Appian vs. WorkFusion Intelligent Automation Cloud

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
WorkFusion Intelligent Automation Cloud
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
WorkFusion (Crowd Computing Systems) headquartered in New York offers RPA Expression, a robotic process automation solution available free.N/A
Pricing
AppianWorkFusion Intelligent Automation Cloud
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
AppianWorkFusion Intelligent Automation Cloud
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Features
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Low-Code Development
Comparison of Low-Code Development features of Product A and Product B
Appian
9.1
Ratings
8% above category average
WorkFusion Intelligent Automation Cloud
-
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
User Ratings
AppianWorkFusion Intelligent Automation Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
9.4
(0 ratings)
8.1
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.5
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.7
(0 ratings)
-
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Support Rating
8.4
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
In-Person Training
9.0
(0 ratings)
-
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Online Training
6.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
1.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
AppianWorkFusion Intelligent Automation Cloud
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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You can use WorkFusion RPA Express to automate any type of repetitive process that has been mapped. The tool has a low learning curve, allowing new users of the tool to acquire knowledge quickly. It is not recommended to overuse the OCR functionality of the tool, due to the high cost of the license per page exceeded. I recommend using an external API to read OCR.
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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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  • Merges two features of the competitors very well: Selectors and Object Cloning.
  • A simple and visually pleasing tool.
  • Easy to learn for beginners in RPA.
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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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  • I would love to see a bit more from RPA Express in the cases where bit more complexity is involved.
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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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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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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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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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Online Training
Very boring; hard to get through quickly, but rather effective in demonstrating the use of the platform.
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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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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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In comparison to Uipath RAP Express has a lot of inroads to make since UiPath is vast in every sense which RPA Express is not.
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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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  • Robots can run 24 hours.
  • Low maintenance cost.
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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