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SAP Signavio Process Manager vs Visio 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
5.7
SAP Signavio Process Manager enhances efficiency, saves costs, reduces onboarding time, and improves collaboration, offering indirect time-saving benefits.
Sentiment score
2.6
Visio increases efficiency and project satisfaction with time savings, though exact ROI measurement remains challenging for users.
We can draw and document our processes, then analyze data within SAP Signavio Process Manager.
process and methods manager at Altitude Infrastructure
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.7
SAP Signavio Process Manager support is efficient and responsive, offering timely assistance with room for consistent quality improvement.
Sentiment score
6.8
Visio's simplicity reduces support need; experiences vary, but Microsoft offers helpful resources and premium support is effective.
I would rate their technical support a ten.
process and methods manager at Altitude Infrastructure
We had countless connects with the product team to resolve issues related to LeanIX integration.
Intelligent Ops Journey Expert at ANZ Banking Group
I have not encountered issues myself, but one of my colleagues found that support was provided quite late, resolving the problem in one or two days rather than instantly.
data analyst at dbs global university
While I like Microsoft products in general, the main issue is with the licensing options and the problems associated with them.
IT Professor at Sakarya University
The cost to deploy this 170-page solution was too high and the needed time was months. It was almost not an answer.
Chief Executive Officer at Easy Touch
I would rate their support a nine or even 9.5, recognizing that their support system is robust and cooperative.
Senior Network Specialist at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.2
SAP Signavio Process Manager excels in scalability, enhancing user growth and adaptability with seamless deployments and collaborative support.
Sentiment score
7.1
Visio has mixed reviews on scalability, working well for moderate users but facing limitations in larger scenarios.
Almost all customers would buy into this because it is offering a benchmark, enabling them to see what they are investing in and its value.
Intelligent Ops Journey Expert at ANZ Banking Group
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
SAP Signavio Process Manager is highly stable, with occasional minor issues usually attributed to external factors and quickly resolved.
Sentiment score
8.3
Visio is stable for daily use, occasionally crashes on complex tasks, with frequent updates improving overall reliability.
The multiple channels it offers in terms of transparency allow many people to share and communicate without needing external channels, which makes it very reliable.
Intelligent Ops Journey Expert at ANZ Banking Group
 

Room For Improvement

SAP Signavio Process Manager needs improved collaboration, integration, customization, and performance, with enhanced analytics and more flexible pricing.
Visio needs improved user-friendliness, enhanced integrations, real-time collaboration, better data handling, 3D features, and cost-effective compatibility with Microsoft products.
It should also integrate with non-SAP systems for better functionality.
data analyst at dbs global university
I think the price of SAP Signavio Process Manager is a little bit high.
Analista sr. de procesos de transformación digital at a consumer goods company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Despite trying several times, I still do not get it. SAP could consider having AI capabilities to suggest how it can be done immediately on the screen itself, perhaps in the form of a virtual assistant or something.
Intelligent Ops Journey Expert at ANZ Banking Group
Visio should implement more complex tools or graphics to facilitate processing and use flexible templates.
IT Professor at Sakarya University
Licensing cost is one of the major points for improvement since it is quite high for personal use.
Senior Network Specialist at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
When you know how to use it, it's very intuitive.
Business Improvement Manager at Freelance Consulting
 

Setup Cost

SAP Signavio Process Manager offers flexible pricing, with costs ranging from $150,000 to $800,000 annually, depending on needs.
Visio offers flexible pricing with options for Standard, Professional, Microsoft 365, standalone licenses, and discounts for organizations.
After SAP acquired Signavio, the prices increased significantly, making it too expensive for our small company to afford.
process and methods manager at Altitude Infrastructure
From an India INR standpoint, it felt pricey initially. But at the same time, I think the value it brought to the organization was much greater than what we paid for.
Intelligent Ops Journey Expert at ANZ Banking Group
When SmartDraw was so much cheaper, I used that for many years.
Business Improvement Manager at Freelance Consulting
If asked to rate the price, I would give it around nine points out of ten, indicating it is somewhat expensive.
IT Professor at Sakarya University
 

Valuable Features

SAP Signavio excels in usability, collaboration, and optimization, facilitating transparent process management and strategic alignment through intuitive tools and data analysis.
Visio is praised for its robust diagramming, intuitive interface, Office integration, and collaborative tools enhancing workflow efficiency.
The ability to perform queries is a feature unique to SAP Signavio Process Manager, and it proves to be very useful for our needs.
process and methods manager at Altitude Infrastructure
It has a tool that analyzes your data and shows you where the areas of change for improvement are.
Analista sr. de procesos de transformación digital at a consumer goods company with 1,001-5,000 employees
The third most important feature from a process excellence standpoint is the repository that is provided. There is a dictionary feature that avoids duplication and allows processes to be standardized across regardless of which teams build the process maps.
Intelligent Ops Journey Expert at ANZ Banking Group
When you use this template, you find directly the related buttons. It saves time and effort.
Chief Executive Officer at Easy Touch
The main benefits Visio provides me include simplifying processes, saving time on manual work with diagram creation, and delivering a clean architecture, whether it is network architecture or application flow.
Senior Network Specialist at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Visio allows me to create detailed diagrams that provide value to customers by giving them a clear view of their network and devices.
field service manager at Saudi Business Machines - SBM
 

Categories and Ranking

SAP Signavio Process Manager
Ranking in Business Process Design
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
63
Ranking in other categories
Business Process Management (BPM) (6th)
Visio
Ranking in Business Process Design
3rd
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
110
Ranking in other categories
Mind Mapping Software (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Business Process Design category, the mindshare of SAP Signavio Process Manager is 6.8%, down from 9.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Visio is 8.0%, down from 12.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Business Process Design Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Visio8.0%
SAP Signavio Process Manager6.8%
Other85.2%
Business Process Design
 

Featured Reviews

Sravani Bodanapu - PeerSpot reviewer
Intelligent Ops Journey Expert at ANZ Banking Group
Process modeling has standardized complex banking workflows and drives data‑driven automation decisions
I would assess the impact of process modeling features on operational transparency as a four. I give it a four because of how well the platform could be utilized if one has a license or would be able to access it via collaborative features, and as well be able to communicate, making it less people dependent and more process dependent. A small gap of one is only because if the map has to be shared or if somebody has to work together on a map, similar to how we have Google Forms where more than two people can make changes simultaneously, the map does not allow that. One has to close it, and the next partner can only access the map after I close it. The existing changes are lost if they click on ignore or if they close the diagram. This is one feature which is sometimes bothersome. The gap of one is something that is personal feedback from my end. If someone is a newbie and they are building a map for the first time, they definitely go through a training module. But if somebody is jumping right in to build a map for the first time, which I did more than a couple of years ago, I felt that given the extent to which we have artificial intelligence capabilities right now, it would be nice if whenever you are saving a diagram and if I build it incorrectly in terms of adhering to BPMN 2.0, errors are shown, which is really nice. There are errors and warnings that need to be corrected to adhere to the standards. It is great that it allows me to save, but in order to correct the errors, if I do not understand what the error is trying to tell me. For example, sometimes it says that the element is named wrong. I understand that; it is a verb and noun that is a requirement. But sometimes it says the edge folding is not clear, and despite trying several times, I still do not get it. SAP could consider having AI capabilities to suggest how it can be done immediately on the screen itself, perhaps in the form of a virtual assistant or something. Today, for larger errors, I go to Google to check it and try to understand. If an assistant tells me that I think the arrow may be placed wrong, I think that would help me. It would save time and help me from looking up multiple dictionaries to understand what it is trying to say. At the moment, we are not integrating SAP Signavio Process Manager with existing ERP systems because internally I think we are using multiple enterprise resource planning tools. Because of that, there is a restraint to connect it with SAP Signavio Process Manager, and there is a lot of concern in terms of how data could be used because we work in a banking environment. We are not leveraging, and we have SAP S/4HANA. It would be great if there is a data lake that connects to the process, but at the moment, we do not do that. Every time we build a process, it is picked up by a different team, and they try to connect it with the data lake. It is a great feature which I think can be leveraged, but with the range of legacy systems that the company is using today, there is not much I can comment about how the ERP can be leveraged internally.
NitinSharma - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Network Specialist at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Created detailed rack and network diagrams that streamline documentation and collaboration
For creating diagrams, I definitely use Visio for HLD, LLD, and traffic flow diagrams. Apart from Visio, I use Jira only if the customer specifically requests it; otherwise, I do not use an in-house version of Jira in my organization. One of the good features of using the Microsoft umbrella product is that if I create a big diagram and then work on the HLD or LLD in Word, I can select everything from Visio and paste it as an image without needing to resize it, which streamlines the process of creating documentation for customers. The main benefits Visio provides me include simplifying processes, saving time on manual work with diagram creation, and delivering a clean architecture, whether it is network architecture or application flow. I have created diagrams for AWS, Azure, GCP, and on-premises data centers, including rack elevation diagrams and organization charts. Modifications can be made easily and reflected immediately, and I can create PNG images to share with the executive team.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Healthcare Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise45
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business36
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise61
 

Questions from the Community

Which is better - Signavio Process Manager or Celonis?
SAP Signavio Process Manager is a very robust industrial-grade business process modeling tool. It is easy to use and does not require too much technological involvement. This solution has a collabo...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Signavio Process Manager?
I am not aware of the pricing and licensing of SAP Signavio Process Manager in the current firm I am working for. However, in my last company, Fidelity International, I was introduced to SAP Signav...
What advice do you have for others considering Signavio Process Manager?
I do use the collaborative workspace feature of SAP Signavio Process Manager. Our stakeholders who are outside of SAP Signavio Process Manager environment do use the collaborative feature because t...
How easy is it to migrate process flow charts (modeled using tools like Visio) into Bizagi?
I have been using Bizagi with a major project for a state government agency for about four years now. It is pretty straightforward to load in files that are BPMN 2.0 compliant. The option to load V...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Visio?
One of the main problems with Visio is its licensing options and associated issues, which lead to discussions about the price with a Microsoft representative. If asked to rate the price, I would gi...
What needs improvement with Visio?
Licensing cost is one of the major points for improvement since it is quite high for personal use. People often turn to alternatives like Draw.io because of the cost, but if an organization provide...
 

Also Known As

Signavio Process Editor
Microsoft Visio
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

DHL, Coca Cola EP, Prudential, Zalando, T-Systems, Jabil, Endress+Hauser, Rakuten
Thomas College, Hamburg Port Authority, Portigon AG, Conseil G_n_ral du d_partement des Hautes-Alpes, AAA Auto a. s., Commonwealth Financial Network, ICA, Abu Dhabi National Energy Company
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