Appian vs. SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Appian
Score 7.7 out of 10
N/A
Appian is a low-code development and business process management platform. It features drag-and-drop design for app building, automated work processes, unified data management, and cloud-based deployment.
$0
SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
Score 7.8 out of 10
N/A
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
AppianSAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
Editions & Modules
Appian Community Edition
$0
Application - Input-Only
$2
per month per user
Application - Infrequent
$9
per month per user
Application - Standard
$75
per month per user
Platform
Custom Quote Priced per user with unlimited apps.
minimum 100 users, no maximum
Unlimited
Custom Quote Priced per development with unlimited apps.
unlimited
Platform
Custom Quote Priced per user with unlimited apps.
Minimum 100, no maximum
Unlimited
Custom Quote Priced per development with unlimited apps.
Unlimited
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
AppianSAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional Details
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AppianSAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
Features
AppianSAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
Low-Code Development
Comparison of Low-Code Development features of Product A and Product B
Appian
9.1
Ratings
8% above category average
SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
-
Ratings
Visual Modeling8.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Drag-and-drop Interfaces8.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Platform Security9.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Platform User Management8.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Reusability9.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Platform Scalability9.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Appian
-
Ratings
SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
7.6
Ratings
7% below category average
Dashboards00 Ratings7.70 Ratings
Standard reports00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Custom reports00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Process Engine
Comparison of Process Engine features of Product A and Product B
Appian
-
Ratings
SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
8.0
Ratings
5% below category average
Process designer00 Ratings8.80 Ratings
Process simulation00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Business rules engine00 Ratings7.10 Ratings
SOA support00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Process player00 Ratings7.40 Ratings
Support for modeling languages00 Ratings8.90 Ratings
Form builder00 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Model execution00 Ratings6.40 Ratings
Collaboration
Comparison of Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Appian
-
Ratings
SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
8.1
Ratings
4% below category average
Social collaboration tools00 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Content Management Capabilties
Comparison of Content Management Capabilties features of Product A and Product B
Appian
-
Ratings
SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
7.2
Ratings
13% below category average
Content management00 Ratings7.20 Ratings
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User Ratings
AppianSAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
Likelihood to Recommend
9.4
(0 ratings)
7.7
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.5
(0 ratings)
7.1
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.7
(0 ratings)
6.7
(0 ratings)
Availability
-
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8.0
(0 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.4
(0 ratings)
7.8
(0 ratings)
In-Person Training
9.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
6.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
1.0
(0 ratings)
8.4
(0 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
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5.0
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Vendor pre-sale
-
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8.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
AppianSAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite
Likelihood to Recommend
Appian is well suited for the areas which involve a workflow. For Example: Consider there is a task and 3 teams are required to work on the task, with Appian we can create tasks for each team and monitor the comments and completion. Together with the integration capabilities, this tool can function in many areas. In our firm, we are using it to automate the workflows for our business teams and help them in capturing the OLA's and SLA's.
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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
  • Allows at a glance workflow documentation which assists in the need we have for information readiation.
  • Drag and drop interface for workflow development greatly speeds our apps time to market.
  • Using the advanced features of Appian, we are able to create working sites in a fraction of the time it would take to do so using "traditional" development.
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  • We primarily use SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite to create UX designs and concepts as well as A/B test variants.
  • Specifically, SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite NOS serves as a design tool for our internal and external UX designers.
  • We are able to communicate design ideas across all corporate directions.
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Cons
  • Search issues when type ahead and database search are used in the same field.
  • Buttons implementation where user is require[d] to click on the button description - if clicks on the button outside that text - button will not work.
  • Problems with using certain off-the-shelf performance tools like WebLoad or Neoload. That is because of different dynamic variables being used internally in Appian - which these tools are unable to correlate. We are still investigating using other tools like Jmeter to overcome dynamic correlation problem for performance testing.
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  • One small disadvantage is that the mobile app has fewer features than the web interface. It is primarily handy for viewing process maps while on the go.
  • Another minor drawback is that, based on the complexity of your operations, the process of onboarding and setup may require a considerable amount of time, necessitating several weeks of onboarding activities.
  • Finally, a handful of the third-party integrations felt functionally tacked on. But, the basic product works flawlessly.
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Likelihood to Renew
We recently renewed our license with Appian. We are convinced that its flexibility, relative ease of use, the support they provide, there mobile advancements and their general willingness and desire to see us succeed all contributed to our reason to renew our agreement with Appian
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Straight forward and smooth approach!
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Usability
There are many differences between using Appian and using other programming languages. Additionally, there are many trade offs that have to be made and that have to be accepted for using Appian. In some cases, you give up control of one small area, but in others, it may open settings that are unavailable to a developer when using other program languages.
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It's very simple and easy to use
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Reliability and Availability
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Yes its always available
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Performance
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Everything is very fast
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Support Rating
Appian is one of the leading low code business automation platforms that support RPA, decision rules, case management, workflow automation, and machine learning all in a single bundle. But it is also harder to implement and replace the traditional business process.
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Whenever we needed assistance, the support team was prompt and knowledgeable, providing clear and effective solutions to our issues.
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In-Person Training
As analyst I participated in a developer boot camp. At times it was hard to keep up but most of the time it made sense. Trainer took the time to explain and slowed pace down to answer questions etc.
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Real useful trainings and hand ons
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Online Training
Very boring; hard to get through quickly, but rather effective in demonstrating the use of the platform.
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Very complete and useful for day to day operations
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Implementation Rating
It was really seamless. SaaS in the true definition of the word. We logged on and started using the product. Very easy.
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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
Appian compares favorably with other vendors in the space. It is strongest with business workflow automation and to create custom business applications. The tool base for coding is extremely straightforward and allows for faster coding and deployment. Handles very complex process flows and has the ability to discover new opportunities for automation.
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The application is very simple to use and provides a number of features that allow me to visually represent my thoughts and ideas. Particularly intriguing to me is the potential for real-time collaboration with clients and external partners. This greatly facilitates teamwork and enables quick response to changes or fresh ideas. Another benefit of SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite is the large number of applications that can be integrated and the ability to directly transfer concepts, mental maps, and solution blueprints to presentations. I am generally very pleased with SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite, and I would highly recommend it to any business looking for an effective and user-friendly solution to foster the development of creative ideas and innovative foci
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Scalability
No answers on this topic
Definitely a 10!
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Return on Investment
  • Our IT automated procurement process has sped up time to get paid by a few days on every transaction
  • Our approvals are more organized as a result of being put in digitally
  • Managing our own tenant requires more than we have available, given the quarterly updates
  • Since we have business-critical functions running in the platform, we have to thoroughly review every note of every update. Because of this we skip half of the updates since we don't have enough time to review these changes four times a year.
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  • By locating and removing process bottlenecks and redundancies, SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite has greatly improved our operational efficiency.
  • The software has been crucial in ensuring that our processes adhere to industry norms and regulations while lowering the risks associated with compliance.
  • Real-time collaboration capabilities in SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite have accelerated cross-functional communication, facilitating quicker decision-making and more successful process upgrades.
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ScreenShots

Appian Screenshots

Screenshot of Low-Code DevelopmentScreenshot of Business Process Management SuiteScreenshot of Dynamic Case ManagementScreenshot of Mobile App DevelopmentScreenshot of Appian RPA with Blue Prism

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