Appian vs. Google Chrome

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Appian
Score 8.2 out of 10
N/A
Appian is a low-code development and business process management platform. It features drag-and-drop design for app building, automated work processes, unified data management, and cloud-based deployment.
$0
Google Chrome
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
Google Chrome is a web browser with features like password saving, synced settings across devices, dark mode, and the ability to keep accounts separate using different profiles. For enterprises, Chrome has built-in and added browser controls to protect your business for external and internal threats.N/A
Pricing
AppianGoogle Chrome
Editions & Modules
Appian Community Edition
$0
Application - Input-Only
$2
per month per user
Application - Infrequent
$9
per month per user
Application - Standard
$75
per month per user
Platform
Custom Quote Priced per user with unlimited apps.
minimum 100 users, no maximum
Unlimited
Custom Quote Priced per development with unlimited apps.
unlimited
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
AppianGoogle Chrome
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
AppianGoogle Chrome
Considered Both Products
Appian
Chose Appian
I am a user of Appian, where we have a data connector application built in Appian that is integrated with various systems, and provide a summary in Appian UI. We as a user can initiate new requests to extract, Transform and Load data on a specific or selected system with just …
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There are a lot of reasons to select Appian the first is low code. We can create various interactive data connectors applications also it is best in terms of security with an interactive user interface which makes it unique from the other platforms.
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Appian's pricing model and co-selling is more interesting than that of Power platform. We used Appian because of its better case management and the learning curve is also not that huge. Power platform says it is Low code no code but it still requires certain some coding …
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Camunda is a powerful solution like Appian, however, it is somewhat difficult from the technical side, that is why I do preferer Appian instead.
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Appian compares favorably with other vendors in the space. It is strongest with business workflow automation and to create custom business applications. The tool base for coding is extremely straightforward and allows for faster coding and deployment. Handles very complex …
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We using this from long time. We're quite familiar with them. it's easy to use and understand. and it's documentation is quite helpful.
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much easier to navigate and design-centric.
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Have not used many BPM tools but we are using RPA to automate many technologies and business processes. We are also using Servicenow for incidents and change management.
Chose Appian
ease of use; inter-operability and scalability; great support and customer service
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Java is much more customizable but it is also a lot more work developing apps and setting up infrastructure. Appian is much easier to learn and code in. Also, apps are able to be built much quicker. This helps when time and money are an issue.
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We selected Appian against Kissflow for its maturity in end-to-end process automation for all kinds of industries.
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In the BPM space, there are a few areas that IBM BPM gives the flexibility to integrate different systems. Whereas in Cloud space [through] Appian has picked up, there are lot of features that Salesforce provide can be put in Appian
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It has reduced our time to market because of the feedback we got early on. The smooth movements and easy flow create a vast difference. The team gets ample time to innovate and increase performance. Tasks are well performed in sprints and ready to release with fewer errors and …
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I personally think Appian will win the discussion of pricing between itself and Microsoft Power Automate currently, but since I don't feel as though the average person would be able to learn how to automate processes on Appian, I have to give the nod to Microsoft Power Automate …
Chose Appian
To be honest, I have not used any other software that is similar to Appian. I am used to just using raw code when it comes to creating an application. I find Appian very useful to use in this fast-paced industry, and when the client wishes to see the iteration of the project. …
Chose Appian
I am not involved in evaluating different products. We have a specific team that is tasked with the responsibility of evaluating various products and choosing the one that is most appropriate for the organization. My team and I are the users of the products. Appian was the best …
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We used custom BPM solutions in the past and find greater value in using Appian. I was not a part of the architecture team that reviewed other BPM solutions when Appian was selected.
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Appian has a lesser learning curve than Pega. Pega uses a combination of directed and pattern inheritance and architects need to design bearing these in mind. While the intent behind this approach is to allow for reuse of rules to allow for efficient enterprise-wide design, …
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Appian is the only product I have used that is anything like low-code.
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I did not get chance to work on the other BPM tools but I am pretty sure that Appian will outstrip others in terms of Process Designing and Management, Scalability, Security, Performance and ease of use.
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The main product that my company uses is Microsoft Teams. I think that Appian is far superior to Microsoft Teams in many aspects but the most significant is the ability to use easily and move from reports to reports. I far prefer Appian to Teams. The design is much better and …
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Appian surpasses Microsoft PowerApps because of how much easier it is to code. I found Appian easier to code than the competitor because of how you could access the code behind the scene (SAIL). This allowed for even greater customization and helps with debugging when you have …
Google Chrome
Chose Google Chrome
i am still using those software as well but i use Google Chrome more because it supports a huge extension pool that makes day-to-day life convenient for me. I use lots of analytics extensions for tracking activity and performance of the day, others lag here, so I prefer Chrome.
Chose Google Chrome
I think they need to work on color pallet and ai mode very well because world is changing too fast for the things people want. People don't want to write full request he need accurate response with half request.
Chose Google Chrome
I have used all these and i would recommend Chrome based on overall feasibility and keeping in mind the user friendly interface. which increase adaptability for new employees and customers and have them easily run the system and web based tools seamlessly. Most common features …
Chose Google Chrome
Google Chrome is the most widely used, user-friendly (especially in overall navigation), visually appealing, and easy to initially set up (unlike Edge, or even the 'blankness' that Safari often provides). It is simple for the less tech savvy, and its huge array of downloadable …
Chose Google Chrome
Because the SaaS integrations on Google Chrome are top notch. A lot of SaaS applications are first tested on Google Chrome and are almost always advised by the developers to use it in Google Chrome if another browser doesn't work well.Because Google Chrome is not bound to an OS …
Chose Google Chrome
Google Chrome is much better designed than Microsoft Edge-- it is faster, smarter, more intuitive, and less burdened with bloatware. Google Chrome is considerably easier to use than Opera, which is not intuitive and has many difficult rabbit holes to fall down. Google Chrome is …
Chose Google Chrome
Haven't really spent much time with Edge, as I always change to Chrome as soon as possible, so it's difficult to compare.
Chose Google Chrome
I repeat again: It is a worldwide standard. It matches both the Platforms - Windows and iOS. Pages load quickly, and the website's presentation is impeccable. It needs to seamlessly integrate Google Gemini into Google Chrome. Overall, I will give 10/10 to the designer of Google …
Chose Google Chrome
Only Firefox comes close. Google Chrome is leaps and bounds above anything Microsoft has ever done in the browser space. Microsoft has lagged behind with Edge for years and continues to supply a subpar browsing experience. Google Chrome has the speed and the features to make it …
Chose Google Chrome
I prefer safari for personal use. I don’t like to mix work with personal bookmarks, etc.
Chose Google Chrome
Google Chrome is a platform that Microsoft has been trying to catch up to for years. Despite Microsoft having the initial vision of everyone being connected and having a PC many years ago, Google Chrome has truly helped to solidify that vision into reality. They have also made …
Chose Google Chrome
I'd say Google Chrome and Safari are my favorite browsers. I mainly selected Google Chrome because it seamlessly saves all my information across different browsers (unlike Safari).
Chose Google Chrome
Firefox has a bulky and clunky design over Chrome. I didn't do a comparative test but it felt like Chrome was faster and I've never seen/ tested android compatibility from firefox.
Safari seems to want to control my browsing activity as opposed to allowing me to control my …
Chose Google Chrome
Firefox has a clunky update mechanism. Although Firefox was pretty quick, I did not care for the look of it. Opera was not as compatible nor as fast as Google Chrome. Tor is slow but is used only for private browsing as needed.
Features
AppianGoogle Chrome
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Appian
8.1
Ratings
4% above category average
Google Chrome
-
Ratings
Dashboards8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Standard reports8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Custom reports7.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Process Engine
Comparison of Process Engine features of Product A and Product B
Appian
7.4
Ratings
1% above category average
Google Chrome
-
Ratings
Process designer7.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Process simulation6.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Business rules engine6.40 Ratings00 Ratings
SOA support8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Process player7.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Form builder7.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Model execution8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Best Alternatives
AppianGoogle Chrome
Small Businesses
CMW Platform
CMW Platform
Score 9.5 out of 10

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Medium-sized Companies
Quixy
Quixy
Score 9.9 out of 10

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Enterprises
Redwood RunMyJobs
Redwood RunMyJobs
Score 9.7 out of 10

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User Ratings
AppianGoogle Chrome
Likelihood to Recommend
9.4
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9.3
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Likelihood to Renew
8.5
(0 ratings)
-
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Usability
8.7
(0 ratings)
9.2
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.4
(0 ratings)
-
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In-Person Training
9.0
(0 ratings)
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Online Training
6.0
(0 ratings)
-
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Implementation Rating
1.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
AppianGoogle Chrome
Likelihood to Recommend
Appian is well suited for the areas which involve a workflow. For Example: Consider there is a task and 3 teams are required to work on the task, with Appian we can create tasks for each team and monitor the comments and completion. Together with the integration capabilities, this tool can function in many areas. In our firm, we are using it to automate the workflows for our business teams and help them in capturing the OLA's and SLA's.
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It is easy to use, easy to move between devices, and great for browsing with incredible speeds as long as the internet connection can keep up. There is a feature called 'Resume Browsing' that is unhelpful, and I am not too sure about the data they keep on you.
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Pros
  • Allows at a glance workflow documentation which assists in the need we have for information readiation.
  • Drag and drop interface for workflow development greatly speeds our apps time to market.
  • Using the advanced features of Appian, we are able to create working sites in a fraction of the time it would take to do so using "traditional" development.
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  • Security: Google Chrome is constantly updated to resolve any interoperability and or security issues.
  • Full App Integration: Apps and services can be quickly and easily pushed out to all users. Uniformity across Chrome ensures a repeatable user experience.
  • Portability and consistent environment: By hosting all services and apps remotely, users can have access to their information and communication from almost any device that has internet connectivity.
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Cons
  • Search issues when type ahead and database search are used in the same field.
  • Buttons implementation where user is require[d] to click on the button description - if clicks on the button outside that text - button will not work.
  • Problems with using certain off-the-shelf performance tools like WebLoad or Neoload. That is because of different dynamic variables being used internally in Appian - which these tools are unable to correlate. We are still investigating using other tools like Jmeter to overcome dynamic correlation problem for performance testing.
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  • Alerting when bookmark links are broken
  • Better themes; there's great groundwork, but horribly barren and lack of quality options
  • Better tracking/security transparency with its users
  • Alert when cache slowing down performance, and quick navigation to clear this for the less tech-savvy.
  • Allowing file name edits within the quick-access download dropdown, without having to have this fully on or off, or having to navigate outside of Google Chrome
  • Embedded suggestion for quick-access extensions on homepage (with option to remove suggestions easily), for ad-blocking, accessibility, etc.
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Likelihood to Renew
We recently renewed our license with Appian. We are convinced that its flexibility, relative ease of use, the support they provide, there mobile advancements and their general willingness and desire to see us succeed all contributed to our reason to renew our agreement with Appian
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Usability
There are many differences between using Appian and using other programming languages. Additionally, there are many trade offs that have to be made and that have to be accepted for using Appian. In some cases, you give up control of one small area, but in others, it may open settings that are unavailable to a developer when using other program languages.
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As mentioned earlier, it is a worldwide standard. It matches both the Platforms - Windows and iOS. Pages load quickly, and the website's presentation is impeccable. It needs to seamlessly integrate Google Gemini into Google Chrome. Overall, I will give 10/10 to the designer of Google Chrome.
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Support Rating
Appian is one of the leading low code business automation platforms that support RPA, decision rules, case management, workflow automation, and machine learning all in a single bundle. But it is also harder to implement and replace the traditional business process.
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In-Person Training
As analyst I participated in a developer boot camp. At times it was hard to keep up but most of the time it made sense. Trainer took the time to explain and slowed pace down to answer questions etc.
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Online Training
Very boring; hard to get through quickly, but rather effective in demonstrating the use of the platform.
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Implementation Rating
It was really seamless. SaaS in the true definition of the word. We logged on and started using the product. Very easy.
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Alternatives Considered
Appian compares favorably with other vendors in the space. It is strongest with business workflow automation and to create custom business applications. The tool base for coding is extremely straightforward and allows for faster coding and deployment. Handles very complex process flows and has the ability to discover new opportunities for automation.
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Google Chrome is much better designed than Microsoft Edge-- it is faster, smarter, more intuitive, and less burdened with bloatware. Google Chrome is considerably easier to use than Opera, which is not intuitive and has many difficult rabbit holes to fall down. Google Chrome is easier and more straightforward than Mozilla Firefox, especially for a beginner.
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Return on Investment
  • Our IT automated procurement process has sped up time to get paid by a few days on every transaction
  • Our approvals are more organized as a result of being put in digitally
  • Managing our own tenant requires more than we have available, given the quarterly updates
  • Since we have business-critical functions running in the platform, we have to thoroughly review every note of every update. Because of this we skip half of the updates since we don't have enough time to review these changes four times a year.
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  • Courses that perform across all browsers because we use Google Chrome to test.
  • Websites that perform across platforms because Google Chrome has a robust platform of developer tools, views, and other features to help us.
  • Knowing our customers can count on the best web experience because Google Chrome was used to ensure that.
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ScreenShots

Appian Screenshots

Screenshot of Low-Code DevelopmentScreenshot of Business Process Management SuiteScreenshot of Dynamic Case ManagementScreenshot of Mobile App DevelopmentScreenshot of Appian RPA with Blue Prism