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IBM BPM vs Studio Creatio comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 18, 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
6.7
IBM BPM delivers ROI by optimizing workflows, cutting errors, and reducing issuance time, despite initial costs, within a year.
Sentiment score
5.4
Studio Creatio boosted ROI with streamlined processes, task automation, enhanced productivity, reduced costs, and industry-specific adaptability.
In the first year alone, they saved 50,000 dollars, and moving forward, their platform expense was 210,000 dollars versus 500,000 dollars, along with other support and costs that were significant, resulting in a substantial difference.
Creatio Consultant at AavishkarIT Solutions Pvt Ltd
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.7
IBM BPM's customer service is highly rated for responsiveness, despite occasional delays, with quality varying by location and issue complexity.
Sentiment score
7.8
Studio Creatio offers proactive support with helpful resources, although time zone issues and developer availability can be challenging.
The customer service is outstanding.
Project Manager at Ora-Tech Systems
On a scale from 1 to 10, support deserves a rating of 7 to 8.
Unit Head System Implementor at Allied Bank Limited
We had a contract that provided on-site support, which was very satisfactory.
Compliance Sanctions Senior Analyst at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
We have a manager, and we can ask anything we need, and they are involved in our questions.
Software analyst at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
The customer support is quite helpful and the turnaround time is within 24 hours to 48 hours based on the priority of the request.
Creatio Technical Consultant at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.9
IBM BPM is scalable, supports large workloads and complex tasks, but scalability varies by architecture, configuration, and concurrent transactions.
Sentiment score
7.8
Studio Creatio offers scalable solutions for businesses, supporting customization and efficient expansion for medium to large organizations.
The solution has scalability issues; on a scale, I would rate it at eight out of ten.
Project Manager at Ora-Tech Systems
The architecture of the solution offers scalability; we can scale both vertically and horizontally.
Unit Head System Implementor at Allied Bank Limited
I found IBM BPM to be scalable to a certain level but it struggled with large volumes of concurrent transactions.
Compliance Sanctions Senior Analyst at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Studio Creatio has very good scalability with no problems.
Software analyst at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
I have seen many organizations depend on Studio Creatio and work with it for almost two to three years while continuously improving their system.
Creatio Consultant at AavishkarIT Solutions Pvt Ltd
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.2
IBM BPM is generally stable, with on-premises better than cloud, but faces challenges in migrations and occasionally infrastructure-related issues.
Sentiment score
8.1
Studio Creatio is praised for its stability and reliability, with minor connectivity issues not affecting critical performance.
It is quite stable, clean, and a steady platform.
Creatio Technical Consultant at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Studio Creatio is very stable in my experience.
Software analyst at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Room For Improvement

IBM BPM needs better configuration, improved UI, flexibility, enhanced performance, affordability, cloud capabilities, and easier debugging and maintenance.
Studio Creatio needs better no-code integration, UI customization, multi-source support, process tools, translation, HRM, and mobile features.
IBM BPM also lacks smaller solutions, so I must purchase multiple solutions to start with workflows and applications.
Compliance Sanctions Senior Analyst at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Although IBM BPM is a substantial product, adopting and integrating new technologies quickly is not easy due to the migration and upgrade paths involved.
Unit Head System Implementor at Allied Bank Limited
There are negative aspects, such as IBM BPM being quite heavy and not lightweight, and the licensing cost is higher, which has caused some companies to shift away.
Senior Project Manager at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
It is a workflow automation process and enterprise-grade application where an understanding of the platform is essential to use Studio Creatio.
Creatio Technical Consultant at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
More comprehensive use cases and in-depth scenarios covering real business situations and solutions are definitely needed.
Creatio Consultant at AavishkarIT Solutions Pvt Ltd
I would prefer to improve some integrations in Studio Creatio, specifically by adding a few more blocks in business process to improve functionality with integrations with native API without any coding.
Software analyst at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Setup Cost

IBM BPM is costly with complex licensing, favored by large enterprises, but impractical for small businesses due to high expenses.
Studio Creatio's pricing is average and flexible for enterprises, seen as inexpensive but complex for small companies.
SAP is more expensive, but IBM BPM is very expensive.
Compliance Sanctions Senior Analyst at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Compared to the competition, Studio Creatio is still in the average line because the pricing that others offer is quite high, but Studio Creatio is average.
Creatio Consultant at AavishkarIT Solutions Pvt Ltd
Based on my experience, the company's pricing, setup cost, and licensing are somewhat high.
Software analyst at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Valuable Features

IBM BPM enhances business efficiency with robust process execution, integration, responsive UI, automation, and comprehensive management tools.
Studio Creatio excels with no-code/low-code abilities, efficient workflow, scalability, CRM, process designer, and offline support.
From IBM BPM, you can track your processes, automate your workflows, and that is what we use it for.
Senior Project Manager at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
The integration capabilities of IBM BPM are excellent.
Compliance Sanctions Senior Analyst at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
It supports all the horizontal and vertical scaling needs, with the ability to support from a minimum of 10 users to thousands of users without any lag in response.
Creatio Technical Consultant at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
The Process Designer is fundamental to nearly all my work.
Creatio Consultant at AavishkarIT Solutions Pvt Ltd
Studio Creatio helps improve client interactions by allowing you to create a lead, track all steps of this lead, and improve communication with the client when you are watching the statistics of the lead and using information about it.
Software analyst at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

IBM BPM
Ranking in Business Process Management (BPM)
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
113
Ranking in other categories
Application Infrastructure (7th), Process Automation (8th)
Studio Creatio
Ranking in Business Process Management (BPM)
19th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
Rapid Application Development Software (20th), Low-Code Development Platforms (18th), Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies (29th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Business Process Management (BPM) category, the mindshare of IBM BPM is 4.0%, down from 7.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Studio Creatio is 1.2%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Business Process Management (BPM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
IBM BPM4.0%
Studio Creatio1.2%
Other94.8%
Business Process Management (BPM)
 

Featured Reviews

Ateeq Rehman - PeerSpot reviewer
Unit Head System Implementor at Allied Bank Limited
Automation platforms streamline processes and offer flexibility, but AI integration and version upgrades pose challenges
In the technology world, there is always room for improvement. Technologies evolve day by day, especially with the emergence of artificial intelligence and generative AI models. Although IBM BPM is a substantial product, adopting and integrating new technologies quickly is not easy due to the migration and upgrade paths involved. Every time new versions are released, we face business and production challenges that make rapid adoption challenging. The main concern bothering me today regarding IBM BPM is the integration of AI components.
BK
Creatio Consultant at AavishkarIT Solutions Pvt Ltd
Automation has transformed banking workflows and drives custom process optimization
Based on my six years of experience, I see that Studio Creatio is continuously improving its workflows, materials, and capabilities. I still see potential improvements in certain areas. For example, some capabilities that the system does not have need to be identified so that customers are aware of what is not possible. The system should be designed to allow customers to connect with any system seamlessly rather than just through marketplace applications. It should have the capability to connect with any other system without limitation, as in some projects, while it was able to connect with 100 other systems, there were one, two, or a few that were not compatible. Regarding needed improvements, with respect to use cases and documentation, more comprehensive use cases and in-depth scenarios covering real business situations and solutions are definitely needed. Mobile users are quite frustrated, so the system needs more modern features, modern user interfaces, and an independent development module for the mobile app. The current mobile app is outdated, and I cannot customize it accordingly. Something new in this area is necessary.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
21%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
5%
Construction Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise72
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise2
 

Questions from the Community

Which is better, IBM BPM or IBM Business Automation Workflow?
We researched both IBM solutions and in the end, we chose Business Automation Workflow. IBM BPM has a good user interface and the BPM coach is a helpful tool. The API is very useful in providing en...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM BPM?
Once it is installed, maintaining it is not a big issue.
What needs improvement with IBM BPM?
There are negative aspects, such as IBM BPM being quite heavy and not lightweight, and the licensing cost is higher, which has caused some companies to shift away. IBM BPM is complicated to install...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Studio Creatio?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Studio Creatio is that it is average around the world. Compared to the competition, Studio Creatio is still in the average line because the...
What needs improvement with Studio Creatio?
Based on my six years of experience, I see that Studio Creatio is continuously improving its workflows, materials, and capabilities. I still see potential improvements in certain areas. For example...
What is your primary use case for Studio Creatio?
My main use case for Studio Creatio is defining values and creating automated workflows, with a focus on customization and configuration of the environment based on business needs. A specific examp...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

WebSphere Lombardi Edition, IBM Business Process Manager, IBM WebSphere Process Server
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Barclays, EmeriCon, Banca Popolare di Milano, CST Consulting, KeyBank, KPMG, Prolifics, Sandhata Technologies Ltd., State of Alaska, Humana S.A., Saperion, esciris, Banco Espirito Santo
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