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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    IBM Blueworks Live

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/ABlueworks Live is cloud-based business process management software that provides users with a collaborative environment for documenting, analyzing, and building business process mapping.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
    IBM Blueworks LiveIBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    IBM Blueworks LiveIBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional Details
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    Community Pulse
    IBM Blueworks LiveIBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
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    IBM
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    93%
    Would buy again
    28 Answers
    91%
    Would buy again
    30 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    27 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    30 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    29 Answers
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    32 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    94%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    17 Answers
    90%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    18 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    92%
    Implementation went as expected
    23 Answers
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    30 Answers
    Features
    IBM Blueworks LiveIBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of IBM Blueworks Live and IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    Feature
    IBM Blueworks Live
    8.3
    33 Ratings
    1% above category average
    IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    6.4
    1 Ratings
    23% below category average
    Dashboards8.018 Ratings6.41 Ratings
    Standard reports9.132 Ratings6.41 Ratings
    Custom reports7.929 Ratings6.41 Ratings
    Process Engine
    Comparison of Process Engine features of IBM Blueworks Live and IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    Feature
    IBM Blueworks Live
    7.7
    33 Ratings
    8% below category average
    IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    7.5
    1 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Process designer8.432 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Process simulation8.528 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Business rules engine5.829 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    SOA support7.827 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Process player8.230 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Support for modeling languages7.231 Ratings00 Ratings
    Form builder8.016 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Model execution7.716 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Collaboration
    Comparison of Collaboration features of IBM Blueworks Live and IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    Feature
    IBM Blueworks Live
    8.5
    34 Ratings
    1% above category average
    IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    -
    Ratings
    Social collaboration tools8.534 Ratings00 Ratings
    Content Management Capabilties
    Comparison of Content Management Capabilties features of IBM Blueworks Live and IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    Feature
    IBM Blueworks Live
    6.2
    30 Ratings
    27% below category average
    IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    -
    Ratings
    Content management6.230 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of IBM Blueworks Live and IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    Feature
    IBM Blueworks Live
    -
    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
    Business Process Automation
    Comparison of Business Process Automation features of IBM Blueworks Live and IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    Feature
    IBM Blueworks Live
    -
    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
    Best Alternatives
    IBM Blueworks LiveIBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    Small Businesses
    Process Street
    Score8.2 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
    Medium-sized Companies
    TIBCO® BPM Enterprise
    Score7 out of 10
    Okta Workflows
    Score8.8 out of 10
    Enterprises
    IBM Business Automation Workflow
    Score9.7 out of 10
    Okta Workflows
    Score8.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    IBM Blueworks LiveIBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.9
    (37 ratings)
    8.9
    (42 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.3
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    IBM Blueworks LiveIBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    Likelihood to Recommend
    IBM
    Pharmacies are subject to several regulatory obligations, including FDA and HIPAA rules. Pharmacy teams may record and view compliance-related procedures in a uniform format with IBM BLueworks Live. This facilitates Audit tracking, ensures process compliance at every stage, and keeps audits running smoothly.
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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
    IBM
    • Easy to create process diagrams quickly, while collaborating with others.
    • Create linkages to sub-processes and other workflows.
    • Track activities using metadata such as which IT systems are utilized.
    • Use the glossary terms to find where different roles or systems are involved in processes throughout your org.
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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
    IBM
    • In particular, we have had problems with the availability of the service because the platform frequently crashed.
    • Is not easy to pull some indicators.
    • We would like to be able to see a different interface, long ago with the same.
    • Payment process is not easy.
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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
    IBM
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Support Rating
    IBM
    I have gotten great response for the very few times I needed support.
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    IBM
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    IBM
    Blueworks Live was part of a project deal. We did not keep it after the project. We found there are many solutions offering similar or superior capabilities - the fact that Blueworks does not fully support the universal BPMN standard was a big letdown for us. The pricing also did not make sense as a standalone solution.
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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
    IBM
    • It has helped us reduce miscommunication between our departments, such as production, inventory, and shipping, thus reducing delays.
    • Now, most things are automated; we can quickly know when a product will be in low stock.
    • With the help of custom charts, we are easily able to determine our best-selling product of the month and week, which helps us market according to stats.
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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

    IBM Blueworks Live Screenshots

    Screenshot of the IBM Blueworks Live interface which fosters real-time communication and feedback, allowing users to work together on process models. It is used to track changes, share insights, and refine workflows with instant messaging directly within the platform.Screenshot of the Library feature in IBM Blueworks Live, which offers a hierarchical view of spaces, blueprints, decisions, and policies. Users can navigate and categorize processes to streamline business operations, ensuring teams have access the right information at the right time.Screenshot of the Discovery Map in IBM Blueworks Live, a tool used to map out complex workflows with drag-and-drop simplicity, making it easy to capture every step of a processes in a structured and clear format. Users can optimize operations by turning insights into action, aligning teams on what truly matters.Screenshot of the Process Diagram view in IBM Blueworks Live, a feature used to transforms Discovery Maps into standardized, swimlane diagrams that clearly outline roles, responsibilities, decisions, systems and process flows. Users can streamline process design with an interactive interface that simplifies complex tasks, enabling the delivery of results faster and more efficiently.Screenshot of the Details Panel in IBM Blueworks Live, used to access critical information such as cycle time, cost, and involved systems. This feature enables users to connect process details across workflows, make data-driven decisions, optimize resources, and enhance business processes, all while keeping stakeholders aligned.