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Oracle BPM vs Pega Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 2, 2025

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
5.5
Oracle BPM offers high ROI, especially in telecom and banking, with notable efficiency gains within six months to a year.
Sentiment score
7.4
Pega Platform boosts user satisfaction with efficient workflows and rapid ROI, enhancing process efficiency and customer satisfaction.
I estimate that projects take days rather than weeks when using Pega Platform compared to traditional coding.
developer at Velagapudi Ramakrishna Siddhartha Engineering College
Pega Platform has positively impacted my organization, as they were using different technology before and have seen tremendous success and return on investment, so they are very happy.
Pega Lead System Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.8
Customer service is reliable, but technical support is inconsistent and often slow, with some relying on external resources.
Sentiment score
6.7
Pega Platform's support is responsive but struggles with complex issues; self-service tools are praised for aiding users.
The technical support from Pega is very low, rating a one or two out of ten.
Chief Information Officer at a government with 10,001+ employees
I never needed support from the platform standpoint, but if additional features are required, we have regular meetings with the product team for feedback.
MEA Head at Aaseya IT Services Pvt. Ltd.
Pega's technical support team is very helpful.
Quality Assurance Team Lead at Value Labs
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.7
Oracle BPM excels in scalability, efficiently handling large enterprises with proper setup and maintenance, especially in cloud-native environments.
Sentiment score
7.5
Pega Platform effectively scales for large enterprises, excelling with solid architecture and integration, despite high-load performance challenges.
Currently, big banking providers and insurance providers, even the members for healthcare payers, are using more than millions of operations on a daily or weekly basis.
Global Head of Digital, Process Automation at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
6.9
Oracle BPM 12c is robust and stable, excelling in handling high concurrent requests despite occasional migration or connection issues.
Sentiment score
7.6
Pega Platform is reliable and stable, excelling with large volumes, despite occasional glitches and minor version update disruptions.
 

Room For Improvement

Oracle BPM faces usability challenges, high costs, outdated tech, limited features, and issues with stability, API, and support.
Pega Platform needs UI customization, better integration, mature AI, cost flexibility, scalability, and improved documentation and support.
For customer interactions, while the Pega Platform's AI-based decisioning and predictive analytics are great, the Process AI is not very popular yet, as it works on process data rather than customer data.
Global Head of Digital, Process Automation at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
There are always areas for improvement, which they are addressing in every part of the patch releases.
Pega Lead System Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Pega introduced Constellation, which allows a user to build a more engaging visual experience.
MEA Head at Aaseya IT Services Pvt. Ltd.
 

Setup Cost

Oracle BPM is costly but valued for features, with complex licensing and significant expenses per user and overall.
Pega Platform's high pricing favors large companies, offering robust features with flexible deployment and licensing options.
The licensing of Oracle BPM will cost around $50,000 plus.
Senior Consultant at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
From a licensing perspective, it is higher than the competition.
Global Head of Digital, Process Automation at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Pega is priced higher than open-source options like Flowable but is suitable for large-scale industries like banking and insurance.
Quality Assurance Team Lead at Value Labs
The pricing is expensive, and this is an issue.
Chief Information Officer at a government with 10,001+ employees
 

Valuable Features

Oracle BPM provides intuitive process modeling, robust engine, seamless integration, strong analytics, and user-friendly API for dynamic business scenarios.
Pega Platform's low-code environment offers rapid prototyping, scalable automation, and streamlined digital transformation for diverse industries.
The most valuable features I find in Oracle BPM include a unified process management platform, human workflow management, and process simulation and optimization.
Senior Consultant at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
With Pega Platform, the development process becomes faster. For example, coding an application can take a couple of weeks or months but can be done in weeks using Pega Platform.
developer at Velagapudi Ramakrishna Siddhartha Engineering College
Management capabilities such as dashboards.
Quality Assurance Team Lead at Value Labs
The best feature is case management, which is so automated and does most of the things out of the box without requiring a lot of customizations.
Pega Lead System Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Oracle BPM
Ranking in Business Process Management (BPM)
13th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Pega Platform
Ranking in Business Process Management (BPM)
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
85
Ranking in other categories
Business Rules Management (1st), Process Automation (4th), Rapid Application Development Software (8th), Low-Code Development Platforms (7th), Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies (7th), AI Software Development (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Business Process Management (BPM) category, the mindshare of Oracle BPM is 1.6%, down from 1.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Pega Platform is 3.9%, down from 5.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Business Process Management (BPM) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Pega Platform3.9%
Oracle BPM1.6%
Other94.5%
Business Process Management (BPM)
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer913692 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Facilitates process integration across departments but requires better pricing and broader feature adoption
The most valuable features I find in Oracle BPM include a unified process management platform, human workflow management, and process simulation and optimization. I see that it is integrated with other ERPs. If you integrate it with human HRMS workflow management, then it will provide integration with HRMS for Oracle E-Business Suite and for process analytics and business.
reviewer4848291 - PeerSpot reviewer
Global Head of Digital, Process Automation at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Pega is a low-code platform that enables organizations to build, automate, and optimize business processes and customer experiences through AI-powered decisioning and workflow automation.
Here are the key areas where Pega Platform could be improved: 1. User Interface (UI) & User Experience (UX) Customization Limitations: The UI layer is tightly coupled with the platform, limiting flexibility for custom front-end development. Constellation Architecture: While it improves consistency, it restricts advanced UI customizations compared to older section-based designs. Learning Curve: Non-technical users find the UI unintuitive despite the low-code promise. 2. Integration & Extensibility Limited Out-of-the-Box Integrations: Users report challenges integrating with non-relational databases and legacy systems. Robotics Integration: Pega RPA (formerly OpenSpan) is not seamlessly integrated with BPM, creating silos in automation. 3. AI & Decisioning AI Capabilities Need Maturity: Users expect more advanced, native AI features without relying on external tools. CDH & Decision Hub: While powerful, these components require deep expertise to configure effectively. 4. Cost & Licensing High Licensing Costs: Pega is often seen as expensive, especially for small and mid-sized enterprises. Lack of Flexible Pricing Models: Calls for subscription-based or usage-based pricing to improve accessibility. 5. Performance & Scalability Scalability Concerns: Some users report performance degradation with large user bases or complex workflows. Upgrade Complexity: Platform upgrades can be time-consuming and disruptive if not planned well. 6. Documentation & Community Support Insufficient Learning Resources: Especially for advanced features, documentation is limited and community support is not as strong as competitors. Talent Availability: Finding skilled Pega professionals remains a challenge in many regions. 7. Low-Code/No-Code Experience Not Fully No-Code: Despite branding, some tasks still require technical intervention, and the drag-and-drop interface can be restrictive 2. Conflict Management: Simultaneous development by multiple users can lead to rule conflicts.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Wireless Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
25%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise10
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise69
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Oracle BPM?
The solution provides extensive functionalities.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle BPM?
The overall pricing of the product is around $1,000 per user, or the licensing of Oracle BPM will cost around $50,000 plus.
What needs improvement with Oracle BPM?
Regarding the Process Analytics feature, which features are you referring to?
Is Pega BPM easy to work with and can beginners utilize this software?
You do need some preparation to be able to use all functions of Pega BPM. However, all users of this platform are in luck as it comes with good documentation and you can learn pretty much everythin...
Have you encountered any issues while using Pega BPM and were you assisted by the company?
My company has been using this tool for years and the only issue we have had, if you can call it that, was while setting it up. When we were setting it up initially, we had some drawbacks and could...
When you consider the features and benefits of Pega BPM, would you say this product is fairly priced?
Pega BPM can be considered overpriced for some; it all depends on the size of your company and the requirements of your customers. Sure, there are products out there that do the things that Pega B...
 

Also Known As

Oracle Business Process Management
Pega BPM, Pegasystems, SmartBPM, PegaRULES
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

State Revenue Office Victoria, New South Wales Health, REDISA, Panduit, Total E&P Indonesie
The State of Maine, ANZ, Coca-Cola, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), ME, New South Wales, OptumRx, Texas Department of Transportation, UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement
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