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
Make
4.2 against 4.5
Same job?
Yes
Both are Automation tools
Side by side
Compared on
Bonitasoft
Make
Our rating
4.2
4.5Better
Starts at
Free
$9/mo
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Category
Automation
Automation
Plans
Free
From $9/mo
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
Circular flow-diagram visual builder
Owned by Celonis since a 2020 acquisition
Visible data structure at each workflow step
Strong support for complex branching logic
Free tier with monthly operation limits
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
Visual flow diagrams make complex branching logic easier to debug
Backed by Celonis's larger enterprise process-management business
Handles more complex automation logic than simpler linear builders
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)
Flow-diagram interface has a steeper learning curve than simpler tools
Operation-based pricing can be harder to predict than flat plans
More technical approach may be more than casual users need
Company
Bonitasoft, founded 2009
Make (Celonis), founded 2015
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260718. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Bonitasoft better than Make?
In our reviews Bonitasoft scores 4.2 and Make scores 4.5. The better pick depends on the job. Bonitasoft: Open-source business process automation platform with AI-generated BPMN workflows. Make: Circular flow diagrams instead of a simple linear list.
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