GlobiFlow for Podio vs. Alfresco

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
GlobiFlow for Podio
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
GlobiFlow for Podio is a workflow automation and data visualization solution for Citrix Podio.N/A
Alfresco
Score 7.7 out of 10
N/A
The Alfresco platform, from Hyland, delivers comprehensive cloud-native content services. It is used to intelligently activate processes and content to accelerate the flow of business.N/A
Pricing
GlobiFlow for PodioAlfresco
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
GlobiFlow for PodioAlfresco
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Features
GlobiFlow for PodioAlfresco
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
GlobiFlow for Podio
8.0
1 Ratings
2% below category average
Alfresco
-
Ratings
Custom reports8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Process Engine
Comparison of Process Engine features of Product A and Product B
GlobiFlow for Podio
8.3
1 Ratings
1% below category average
Alfresco
-
Ratings
Process simulation8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Business rules engine9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Model execution8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Collaboration
Comparison of Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
GlobiFlow for Podio
8.0
1 Ratings
2% below category average
Alfresco
-
Ratings
Social collaboration tools8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Enterprise Content Management
Comparison of Enterprise Content Management features of Product A and Product B
GlobiFlow for Podio
-
Ratings
Alfresco
8.0
6 Ratings
3% below category average
Content capture & imaging00 Ratings3.14 Ratings
File sync, storage & archiving00 Ratings9.05 Ratings
Document management00 Ratings10.06 Ratings
Records management00 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Content search & retrieval00 Ratings10.06 Ratings
Enterprise content collaboration00 Ratings8.06 Ratings
Content publishing & creation00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
Security, risk management & information governance00 Ratings9.05 Ratings
Contract lifecycle management00 Ratings8.95 Ratings
Automated workflows00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Artificial intelligence00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Mobile support00 Ratings3.03 Ratings
Integration00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
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User Ratings
GlobiFlow for PodioAlfresco
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(1 ratings)
7.0
(17 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(9 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.9
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(2 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
GlobiFlow for PodioAlfresco
Likelihood to Recommend
Globi Web Solutions
GlobiFlow should be considered advanced software for a limited number of employees. If users of GlobiFlow don't work together, they could easily create processes that cancel out other work. GlobiFlow works very well when one person understands the program well and uses it to help coworkers think through processes. The most helpful way we've used it is in automating our hiring process somewhat. Instead of receiving hundreds of emails with job applications, we set up an app in Podio and used Globiflow to notify supervisors when applications were received through our website. As a candidate moves through the hiring process, GlobiFlow processes provide triggers to help us remember what needs to happen at each step along the way by automatically generating tasks, emails, and items in other apps.
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Hyland Software
Easy integration with the external APIs Workflows can be invoked via REST call Wonderful swagger documentation for process REST APIs REST, MULE, CAMEL, Google Drive, and Box features are available with Alfresco Process Services The micro-service version deployment should be well documented and needs improvement
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Pros
Globi Web Solutions
  • GlobiFlow allows one event to prompt a task or notification automatically, which greatly improves workflows and internal communications.
  • GlobiFlow makes it possible to automate some interactions we have with people outside the agency, for example, responding immediately to an application when it is received, creating a Sharefile folder to collect submitted documents all in one secure location, etc.
  • GlobiFlow suggests new ways of setting up workflows that makes us think through and improve our processes.
  • GlobiFlow helps us keep track of events in new and improved ways. For example, when a leave request is approved GlobiFlow automates the process for putting that date on an agency-wide calendar.
  • GlobiFlow helps us use Podio and Sharefile better so we communicate with employees in other offices and out in the field more effectively.
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Hyland Software
  • Basic workflows are easy enough for casual users to set up and utilize.
  • Cloud sync capability provides a great way to share documents with third parties and to use as a backup system for critical documents.
  • Alfresco mobile app makes it easy for those on the road to access, approve and share documents.
  • Folder rules are easy to set up and make assignment of metadata easier to automate.
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Cons
Globi Web Solutions
  • There is a steep learning curve for your typical PC user. I've used GlobiFlow for over a year but there are many things I still don't understand about it. The help pages are somewhat helpful, but there is a whole vocabulary associated with GlobiFlow that is a bit mysterious at the front end.
  • Any limitations in Podio are repeated in GlobiFlow.
  • Setting up processes in GlobiFlow is somewhat complicated, which makes it a little tedious when employees change and responsibilities shift, as they often do in a growing organization. Naming your processes well is important so you can go back and find places where changes need to be made.
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Hyland Software
  • Alfresco Process Services and Alfresco Application Development Framework integration makes for best functionality/application of ECM.
  • Use case alignment - Marketing content and documentation of specific business requirements and user stories being available as reference material/documentation.
  • Integration with multiple silos for content.
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Likelihood to Renew
Globi Web Solutions
No answers on this topic
Hyland Software
As per the current market and the line of products that are available for content and document management system, Alfresco is a very good option compared to other systems in terms of features and cost. Plus the community support is great. Also since the product is open source, it can be extended or understood in a better way.
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Usability
Globi Web Solutions
No answers on this topic
Hyland Software
Alfresco Content Services' UI has never been its strength from the beginning. Therefore, rating it from a usability standpoint, I will not rank it high. However, Alfresco Content Services can easily be integrated with any application and leveraged as a backend CMS or DM system. With the new Angular-based UI approach, it's very much possible to create custom UI on top of it as required.
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Support Rating
Globi Web Solutions
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Hyland Software
I am not big fan of Alfresco Content Services' support; it works on its own speed and sometimes it becomes challenging to achieve business needs. However, I appreciate regular delivery of security patches and updates
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Implementation Rating
Globi Web Solutions
No answers on this topic
Hyland Software
Process was relatively smooth and overall, downtime minimal. MSI was very responsive to our needs and made the transition easier than it otherwise might have been.
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Alternatives Considered
Globi Web Solutions
We acquired GlobiFlow at the same time that we GlobiFlow Podio and ShareFile. GlobiFlow helped us use both Podio and ShareFile more efficiently. Podio has an internal automation function that performs some of the same tasks as GlobiFlow but is far more limited, which is why we decided to go ahead and learn how to implement GlobiFlow.
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Hyland Software
All software has some pros and some cons. Alfresco has some good pluses, and suits our environment very well. It fit perfectly in the place that we are working on. That is why we decided to go with this software. Overall, the kind of content management that needs to be done in an organization is what would determine which software to use.
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Return on Investment
Globi Web Solutions
  • GlobiFlow saves time once you get it up and running.
  • GlobiFlow improves internal communication and cross-agency collaboration.
  • GlobiFlow helps us communicate with external clients and applicants in a more efficient and professional manner.
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Hyland Software
  • Instant document lookup - No paper files to mail which saves in all areas of postage, truck delivery, physical storage warehouse space, printing, etc
  • No longer losing important documents - Previously with paper files things would go missing and those could be costly reports/assessments.
  • Ability to secure documents and provide access to only those who should be allowed to see that content
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ScreenShots

GlobiFlow for Podio Screenshots

Screenshot of Podio Workspace with ChartsScreenshot of Flow UI with App Reference MapScreenshot of Flow Builder

Alfresco Screenshots

Screenshot of Alfresco Control CenterScreenshot of Alfresco