n8n vs. OpenText MBPM

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
n8n
Score 9.3 out of 10
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n8n is a fair-code, low-code Workflow Automation and Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) that enables technical users to connect disparate applications and automate complex business processes. The platform utilizes a visual node-based editor combined with custom code capabilities (JavaScript, Python) to build and execute Agentic Workflows and data-driven automations.N/A
OpenText MBPM
Score 7.2 out of 10
N/A
OpenText acquired BPM solution Metastorm in 2011, and has rebranded the product as OpenText MBPM. It is an alternative BPM solution to OpenText's primary BPM offering called OpenText Cordys Business Process Management.N/A
Pricing
n8nOpenText MBPM
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
n8nOpenText MBPM
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
n8nOpenText MBPM
Features
n8nOpenText MBPM
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
n8n
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Ratings
OpenText MBPM
7.0
3 Ratings
10% below category average
Dashboards00 Ratings7.93 Ratings
Standard reports00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Custom reports00 Ratings4.03 Ratings
Process Engine
Comparison of Process Engine features of Product A and Product B
n8n
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Ratings
OpenText MBPM
7.3
3 Ratings
13% below category average
Process designer00 Ratings8.13 Ratings
Process simulation00 Ratings7.13 Ratings
Business rules engine00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
SOA support00 Ratings6.02 Ratings
Process player00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Support for modeling languages00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Form builder00 Ratings6.93 Ratings
Model execution00 Ratings6.13 Ratings
Collaboration
Comparison of Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
n8n
-
Ratings
OpenText MBPM
7.6
3 Ratings
9% below category average
Social collaboration tools00 Ratings7.63 Ratings
Content Management Capabilties
Comparison of Content Management Capabilties features of Product A and Product B
n8n
-
Ratings
OpenText MBPM
6.0
2 Ratings
30% below category average
Content management00 Ratings6.02 Ratings
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User Ratings
n8nOpenText MBPM
Likelihood to Recommend
9.3
(3 ratings)
7.1
(5 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(4 ratings)
Usability
8.6
(3 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
n8nOpenText MBPM
Likelihood to Recommend
n8n.io
It is simply great for replacing manual and repetitive tasks, as well as for more complex ones where you need to work a little bit harder to get the whole process well represented inside the app. It is an excellent app for learning how to build agents using AI, going from simple to more complex solutions as you evolve.
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OpenText
Metastorm is well-suited for scenarios in which internal stress testing an application is needed in a hurry before showcasing it to potential customers. It supports different views of the process from Swimlane perspective, so different methodologies can be handled. It is an Enterprise level tool and handles both small and large projects quite well, although smaller companies may be stressed out by the amount of time it takes to properly maintain the application.
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Pros
n8n.io
  • Intuitiveness
  • Testing
  • Integration with APIs
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OpenText
  • Complex routing of tasks based on calculated criteria
  • Linking between tasks and accessing relevant information
  • Organising, scheduling and prioritising
  • Different views for different people
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Cons
n8n.io
  • It should have a community node marketplace
  • it should also show the execution while its running instead of showing when its completed
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OpenText
  • The Metastorm process engine is based on an older version of .NET. Updating to a newer version would resolve several known issues with .NET email functionality.
  • Metastorm builds web pages at run time. While the UI presented to the end user is fine, the Document Object Model is convoluted and subject to change with new releases. Providing a more simplified DOM or at very least a custom function to replace document.getElementById() would make client-side scripting a much more powerful tool.
  • One function that I've seen Metastorm competitors do well, is email wizards. Having a WYSIWYG email editor would be really nice.
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Likelihood to Renew
n8n.io
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OpenText
There are other products that seem to be a better fit for future initiatives.
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Usability
n8n.io
The learning curve of the app is a little too steep for new users, especially those users who are not very familiar with technology and maybe coding. Nothing that can't be reached if you choose to use YouTube to learn more. It might be hard at first, but it can save you many hours, and your current job will get a lot easier with it.
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OpenText
Although it is intuitive to use it does require training
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Support Rating
n8n.io
No answers on this topic
OpenText
Great customer service for an API support related query
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Alternatives Considered
n8n.io
n8n gives more freedom to use and do whatever I want. Make was a bit too stiff and limited to try to make the UX more friendly. But I prefer capability over friendliness in this specific scenario.
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OpenText
We found that OpenText MBPM held its own quite well against IBM BPM. We ended up choosing OpenText MBPM due to the analytics, complex routing, and the ease of SOA service integration. Furthermore, the ability to quickly develop simple User interfaces make this tool a daily component of our most-used toolbox components.
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Return on Investment
n8n.io
  • Ever since I started using n8n workflow - I have saved so much time
  • The amount of leads we are getting has drastically increased
  • n8n has lead to increase in my business revenue
  • it has also given me the opportunity to get creative without the need of coding.
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OpenText
  • The development of the ticketing system has enabled us to greatly improve customer relationships
  • The scheduling and allocation of the tasks has reduced both the number of open tickets and the turnaround time to resolution
  • Management information from the system has improved decision making
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