IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation vs. IBM Process Automation Manager Open Edition

IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation

IBM Process Automation Manager Open Edition

Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation	Score 9.8 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
IBM Process Automation Manager Open Edition	Score 0.0 out of 10	N/A	IBM Process Automation Manager Open Edition (formerly Red Hat Process Automation Manager) is a set of tools used to create, automate, and manage business process policies and procedures with microservices. It includes advanced business rules and process engines, with support for complex event processing and case management, and a resource optimization engine that aids in solving complex planning and scheduling problems. Announced in 2022, the product is transitioning to IBM.	N/A

Pricing

IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation

IBM Process Automation Manager Open Edition

Editions & Modules

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Offerings

Pricing Offerings
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation	IBM Process Automation Manager Open Edition
Free Trial
Yes	No
Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes	No

Entry-level Setup Fee

Optional

No setup fee

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	IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation	IBM Process Automation Manager Open Edition

Features

IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation

IBM Process Automation Manager Open Edition

Customization

Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
	IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation 7.3 1 Ratings 12% above category average	IBM Process Automation Manager Open Edition - Ratings
API for custom integration	7.31 Ratings	00 Ratings
Plug-ins	7.31 Ratings	00 Ratings

Reporting & Analytics

Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
	IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation 6.4 1 Ratings 15% below category average	IBM Process Automation Manager Open Edition - Ratings
Dashboards	6.41 Ratings	00 Ratings
Standard reports	6.41 Ratings	00 Ratings
Custom reports	6.41 Ratings	00 Ratings

Process Engine

Comparison of Process Engine features of Product A and Product B
	IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation 7.5 1 Ratings 5% above category average	IBM Process Automation Manager Open Edition - Ratings
Process designer	8.21 Ratings	00 Ratings
Process simulation	7.31 Ratings	00 Ratings
Business rules engine	7.31 Ratings	00 Ratings
SOA support	7.31 Ratings	00 Ratings
Process player	7.31 Ratings	00 Ratings
Form builder	8.21 Ratings	00 Ratings
Model execution	7.31 Ratings	00 Ratings

Business Process Automation

Comparison of Business Process Automation features of Product A and Product B
	IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation 7.5 1 Ratings 9% above category average	IBM Process Automation Manager Open Edition - Ratings
Business Process Modeling	7.31 Ratings	00 Ratings
Decision Modeling	7.31 Ratings	00 Ratings
Code-Based Automation	8.21 Ratings	00 Ratings
No-Code Automation	7.31 Ratings	00 Ratings

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User Ratings
	IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation	IBM Process Automation Manager Open Edition
Likelihood to Recommend	9.0 (38 ratings)	- (0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew	9.1 (3 ratings)	- (0 ratings)

User Testimonials
	IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation	IBM Process Automation Manager Open Edition
Likelihood to Recommend	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. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review	IBM No answers on this topic
Pros	IBM 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. Incentivized Khati Disha Information Technology Project Manager Read full review	IBM No answers on this topic
Cons	IBM 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 Incentivized Vinay Damle Associate Director Read full review	IBM No answers on this topic
Likelihood to Renew	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. Incentivized ilhan demirci Senior Researcher Read full review	IBM No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered	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. Incentivized Helena Holt Full Stack Web Developer Read full review	IBM No answers on this topic
Return on Investment	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. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review	IBM No answers on this topic
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