

The main thing I have realized is that understanding the business problem and understanding the required outcome for the customer is very important. One of the biggest business areas is to focus on understanding problems and the kind of business outcome the customer requires. It's really about understanding the big picture. 

I would rate this product a nine out of 10. There is always room for improvement, but I've seen many customers getting very good value out of this solution.

In terms of features that I have found most valuable, there are lots of new things in Appian BPM, maybe six in this newer version. Earlier, what we needed to do if we wanted to deploy some code into the other environment was to upload it into the environment, take a patch from the other environment, patch it, and import it. Nowadays it is easier. There is a new feature in the Admin Console where I just need to click on that environment, pick a patch, and just select the environment. Then I see whether it is queuing in the scheduled environment or going for production. I select the environment and I can directly deploy that patch. This is a very good feature of the current version.

There is a very well implemented UI side - the front-end visibility. There is a new progress bar that allows you to see your progress. There is a very impressive UI design that they've embedded into the BPM tool.

In terms of areas that need to be improved, I would say the timeout. This is because sometimes when we are patching some data from the database, we are getting added as a timeout. I would like to build a solution for that or to improve that feature, because by doing so the process will be trimmed. Sometimes it gets stuck just due to taking so much time for the user in the back-end data from the database. I think all the other features are very good.

Additionally, I'd like to select the availabilities. I'm using the earlier version now because it is on-premise implementation. If I go on the newer PGi for a couple of days, the latest version, then I will able to see what other additional features we need to have in the BPM tool.

I've been working on Appian BPM tools for about three years.

I do not have an issue with stability. I'm completely fine with that.

It is definitely scalable and I know that is a very good feature of the Pega BPM and Appian BPM.

I have never contacted support. 

But we have one help ticket raised, so technically I do support the production.

I like Appian BPM. In Appian BPM I need to code for the components. If it's a bigger program, depending on the sizing, I read about using Pega BPM for that. But I'm working as an Appian Lead and working on Appian BPM tools for about three years.

About a year ago, I was working as a DOS developer and then I moved to Appian BPM and Pega BPM. I get feedback from the users. Based on the data from the POC, I present that to the user and if there is any implement I'll do it on the same day and avail it to the user. If they're okay with it, then I can go ahead and create the application and develop it for the solution.

Working as a DOS developer I'm coming from a different place. I came to know about this BPM tool from the website and learned that it has very good features. So that's the main attraction to BPM tools.

The initial setup is not complex, it is easy. For the first time user, we do have the trial version of it. Nowadays, as you are aware, we have data in the Cloud where it is like MySQL. It will take under 30 minutes. Not more than that.

We are working in Agile. So there is a sprint of two weeks. After each and every sprint we have to be looking forward to the after-sprint plans. So the solution has been deployed after each and every sprint to the queue and on the decided date, to the production.

I used a number of integrators for my current project that was as a re-seller. I don't have experience with implementing. On my current project, I do integrate with the re-seller that does business with Appian. We are just consulting for the solution at our end with an integrator at Appian by using the data authentication.

I would definitely let people know about it. Let me give you a scenario. Let's say there is a banking system. Generally, people come to the bank, fill out the form, and submit it. Then a record will be created in the system. So what happens by using the Pega BPM is that we can clearly identify the flow - how you do it by using the different user input tasks. This is appealing to the user, to the customers, to everyone. Definitely I would like to get a return on that and let them know that if they use this BPM tool, more than any other technology tool, it has the most complete set of tools for the system.

On a scale of one to ten, I'd rate it an eight. This is because it is easier to use than any other product and it is more secure. All of our software was developed in Java and as we know Java is a secure language. 

There are many more features. It is easy to use, easy to understand, easy to implement and easy to enhance and we can do it as a Cloud. Also, it is very user-friendly. Nowadays, it's on Cloud so we can access it from anywhere. There is no location per se or any system requirement.

Our use case of this solution is for clinical case management. I'm the senior vice president of the company and we are customers and end users of Pega BPM. 

The solution has assisted us by automating our workflow. It supports the process management of medication therapy engagements with patients. 

We appreciate that this solution supports the size and scale that we need.

This is a very expensive product and there is a lack of availability of the Pega skill sets, the resources. 

I've been using this solution for 10 years. 

The solution is stable. 

The solution is scalable, we have around 1,000 users and don't have any plans to increase that number. 

We deployed ourselves and I don't recall any issues. The solution is not maintenance heavy and we have a few people responsible for upkeep. 

Licensing costs are very high. 

It's important to check all options and ascertain that this is the appropriate solution for you. There are other features that products like Camunda provide,   but as you need to scale and get more sophisticated in your process management, Pega becomes a better option.

I rate this solution eight out of 10. 

The solution can be used to quickly manage and monitor processes in your organization. 

I have found the solution to be flexible and they provide good support. 

In general, we use web services to integrate this solution with our other tools. It is the main approach we use with this solution and it integrates with all tools that we need. If you want to integrate with other solutions such ThreatFire or similar, it is possible as well. 

The previous versions had good training documents but the updated versions need to improve the documentation.

I have been using the solution for approximately five years.

The solution is stable.

We have a customer that has over 6,000 users using the solution.

The solution provides very good support. They have the experience, knowledge, and are always helpful. 

I have used previously used Camunda, jBPM, and IBM solutions.

The version for private use on your workstation is easy to install. However, if you want to prepare a platform, it is not easy. All good solutions are not easy to install and tend to be complex and because of this, I would not say this solution is any more complex than any other good solution.

The amount of technical team needed depends on the project. For small implementations, we use one to two people and for big projects, we can have over 30 developers.

The solution could be less expensive according to my customers. However, I think the price of the solution is fair.

This solution is one of the best tools on the market right now. I would recommend it to others.

I rate Pega BPM a ten out of ten.

We do not use this solution in my organization. We are consultants and we act as a third-party for our clients.

This solution is used to orchestrate processes across different parts of the infrastructure. All of the activities are coordinated and controlled, managed by a unique platform where they can keep track of everything. 

The most valuable feature is the situational layer cake. It's a feature of the tool that allows us to specialize a process according to different countries, products, or other dimensions. This means that we can create complex processes that are differentiated according to geography, product, or other characteristics. The result is that it makes it much easier for us to maintain the solution.

In terms of functionality, Pega is probably the number one solution in this field.

Compared to other BPM products, the interface is somewhat complex, so the usability could be improved.

We have been using this solution since 2014.

Pega BPM is very stable and our customers use it on a daily basis.

This is a very scalable solution. Our customers are large enterprises.

The technical support is okay.

One of our clients was using a BPM solution by TIBCO before switching to Pega. TIBCO is more technical, whereas Pega is more business-oriented.

The initial setup is quite complex. It requires a lot of time and its not something that you can just do quickly. Pega is a very complete and structured product that needs to be configured according to the organizational structure.

Considerations have to be made with respect to managing data and integrating with their tools. In many ways, it is a Plug and Play tool, but it will require some time.

We have had cases where we have done the deployment for our customers, although in other instances, the client does everything. We prefer not to do the installation, if possible.

The price of this solution, including installation and configuration, is comparable to competing vendors.

My advice to anybody who is implementing this solution is to make sure that they understand it. For example, we are certified in the usage of Pega BPM. It's a very complete product but it is not a simple one. They need to use the right, structured approach to implement it properly. Pega is not a product for a client with small needs. If anything, when setting up Pega you should think bigger and put things in place for what will be needed to lead the team in the right direction in the future.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

When our clients automate the KYC and onboarding processes, they can reduce their manual force and then deploy them in much better tasks rather than the mundane activities of selecting forms and gathering information.

There is definitely an advantage to digitization, so we recommend Pega to our clients for the KYC digitization. Pega's strength is in KYC onboarding.

The workflow automation can be slow, so there is room for improvement there.

Personally, I have been using the solution for the past three years, but my company has been using it for about seven or eight years. 

The solution is stable.

The solution is quite scalable. 

The customer service team is very responsive and helpful. We haven't had any complaints or issues with them. I would rate the customer service as a nine out of ten.

Positive

The initial setup was easy. On a scale of one to five, I would give it a four. 

The deployment was handled by Pega and was quite easy, not very complex, and the customer was satisfied. 

The pricing is a bit on the high side, but you're paying for a quality product.

I would recommend that you work with one or two Pega developers in the initial stage. After that, it's quite straightforward.

I would rate this solution as a nine out of ten. The Pega product is definitely good. 

We had an audit team for order management, primarily focused on mobile communications. This encompassed tasks such as SIM card dispatch and user configurations.

The most notable feature is the dynamic workflow changes, allowing adjustments without completing the entire cycle. Transitioning from test to build to production was seamless and on the fly, which is something truly remarkable about Pega. Additionally, the workflow creation doesn't require users with extensive technical skills, thanks to its low-code platform, making it accessible and efficient.

The pricing could be flexible and have multiple options. It is mainly suitable for large enterprises. They could have subscription plans to cater SMEs.

I have been using Pega BPM for four to five years.

I rate the solution’s stability a seven out of ten.

The product might not have been developed, possibly due to the absence of a dedicated product owner overseeing its development. Those who did the coding might not have performed up to standard. Improvements could be made in that area, as the code quality was lacking, affecting the scalability of the product.

300-400 users are using this solution. I rate the solution’s scalability as a five point five because we have lot of performance issues.

The setup process is fairly complex, and we always need an integrator for implementing it. It requires expertise in the platform. It's essential to have someone with Pega expertise rather than relying solely on regular users.

Pega is expensive than Versace. I rate the solution’s pricing a six on ten.

When it comes to Pega, I haven't come across any particularly outstanding out-of-the-box functionalities. However, I appreciate their local, no-code approach, which makes it easy for users to quickly grasp how to create work solutions. Although case management is included, it doesn't seem as flashy compared to other VPNs.

Pega was coming with lot of out of the box integration options with APIs and others but, we did not drive the AI part.

Based on the specific use case, I would recommend it to companies prioritizing user functionality over scalability in their portfolio. However, it's crucial to collaborate with a skilled integrator to ensure smooth implementation.

Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.