Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.
Lower starting price
Not comparable
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Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Tie
4.2 against 4.2
Same job?
Yes
Both are Automation tools
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Bonitasoft
Flowable
Our rating
4.2
4.2
Starts at
Free
Free
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Category
Automation
Automation
Plans
Free
Free
Key features
AI BPMN generator that converts plain-language process descriptions into compliant diagrams
AI connectors for OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Mistral, Azure AI Foundry, and other model providers inside a workflow step
Visual and code-based process design on the same engine
AI-driven process mining that analyzes historical execution data for bottlenecks
Free, permanently open-source Community edition
BPMN 2.0, CMMN, and DMN engines for modeling processes, case management, and decision logic
Open-source Community Edition under Apache License 2.0
Low-code app builder for forms and task UIs
Agentic automation for combining AI agents with deterministic workflow steps
Built-in analytics and process-monitoring dashboards
Pros
Free, open-source Community edition has no feature-crippled trial period
AI connectors are model-agnostic, so teams are not locked into one LLM provider
15+ years of BPMN engine maturity sit behind the newer AI layer, not a fresh rewrite
Built on open standards (BPMN/CMMN/DMN), reducing vendor lock-in
Free, permissively licensed core engine available for production use
Handles complex, long-running case management alongside standard workflows
Cons
Enterprise pricing is fully custom and undisclosed, with no published rate card
BPMN-based process design carries a steeper learning curve than drag-and-drop tools like Zapier or Make
Third-party cost reports describe Enterprise licensing as higher-priced at large scale (tens of thousands of dollars per year)
Enterprise pricing is not published, requiring a sales conversation for cost estimates
Steeper learning curve than no-code automation tools aimed at business users
Full enterprise feature set (high availability, advanced analytics) requires the paid edition
Company
Bonitasoft, founded 2009
Flowable, founded 2016
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260810. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
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Is Bonitasoft better than Flowable?
In our reviews Bonitasoft scores 4.2 and Flowable scores 4.2. The better pick depends on the job. Bonitasoft: Open-source business process automation platform with AI-generated BPMN workflows. Flowable: Open-source business process automation platform for modeling, running, and monitoring enterprise workflows.
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