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Appian Low-Code Automation

7.7 /10

What is Appian Low-Code Automation?

Appian provides a leading low-code automation software development platform that enables organizations to rapidly develop powerful and unique applications. The applications created on Appian’s platform help companies drive digital transformation and competitive differentiation. For more information, visit www.appian.com.

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Appian Low-Code Automation Ratings

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89 Likeliness to Recommend

100 Plan to Renew

70 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

+87 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Appian Low-Code Automation?

0% Negative

11% Neutral

89% Positive

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Caring
Respectful

Feature Ratings

Average 78

BPMN Compliance

In-App Automated Workflows

Process Automation Templates

Low-Code Automation

Collaboration

Mobile Support

Process Simulation

Process Workflow Designer

Process Library

Real-time Process Analysis

Permissions and Governance

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 80

Ease of IT Administration

Quality of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Business Value Created

Ease of Implementation

Vendor Support

Usability and Intuitiveness

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Breadth of Features

Ease of Customization

Availability and Quality of Training

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Appian Low-Code Automation Reviews

William M.

Role: Operations
Industry: Manufacturing
Involvement: Vendor Selection and Purchasing

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2022

A ton of features, but not as easy as low code

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Appian Low-Code Automation from other similar products?

The features are amazing, but overall it is not that easy to customize.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The sheer amount of features and they presentation.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The only thing I dislike is the price.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you have a need for a slick tool Appian is the way to go.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Thandapani A.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Consulting
Involvement: IT Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2021

Appian a great product in the right place!

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Appian Low-Code Automation from other similar products?

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 wo

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Appian leads the BPMS and iBPMS markets in production deployments in the public cloud, and it is one of the few cloud platforms that can manage business outcomes, as well as process orchestration of hybrid processes spanning on-premises and cloud environments.

What do you dislike most about this product?

License model is rigid and expensive, There is a definite learning curve associated with Appian and functional information may be difficult to find. Better in line help would be a welcome addition. The pace of change means that, just about the time we are mastering this version, the NEXT version is coming out.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I might want to see greater adaptability in Appian's UI segments We're presently secured to expecting to have a client account in the event that you need to collaborate with the framework - it is incredible to have the option to have mysterious clients Appian's RPA capacities are as yet developing. I might want to see more easy to understand the board/formation of RPA measures

Pros

Helps Innovate
Trustworthy
Inspires Innovation
Caring

Cons

Less Performance Enhancing
Security Frustrates

Alice W.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Education
Involvement: IT Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2021

Transformative

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Appian Low-Code Automation from other similar products?

Unique architecture/product strategy and roadmap. Company culture and approach to aiding organizations to achieve transformation.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Speed to delivery, robust bmp features, timely release of functionality to aid in customer demands, easy of use

What do you dislike most about this product?

integration challenges with vendors that do not have prebuilt connectors

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

To get the full benefits of this product, do not simply do a lift and shift of as is/existing processes.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Appian Low-Code Automation

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Appian Low-Code Automation Ratings

89 Likeliness to Recommend

100 Plan to Renew

70 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Emotional Footprint Overview

+87 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Appian Low-Code Automation?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

BPMN Compliance Process workflow design compliance with the latest Business Process Model and Notation standard.

In-App Automated Workflows Ability to automate tasks and request triaging within the BPM application

Process Automation Templates Leverage pre-built templates for automating processes. Templates include sample workflows for common processes.

Low-Code Automation Ability to automate business processes with little to no coding experience or technical skillsets via intuitive tools i.e. drag and drop.

Collaboration Includes ability to view, share and direct work between co-workers in real or near real-time.

Mobile Support The solution provides the ability to support multiple devices, OSes and platforms using mobile optimized, HTML-based web access and/or native applications.

Process Simulation The ability to test and model the process with simulated inputs for the purpose of optimizing the design and anticipating performance in the "real world".

Process Workflow Designer The ability to document processes in a visual manner. A common format is a workflow diagrams with swimlanes.

Process Library A repository of documented processes which can be accessed for revision.

Real-time Process Analysis Analyze the performance of automated processes while they are being executed. Measure key metrics such as velocity, time, cost, resourcing, etc.

Permissions and Governance Approve user generated process automations, coupled with the ability to restrict access to specific processes.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

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Appian Low-Code Automation Reviews

William M.

A ton of features, but not as easy as low code

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Thandapani A.

Appian a great product in the right place!

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

Alice W.

Transformative

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Feature Ratings

BPMN Compliance

In-App Automated Workflows

Process Automation Templates

Low-Code Automation

Collaboration

Mobile Support

Process Simulation

Process Workflow Designer

Process Library

Real-time Process Analysis

Permissions and Governance

Vendor Capability Ratings

Ease of IT Administration

Quality of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Business Value Created

Ease of Implementation

Vendor Support

Usability and Intuitiveness

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Breadth of Features

Ease of Customization

Availability and Quality of Training