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6 alternatives · updated Aug 2026

The best Bonitasoft alternatives in 2026

6 tools that do the job Bonitasoft does. Each one is measured against Bonitasoft on price, free plan and our rating, so you can see what you gain by switching.

Shortlist by what you need

Start here if you know why you are leaving Bonitasoft.

  1. Want the closest match?

    Flowable

    Most similar to Bonitasoft in what it does, its category and its price.

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  2. Need a free plan?

    Make

    Has a free plan, rated 4.5 out of 5.

    Visit (opens Make in a new tab)

  3. Want the lowest price?

    Kissflow Digital Workplace

    From $2,500/mo, the lowest starting price here.

    Visit (opens Kissflow Digital Workplace in a new tab)

  4. Want the best rated?

    Kognitos

    Rated 4.1 out of 5 in our review, against 4.2 for Bonitasoft.

    Visit (opens Kognitos in a new tab)

At a glance

Green means better than Bonitasoft, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.

ToolOur ratingStarts atFree planBest forCompare
BonitasoftBaseline4.2FreeYesOpen-source business process automation platform with AI-generated BPMN workflows.
Flowable4.2SameFreeYesOpen-source business process automation platform for modeling, running, and monitoring enterprise workflows.vs Bonitasoft
FormsFlow4.0−0.2FreeYesOpen-source low-code platform combining form building, BPMN workflows, and analytics.vs Bonitasoft
Unify3.9−0.3FreeYesAgent teammates that watch your inbox and CRM and act, from 100-plus prebuilt workflows.vs Bonitasoft
Make4.5+0.3$9/moYesCircular flow diagrams instead of a simple linear listvs Bonitasoft
Kognitos4.1−0.1Not listedNoAutomation written in plain English sentences, not flowchartsvs Bonitasoft
Kissflow Digital Workplace4.1−0.1$2,500/moNoA low-code workplace platform for building workflows and business apps with an embedded AI Copilot.vs Bonitasoft

The alternatives in detail

In order of how closely each one matches Bonitasoft.

  1. Flowable

    4.2Free

    vs BonitasoftSame

    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

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  2. FormsFlow

    4.0Free

    vs Bonitasoft−0.2

    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

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  3. Unify

    3.9Free

    vs Bonitasoft−0.3

    Agent teammates that watch your inbox and CRM and act, from 100-plus prebuilt workflows.

    • Agents working inside Gmail, Slack, Sheets and Linear
    • 100-plus prebuilt workflow templates
    • Proactive monitoring and recurring scheduling

    A hundred templates beats a blank canvas nobody fills

    No pricing published, and open beta means the product is still moving

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  4. Make

    4.5$9/mo

    vs Bonitasoft+0.3

    Circular flow diagrams instead of a simple linear list.

    • Circular flow-diagram visual builder
    • Owned by Celonis since a 2020 acquisition
    • Visible data structure at each workflow step

    Visual flow diagrams make complex branching logic easier to debug

    Flow-diagram interface has a steeper learning curve than simpler tools

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  5. Kognitos

    4.1Not listed

    vs Bonitasoft−0.1

    Automation written in plain English sentences, not flowcharts.

    • Natural-language process automation, no flowcharts required
    • Built for business users without technical automation training
    • Enterprise system integration

    Genuinely removes the visual-builder or coding step entirely

    No self-serve free tier, requires an enterprise sales process

    Visit Kognitos (opens Kognitos in a new tab)ReviewCompare with Bonitasoft

  6. vs Bonitasoft−0.1

    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

    Visit Kissflow Digital Workplace (opens Kissflow Digital Workplace in a new tab)ReviewCompare with Bonitasoft

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Bonitasoft free?

Bonitasoft has a free plan.

What is the best free alternative to Bonitasoft?

Make is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.5 out of 5). Other free options: Flowable, FormsFlow, Unify.

What is the cheapest alternative to Bonitasoft?

Among paid plans, Make has the lowest starting price (from $9/mo). If you need it free, start with Make.

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.