IBM Blueworks Live vs. IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
IBM Blueworks Live
Score 8.9 out of 10
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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
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
Score 9.7 out of 10
N/A
IBM Cloud Pak for Automation allows the user to design, build and run automation applications and services on any cloud, using pre-integrated automation technologies and low-code tools. IBM Cloud Pak is the latest deployment option of the IBM automation platform for digital business, available on Red Hat OpenShift.N/A
Pricing
IBM Blueworks LiveIBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
IBM Blueworks LiveIBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional Details
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Features
IBM Blueworks LiveIBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
IBM Blueworks Live
8.1
36 Ratings
4% above category average
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
6.4
1 Ratings
15% below category average
Dashboards8.018 Ratings6.41 Ratings
Standard reports8.735 Ratings6.41 Ratings
Custom reports7.532 Ratings6.41 Ratings
Process Engine
Comparison of Process Engine features of Product A and Product B
IBM Blueworks Live
7.8
36 Ratings
6% below category average
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
7.5
1 Ratings
5% above category average
Process designer8.435 Ratings8.21 Ratings
Process simulation8.331 Ratings7.31 Ratings
Business rules engine6.332 Ratings7.31 Ratings
SOA support7.729 Ratings7.31 Ratings
Process player8.232 Ratings7.31 Ratings
Support for modeling languages7.634 Ratings00 Ratings
Form builder8.016 Ratings8.21 Ratings
Model execution7.716 Ratings7.31 Ratings
Collaboration
Comparison of Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
IBM Blueworks Live
8.6
37 Ratings
3% above category average
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
-
Ratings
Social collaboration tools8.637 Ratings00 Ratings
Content Management Capabilties
Comparison of Content Management Capabilties features of Product A and Product B
IBM Blueworks Live
6.7
33 Ratings
19% below category average
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
-
Ratings
Content management6.733 Ratings00 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
IBM Blueworks Live
-
Ratings
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
7.3
1 Ratings
12% above category average
API for custom integration00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
Plug-ins00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
Business Process Automation
Comparison of Business Process Automation features of Product A and Product B
IBM Blueworks Live
-
Ratings
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
7.5
1 Ratings
9% above category average
Business Process Modeling00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
Decision Modeling00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
Code-Based Automation00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
No-Code Automation00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
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User Ratings
IBM Blueworks LiveIBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
Likelihood to Recommend
8.8
(40 ratings)
9.0
(38 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(3 ratings)
Support Rating
8.3
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
IBM Blueworks LiveIBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
Likelihood to Recommend
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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IBM
Well Suited Scenarios IBM Cloud Pak shines in scenarios where complex workflows, such as project management in web design, require automation. It's also highly effective for collaborative content creation, enabling seamless content approval. Less Appropriate Scenarios Conversely, it may be less suitable for organizations with simpler task management needs that do not fully leverage its robust capabilities. Also, companies with limited IT resources might face challenges during setup and customization.
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Pros
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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  • I like how this tool provides us with automation capabilities to all our business processes hence improves our productivity.
  • Helps us to analyze complex workflows for our clients.
  • Accelerate our growth to digital transformation.
  • Reduce clients wait time. Hence we are able to deliver on time.
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Cons
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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  • For heavy load, the performance should be improved
  • The integration with the messaging system is a bit tricky and hence example documentation could be provided
  • It is a very nice and powerful tool however still not very known, marketing needs to be improved
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Likelihood to Renew
IBM
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IBM
IBM Cloud Pak provides modernization in collecting, organizing and analyzing data. This product provides to unify market leading services such as data management, DataOps, governance, business analytics and automated AI. IBM Cloud Pak is best for resource and infrustructure optimization. IBM Cloud Pak is capable to accomodate our business automation needs.
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Support Rating
IBM
I have gotten great response for the very few times I needed support.
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IBM
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Alternatives Considered
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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IBM
There are various products that are similar to IBM Cloud, but IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation stands out overall. IBM Cloud offers valuable features such as analytics, cognitive abilities, and data management capabilities. Additionally, it places a strong emphasis on security and compliance, with features such as role-based access control and encryption. Moreover, it allows for easy integration with other systems and platforms.
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Return on Investment
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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IBM
  • A platform with multiple functions, automations and system monitoring.
  • The components of this software help to obtain results from the first month of its implementation.
  • Each module has a price and can be purchased according to the direct need of the company; this helps to adapt to our budget.
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ScreenShots

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.