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    IBM Process Mining

    Score9.2 out of 10
    N/AIBM Process Mining is a solution that helps businesses of all sizes by improving visibility, efficiency, and compliance in business processes. IBM Process Mining creates a digital twin of an organization's processes by analyzing data from multiple systems. This creates a clear, real-time picture of how the organization's processes function, helping the user to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks. With process intelligence assisted by AI, it delivers prescriptive recommendations that align…

    $4,250

    per month per installation

    Microsoft Visio

    Score7.8 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft offers Visio, a diagramming tool for building flowcharts, diagrams (e.g. network diagrams), org charts and floor plans, available online as a subscription and also in enterprise level packages (e.g. Visio Professional).

    $5

    per month per user

    Pricing
    IBM Process MiningMicrosoft Visio
    Editions & Modules
    IBM Process Mining via IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation SaaS
    $4,250
    per month per installation
    IBM Process Mining for Cloud Paks On-Premises
    $33,110
    per year per installation
    IBM Process Mining Standalone SaaS
    $51,000
    per year per installation
    Visio Plan 1
    $5.00
    per month per user
    Visio Plan 2
    $15.00
    per month per user
    Visio Standard 2024
    $309.99
    one-time fee On-premises diagramming solution, licensed for one PC
    Visio Professional 2024
    $579.99
    one-time fee On-premises diagramming solution, licensed for one PC
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    IBM Process MiningMicrosoft Visio
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsUnlock process optimization with IBM Process Mining SaaS: 20GB of storage to manage your process data; 2 Business users and 1 Analyst user for seamless collaboration. Leverage IBM Process Mining On-Premises for full control and flexibility: 3 projects with up to 20 million events; 3 Business users and 1 Analyst user for efficient teamwork; 2 Task Mining Agents to uncover actionable insights from workflows.—
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    User Ratings
    IBM Process MiningMicrosoft Visio
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.3
    (43 ratings)
    8.1
    (79 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    10.0
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    Usability
    9.0
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    7.8
    (14 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.8
    (40 ratings)
    7.3
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    User Testimonials
    IBM Process MiningMicrosoft Visio
    Likelihood to Recommend
    IBM
    at real time use I found is easy to use. if your algorithms is up to the point then you can extract a strong data accOrding to your strategy .which required for your R&D.and after using process Mining we converted passive clients into active and now were delivering them best service.
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    Microsoft
    Visio is by far and away the best tool that I have used to do Value Stream Mapping sessions with the warehouse I support. It has all of the shapes needed built in to be able to represent all areas of the processes. I also like how you are able to make the drawing as big as needed and when printing it out of Visio you have the ability to use the necessary paper size. The biggest complaint that I have with the software if how it can be cumbersome for non-Visio users (that is, people without a license in the orgnaization) to interact with the Visio Map. We normally have to dedicate one Visio SME to be able to make the changes that Process SME's find since they do not have access to the software.
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    Pros
    IBM
    • I like that problems are detected before they become serious, it is a relief for us to have software with a great daily impact on our system.
    • This software identifies bottlenecks very quickly.
    • Real-time monitoring prevents future problems from occurring and is quickly fixed.
    • Professional technical support team attentive to our needs.
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    Microsoft
    • Microsoft Visio is excellent for organizing thought processes related to our more complex research.
    • The diagrams created with Microsoft Visio are ideal for graphically displaying the internal organization of work and research groups through flow diagrams.
    • Microsoft Visio is a great tool for managing our students' activities by creating flowcharts that help us graphically visualize the steps of their group work.
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    Cons
    IBM
    • It is not software with good scalability, I do not see improvements in its very advanced constants in its updates.
    • The central structure of this tool has made it difficult to use.
    • Everything works as it should when it is implemented for the development of new projects.
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    Microsoft
    • When navigating through swim lanes, the user must be careful between switching from the point to the connection features as it can be difficult to remember which mode you’re in.
    • When drawing “decision points,” it can be difficult to type words like “yes” or “no” between the connection lines.
    • The exporting options aren’t ideal. They are hard to create in PDF format.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    IBM
    I think it is the best process mining software that can currently exist, others are similar, but do not meet our expectations, we will use it for a long time, it is a system that makes us productive with minimal manual effort, the quality of the results they are amazing.
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    Microsoft
    We use Microsoft Visio to keep our diagrams updated and to that end we will need the subscription to keep using the software. Otherwise we will be left with PDF versions of the diagrams.
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    Usability
    IBM
    The initial integration/configuration is complex and hence takes time. Once integrated it is very easy and nice to use. We can have the analytics with a very user-friendly dashboard. It provides detailed information which helps in finding causes and hence in improvement. I would say it is a very nice and user-friendly tool.
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    Microsoft
    I have always struggled with some basics, such as connection points, object alignment, font consistency, arranging layers and their order (bring forward, send backward), and managing overlap. I usually need to create an initial rough draft and then do a separate cleanup pass to bring the diagram up to my quality standards. If I skip that step, the result generally does not look very good. And once a diagram becomes busy or the file gets large, Visio has been unstable for me in the past, including occasional crashes that caused non-recoverable edits.
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    Support Rating
    IBM
    We have received all the detailed documentation and requested information even on Friday evenings. The tutorials and examples are great for starting the implementation and optimizing it a long the way to the required custom internal needs. If needed, there is also the option to book a consultation with an IBM specialist which can recommend the proper processes of implementation.
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    Microsoft
    Overall, I feel that Microsoft's support is weak. They are now such a behemoth that their model of putting documentation online for their users to sift through is totally outgrown. Given the amount of money you pay for these licenses, Microsoft should provide easy one-on-one support for their products via email or chat. The idea of paying their rates for support incidents is ridiculous. If you have an enormous amount of time on your hands, use their support websites and you will eventually find a solution most of the time.
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    Alternatives Considered
    IBM
    Identify automation opportunities, prioritize by impact and expected ROI, and fast-track implementation with automated RPA bot generation. IBM Process Mining helps us by identifying non-conformant cases to identify the root causes of deviations, stakeholders involved and impact on key performance indicators. Accelerate digital transformation and through data-driven insights we are able to make faster and more informed business decisions.
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    Microsoft
    Even though it’s a more expensive solution, Vizio is built for the enterprise. Therefore, it integrates perfectly with our existing Microsoft stack, and quite frankly, because it’s such a more mature product, it provides exactly the functionality we need and expect.
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    Return on Investment
    IBM
    • Disbursement and vendor payments are only two examples of the kind of routine processes that might benefit greatly from being automated.
    • IBM Process Mining has helped us better understand our consumers by revealing patterns of behavior that can be explained by the use of AI.
    • By automatically detecting, verifying, and bettering workflows, IBM Process Mining helps me locate inefficiencies and opportunities. That makes it simple to distribute assets where they will have the greatest impact, boosting return on investment.
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    Microsoft
    • Reduces the amount of time I need to create process flow diagrams. In the past I would use Powerpoint or Word which required a lot more effort and time and never looked as good. Visio just takes that headache away.
    • Only negative is that I personally believe it should always have been part and parcel of the Office suite, thus giving more users the opportunity to use it rather than specifically having to justify its separate purchase within our organisation. Different now with Office 365 of course!
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    ScreenShots

    IBM Process Mining Screenshots

    Screenshot of visualizations that provide analysis on process performance and the associated times and costs, used to automatically discover processes.Screenshot of a visualization that helps locate the best process performance in lead time and costs related to both standard and customized KPIs of running processes to understand where automation will make the biggest impact.Screenshot of analytics that compare a discovered process with a reference process model to locate deviations and their costs, frequency and root cause for targeted fixes.Screenshot of RPA Candidates, that recommends the activities to automated based on ROI and the desired automation level.Screenshot of a simulation comparing as-is and what-if processes to calculate ROI of automation initiatives.