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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    CMW Platform

    Score8.8 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    CMW Platform (formerly Comindware) is a business process management software centered on worklows to build automations. It implements a drag-and-drop interface along with Excel-style rules and forms.N/A

    IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AIBM 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
    Pricing
    CMW PlatformIBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    CMW PlatformIBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalOptional
    Additional DetailsComindware Tracker is available for purchase on a per-user subscription plan.
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    Community Pulse
    CMW PlatformIBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    Considered Both Products
    CMW Lab
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    IBM
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    96%
    Would buy again
    45 Answers
    91%
    Would buy again
    30 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    47 Answers
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    32 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    36 Answers
    90%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    18 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    98%
    Implementation went as expected
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    97%
    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    CMW PlatformIBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of CMW Platform and IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    Feature
    CMW Platform
    -
    Ratings
    IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    7.3
    1 Ratings
    18% above category average
    API for custom integration00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Plug-ins00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of CMW Platform and IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    Feature
    CMW Platform
    -
    Ratings
    IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    6.4
    1 Ratings
    23% below category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings6.41 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings6.41 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings6.41 Ratings
    Process Engine
    Comparison of Process Engine features of CMW Platform and IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    Feature
    CMW Platform
    -
    Ratings
    IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    7.5
    1 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Process designer00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Process simulation00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Business rules engine00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    SOA support00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Process player00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Form builder00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Model execution00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Business Process Automation
    Comparison of Business Process Automation features of CMW Platform and IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    Feature
    CMW Platform
    -
    Ratings
    IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    7.5
    1 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Business Process Modeling00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Decision Modeling00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Code-Based Automation00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    No-Code Automation00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
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    Enterprises
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    User Ratings
    CMW PlatformIBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (69 ratings)
    8.9
    (42 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    7.5
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.5
    (23 ratings)
    -
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    User Testimonials
    CMW PlatformIBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    Likelihood to Recommend
    CMW Lab
    CMW has less integration capabilities, this is something that can definitely be improved in the future. On a side note, the MS Outlook integration option is excellent. The UI is decent for its purpose and the platform is well suited for a range of business requirements - customer order management, document tracking and approval management. You name it, they have it.
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    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.
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    Pros
    CMW Lab
    • Graphical workflow builder capability makes it easy to set workflow in form of spreadsheets to improve visibility.
    • Workflow automation in the cloud unifies tasks, documents and resources in real-time.
    • Integration with outlook makes it easy to manage workloads direct to the email.
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    • 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.
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    Cons
    CMW Lab
    • I would like to see Comindware Tracker come in a free pricing tier.
    • I would like to see Comindware Tracker offer more granular roles to be assigned to workflow users.
    • I would like to see Comindware Tracker integrate with more ERP systems and to offer more import/export/migration capabilities from other workflow management systems.
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    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
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    Likelihood to Renew
    CMW Lab
    Very likely.
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    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.
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    Usability
    CMW Lab
    As I mentioned in my whole review that it is making opration smoother it's capabilities to automate repetitive tasks, reduce manual errors,and improve productivity.Its low code approach allows us to create business apps quickly and easily without requiring extensibe programming knowledge.although it has lots of positive points but there are some issues which is barrier to become perfect that's why I give 8
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    IBM
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    Support Rating
    CMW Lab
    It's more of drag and drop functionality. It is quite easy to set up. Creation of form is very easy. Support Team of Comindware Tracker is good and very friendly. It is efficient in terms of task management, project management, team management, vendor/client tracking.
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    IBM
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    Alternatives Considered
    CMW Lab
    Other than trying Comindware Tracker it is newer to me, I have used Adobe software multiple times and are familiar with their products. I won't stack Comindware Tracker against them because they both are amazing. I like using Comindware tracker because it is easy to use and is great for me, it helps optimize and maintain my workflows.
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    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.
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    Return on Investment
    CMW Lab
    • Comindware Tracker is versatile and can be used to automate common business processes.
    • Comindware Tracker offers process adjustments and visibility in real time.
    • Comindware Tracker anticipates the organization's document and data management in a unified way.
    • It provides analytical analysis as well as complex reports to help us run our business more efficiently.
    • It is ideal for the automation and execution of processes by classifying tasks.
    • Comindware Tracker helps in quick and easy simplification of operations.
    • Comindware Tracker improves the agility of routine activities.
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    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.
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    ScreenShots

    CMW Platform Screenshots

    Screenshot of Graphical Workflow BuilderScreenshot of Drag'n'drop Web-form DesignerScreenshot of Collaboration toolsScreenshot of Workflow automationScreenshot of Workflow trackingScreenshot of Outlook intergration