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Head-to-head · BPM Software

Flowable vs Bizagi Modeler

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Flowable #4 in BPM Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Flowable
Bizagi Modeler #7 in BPM Software 8.5/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Bizagi

Flowable leads on 0 checks, Bizagi Modeler on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFlowable · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Flowable

Flowable scores higher on our rubric for bpm software: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

Flowable is the better fit for teams combining BPM, case, and decision workflows. Bizagi Modeler is the better fit for teams focused on BPMN modeling and documentation.

  • Flowable fits best

    Teams combining BPM, case, and decision workflows

  • Bizagi Modeler fits best

    Teams focused on BPMN modeling and documentation

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Side by side

Feature Flowable 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Bizagi Modeler 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.5
Ranking #4 in BPM Software #7 in BPM Software
Best for Teams combining BPM, case, and decision workflows Teams focused on BPMN modeling and documentation
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Web Web, Windows
Support Tickets, Community, Docs Community, Docs
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Enterprise
Features Flowable 0/4 · Bizagi Modeler 0/4
Process modeling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Workflow automation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Process mining Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
User limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines BPMN, CMMN, and DMN automation engines
  • Includes visual design, debugging, testing, and audit trails
  • Offers cloud and self-hosted deployment options
  • Free plan includes unlimited local processes and models.
  • Simulates processes and what-if scenarios alongside documentation.
  • Imports and publishes across BPMN, Visio, Word, PDF, and more.
Cons
  • Paid plan pricing requires contacting sales
  • Community Edition relies on community support
  • The 30-day free access applies to the cloud Case Platform
  • Free edition stores models locally rather than in a cloud library.
  • Cloud collaboration, comments, and revision history require Enterprise.
  • Enterprise pricing requires a tailored proposal.
Our verdict

Flowable brings process orchestration, case management, and decision modeling into one business process automation platform. Its audience is mid-market and enterprise teams managing complex, multi-step work, particularly operations that…

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Bizagi Modeler is a BPMN process-modeling application for individuals and organizations that need to map, document, simulate, and publish processes. Its free Windows desktop edition covers modeling, documentation, what-if scenarios, and…

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  1. FlowableBPM Software 8.8Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. Bizagi ModelerBPM Software 8.5Free plan · pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Flowable — where it wins

    • Combines BPMN, CMMN, and DMN automation engines
    • Includes visual design, debugging, testing, and audit trails
    • Offers cloud and self-hosted deployment options

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid plan pricing requires contacting sales
    • Community Edition relies on community support
    • The 30-day free access applies to the cloud Case Platform

  • Bizagi Modeler — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited local processes and models.
    • Simulates processes and what-if scenarios alongside documentation.
    • Imports and publishes across BPMN, Visio, Word, PDF, and more.

    Where it doesn't

    • Free edition stores models locally rather than in a cloud library.
    • Cloud collaboration, comments, and revision history require Enterprise.
    • Enterprise pricing requires a tailored proposal.
  • Flowable8.8/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    Flowable brings process, case, and decision automation together for enterprise teams.

    Visit FlowableFull verdict →
  • Bizagi Modeler8.5/10 · Free plan · pricing on request

    A free Windows modeler for BPMN documentation, with cloud collaboration in Enterprise.

    Visit BizagiFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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