Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.
Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Flowable does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Flowable
4.2 against 4.0
Same job?
Yes
Both are Automation tools
Side by side
Compared on
Flowable
FormsFlow
Our rating
4.2Better
4.0
Starts at
Free
Free
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Category
Automation
Automation
Plans
Free
Free
Key features
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
Drag-and-drop form builder powered by Form.io
BPMN 2.0-compliant workflow engine (Camunda) for process orchestration
Keycloak-based identity and role management
Built-in analytics and reporting via Redash
Fully open-source stack with no licensing fees for the core platform
Pros
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
No licensing fee for the open-source core, unlike most low-code competitors
Combines form building, workflow, identity, and analytics instead of requiring separate tools
BPMN 2.0 compliance keeps workflows portable and auditable for regulated environments
Cons
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
Self-hosting and integration still require technical setup effort despite the no-code form builder
Support and custom work are paid services, so total cost is not zero for production use
Tooling leans toward government and enterprise use cases over startup-style simplicity
Company
Flowable, founded 2016
AOT Technologies, founded 2011
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260810. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Flowable better than FormsFlow?
In our reviews Flowable scores 4.2 and FormsFlow scores 4.0. The better pick depends on the job. Flowable: Open-source business process automation platform for modeling, running, and monitoring enterprise workflows. FormsFlow: Open-source low-code platform combining form building, BPMN workflows, and analytics.
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