Ease of implementation & configuration Best for organizations requiring a powerful of-the-shelf solution with flexible self-service configuration capabilities. | Ease of implementation & configuration ARIS offers a range of options, but finding the one that fits best can be daunting. The customization process is complex, especially for smaller organizations. |
Onboarding experience & training Guided onboarding paired with a 24/7 eLearning academy make sure to get your team up to speed quickly. | Onboarding experience & training Learning resources for ARIS are limited, leaving new users to rely heavily on ARIS support or external contractors. |
Ease of use Outstanding usability through a unified interface designed for all stakeholders. With a sleek, modern design and a streamlined menu, it’s fully optimized for both desktop and mobile use. | Ease of use The user interface is complex and challenging for occasional users. Navigation is not always intuitive, and many settings can make it unnecessarily complicated. |
Integration capabilities Connectors for popular systems like Microsoft and ERP applications (SAP, IFS, Oracle, etc.) come out of the box. Plus, the open REST API allows seamless integration with any other system. | Integration capabilities The integration process with other software tools can be complex and time-consuming, whether it's within the Software AG product family or with external tools. |
Process mapping capabilities Superior functionality and outstanding usability, not only for process mapping but also for managing the entire process lifecycle, including versioning, communication, and variants. | Process mapping capabilities ARIS offers many process mapping capabilities, though mastering its full range of features may take some time. Unlike other BPM tools, ARIS remains heavily focused on the EPC notation. |
Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM) capabilities BIC Platform is the only BPM solution with seamlessly integrated, cutting-edge EAM capabilities, ensuring alignment with your business goals. | Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM) capabilities ARIS provides basic integrated EAM capabilities, but for more advanced features, integration with other EAM applications like Alfabet is required. |
Automation & compliance capabilities BIC Platform is the only BPM & EAM solution that seamlessly integrates automation and GRC capabilities, offering unmatched efficiency and governance in one platform. | Automation & compliance capabilities ARIS offers limited automation capabilities focussed on Process Governance and Compliance Management on Internal Control System (ICS). |
Total cost of ownership Exceptional value for money: competitive SaaS pricing combined with low implementation and onboarding costs, delivering high impact without the hefty price tag. | Total cost of ownership ARIS carries a high cost that’s challenging to justify. Software updates are charged separately, and professional services are significantly overpriced. |
