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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    IBM Robotic Process Automation

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AIBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere is a robotic process automation solution combining business process management tools from IBM with Automation Anywhere's bots and automation capabilities.

    $840

    per month

    ProcessMaker

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AProcessMaker is a process automation platform that helps organizations optimize and scale their business operations. By combining workflow automation, AI-driven decision-making, and advanced analytics, ProcessMaker empowers businesses to streamline complex processes, improve efficiency, and enhance customer experiences.N/A
    Pricing
    IBM Robotic Process AutomationProcessMaker
    Editions & Modules
    IBM RPA On premises
    Platform starter pack, starting at USD 840.00 per month
    per month
    IBM RPA Software as a service (SaaS)
    Platform starter pack, starting at USD 840.00 per month
    per month
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    IBM Robotic Process AutomationProcessMaker
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    IBM Robotic Process AutomationProcessMaker
    Considered Both Products
    IBM
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    ProcessMaker Inc.
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    97%
    Would buy again
    88 Answers
    60%
    Would buy again
    3 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    79 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    91 Answers
    60%
    Happy with the feature set
    3 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    61 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    93%
    Implementation went as expected
    68 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    IBM Robotic Process AutomationProcessMaker
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of IBM Robotic Process Automation and ProcessMaker
    Feature
    IBM Robotic Process Automation
    -
    Ratings
    ProcessMaker
    7.9
    3 Ratings
    8% above category average
    API for custom integration00 Ratings7.93 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of IBM Robotic Process Automation and ProcessMaker
    Feature
    IBM Robotic Process Automation
    -
    Ratings
    ProcessMaker
    8.6
    11 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings8.811 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings8.811 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings8.09 Ratings
    Process Engine
    Comparison of Process Engine features of IBM Robotic Process Automation and ProcessMaker
    Feature
    IBM Robotic Process Automation
    -
    Ratings
    ProcessMaker
    8.8
    10 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Process designer00 Ratings9.99 Ratings
    Process simulation00 Ratings8.28 Ratings
    Business rules engine00 Ratings9.99 Ratings
    SOA support00 Ratings9.910 Ratings
    Process player00 Ratings7.98 Ratings
    Form builder00 Ratings7.88 Ratings
    Model execution00 Ratings8.28 Ratings
    Business Process Automation
    Comparison of Business Process Automation features of IBM Robotic Process Automation and ProcessMaker
    Feature
    IBM Robotic Process Automation
    -
    Ratings
    ProcessMaker
    8.0
    3 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Business Process Modeling00 Ratings8.23 Ratings
    Decision Modeling00 Ratings8.23 Ratings
    Code-Based Automation00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    No-Code Automation00 Ratings7.63 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    IBM Robotic Process AutomationProcessMaker
    Small Businesses
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    Bizagi
    Score8.3 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    UiPath Automation Platform
    Score8.5 out of 10
    IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    Score9 out of 10
    Enterprises
    UiPath Automation Platform
    Score8.5 out of 10
    IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    Score9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    IBM Robotic Process AutomationProcessMaker
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.2
    (94 ratings)
    8.9
    (11 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.8
    (7 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.1
    (17 ratings)
    6.6
    (5 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (18 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.9
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.6
    (5 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    IBM Robotic Process AutomationProcessMaker
    Likelihood to Recommend
    IBM
    While it can be applied to various scenarios, its suitability can depend on the specific requirements of a given task or process. Here are some scenarios where IBM RPA is well-suited and scenarios where it may be less appropriate: Well suited: 1.Data Entry and Data Migration: RPA can efficiently automate data entry tasks, such as copying information from one system to another or migrating data between databases, reducing the risk of human error 2. Report Generation: RPA can generate routine reports by extracting data from various sources, formatting it, and delivering the reports to the relevant stakeholders, saving time and effort. 3. Email and Message Handling: RPA can help manage and categorize emails and messages, such as routing customer inquiries to the right department or processing routine email requests.Less suited for: 1. Cases where there is High Variability: RPA may struggle with tasks that have a high degree of variability, where each case is unique and difficult to standardize. 2. For Complex Decision-Making: RPA is rule-based and not designed for complex decision-making processes. It cannot replace the judgment and decision-making capabilities of humans. 3.Tasks Requiring Creativity: RPA is not suitable for tasks that require creativity, innovation, or problem-solving skills, as it operates based on predefined rules and logic.
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    ProcessMaker Inc.
    The task mining component is well suited for processes where there are a lot of steps performed in a variety of systems, particularly by a single individual on a team. It also requires a robust activity ID to be able to track an activity. It is not well suited when trying to track a process where the content is in an email.
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    Pros
    IBM
    • accessing local system
    • It was programmed to navigate to the web page requiring reCAPTCHA verification, locate the reCAPTCHA challenge, and generate a screenshot or other data to present to a user for manual input.
    • It was programmed to extract employee data from emails or forms, update the employee record in Workday, and send automated notifications.
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    ProcessMaker Inc.
    • User interface. It is clean and easy to understand. You won't get overwhelmed the second you log in.
    • The workflow maker. With a drag and drop interface, you can easily visualize and implement what you want on the screen. Out of all the programs we tested, this one had the easiest process maker and designer.
    • Ease of understanding. My biggest recommendation would be that this program is easy to access for anyone. There are complications (see negatives) but this program can be implemented quickly and efficiently, and nearly anyone can learn to use it. You will not feel like you are in the dark with it.
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    Cons
    IBM
    • Security and data privacy: IBM RPA may not have the strongest security features, which can leave sensitive data vulnerable to breaches or hacking.
    • Scalability: IBM RPA may not scale well to accommodate larger businesses and more complex processes, which can lead to performance issues and increased costs.
    • Customization: IBM RPA may not provide as much customization options as some users would like, making it difficult to tailor the software to specific business needs.
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    ProcessMaker Inc.
    • Complications when you get to the more advanced pieces. When trialing, I found that the more advanced a process got, the more complicated it got for me in coding. When you begin using the more advanced features, you will find that you need to have a basic knowledge of coding - otherwise you won't go any further. This was my sole issue. Unfortunately, it was one that would have brought the school to a grinding halt if they were to ever get more complicated than they were.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    IBM
    By implementing IBM Robotic Process Automation, we realized that they are digital robots with a great impact on our manual tasks, generating good automation capabilities that are beneficial to the entire company.
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    ProcessMaker Inc.
    We are happy with this product
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    Usability
    IBM
    IBM RPA is a very powerful tool, it has almost all the features that are necessary to build, implement and manage highly functional robots. The learning curve is very fast, so excellent skills are acquired. It is not necessary to have strong programming knowledge because its use is very easy. It is just drag and drop commands. By adding rules and logic, wonderful robots can be achieved.
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    ProcessMaker Inc.
    I gave this overall rating for ProcessMaker due to its overall flexibility, design and ease of use for most. Examples of this from us include it being an excellent and trustworthy tool for automating processes, the abilities and capabilities for real-time process tracking and the web-based accessibility and implementation which allows for easy access and management of the tool.
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    Support Rating
    IBM
    IBM has done a great job with enablement for the product. There is documentation for use-cases, development videos for beginners, and a community forum that has proven useful for getting started with the application. Although the resources cannot solve every problem a developer comes across, they have been very beneficial to our technical team.
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    ProcessMaker Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    IBM
    I am main developer of the this implementation. I have faced many chanllenges in implementation as IBM RPA not provided direct commands to automate Excel. I enjoyed in finding solution and best approach for the implementation
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    ProcessMaker Inc.
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    Alternatives Considered
    IBM
    I've always had excellent service and had no trouble communicating. It has aided in my understanding of how I can continue to use the bots. Reading peer assessments reveals that while IBM RPA demands a substantial initial financial commitment, it justifies its cost, unlike Blue Prism RPA, which does not.
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    ProcessMaker Inc.
    Before making the decision to get ProcessMaker, we assessed different and best options in the market, which are also quite competitive. KiSSFLOW, Blueworks Live, and Bizagi, being the most relevant and ADONIS, to mention the ones we consider the most relevant and capable of meeting our needs. In the end, we went for ProcessMaker because of mainly three things as described before: 1. Real-time process status tracking. 2. Metrics and dashboards. 3. Ease of use for constructing diagrams.
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    Scalability
    IBM
    No answers on this topic
    ProcessMaker Inc.
    The capability is robust and quite industry agnostic. It would benefit significantly with some out of the box models - e.g. procure to pay on SAP and similar. They could also develop industry specific examples which could kickstart the implementation for organizations.
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    Return on Investment
    IBM
    • IBM Robotic Process Automation has helped save on cost and time as it is able to automate tasks that are repetitive and routine tasks.
    • IBM Robotic Process Automation has helped us increase productivity. This is because it is able to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy and speed.
    • It has enhanced compliance as it is able to automate compliance-related tasks. This has helped us improve our reputation.
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    ProcessMaker Inc.
    • I'm using Communication edition to introduce BPMN in my organization. I can build the first process in a short time, make my boss more confident with my job.
    • But, with ProcessMaker, we need more time to design code to handle the process, and without PHP/Javascript Programmer, it seems hard to work with more and more processes online.
    • However, IE Browser is not well supported, somewhat let the user confuse.
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