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4.2 against 4.1
Same job?
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Both are Automation tools
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Our rating
4.2Better
4.1
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Category
Automation
Automation
Plans
Free
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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
Natural-language process automation, no flowcharts required
Built for business users without technical automation training
Enterprise system integration
Automation generated directly from plain-English descriptions
No-code by design, not just simplified code
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
Genuinely removes the visual-builder or coding step entirely
Accessible to business users without automation specialist training
Enterprise-grade integration with existing business systems
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)
No self-serve free tier, requires an enterprise sales process
Natural-language descriptions can be ambiguous for complex edge cases
Less transparent than a visual flow for auditing exact automation logic
Company
Bonitasoft, founded 2009
Kognitos, founded 2020
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260718. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
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Is Bonitasoft better than Kognitos?
In our reviews Bonitasoft scores 4.2 and Kognitos scores 4.1. The better pick depends on the job. Bonitasoft: Open-source business process automation platform with AI-generated BPMN workflows. Kognitos: Automation written in plain English sentences, not flowcharts.
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