ARIS vs. IBM Robotic Process Automation

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ARIS
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
Software AG's Business Process Analysis Platform, ARIS, uses robust architecture and process management / analysis capability to drive integrations with the existing business processes along with information technology and SAP systems.
$100
designer
IBM Robotic Process Automation
Score 8.8 out of 10
N/A
IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere is a robotic process automation solution combining business process management tools from IBM with Automation Anywhere's bots and automation capabilities.
$840
per month
Pricing
ARISIBM Robotic Process Automation
Editions & Modules
ARIS Elements
$100
designer
ARIS Advanced
$200
designer
ARIS Enterprise
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ARIS Enterprise
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IBM RPA On premises
Platform starter pack, starting at USD 840.00 per month
per month
IBM RPA Software as a service (SaaS)
Platform starter pack, starting at USD 840.00 per month
per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ARISIBM Robotic Process Automation
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
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ARIS
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Yes, ARIS is one of the leading process modeling and analysis tools with advanced reporting and modeling capabilities. It also provides a license for simulation and process mining.
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The Service area, they have been very useful. ARIS suite is covering number of applications. ARIS engine is very powerful and robust. The tool can be configured in many ways which can be beneficial but can be a curse at the same time. As a user, you need to apply this …
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ARIS has its own EPC notation which is very easy, hence a preferred notation amongst many. It has some enhanced features like the ability to create custom reports, queries, adhoc analysis, and simulation, which not all tools offer. However, it is very high priced compared to …
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ARIS is a much more complex ecosystem than Visio in terms of functionality, being able to create complex relations between people, departments, IT systems, input and output documents, and roles. ARIS handles all these via its library that is defined and created for the whole …
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Features like SAP Solman Sync, Alfabet EA integration (another Software AG product) and a well defined framework for BPM or any consulting practice across any verticals or domains is useful in a consulting practice, whether it's TOGAF methodology, running a BPM Lifecycle or Six …

IBM Robotic Process Automation
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1.RPA Functionality: Both IBM RPA and Accenture RPA offer core RPA functionalities, such as the ability to automate rule-based, repetitive tasks, data entry, and data extraction from various applications and systems. 2.User-Friendly Design: Both platforms typically provide …
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Looking forward to the long run the IBM provides the better cost effective licensing cost as compared to other tools. The cost is a bit high but the usage flexibility copes with that. The bots can sometime gets inaccurate and could get costly, IBM AI and cognitive interaction …
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The IBM Robotic Process Automation we believed stacked up comparably among other credible robotic process automation technologies that are available in the marketplace. The technology with IBM backed technologies is relatively reliable and has credibility. Our organization did …
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Main difference was speed as well as accuracy of data matching. UIPATH was pathetic and not stable. Lot of features were not there. Automation Anywhere was good but we want to go with the best solution available in the market. Based on key parameters, we selected IBM …
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IBM Robotic process automation is more than enough to justify its efficiency, So yet we didn't looked for other alternatives
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I can tell that I did use UiPath Automation Platform and IBM Robotic Process Automation together and I can safely say that IBM Robotic Process Automation is far more compatible with enterprise environment because it's far more secure and reliable however being a new tool in the …
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We selected IBM Robotic Process Automation because it was offered at a more affordable price compared with AA and UiPath.
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The decision generally and most obviously falls behind the PO deparment however I did use IBM Watson before that's why I have likened the IBM products and also when we alongside with the procurement department compare it to UiPath, IBM sounded more enterprise friendly and the …
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UiPath was very popular with conferences and they were a big player in the market however, when it comes procurement I guess the decision lies with the multiple departments and we felt that UiPath was not ready to be scaled in a corporate format so that we chose IBM RPA …
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Their platform allows us to establish connections with various database types, including AS400 through a separate package. Unlike UiPath, the development of the user interface is not based on selectors or drivers.One of the most valuable features of IBM RPA is its ability to …
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  • Open platform approach: IBM RPA has an open platform approach, allowing us to easily integrate with other enterprise systems and data sources.
  • Scalable and flexible architecture: IBM RPA has a scalable and flexible architecture that can accommodate the changing needs of our …
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No other products have been previously reviewed. We liked what we saw in relation to this product and decided to choose it as our solution and it has worked very well.We really like the solidity that IBM has as a group and when evaluating this tool we knew that it would work …
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I like is that the systems will be exclusive to the requirements that the professionals have, this type of system greatly reduces the costs of processing information at the same time that it performs the tasks without inconveniences of failures or delays, understands the …
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The software is pricey. Small-business implementation proved challenging. The program was far more challenging to implement with our software than with IBM Robotic Process Automation; therefore, I don't think it's worth the money. As a result, production was not greatly …
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I've always had excellent service and had no trouble communicating. It has aided in my understanding of how I can continue to use the bots. Reading peer assessments reveals that while IBM RPA demands a substantial initial financial commitment, it justifies its cost, unlike Blue …
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Engaging RPA bot to enhance internal and external communications like team collaborations, address client queries, chatbot base requests is a fascinating experience
We wanted to opt for a well placed Automation solution which converses in multiple major languages across the …
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IBM Robotic Process Automation is much more advanced in this domain with a lot of flexibility in creating and execution of bots. Also, the management process is pretty straightforward. It gives a clear idea to the leadership team on the ongoing events thanks to understandable …
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I value IBM RPA since it is a full-stage, incredibly adaptable, and simple to use. It seems to accomplish everything. It is amazing that the automated tasks proceed as planned and that the bots are faultless and error-free. IBM RPA is the greatest tool for managing rehashed …
Features
ARISIBM Robotic Process Automation
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
ARIS
9.1
Ratings
11% above category average
IBM Robotic Process Automation
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Ratings
Dashboards7.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Standard reports9.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Custom reports9.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Process Engine
Comparison of Process Engine features of Product A and Product B
ARIS
7.4
Ratings
12% below category average
IBM Robotic Process Automation
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Process designer8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Process simulation8.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Business rules engine6.40 Ratings00 Ratings
SOA support7.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Process player6.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for modeling languages9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Form builder7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Model execution6.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Collaboration
Comparison of Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
ARIS
8.4
Ratings
0% below category average
IBM Robotic Process Automation
-
Ratings
Social collaboration tools8.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Content Management Capabilties
Comparison of Content Management Capabilties features of Product A and Product B
ARIS
9.3
Ratings
13% above category average
IBM Robotic Process Automation
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Content management9.30 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
ARISIBM Robotic Process Automation
Likelihood to Recommend
8.7
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8.9
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Likelihood to Renew
-
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8.8
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Usability
7.0
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9.1
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Support Rating
8.0
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9.1
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Online Training
-
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4.5
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.9
(0 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
6.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
ARISIBM Robotic Process Automation
Likelihood to Recommend
ARIS is well suited when we want to understand the interrelationship between different processes and their decencies on systems etc. It allows to create an integrated view with easy navigation from one process to another and allows to add information like metrics, risks, cycle time, FTE, etc. Overall, it is a great tool for modeling and analysis. Though it offers BPMN notation, it has limited compatibility with some other tools, hence if the objective is to implement these processes using tools like PEGA then is it not suitable. Further, it is very high priced, so for basic modeling, it might give the right ROI.
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This tool is capable of filling out forms for various records and work applications, and offers advanced functionalities that can be quickly comprehended. Although it requires expertise to manage, it is user-friendly and not overly complex to operate. Our cost savings have been achieved by minimizing manual labor and optimizing our resources. I appreciate IBM's support in automating various use-cases, enabling us to implement solutions for our clients regardless of their industry or department.
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Pros
  • BPMN, EPC based modelling of business processes
  • Enterprise Architecture modelling and consulting using support of TOGAF and ArchiMate with extended packages to ARIS BPA
  • Continuously evolving product based on upcoming and current industry trends
  • Supports IOT modelling and also cloud based infrastructure management
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  • IBM Robotic Process Automation is good in data entry and validation. This helps in saving time and costs.
  • IBM Robotic Process Automation automates the process of generating reports. This has helped our organization improve its accuracy and compliance.
  • It also does well in data extraction. This enables our organization to reduce time and cost and improve accuracy.
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Cons
  • Has been used in multiple coe set up programs where ARIS has been super handy to use especially its modeling and documentation capability.
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  • It's complex and pricey, thus it's not practical for use in most small enterprises.
  • It takes some time to get accustomed to and it is challenging to absorb everything and understand each function when not all of it is addressed in the manual.
  • We recommend making improvements to the Chatbot integration and making it easier to build.
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Likelihood to Renew
No answers on this topic
We have the best use case and the experience with IBM Robotic Process Automation good to go for continues renewal for this tool.
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Usability
I am a BPM and Enterprise Architect Consultant and hence have been using different BPM and EA tools for consulting practice. Until now I have used Opentext Provision EA,Sparx EA, MS Visio and IBM Blueworks. All of the tools used are good and have their own unique features and capabilities. ARIS BPA is widely used by my current organization for different projects.
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IBM RPA is a very powerful tool, it has almost all the features that are necessary to build, implement and manage highly functional robots. The learning curve is very fast, so excellent skills are acquired. It is not necessary to have strong programming knowledge because its use is very easy. It is just drag and drop commands. By adding rules and logic, wonderful robots can be achieved.
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Reliability and Availability
No answers on this topic
good as per usages
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Performance
No answers on this topic
good with value
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Support Rating
It has good, even complex functionality that is provided by its library and ability to create relations between items, yet it is not hard to use. Anyone can use it in a short time. It provides reporting abilities and good documentation with the availability of exporting options. The only drawback I have seen was user management/login issues.
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IBM has done a great job with enablement for the product. There is documentation for use-cases, development videos for beginners, and a community forum that has proven useful for getting started with the application. Although the resources cannot solve every problem a developer comes across, they have been very beneficial to our technical team.
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Implementation Rating
No answers on this topic
I am main developer of the this implementation. I have faced many chanllenges in implementation as IBM RPA not provided direct commands to automate Excel. I enjoyed in finding solution and best approach for the implementation
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Alternatives Considered
Yes, ARIS is one of the leading process modeling and analysis tools with advanced reporting and modeling capabilities. It also provides a license for simulation and process mining.
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1.RPA Functionality: Both IBM RPA and Accenture RPA offer core RPA functionalities, such as the ability to automate rule-based, repetitive tasks, data entry, and data extraction from various applications and systems. 2.User-Friendly Design: Both platforms typically provide user-friendly interfaces and low-code or no-code development environments, allowing business users to create and manage automation processes without extensive coding knowledge. 3. Scalability: IBM RPA and Accenture RPA are designed to scale across an organization to address automation needs in various departments and processes.
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Scalability
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# capable to handles high query volumes by distributing requests. # Good for Can process large data report.
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Return on Investment
  • Documentation of processes made it possible for anyone to see who does what, how and using what systems.
  • Dependency on specific people is eliminated.
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  • IBM RPA can improve the accuracy and consistency of certain tasks, which can result in improved quality and reduced errors.
  • In our organization have IBM RPA has reduced the time required to complete certain tasks by up to 62%, which resulted in significant time and cost savings.
  • One of the impacts to our business was automating repetitive and manual tasks
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ScreenShots

ARIS Screenshots

Screenshot of Start page of ARIS Elements.Screenshot of Modeling a BPMN diagram using the web-based ARIS designer.Screenshot of A process landscape in the ARIS portal.Screenshot of A customer journey landscape in the ARIS portal.Screenshot of The steps view of a process model, automatically generated, enriched with multi-media content. An easier way to get process knowledge to employees.Screenshot of A management dashboard in the ARIS portal.

IBM Robotic Process Automation Screenshots

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