IBM Blueworks Live vs. SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite

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
SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
Score 8.1 out of 10
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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
IBM Blueworks LiveSAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
IBM Blueworks LiveSAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
IBM Blueworks LiveSAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
Considered Both Products
IBM Blueworks Live

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SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
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
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.
Features
IBM Blueworks LiveSAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
IBM Blueworks Live
8.1
36 Ratings
4% above category average
SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
7.4
55 Ratings
5% below category average
Dashboards8.018 Ratings7.455 Ratings
Standard reports8.735 Ratings7.652 Ratings
Custom reports7.532 Ratings7.08 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
SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
7.6
69 Ratings
9% below category average
Process designer8.435 Ratings8.366 Ratings
Process simulation8.331 Ratings7.662 Ratings
Business rules engine6.332 Ratings7.122 Ratings
SOA support7.729 Ratings7.341 Ratings
Process player8.232 Ratings7.644 Ratings
Support for modeling languages7.634 Ratings7.849 Ratings
Form builder8.016 Ratings7.340 Ratings
Model execution7.716 Ratings7.738 Ratings
Collaboration
Comparison of Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
IBM Blueworks Live
8.6
37 Ratings
3% above category average
SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
7.6
54 Ratings
9% below category average
Social collaboration tools8.637 Ratings7.654 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
SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
7.7
47 Ratings
5% below category average
Content management6.733 Ratings7.747 Ratings
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User Ratings
IBM Blueworks LiveSAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
Likelihood to Recommend
8.8
(40 ratings)
7.9
(68 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
7.5
(2 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(2 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
7.5
(2 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
6.5
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
8.3
(5 ratings)
7.6
(25 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(1 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.9
(35 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(2 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
6.0
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(2 ratings)
Professional Services
-
(0 ratings)
6.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
6.0
(2 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
7.5
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
IBM Blueworks LiveSAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
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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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
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
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
IBM
No answers on this topic
SAP
We see strong potential in SAP Signavio, especially for value-led transformation, S/4HANA readiness, and strengthening our process advisory capabilities. As we expand certifications and build delivery experience, we expect Signavio to become a core part of our consulting and implementation model.
At the same time, our current usage is still growing, and broader internal adoption, automation maturity, and integration with delivery workflows are required to unlock its full value. With continued roadmap advancement and improved enablement support, this score could increase significantly in the near future.
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Usability
IBM
No answers on this topic
SAP
SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite offers a modern interface, intuitive modeling experience, and strong collaboration features that make it fairly easy to adopt, especially for users familiar with business process terminology. The availability of SAP Best Practice content and templates helps accelerate process discovery and modeling, reducing the learning curve for transformation teams.
However, as we expand into more advanced use cases such as process mining, benchmark analytics, and integration with SAP systems, the usability becomes more complex and requires deeper expertise. Some capabilities still require multi-step configuration, and there is noticeable variation in maturity across modules. New users may need additional onboarding to navigate the ecosystem effectively and understand dependencies between components like Process Manager, Process Intelligence, and Journey Modeler.
We also see opportunities for enhancing guided workflows, automation of repetitive tasks, and tighter UX alignment between different Signavio tools to make the experience more seamless.
Overall, the suite is powerful and well-designed but continues to evolve as SAP enhances its capabilities. With improvements in user onboarding, harmonized interface elements, and more embedded guidance from AI, we expect the usability rating to increase over time as adoption scales.
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Reliability and Availability
IBM
No answers on this topic
SAP
Always available
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Performance
IBM
No answers on this topic
SAP
Its quick enough
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Support Rating
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, There is significant lead time and multiple layers before the issue gets resolved.
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In-Person Training
IBM
No answers on this topic
SAP
Real useful trainings and hand ons
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Online Training
IBM
No answers on this topic
SAP
Very complete and useful for day to day operations
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Implementation Rating
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
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
IBM
No answers on this topic
SAP
Not really, its easy to comprehend
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Scalability
IBM
No answers on this topic
SAP
Definitely a 10!
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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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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

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