ARIS vs. IBM Blueworks Live vs. SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ARIS
Score 9.2 out of 10
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Software AG's Business Process Analysis Platform, ARIS, uses robust architecture and process management / analysis capability to drive integrations with the existing business processes along with information technology and SAP systems.
$100
designer
IBM Blueworks Live
Score 8.8 out of 10
N/A
Blueworks Live is cloud-based business process management software that provides users with a collaborative environment for documenting, analyzing, and building business process mapping.N/A
SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
Score 8.1 out of 10
N/A
The SAP Signavio portfolio offers an integrated platform that helps usersto realign the organization and bring changes, with a suite of products that support business processes. The SAP Signavio portfolio offers a range of business transformation solutions to serve the emerging practice of customer excellence (CEX). SAP Signavio solutions bring together a full 360-degree view of outside-in and inside-out thinking, translating experiences into operational reality by putting the customer at the…N/A
Pricing
ARISIBM Blueworks LiveSAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
Editions & Modules
ARIS Elements
$100
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ARIS Advanced
$200
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ARIS Enterprise
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ARISIBM Blueworks LiveSAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
Free Trial
YesYesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeOptional
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
ARISIBM Blueworks LiveSAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
Considered Multiple Products
ARIS
Chose ARIS
Yes, ARIS is one of the leading process modeling and analysis tools with advanced reporting and modeling capabilities. It also provides a license for simulation and process mining.
Chose ARIS
ARIS has its own EPC notation which is very easy, hence a preferred notation amongst many. It has some enhanced features like the ability to create custom reports, queries, adhoc analysis, and simulation, which not all tools offer. However, it is very high priced compared to …
IBM Blueworks Live
Chose IBM Blueworks Live
IBM Blueworks Live is simpler to use and quicker to implement. ARIS has more capabilities and advanced features.
Chose IBM Blueworks Live
To start an environment you don't need to have a data model well defined. You can start and then adapt your data model with different needs and degree of depth. It's very easy to produce effective documentation with less effort. Last but not least, to maintain all the stuff …
SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
Chose SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
User-friendliness was a key determinant. The other main reason was already having other SAP systems implemented across the company.
Chose SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
I like that the entire suite elevates BPM to a new level. Other tools were basic replacements for Visio without providing additional value we are looking for to say time and transform more quickly.
Chose SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
Easier to be use, it is more modern and it is integrated with SAP
Chose SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
Simpler tu use and more modern
Chose SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
faster , simpler, better
Chose SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
due to better connection with SAP product and usage of SAP best practices
Chose SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
User friendly interface with wide variety of process design and modelling features, which is easy to learn and understand. Plus, it is from a reputed brand SAP, hence clients readily accept this choice of tool for modelling.
Chose SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
We are involved in a sap erp implementation and signavio was the easiest choice, the team appreciate mostly the collaboration hub.
Features
ARISIBM Blueworks LiveSAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
ARIS
9.1
6 Ratings
16% above category average
IBM Blueworks Live
8.2
36 Ratings
5% above category average
SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
7.3
55 Ratings
6% below category average
Dashboards7.96 Ratings8.018 Ratings7.454 Ratings
Standard reports9.76 Ratings8.935 Ratings7.552 Ratings
Custom reports9.86 Ratings7.732 Ratings7.08 Ratings
Process Engine
Comparison of Process Engine features of Product A and Product B
ARIS
7.4
6 Ratings
12% below category average
IBM Blueworks Live
7.7
36 Ratings
8% below category average
SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
7.5
70 Ratings
10% below category average
Process designer8.26 Ratings8.435 Ratings8.367 Ratings
Process simulation8.66 Ratings8.331 Ratings7.563 Ratings
Business rules engine6.46 Ratings6.132 Ratings7.122 Ratings
SOA support7.55 Ratings7.829 Ratings7.341 Ratings
Process player6.02 Ratings8.232 Ratings7.644 Ratings
Support for modeling languages9.16 Ratings7.534 Ratings7.748 Ratings
Form builder7.06 Ratings8.016 Ratings7.339 Ratings
Model execution6.82 Ratings7.716 Ratings7.738 Ratings
Collaboration
Comparison of Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
ARIS
8.4
6 Ratings
1% above category average
IBM Blueworks Live
8.6
37 Ratings
3% above category average
SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
7.6
53 Ratings
9% below category average
Social collaboration tools8.46 Ratings8.637 Ratings7.653 Ratings
Content Management Capabilties
Comparison of Content Management Capabilties features of Product A and Product B
ARIS
9.3
6 Ratings
14% above category average
IBM Blueworks Live
6.5
33 Ratings
22% below category average
SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
7.7
46 Ratings
5% below category average
Content management9.36 Ratings6.533 Ratings7.746 Ratings
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User Ratings
ARISIBM Blueworks LiveSAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
Likelihood to Recommend
8.7
(6 ratings)
8.8
(40 ratings)
7.9
(65 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
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(0 ratings)
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7.5
(2 ratings)
Usability
7.0
(1 ratings)
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7.0
(2 ratings)
Availability
-
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7.5
(2 ratings)
Performance
-
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6.5
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
8.0
(2 ratings)
8.3
(5 ratings)
7.5
(24 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
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7.0
(1 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
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7.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
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7.9
(33 ratings)
Configurability
-
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8.0
(2 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
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7.0
(2 ratings)
Ease of integration
6.0
(1 ratings)
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6.0
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
-
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8.9
(2 ratings)
Professional Services
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6.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
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6.1
(2 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
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7.5
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
ARISIBM Blueworks LiveSAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
Likelihood to Recommend
Software AG
Well suited for enterprise architecture modeling where the intent to document elements beyond processes as well, such as risks and controls, KPIs, systems, org charts, etc. It also has the excellent capability of creating custom reports, hence if looking for various views right from summary to detailed, this is a great tool. It is less appropriate for implementing the processes as it is not very strong in BPMN.
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IBM
Pharmacies are subject to several regulatory obligations, including FDA and HIPAA rules. Pharmacy teams may record and view compliance-related procedures in a uniform format with IBM BLueworks Live. This facilitates Audit tracking, ensures process compliance at every stage, and keeps audits running smoothly.
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SAP
Pros: 1. It reduces technical debt and accelerates a smooth transition, while harmonizing across data migration regions which replaces the legacy customization that are not for S4/HANA. 2. It cuts operational cost by 30% - 40% and improves SLA adherence, while process intelligence identifies duplicate or redundant approval steps when we know SAP ecosystems ties all modules together for better data insights. Cons: 1. Complicated and costly for small businesses. 2. Mature process required for better data feeding and data insights. 3. If non-SAP system data feed might cause misleading and incomplete data insights
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Pros
Software AG
  • Query feature is excellent to extract information in a specific manner.
  • Ability to create custom reports.
  • Collaboration feature is very good.
  • Semantic checks to check validation errors.
  • cloud based central repository.
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IBM
  • Easy to create process diagrams quickly, while collaborating with others.
  • Create linkages to sub-processes and other workflows.
  • Track activities using metadata such as which IT systems are utilized.
  • Use the glossary terms to find where different roles or systems are involved in processes throughout your org.
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SAP
  • Location agnostic (or home office agnostic) collaboration in virtual workshops
  • Internally within the team or with clients, I can prepare, gather materials, and lead during a workshop or meeting with SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite and feel incredibly positioned as the facilitator. Whether in real time or in an asynchronous manner.
  • The combination of highly adaptable and visual work with collaborative tools like forms, comments, timers, and point voting transforms it into a tool I use frequently.
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Cons
Software AG
  • Defining databases, use of entities and relationship diagrams, define data, like data models, there is still a part they could improve.
  • Providing more standard reports and improving on access rights and privileges functionality
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IBM
  • In particular, we have had problems with the availability of the service because the platform frequently crashed.
  • Is not easy to pull some indicators.
  • We would like to be able to see a different interface, long ago with the same.
  • Payment process is not easy.
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SAP
  • For businesses looking to improve their current business processes, I think SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite is incredibly well-suited.
  • In my opinion, SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite excels in sectors with strict regulatory requirements.
  • I think SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite is the best option when teams from several departments must work together on process design or improvement initiatives because of its real-time collaboration capabilities.
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Likelihood to Renew
Software AG
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IBM
No answers on this topic
SAP
Signavio is part of our process ownership and is key for visible of end-to-end process
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Usability
Software AG
I am a BPM and Enterprise Architect Consultant and hence have been using different BPM and EA tools for consulting practice. Until now I have used Opentext Provision EA,Sparx EA, MS Visio and IBM Blueworks. All of the tools used are good and have their own unique features and capabilities. ARIS BPA is widely used by my current organization for different projects.
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IBM
No answers on this topic
SAP
Really great and well designed
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Reliability and Availability
Software AG
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IBM
No answers on this topic
SAP
Yes its always available
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Performance
Software AG
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IBM
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SAP
Everything is very fast
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Support Rating
Software AG
It has good, even complex functionality that is provided by its library and ability to create relations between items, yet it is not hard to use. Anyone can use it in a short time. It provides reporting abilities and good documentation with the availability of exporting options. The only drawback I have seen was user management/login issues.
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IBM
I have gotten great response for the very few times I needed support.
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SAP
I gave SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite support this rating because, in my experience, SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite has Great support
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In-Person Training
Software AG
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IBM
No answers on this topic
SAP
Real useful trainings and hand ons
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Online Training
Software AG
No answers on this topic
IBM
No answers on this topic
SAP
Very complete and useful for day to day operations
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Implementation Rating
Software AG
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IBM
No answers on this topic
SAP
Training is taking way longer than expected. We have had more than 50 hours of training and still do not feel proficient enough to do anything meaningful with Process Intelligence. The Process Insights are pretty intuitive but does take a willingness to dig in and explore, but in general good right out of the box.
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Alternatives Considered
Software AG
The Service area, they have been very useful. ARIS suite is covering number of applications. ARIS engine is very powerful and robust. The tool can be configured in many ways which can be beneficial but can be a curse at the same time. As a user, you need to apply this flexibility with care.
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IBM
Blueworks Live was part of a project deal. We did not keep it after the project. We found there are many solutions offering similar or superior capabilities - the fact that Blueworks does not fully support the universal BPMN standard was a big letdown for us. The pricing also did not make sense as a standalone solution.
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SAP
We were able to end the use of archive versions thanks to SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite, and everyone has access to the most recent archive. Mac and Windows users can collaborate on a single document. A design tool that spans the concept phase, design phase, and delivery to engineering
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
Software AG
No answers on this topic
IBM
No answers on this topic
SAP
Not really, its easy to comprehend
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Scalability
Software AG
No answers on this topic
IBM
No answers on this topic
SAP
Definitely a 10!
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Return on Investment
Software AG
  • Documentation of processes made it possible for anyone to see who does what, how and using what systems.
  • Dependency on specific people is eliminated.
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IBM
  • It has helped us reduce miscommunication between our departments, such as production, inventory, and shipping, thus reducing delays.
  • Now, most things are automated; we can quickly know when a product will be in low stock.
  • With the help of custom charts, we are easily able to determine our best-selling product of the month and week, which helps us market according to stats.
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SAP
  • With the help of Signavio, we are now much more operationally efficient, which saves money and makes better use of our resources.
  • The software's emphasis on collaboration has encouraged innovation within our teams, resulting in original solutions and better project outputs.
  • Compliance is crucial for our sector. We have lowered the danger of regulatory problems by maintaining stringent compliance standards with the aid of Signavio.
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ScreenShots

ARIS Screenshots

Screenshot of Start page of ARIS Elements.Screenshot of Modeling a BPMN diagram using the web-based ARIS designer.Screenshot of A process landscape in the ARIS portal.Screenshot of A customer journey landscape in the ARIS portal.Screenshot of The steps view of a process model, automatically generated, enriched with multi-media content. An easier way to get process knowledge to employees.Screenshot of A management dashboard in the ARIS portal.

IBM Blueworks Live Screenshots

Screenshot of the IBM Blueworks Live interface which fosters real-time communication and feedback, allowing users to work together on process models. It is used to track changes, share insights, and refine workflows with instant messaging directly within the platform.Screenshot of the Library feature in IBM Blueworks Live, which offers a hierarchical view of spaces, blueprints, decisions, and policies. Users can navigate and categorize processes to streamline business operations, ensuring teams have access the right information at the right time.Screenshot of the Discovery Map in IBM Blueworks Live, a tool used to map out complex workflows with drag-and-drop simplicity, making it easy to capture every step of a processes in a structured and clear format. Users can optimize operations by turning insights into action, aligning teams on what truly matters.Screenshot of the Process Diagram view in IBM Blueworks Live, a feature used to transforms Discovery Maps into standardized, swimlane diagrams that clearly outline roles, responsibilities, decisions, systems and process flows. Users can streamline process design with an interactive interface that simplifies complex tasks, enabling the delivery of results faster and more efficiently.Screenshot of the Details Panel in IBM Blueworks Live, used to access critical information such as cycle time, cost, and involved systems. This feature enables users to connect process details across workflows, make data-driven decisions, optimize resources, and enhance business processes, all while keeping stakeholders aligned.

SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite Screenshots

Screenshot of SAP Signavio Process InsightsScreenshot of SAP Signavio Process Intelligence - InvestigationScreenshot of SAP Signavio Process Intelligence - DashboardsScreenshot of SAP Signavio Journey Modeler - Journey Complexity ScoreScreenshot of SAP Signavio Process Explorer - Best practice and process knowledgeScreenshot of SAP Signavio Process Manager - Live Insights