ARIS BPA vs IBM Case Foundation comparison

Software AG and IBM are both solutions in the Business Process Management (BPM) category. Software AG is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.0, while IBM is ranked #27 with an average rating of 8.0. Software AG holds a 3.1% mindshare in BPM, compared to IBM’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 89% of Software AG users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 86% of IBM users who would recommend it.

ARIS BPA

Read 69 ARIS BPA reviews

5,300 Views
3,445 Comparison Views

89% willing to recommend

IBM Case Foundation

Read 14 IBM Case Foundation reviews

689 Views
689 Comparison Views

86% willing to recommend

ARIS BPA

IBM Case Foundation

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Download the report

Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 18, 2024

ARIS BPA and IBM Case Foundation are prominent players in the business process management and content management sectors. ARIS BPA seems to have the upper hand with its comprehensive process modeling and enterprise analysis capabilities.

Features: ARIS BPA offers extensive process modeling and enterprise analysis with object-oriented flexibility, supporting notations like BPMN and EPC. It features robust integration across IT and business processes, making it highly adaptable for visual management and process governance. IBM Case Foundation excels in content management, providing document templates and facilitating decision-making with robust integration capabilities, particularly within IBM's enterprise solutions suite.

Room for Improvement: ARIS BPA lacks a workflow engine, restricting business process execution and automation. Users cite integration challenges and high costs, along with a complex interface and steep learning curve. IBM Case Foundation needs better support for updated development platforms and languages, with users desiring a more intuitive interface and improved integration with emerging technologies.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ARIS BPA offers versatile deployment options including Hybrid, Public, Private Cloud, and On-premises, providing flexibility within IT infrastructures, though support response times can improve. IBM Case Foundation is mainly On-premises, noted for traditional deployment and improved technical support, although further enhancement in response and adaptation is wished for.

Pricing and ROI: ARIS BPA is considered expensive but offers various license models appropriate for enterprises valuing modeling capabilities. Users find robust ROI through process transparency and efficiency. IBM Case Foundation's pricing is perceived mid-range, often viewed as high given functionality, with ROI heavily dependent on implementation and usage scales.

To learn more, read our detailed ARIS BPA vs. IBM Case Foundation Report (Updated: December 2025).

Buyer's Guide

ARIS BPA vs. IBM Case Foundation

December 2025

Download the complete report

Helped 881,082 peers since 2012

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Categories and Ranking

ARIS BPA

Ranking in Business Process Management (BPM)

10th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Business Process Design (6th)

IBM Case Foundation

Ranking in Business Process Management (BPM)

27th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Business Process Management (BPM) category, the mindshare of ARIS BPA is 3.1%, down from 5.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Case Foundation is 0.8%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Business Process Management (BPM) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
ARIS BPA	3.1%
IBM Case Foundation	0.8%
Other	96.1%

Business Process Management (BPM)

Featured Reviews

BeenishMustafa

Consultant at KAFD DMC

Has improved process modeling and analysis while supporting integration with organizational data

The process design in ARIS BPA does help with our operational efficiency. What we are doing is object library management for various kinds of objects that we are using in ARIS BPA during our process modeling. We are using that to do a lot of analysis on how many times a system is being used in how many processes, who are the major stakeholders, and if we enhance one system, how is it going to impact other processes and integrated processes. This is helping us a lot. Everything related to ARIS BPA is helping us with regards to enhanced processes, strengthened controls, identifying risks, assessing process capabilities, and identifying where the gaps are and what kinds of activities within the processes are automated and manual. We are doing a lot of things with regards to the processes as it is at our heart. Processes are one thing and then we have different kinds of things which are related to it, such as SLAs, guidelines, and policy. We are identifying areas of improvement in other documents as well.

Read full review

Khalid Tamim

Senior Systems Consultant at Saudi Telecom Company

User experience reveals stability and easy deployment, though improvements in integration options are needed

We are still working with DataPower Gateway with IBM solutions, but they will move to webMethods from DataPower, IBM. We still use IBM FileNet for the FileNet. We have already integrated IBM Case Foundation with IBM Content Management and are using IBM Content Navigator as an interface in Content Engine and Content Management for lifecycle documents. I do not use analytics for operational insights. We work in banking, but not in healthcare. Currently, my customers are using it on-premises, and security-wise it is fine. For Saudi Arabia, 300 users represent a medium business. I recommend IBM Case Foundation; it is the best in BPM solutions, and I support it. It is the best because it has stability, very good stability. IBM has good stability, and performance-wise it is also easy for deployment. From the GUI, you can make many changes, and it is low code; we did not write much code because the BPM design is a very good solution. My total rating for IBM Case Foundation is 8.5 out of 10.

Read full review

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"In addition to our applications, we have also stored, in ARIS, the footprint of where those applications have been implemented. That means we know in which country a given application has been implemented. With embedded geolocation, we have a very visual world map, where we can see the footprint of each application."

"The simulation engine and SAP integration are technically very robust."

"ARIS is probably the most mature product in terms of modeling an enterprise architecture so that it has context."

"The tool defines the processes. It's the documentation of everything."

"Collaboration and governance over enterprise artifacts."

"If you ever tried to draw a picture in a browser app or with a cloud service, it is normally a painful death. ARIS works perfectly on diagrams in the browser, so I was excited. I like it because there have been so many bad experiences in the past with drawing or doing something in a browser. Normally, it's always painful because it's coded badly. With ARIS, it is really well-implemented. It's simple."

"There is a module designer, that one is very powerful and it creates very good reports."

"The stability of the ARIS BPM platform is quite good. The nice thing about it is the central database, where we can use all of our data. We can even manage users."

More ARIS BPA pros

"The only thing is that we can easily track where the application is in the process, from manual to automation."

"Flexible and the ability to divide search screens, and to search for documents. The ECM feature inside the system is great."

"The most valuable features are those involving decision making, analysis, and anything related to event documents because those processes are related to content as well."

"It is easy to set up workflows that notify the user depending on certain events."

"A valuable feature includes seamless integration with the document management system, along with robust capabilities in analytics and reporting."

"The content management is great."

"It's very easy."

"The client and the IBM content navigation are the solution's most valuable features."

More IBM Case Foundation pros

Cons

"The interface is a little archaic."

"I find it difficult to access the database as I want with direct querying."

"I had a hard time with ARIS's access and licensing policy. It requires you to pay for each step you want to take forward with the solution."

"Areas for improvement include sales, prospecting, shopping, customer service, after-sales (claims and advice for the client), and all processes pertaining to customer loyalty."

"We do experience a lot of glitches with ARIS BPA."

"The solution's processes are huge and it is not easy to get an overview of how things work. It needs to improve the interface. I would like to see the product include a better overview of processes and improve search."

"I would like to see the reporting aspects improved."

"The areas of ARIS where we see room for improvement are actually related to the background services that support it. Over the last number of years, Software AG has moved from an on-premises solution into deploying a SaaS solution to their enterprise base. That has been really successful from my point of view, as I have been a customer of ARIS, managing the relationship, for a couple years. Certain support functions around the knowledge base, customer service, and the cross and upselling of modules within the core ARIS component are lagging behind the SaaS movement."

More ARIS BPA cons

"We are now using microservices but there are some areas where the coordination with FileNet is problematic."

"The limitation is only for customization because IBM doesn't support it."

"The place of improvement is merging or combining all of the workflow functionality into one seamless tool. Now, there are multiple installations that are different. Case Foundation, before you can put Case Manager and you've got IBM BPM, and the roadmap is there to merge them altogether. But that's the struggle at the moment, it's having multiple installations and disparate workflow applications."

"Once a workflow is launched then it stays static forever, which is a problem because if there is a change in the business then you cannot change the workflow."

"IBM needs to update the user interfaces of all its products to make them more intuitive and accessible to beginners. Compared to Microsoft products, IBM solutions are less user-friendly. IBM programs are hard to master. It's a problem in my region because it's hard to find IT staff who can work with IBM."

"The solution can be quite expensive."

"90% of the feedback we receive states that the UI is not very user-friendly."

"The service as it currently stands is out-of-date and lacks flexibility."

More IBM Case Foundation cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is well worth the investment in the enterprise."

"ARIS enables you to start small and grow the use of the solution over time, although it's quite expensive. So if you want to start small, it's quite an investment for a small company."

"ARIS is quite expensive."

"ARIS has different licensing mechanisms for different modules, but they are perpetual licenses. So you pay once."

"The solution has a fair price for the value it delivers."

"The product is a bit pricey."

"ARIS Express is free."

"The tool is expensive."

More ARIS BPA pricing and cost advice

"This is not an expensive solution and we are using the standard license."

"The price falls in the middle range—not overly expensive but not extremely affordable either."

"Pricing is in the mid-range, it is not cheap, but it's not expensive."

"IBM Case Foundation is a little expensive."

See which vendors are best for you

Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Business Process Management (BPM) solutions are best for your needs.

See recommendations

881,082 professionals have used our research since 2012.

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Government

No data available

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	32
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	47

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	6

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ARIS BPA?

The most valuable features of ARIS BPA are its flexibility and reporting.

See all answers

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ARIS BPA?

It is a bit expensive regarding ARIS BPA. However, ARIS BPA does save a lot of effort because this is one tool which can be used for multiple purposes and the viewers have the capability to perform...

See all answers

What needs improvement with ARIS BPA?

We are not using any what-if scenario features in ARIS BPA. Currently, we are not using the performance monitoring and compliance checks features in ARIS BPA. We have plans to use them, but current...

See all answers

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Case Foundation?

The tool is expensive for my customers; it is very expensive, more than other solutions. Some customers say it is more expensive. The license cost for Cloud Pak is per user and increases with the n...

See all answers

What needs improvement with IBM Case Foundation?

We face some challenges with IBM Case Foundation from our customers, particularly with administration and configuration. We face many issues and open tickets with IBM regarding that, especially som...

See all answers

What is your primary use case for IBM Case Foundation?

My customer's main use cases for IBM Case Foundation include banking, such as Bank Alryad, and the state Ministry of OI. There are many banks in Saudi Arabia in the banking sector. In the banking s...

See all answers

Comparisons

SAP Signavio Process Manager vs ARIS BPA

Compared 19% of the time

Camunda vs ARIS BPA

Compared 8% of the time

ADONIS vs ARIS BPA

Compared 7% of the time

Bizagi vs ARIS BPA

Compared 6% of the time

MEGA HOPEX vs ARIS BPA

Compared 5% of the time

More ARIS BPA Competitors

IBM Business Automation Workflow vs IBM Case Foundation

Compared 19% of the time

Pega Platform vs IBM Case Foundation

Compared 17% of the time

OpenText MBPM vs IBM Case Foundation

Compared 14% of the time

iGrafx Process360 Live Platform vs IBM Case Foundation

Compared 10% of the time

IBM BPM vs IBM Case Foundation

Compared 9% of the time

More IBM Case Foundation Competitors

Product Reports

Buyer's Guide

ARIS BPA

January 2026

Download ARIS BPA product report

Buyer's Guide

IBM Case Foundation

January 2026

Download IBM Case Foundation product report

Also Known As

ARIS, ARIS BPM

Case Foundation, FileNet Business Process Manager

Overview

ARIS is the market-leading solution for professional business process management and modeling. Whether you want to document the "as-is" state of your operations for quality or certification reasons or design the "to-be" in terms of continuous improvement in your transformation program, ARIS is the best choice for establishing a single source of truth regarding all process excellence topics in your organization. It is for any organization looking to digitally transform their business, increase operational excellence and customer experience and ensure compliance in execution. ARIS helps you to make the most out of your processes with Process Mining, Risk & Compliance Management, RPA and much more.

What makes the difference?

The most comprehensive platform for process excellence in the market
Easy to use
Covers business & IT architecture from all angles
Full flexibility and >100 diagram types
Customer-driven development based on best practices
Strong partner ecosystem

ARIS is the market-leading solution for any organization and ideally suited to digitally transform the organization, increase operational excellence and customer experience and ensure compliance in execution.

Software AG

IBM Case Foundation is for organizations that need to harness unstructured information and integrate it with business processes to drive critical business decisions. It enables organizations to create, manage and optimize case-based processes and is designed to decrease development costs while significantly improving process performance. Case Foundation links specific pieces of content with a structured workflow. It's an on ramp for organizations that choose to move from document-centric workflow solutions to the advanced capabilities of IBM Case Manager.

IBM

Sample Customers

Tesco, Weifu, Airbus, Siemens, Proximus, Alicorp, Sekerbank, Bancor, Philips,Sky, Emirates NBD, Dubai Municipality, Suva, U.S. Army, Australia Post, Westfalen Weser Energie - ARIS serves customers across all industries and of every size worldwide. Companies trust ARIS as the market leader for process excellence with more than 30 years of experience in the market, 10 million users worldwide, from 1 user companies to the Fortune 500.

Suncorp Group Limited

Buyer's Guide

ARIS BPA vs. IBM Case Foundation

December 2025

Free Report: ARIS BPA vs. IBM Case Foundation

Find out what your peers are saying about ARIS BPA vs. IBM Case Foundation and other solutions. Updated: December 2025.

DOWNLOAD NOW

881,082 professionals have used our research since 2012.

See our ARIS BPA vs. IBM Case Foundation report.

See our list of best Business Process Management (BPM) vendors.

We monitor all Business Process Management (BPM) reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.