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Workday Business Process Framework vs webMethods.io comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 3, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

webMethods.io
Ranking in Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
93
Ranking in other categories
Business-to-Business Middleware (3rd), Managed File Transfer (MFT) (9th), API Management (10th), Cloud Data Integration (8th), Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) (4th)
Workday Business Process Fr...
Ranking in Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)
11th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.3
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) category, the mindshare of webMethods.io is 11.1%, up from 9.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Workday Business Process Framework is 0.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)
 

Featured Reviews

MohanPrasad - PeerSpot reviewer
Smooth integration and enhanced deployment with high licensing cost
webMethods.io was used to integrate APIs through the webMethods.io platform, trigger database events, and connect backend APIs through a Java backend. It was used extensively for integration purposes in my organization Integration became smoother, troubleshooting was easier, and deployment and…
FelixGonzalez - PeerSpot reviewer
Helps to do multiple things like assigning tasks, approvals, report creation, and communications
I use the solution for integrations.  Workday Business Process Framework helps in automation.  The tool helps to do multiple things like assigning tasks, approvals, report creation, and communications.  We encountered delays with the tool.  I have been working with the product for ten years.…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"With webMethods, the creation of servers and the utilization of Trading Networks facilitate B2B integration. It resolves any related issues effectively."
"When it comes to the user interface, I'm already really used to it. I cannot say anything against it. For me, it's easy to use."
"It is a bundled product stack for A2A and B2B usage. It is one of the best products which I have used during my integration career."
"It's a visual tool, so our transformations can be quickly implemented without a lot of fuss. The fact that we have an easy way to expose REST services is also very interesting. It offers the possibility to connect over GMS to synchronize message brokers."
"I would say the core Web-based integrations work the best. They are the most efficient and robust implementations one can do with webMethods."
"webMethods API Portal is overall very valuable. It is now a comprehensive API catalogue that serves various purposes, including API assessment and evaluation."
"Oracle's self-service capabilities, of which we make extensive use, is the most valuable feature."
"The tool is very powerful and user-friendly."
"It is efficient to fine-tune some of our organizational processes and policies."
"I find it easy to navigate, especially when it comes to tasks like extending offer letters. Everything is configured into a single template, eliminating the need to create multiple offer letters for different positions. The effectiveness, user-friendliness, and adaptability to new features are key strengths of Workday. It's also convenient for sourcing, allowing us to revisit candidates who performed well but didn't pass the interview. Workday's harmonized platform brings everything together in one place, making it efficient and streamlined."
"The tool helps to do multiple things like assigning tasks, approvals, report creation, and communications."
 

Cons

"Rapid application development has to be considered, especially for UI, where user interference is crucial."
"wM SAP Adapter User Guide - Example, like Message Broker setup was unclear, leading to issues during Testing and we had refer the internet forums to understand that there is a Message Broker Cleanup utility and that needs to be setup as well."
"The solution should include REST API calls."
"In terms of improvements, maybe on the API monetization side, having users able to create separate consumption plans and throttle all those consumption plans towards the run time could be better."
"In terms of scale, I would give it a four out of 10."
"webMethods.io Integration's installation is complex. It should also improve integration and connectors."
"webMethods.io needs to incorporate ChatGPT to enhance user experience. It can offer a customized user experience."
"There should be better logging, or a better dashboard, to allow you to see see the logs of the services."
"There could be more automation included."
"We encountered delays with the tool."
"Since it's not a core LMS platform but a module in an HCM platform, if they bring in more personalization aspects from an admin perspective for us to build to give user experience, that would be great."
"At times, I've heard from our technical team that configuring or implementing certain requests from senior leadership can be challenging. There seem to be constraints in fulfilling specific requirements. Unfortunately, I don't have detailed information as it's what I've gathered from discussions with the technical team. There might be limitations in what can be achieved, but I can't provide specific examples without more context. Certainly, there's room for enhancement, especially in terms of regular upgrades. I've noticed that there aren't many updates, and it would be beneficial to have improvements. Regular upgrades and the introduction of new, innovative solutions could make our work more efficient and easier to manage."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is high and I give it a five out of ten."
"I signed a three-year deal with them. It is a yearly locked-in price for the next three years."
"Based on our team discussions and feedback, it is pretty costly because they charge us for each transmission."
"I don’t have much idea about prices, but webMethods API Portal is not something cheaper."
"There are no hidden costs in addition to the standard licensing fees for webMethods. For corporate organizations, it's a very cheap or fairly priced product, but for growing or small businesses, it's quite expensive. These businesses would probably need to consider an enterprise services bus at some point. Thus, from a pricing point, it closes out non-cooperate businesses."
"I do think webMethods is coming under increasing pressure when it comes to their price-to-feature value proposition. It's probably the single biggest strategic risk they have. They're very expensive in their industry. They've been raising the price recently, especially when compared with their competitors."
"Always plan five years ahead and don’t jeopardize the quality of your project by dropping items from the bill of materials."
"Sometimes we don't have a very clear idea what the licensing will entail at first, because it can be very customizable. On one hand, this can be a good thing, because it can be tailored to a specific customer's needs. But on the other hand it can also be an issue when some customer asks, "What's the cost?" and we can't yet give them an accurate answer."
"I find it reasonably priced, even for startups. The cost is minimal and depends on what features you want to add. Workday allows customization and personalization, and it operates like a cloud solution, making it affordable as long as you know what you need."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
13%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Retailer
7%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Built.io Flow?
The tool helps us to streamline data integration. Its BPM is very strong and powerful. The solution helps us manage digital transformation.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Built.io Flow?
webMethods.io is expensive. We have multiple components, and you need to pay for each of them.
What needs improvement with Built.io Flow?
webMethods.io needs to incorporate ChatGPT to enhance user experience. It can offer a customized user experience.
What do you like most about Workday Business Process Framework?
I find it easy to navigate, especially when it comes to tasks like extending offer letters. Everything is configured into a single template, eliminating the need to create multiple offer letters f...
What needs improvement with Workday Business Process Framework?
The dependency of the current step for the future triggers should be more relatable rather than affecting the entire system. From an LMS perspective, I would prefer to see more personalization beca...
What is your primary use case for Workday Business Process Framework?
I am working on the core learning platform with integration to third-party systems for content, but not with Prism for analytics. We are using the standard reports, not Prism.
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

Built.io Flow, webMethods Integration Server, webMethods Trading Networks, webMethods ActiveTransfer, webMethods.io API
Business Process Framework
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Cisco, Agralogics, Dreamforce, Cables & Sensors, Sacramento Kings
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