IBM Datacap vs Tungsten TotalAgility comparison

IBM and Tungsten Automation are both solutions in the Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) category. IBM is ranked #7 with an average rating of 9.5, while Tungsten Automation is ranked #5 with an average rating of 7.0. IBM holds a 2.4% mindshare in IDP, compared to Tungsten Automation’s 4.3% mindshare. Additionally, 89% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Tungsten Automation users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 10, 2024

Tungsten TotalAgility and IBM Datacap are products designed for process automation and document capture. Tungsten TotalAgility appears to have the edge in deployment ease and cost efficiency, while IBM Datacap leads in data capture capabilities and integration options.

Features: Tungsten TotalAgility offers strong workflow automation and customizable dashboards, making it ideal for businesses needing adaptable solutions, along with robust process management. IBM Datacap is strong in optical character recognition and data extraction tools, suitable for seamless document processing, and it emphasizes precision in data capture.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Tungsten TotalAgility provides a straightforward deployment process and supportive customer service, aiding rapid adaptation and quick issue resolution. IBM Datacap offers a more complex deployment but provides extensive training and dedicated support, focusing on comprehensive setup guidance.

Pricing and ROI: Tungsten TotalAgility has a lower initial setup cost, offering faster ROI through streamlined operations and flexible pricing. IBM Datacap requires a higher upfront investment but justifies its cost with powerful analytics and efficient processing ROI over time, highlighting its feature richness and operational ROI.

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Automation Anywhere

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) category, the mindshare of Automation Anywhere is 3.1%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Datacap is 2.4%, down from 5.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tungsten TotalAgility is 4.3%, down from 7.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Automation Anywhere	3.1%
Tungsten TotalAgility	4.3%
IBM Datacap	2.4%
Other	90.2%

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Featured Reviews

Venkat Sivaprakash

Management Consultant at Accenture

Has significantly improved document-driven workflows and reduced processing time across finance and HR functions

Automation Anywhere has evolved significantly and upgraded itself to provide agentic AI and AI-based automation solutions for document automation. The product has matured considerably over time. We can create workflows that can call an API. We can include prompts in particular workflows for ChatGPT-related functions, connecting to an LLM and RAG to perform tasks. For document automation, modern features are available to train documents, ensuring high accuracy and repeatability over time. The system is very easy to use. I recently completed a course in document automation, typically designed for people involved in coding and technical aspects. Though I understand coding comprehensively, I don't do actual coding. The course was very accessible. Currently, extensive coding isn't necessary due to the hybrid model incorporating GenAI aspects, low-code, no-code capabilities, APIs, and numerous pre-built objects in Automation Anywhere. The features include GenAI-driven prompting methods and workflow creation capabilities. In these workflows, we can create decision boxes and call APIs without coding. We simply pull objects, drop them, connect them, and add minimal coding when needed. The most crucial aspect isn't coding but rather sizing the automation and fleshing out the details. Automation Co-pilot takes notes and performs automated analysis. It can extract details from videos, summarize conversations, and provide detailed information. During calls, it identifies instructions and performs tasks such as preparing reports and reconciliation. Automation Anywhere can also connect with Microsoft Co-pilot. Through Co-pilot, real-time operations can be executed, allowing direct interaction between vendors and automation through this component.

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DeekshithShetty

Software Development Senior Specialist at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

High-accuracy document processing with easy integration and good image enhancement

The OCR extractions are very good, almost 100% accurate now. The integration with other tools is very easy, with inbuilt actions to configure and directly export to multiple depositories. It is also good at image enhancement, including the removal of lines, which is helpful in processing and automation and ensures very little user intervention, thus saving time.

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Ross Macadam

Director at iicon ltd

Has faced challenges adapting to evolving capture methods and competitive integrations

It's difficult to say what I'd improve in Tungsten TotalAgility because we haven't been actively marketing that particular product in the last probably six to nine months. The speed of product development means that my experience with it is likely out of date in terms of the product suite capabilities. The difficulty with customers nowadays is that they are subject to the winds of change in terms of the adoption of cloud technologies and the offerings those cloud technologies bring. Microsoft, for instance, is rapidly filling in the spaces between various product areas that other vendors typically owned. That makes it difficult for customers to settle on their functional requirements because the offers are competing in the same space. I look for more integration with mainstream subscription based platforms, more security integration, and possibly some more lifecycle management features. However, the difficulty with that is the competition with existing options that people have in their subscription library.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"MetaBots are useful when connecting to websites or to forms with objects that need to be captured."

"I found the new feature of integrating Python and HTML the most valuable."

"A process that used to take seven to ten days has now been reduced to half an hour."

"it helps to save time when doing processes. E.g., when you do a manual process for eight hours, that time is saved because the bot will do that task for you. The process owners will be able to do the analysis part. The repetitive/manual part will be done by the robot."

"Being the end user, we didn't really have to get into a learning curve as such since our vendor partners were able to map everything for us as per our requirements. There was not much training that we had to do."

"What Automation Anywhere is offering is amazing from a back-end office accounting standpoint."

"Automation Anywhere has excellent features."

"Scalability is good. There is no question about its scalability."

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"One of the valuable features of Datacap is the user experience. One thing that IBM did a few years ago was they standardized all of their ECM products on Content Navigator, including Datacap. If you're an IBM ECM customer you have FileNet, you have Datacap, you have StoredIQ and you have a consistent user experience, user interface."

"It helps companies figure out how to use advanced imaging techniques, processes, best practices, and other tools."

"The solution automates manual data entry."

"The most valuable feature is its ability to capture data, which changes all the time into different formats."

"The administration of the application following an error is most valuable, as we are able to know easily when something is stuck in the system."

"Datacap as compared to other products is a cheaper product, the stability and all the features are great, and the user-friendly features look good and you have less customization."

"It's a platform, not a configured application, so you can do what you want with it."

"I like Datacap's integration with FileNet because financial companies use that export. The second part is web services integration, which is effortless to implement."

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"KTA will connect all the systems and lead the intelligent automation."

"I think Kofax is a good product, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for document extraction or classification, or data extraction from structured and unstructured documents."

"Kofax TotalAgility is a great design tool for reading handwritten invoices."

"Most customers benefit from multichannel capture, business processes, along with image processing capabilities, and centralized administration and reporting."

"However, this solution is stable, and I have not seen any issues so far."

"It can be a good product for BPM; you can do BPM projects with it, do case management and capture extraction with Kofax TotalAgility, and it can also integrate quite seamlessly with third-party applications, so it is quite good."

"It is a very user-friendly tool in the market with a complete package of BPM, case management, and capture capabilities."

"What I find most valuable in Kofax TotalAgility is its OCR feature. I also find its workflow and business process management capabilities valuable. Kofax TotalAgility also has good integration with other solutions and has an API call feature."

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Cons

"We have trouble with large volumes of data in Excel and are not getting good results."

"Some NLP AI is required to work in combination with RPA, especially for reading unstructured emails."

"From the IQ Bot perspective, frankly speaking, they still have to improve a lot... My expectation from a straight, technical, architectural point of view was that I would be able to create my own algorithm and integrate it. But with IQ Bot, I am not able to integrate anything..."

"Automation Anywhere could enhance its services by establishing a local office in our region to provide better support."

"Also, we're seemingly plagued with certain technological issues or bugs."

"Sometimes the tool is timing out, which would be a good thing to have resolved."

"I would like more with OCR and data capture."

"It takes a lot of effort to build up the internal infrastructure/topics like Virtual Machine/Security/development-Governance/Usecase-Management."

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"Third-party integration is slow especially through API calls because if you want to integrate between Datacap and BPM, it can only be done in that direction (and not BPM to Datacap)."

"We used an integrator for the deployment, and our experience was very bad. They gave us an unreliable, broken solution which did not work, then they would not work with us."

"We have page requirements where some values must be copied on each page. For example, say I need to scan a bunch of documents, and the name will be a field on every page. We don't have a default functionality in Datacap to copy the field value on the first page to all the pages. That feature would make the documents easy to prepare."

"I've faced some bugs or issues. They should do deeper testing of the product before releasing it because some of the bugs that I found were a bit simple. I understand that it is a massive product, and some of the functionalities can get overlooked."

"I give the scalability of the solution a six out of ten."

"IBM's Problem Management Report team isn't that effective. They're not helpful at all in some cases, and it can take two to three weeks to escalate to a higher PMR level."

"Its weaknesses are primarily tied to the lack of available resources and expertise in the market to effectively support and provide solutions and services to each customer for seamless implementation."

"Reporting and analytics seem to often be something of an afterthought. With Datacap, they've started building out some dashboards, but one thing we hear from our clients a lot is, "Well, gee, we really love reports. What Datacap has is not really helpful. We'd like something better. We'd like more dashboards." That's one area where we've seen some feedback that the product could do better."

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"TotalAgility needs to improve communication with ECMs or other file storage systems because TotalAgility does not have file storage. A good improvement would be to create file storage or integrate with other file storage tools that are currently available."

"The one thing I would like to see more of right now: is a simplified form creation. That would be the most significant improvement I would like to see in their product."

"The initial setup is a bit complex - more than other OCR tools available in the market."

"The tool is not up to the mark at all for what we needed it for."

"The product's console version is old. It should also improve its forum."

"The form development could be improved."

"Even though it has good documentation, key things are not being noted perfectly."

"They never stressed the lifecycle document management aspects of regulated processes effectively, which I think possibly represents a weakness."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It saves on the quality of work, because the quality can be bad when somebody's doing it. If a bot does the work, it's faster and comes with good quality. These are two important things along with the cost saving in the long run. That's where the value is."

"This is a comprehensive automation offering with a scalable architecture and flexible pricing models."

"The licensing needs to be made simpler or shortened."

"Based on what I've heard, it's costly, but I don't know much about its pricing."

"Our advice is that anybody interested in this product should negotiate product bundles in order to reduce the cost of installation and setup."

"Pricing is affordable and I would recommend beginning with the Starter Package."

"The licensing cost for Automation Anywhere is high."

"Its price is competitive with all other products in the market."

More Automation Anywhere pricing and cost advice

"Pricing needs to stay competitive."

"Pricing depends on how much we use it. We pay per bulk quantity. We pay as you go. Therefore, it sort of depends on our usage of it."

"We were using the User Value Unit licensing, which means we get charged per active user of the system, and if I'm not mistaken, we also had it for the rule runner service. They had a PVU license model, which is a processor value unit. For each process that we have in our system, we pay a certain amount of money. We found the pricing to be quite steep. It was really an expensive solution in comparison to Kofax, which had a different licensing model and was actually cheaper overall because they charge per page and not per user and per process."

"This solution offers seamless integration with other enterprise products, which is my area of responsibility, focusing on government sector projects. Larger enterprise projects don't pose problems. It might be suitable for small businesses as well."

"If you want IBM Datacap on cloud, which is a service run by IBM, the price can be quite expensive, but if you want to just purchase the licenses and own those yourself, then the price is very competitive."

"IBM could offer more competitive pricing. This would allow them to attain more users. Some of our clients are considering moving to a different solution called Encapture which is similar but offers more competitive pricing."

"It varies, and it depends on the client's requirements and negotiations. Nowadays, Datacap is also included in the IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation."

"This solution is the most expensive in the market."

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"It is slightly more expensive than other tools."

"The licensing cost for Kofax TotalAgility is very expensive, though I'm unable to give you the range, the sales representatives of my company say that the product is quite expensive."

"It has a perpetual license. You pay once in a lifetime for the volume of scans you will do and the number of users you will have. You can have participants or regular users, and you can have developers and administrators. So, once you purchase it, it is for a lifetime, and then every year, you have to pay for the maintenance. There is an annual maintenance cost, which is about 18% of the licensing cost."

"Kofax TotalAgility is very expensive."

"The price of this solution is less than some of the competition."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

18%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Construction Company

11%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

16%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Insurance Company

Financial Services Firm

16%

Insurance Company

Construction Company

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	154
Midsize Enterprise	82
Large Enterprise	536

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	13
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	12

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Large Enterprise	13

Questions from the Community

How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?

It depends on your use case. Is it simply to automate a couple of processes? Is it to augment a human team? AA is ver...

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How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?

From my experience using AA tool, it depends on the applications that you want to automate, because there some applic...

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How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?

It is a highly preferred RPA tool. You can check my Automation Anywhere Review to know more.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Datacap?

Pricing is in the mid-range but could be more affordable, rated at four point five.

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What needs improvement with IBM Datacap?

IBM needs to improve on scanning and reading accuracy for unstructured documents. Additionally, an important missing ...

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What is your primary use case for IBM Datacap?

I primarily use IBM Datacap ( /products/ibm-datacap-reviews ) for data capture and scanning documents with OCR. Speci...

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What needs improvement with Kofax TotalAgility?

It's difficult to say what I'd improve in Tungsten TotalAgility because we haven't been actively marketing that parti...

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Also Known As

Automation Anywhere, Testing Anywhere, Automation Anywhere Enterprise, Agentic Process Automation System (Now Certified for WorkSpaces)

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Kofax TotalAgility, TotalAgility, Singularity IDP, Capture Enabled BPM

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Overview

Automation Anywhere offers ease of use, robust system connectivity, and GenAI-driven document automation through a cloud-native platform, significantly enhancing productivity across multiple industries with advanced AI features.

Delivering a comprehensive suite of tools designed for easy integration and rapid deployment, Automation Anywhere drives efficiency by reducing costs and automating repetitive tasks. Its cloud-native platform supports broad industry adoption, including advanced AI features like process automation and Co-Pilot, streamlining complex workflows with minimal technical skills required. Users benefit from robust integration capabilities, which facilitate seamless interaction with multiple systems. However, there is room for improvement in areas such as user-friendliness for beginners, stability, flexible licensing, and enhanced OCR functionality. Organizations in sectors such as banking, finance, manufacturing, and healthcare gain from the improved operational efficiency and ROI Automation Anywhere offers.

What are the important features of Automation Anywhere?

Ease of Use: Simplifies automation tasks with a user-centric interface.
Robust Connectivity: Provides seamless integration with multiple systems.
GenAI-Driven Document Automation: Leverages AI to automate document management.
Process Automation & Co-Pilot: Enhances workflow automation with advanced AI.
Cloud-Native Platform: Enables rapid deployment and integration.

What benefits should be evaluated in reviews?

Time Savings: Automation drastically reduces manual processing time.
Cost Efficiency: Decreases overall operational costs by automating tasks.
Productivity Enhancement: Streamlines workflows with AI-driven tools.
Improved Integration: Enhances ability to work with multiple systems.
Scalability: Supports growth with a flexible cloud-native architecture.

In the insurance industry, Automation Anywhere is utilized for automating processes such as enrollment management and compliance checks. Its applications extend to supply chain management, financial transactions, and business performance monitoring across sectors like banking, finance, manufacturing, and healthcare, helping organizations to automate routine tasks, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.

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IBM Datacap offers advanced OCR capabilities, auto-indexing, and integration with FileNet and web services to efficiently manage structured and unstructured data. It supports machine learning, low-code development, and streamlined workflows for improved operational efficiency.

IBM Datacap captures and processes different data types, providing extensibility and scalability for organizations aiming to enhance their document management processes. It integrates seamlessly with IBM FileNet and other platforms, while offering features like fingerprint recognition and image enhancement. Users benefit from reduced manual tasks and errors through its automated workflows. However, challenges include recognition accuracy improvements, faster scanning, and a shift towards cloud infrastructure. Third-party integrations and support services need enhancement, while increasing customization and support for the Arabic language remains essential. Enhancements in reporting, automation, and AI integration are priority improvement areas.

What features make IBM Datacap stand out?

OCR Capability: Robust text recognition for data extraction.
Auto-Indexing: Efficient categorization and data management.
Seamless Integration: Compatible with FileNet and web services.
Machine Learning: Supports intelligent data processing.
Low-Code Development: Simplifies adding custom features.

What benefits do users see with IBM Datacap?

Efficiency: Reduces manual tasks and errors.
Scalability: Adapts to organizational growth.
Extensibility: Easy to expand and customize features.
Streamlined Workflows: Facilitates smooth operations.

IBM Datacap supports industries such as insurance, banking, government services, and trade finance by digitizing and automating document capture processes. By integrating OCR-based data extraction and cloud services, organizations enhance efficiency and data management across various applications.

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Tungsten TotalAgility is known for its effective integration capabilities, offering diverse deployment options, automation, and a user-friendly interface. It assists in business process management across industries, providing robust security and cloud features.

Tungsten TotalAgility focuses on streamlining workflows through automation, low-code environments, and machine learning for data extraction. Its adaptability allows for transformation without extensive customization. Though effective in many areas, there's a need for improved OCR accuracy, especially with handwritten documents and Arabic text. Users seek enhancements in low-code development, better integration, and pricing adjustments. There are also calls for improved support, learning tools, and file storage integration. Despite these areas for improvement, its integration with services like IBM Content Manager and SharePoint broadens its business applications, particularly in automation of accounts payable and invoice processing workflows.

What are Tungsten TotalAgility's key features?

Automation: Simplifies workflows and processes across departments.
Integration: Connects seamlessly with other systems like IBM Content Manager.
Low-Code Environment: Enables rapid deployment and scalability.
OCR Capabilities: Manages invoice and document processing efficiently.
Machine Learning: Enhances data extraction accuracy for structured and unstructured data.
Security: Offers robust cloud and security features for data protection.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces expenses through automation of repetitive tasks.
Enhanced Productivity: Streamlines operations, allowing focus on core activities.
Scalability: Supports business growth with flexible deployment options.
Data Accuracy: Improves information quality with advanced machine learning.
Integration Advantage: Expands capabilities by connecting with existing systems.

Tungsten TotalAgility is used in industries like finance and insurance, where it automates payment processing and document management. It's employed for capturing data through PDFs and emails, proving valuable for businesses that require efficient data handling and processing in their workflows.

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Sample Customers

Google, Linkedin, Cisco, Juniper Networks, DellEMC, Comcast, Mastercard, Quest Diagnostics

Turkcell, PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, Central Nacional Unimed, Conqord Oil

AETNA, American Express, BNP Paribas, Citi, CommerzBank, Dexia, GoldmanSachs, HSBC, ING, JP Morgan, Raymond James

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