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BiZZdesign HoriZZon vs IBM Blueworks Live comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
4.4
BiZZdesign HoriZZon boosts architectural practices, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement, achieving over 70% cost reduction and productivity gains.
Sentiment score
8.5
IBM Blueworks Live enhances productivity, reduces costs, and is preferred for its simplicity in business process management over competitors.
We reduced costs by over 70% compared to a previous product.
Sr Consultant BI Z Zdesign Center Of Excellence at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
We are able to get the required detail faster, specifically two to three times faster compared to the setup without BiZZdesign.
Software Architect – R&D at Barco
If workflows and integrations are present, they save the organization money by demonstrating what is already available, thus reducing the need to create duplications.
Administrative Officer at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
IBM Blueworks Live seems very easy to use compared to similar products on the market.
Unit Head System Implementor at Allied Bank Limited
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.6
BiZZdesign HoriZZon's customer support is praised for promptness and professionalism, though technical support rating varies due to costs.
Sentiment score
8.3
IBM Blueworks Live support is responsive and competent, with quick resolutions and high user satisfaction, despite occasional delays.
I was able to get support in real time and over one-on-one video meetings as well.
Director at Walltech Solutions Inc
Any issues that arise have been addressed quickly, and solutions or timelines for fixes are communicated effectively.
Administrative Officer at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
The technical support from the vendor of BiZZdesign HoriZZon has extensive documentation.
Senior SAP Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Support deserves a rating of nine out of ten.
Consultant 2 at Protiviti
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
5.5
BiZZdesign HoriZZon offers scalability, supporting varying organization sizes, but experiences vary regarding performance and data management challenges.
Sentiment score
7.7
IBM Blueworks Live is scalable and adaptable, though performance and cost challenges arise with increased user numbers.
The scalability of BiZZdesign HoriZZon rates quite highly at a 9 if not a 10.
Senior SAP Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
There are many attributes, so we can adapt the solution to our reality and environment.
De Pratique Architecture De Domaine Leader at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
In terms of scalability, we have had no issues adding more employees to BiZZdesign HoriZZon solution.
Partner and CEO at Raae-Consult ApS
IBM Blueworks Live is easily scalable, but it can be expensive to scale and there may be some limitations.
Consultant 2 at Protiviti
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
BiZZdesign HoriZZon is highly stable and reliable, with minor issues outweighed by robust performance and dependable cloud functionality.
Sentiment score
8.7
IBM Blueworks Live is praised for its reliable cloud version but may experience latency and glitches with connectivity issues.
I have not seen major downtime since I started using it in 2021.
Sr Consultant BI Z Zdesign Center Of Excellence at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
I can recall concretely that we were able to pinpoint the number of technology stacks that were being decommissioned or were on older versions much faster and be able to get on their renewal cycle early on, mitigating any risks with obsolete versions that could have happened.
Director at Walltech Solutions Inc
The stability of BiZZdesign HoriZZon rates at a 9 since it's very stable.
Senior SAP Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
For the on-premise version, there aren't speed challenges, but sometimes the server goes down, preventing work.
Consultant 2 at Protiviti
 

Room For Improvement

BiZZdesign HoriZZon needs UI, integration, and performance enhancements to resolve usability issues and increase user adoption.
IBM Blueworks Live struggles with orchestration, lacks simulation and reporting features, and has limited compliance and deployment options.
Any AI solution requires that we keep a human eye on it and challenge the results that we have.
De Pratique Architecture De Domaine Leader at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
AI-related improvements, extraction of data more self-service, and human language-based queries are enhancements I wish BiZZdesign HoriZZon would pursue.
Sr Consultant BI Z Zdesign Center Of Excellence at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
There should also be an integration of an AI library that can help in getting the reference models from the internet and can compare it on the runtime.
Senior at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Normal business users or consultants cannot perform the installation as it requires extensive technical knowledge.
Consultant 2 at Protiviti
I would prefer an on-premises solution for IBM Blueworks Live, and this could be a recommendation.
Unit Head System Implementor at Allied Bank Limited
 

Setup Cost

BiZZdesign HoriZZon pricing is considered high yet justified by features, with clear licensing and no hidden fees.
IBM Blueworks Live offers flexible, affordable pricing with scalable enterprise options, including minimal licensing costs and free subscriptions.
DSB had issues with pricing and licenses during the first tender round about four years ago.
Partner and CEO at Raae-Consult ApS
Regarding pricing, setup costs, and licensing for BiZZdesign HoriZZon, I find them not very expensive.
Sr Consultant BI Z Zdesign Center Of Excellence at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that it is a bit of an expensive tool, but we think we get the value in return.
IT Architect at Sykehuspartner HF
 

Valuable Features

BiZZdesign HoriZZon enhances decision-making and collaboration with user-friendly tools, data integration, and comprehensive architectural documentation.
IBM Blueworks Live enhances efficiency with real-time modeling, BPMN compliance, intuitive collaboration, and excellent customer service for cloud-based access.
BiZZdesign HoriZZon's visual technologies and visual techniques help organizations make data-driven decisions by providing the required views for key stakeholders, including heat maps, road maps, project implementation, and other visualizations.
Chief Enterprise Architect at EVC
The best function of BiZZdesign HoriZZon is the visualization part, which is unique and the most useful in the product.
Enterprise Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Exposing the repository content to the whole corporation has changed the way people work or collaborate by giving enterprise architects the ability to model and also enabling business owners to have the models approved because they understand the foundations for modeling in either ArchiMate, BPMN, or other modeling features.
Partner and CEO at Raae-Consult ApS
IBM Blueworks Live provides clear ROI as it saves both time and money.
Consultant 2 at Protiviti
IBM Blueworks Live helps improve operational efficiency, especially where requirements are uncertain and clarity is needed.
Unit Head System Implementor at Allied Bank Limited
 

Categories and Ranking

BiZZdesign HoriZZon
Ranking in Business Process Design
4th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Architecture Management (4th)
IBM Blueworks Live
Ranking in Business Process Design
12th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Business Process Design category, the mindshare of BiZZdesign HoriZZon is 3.0%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Blueworks Live is 2.8%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Business Process Design Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
BiZZdesign HoriZZon3.0%
IBM Blueworks Live2.8%
Other94.2%
Business Process Design
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2022765 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr Consultant BI Z Zdesign Center Of Excellence at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
Targeted stakeholder views have improved decision making and reduced architecture costs
BiZZdesign HoriZZon offers various valuable features. The best ones, besides those I have mentioned, include the AI space with the Diagram Describer and the Explorer functionality. I understand that BiZZdesign HoriZZon is also working on the Diagram Importer, which complements the Diagram Describer feature, providing full import and export functionality. Together with the contributor role and targeted stakeholder management, these features are essential. BiZZdesign HoriZZon introduced the Dynamic Solution Intent, enhancing the solution architecture by engaging diverse stakeholders with architectural artifacts. It supports the development of holistic solutions using reusable repository components. The deployment is hybrid cloud-based, specifically using Amazon Web Services as the cloud provider. I have also seen the implementation of return on investment features that contribute significantly to the organization’s overall effectiveness.
Nupur Wadhwa - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant 2 at Protiviti
Enables efficient process mapping but requires improvement in maintaining server stability
The pricing of the solution can be quite expensive when compared to competitors, though IBM Blueworks Live stands out from a technical standpoint. IBM Blueworks Live provides clear ROI as it saves both time and money. I have successfully imported Visio flowcharts into both IBM Blueworks Live and ARIS. Both tools handled the imports successfully, though some manual intervention was required because Visio is quite a basic tool. Importing flowcharts into advanced tools such as ARIS and IBM Blueworks Live requires some manual effort. The primary advantage is the ease of use. I have not encountered any features in other tools that I couldn't find in ARIS. This is a major factor because I don't have to switch between tools to find specific features. Using ARIS for the past three years has built confidence and trust in the tool.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
20%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
9%
Energy/Utilities Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise20
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise19
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with BiZZdesign HoriZZon?
BiZZdesign HoriZZon could improve with features such as whiteboarding or canvasing, currently being developed on the Unify platform. Adding these features to BiZZdesign HoriZZon would simplify coll...
What is your primary use case for BiZZdesign HoriZZon?
My main use case for BiZZdesign HoriZZon is as a read-only content platform primarily for everyone. BiZZdesign HoriZZon was introduced to us as a read-only platform, and we have added value by targ...
What advice do you have for others considering BiZZdesign HoriZZon?
While we covered most topics, I wish I had prepared more metric data. My advice for others considering BiZZdesign HoriZZon is, if you are already a customer, explore all features BiZZdesign HoriZZo...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Blueworks Live?
I do not have exposure to IBM Blueworks Live pricing since this is managed by other personnel who handle the financial aspects of licenses.
What needs improvement with IBM Blueworks Live?
I do not use Security Identity Governance and Intelligence, as it is not implemented here. I would prefer an on-premises solution for IBM Blueworks Live, and this could be a recommendation. Regardi...
What is your primary use case for IBM Blueworks Live?
IBM Blueworks Live and security management are my primary products within the IBM suite. I particularly work on automation-related items, so most of my automation work lies with IBM, and I oversee ...
 

Also Known As

HoriZZon
IBM Lombardi Blueprint
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

T-Mobile, Shell, HSBC, Erasmus University, VIVAT Insurance
Cloudsoft Corp. Ltd., Bayer, S¾SS, Essex County Council
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