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CreatioMost similar to Appian in what it does, its category and its price.
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FlowableHas a free plan, rated 4.2 out of 5.
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elastic.ioFrom $25/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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BoomiRated 4.4 out of 5 in our review, against 4.4 for Appian.
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At a glance
Green means better than Appian, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AppianBaseline | 4.4 | Free | Yes | Low-code automation platform for building enterprise applications and orchestrating business processes. | |
| Creatio | 4.3−0.1 | $25/mo | No | No-code CRM and workflow automation platform with agentic AI built into sales, marketing, and service modules. | vs Appian |
| Flowable | 4.2−0.2 | Free | Yes | Open-source business process automation platform for modeling, running, and monitoring enterprise workflows. | vs Appian |
 Kissflow Digital Workplace | 4.1−0.3 | $2,500/mo | No | A low-code workplace platform for building workflows and business apps with an embedded AI Copilot. | vs Appian |
| Boomi | 4.4Same | $99/mo | No | Integration platform that connects apps, data, and AI agents across an enterprise stack. | vs Appian |
 FormsFlow | 4.0−0.4 | Free | Yes | Open-source low-code platform combining form building, BPMN workflows, and analytics. | vs Appian |
| elastic.io | 3.9−0.5 | $25/mo | No | Low-code integration platform connecting cloud and on-premise applications with AI-assisted data mapping. | vs Appian |
 Flokzu | 4.0−0.4 | Not listed | No | No-code business process automation with cloud workflow design, routing and approvals. | vs Appian |
 Tungsten Automation | 4.2−0.2 | Not listed | No | Intelligent document processing and workflow automation, formerly known as Kofax, built on 40 years of capture technology. | vs Appian |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Appian.
Creatio
4.3$25/mo
vs Appian−0.1
No-code CRM and workflow automation platform with agentic AI built into sales, marketing, and service modules.
- No-code studio for building custom business applications and workflows
- Embedded AI agents across Sales, Marketing, and Service Creatio modules
- Visual process designer for multi-step business automation
Combines CRM and BPM/workflow automation in one licensed platform
$10,000 minimum annual purchase locks out small teams and solo users
Flowable
4.2Free
vs Appian−0.2
Open-source business process automation platform for modeling, running, and monitoring enterprise workflows.
- 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
Built on open standards (BPMN/CMMN/DMN), reducing vendor lock-in
Enterprise pricing is not published, requiring a sales conversation for cost estimates
Kissflow Digital Workplace
4.1$2,500/mo
vs Appian−0.3
A low-code workplace platform for building workflows and business apps with an embedded AI Copilot.
- No-code workflow and business app builder
- AI Copilot for generating and refining workflow logic
- Governance and approval controls for enterprise processes
Two decades of operating history and a large existing customer base
$2,500/month entry price puts it out of reach for small teams
Boomi
4.4$99/mo
vs AppianSame
Integration platform that connects apps, data, and AI agents across an enterprise stack.
- Visual low-code integration builder for connecting applications and APIs
- AtomSphere runtime for deploying and monitoring integration processes
- Agentstudio framework for building AI agents that execute automation tasks
Two decades of integration-platform maturity with proven uptime at enterprise scale
List prices are not published for Enterprise tiers; nearly every serious deployment routes to a sales quote
FormsFlow
4.0Free
vs Appian−0.4
Open-source low-code platform combining form building, BPMN workflows, and analytics.
- 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
No licensing fee for the open-source core, unlike most low-code competitors
Self-hosting and integration still require technical setup effort despite the no-code form builder
elastic.io
3.9$25/mo
vs Appian−0.5
Low-code integration platform connecting cloud and on-premise applications with AI-assisted data mapping.
- 250+ pre-built connectors for SaaS, ERP, and on-premise systems
- AI-powered data mapping and processing
- Visual, low-code workflow builder
250+ connector library covers most common enterprise systems out of the box
No perpetual free plan, only a time-limited trial
Flokzu
4.0Not listed
vs Appian−0.4
No-code business process automation with cloud workflow design, routing and approvals.
- No-code process design
- Cloud business process management suite
- Routing and approval chains
Process changes sit with the people who own the process
Success depends on defining the process, which the tool cannot do
Tungsten Automation
4.2Not listed
vs Appian−0.2
Intelligent document processing and workflow automation, formerly known as Kofax, built on 40 years of capture technology.
- AP/AR invoice and payment automation
- Document and workflow automation across business processes
- Print and workplace automation
Four decades of operating history and enterprise trust across 25,000+ customers
Enterprise-only pricing with no published rates, and third-party estimates run into six figures annually
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Appian free?
Appian has a free plan.
What is the best free alternative to Appian?
Flowable is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.2 out of 5). Other free options: FormsFlow.
What is the cheapest alternative to Appian?
Among paid plans, Creatio has the lowest starting price (from $25/mo). If you need it free, start with Flowable.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.