Bonita
Bonita: A flexible open-source BPM platform with visual modeling, execution, analytics, and hybrid deployment. Ranked #16 of 52 in Business Process Management Software by our editors (8.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for open-source BPM with broad deployment options.
At a glance
- Editor score8.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forOpen-source BPM with broad deployment options
- Free planYes
- Founded2009 · Paris, France
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Open-source Bonita Free has no time limit and needs no credit card
- Visual BPMN modeling, workflow execution, human tasks, and analytics
- Supports runtime, Docker, CI/CD, APIs, and hybrid deployment
Where it doesn't
- Bonita Free is limited to 150 process instances per month
- Advanced capabilities such as SSO and native AI connectors require Enterprise
- Enterprise pricing uses a custom quote
Our verdict on Bonita
Bonita is a business process management and automation platform for organizations handling complex, regulated, or mission-critical operations. It brings together visual BPMN process modeling, process application and user interface design, workflow execution, human task management, monitoring, analytics, dashboards, connectors, and API access. The platform is aimed at business analysts, developers, IT teams, and enterprise process owners. It supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, and API-based access, with self-hosted or cloud operation and deployment through runtime, Docker, and CI/CD tooling.
The freemium structure gives teams a practical way to evaluate the platform. Bonita Free includes the open-source Bonita platform, has no time limit, requires no credit card, supports customizable user interfaces, and allows 150 process instances per month. Bonita Enterprise adds Bonita Fabric, Bonita Work Hub, native AI connectors, IDP document processing, SLA enforcement and escalation rules, role-based access control, and SSO. Enterprise pricing is custom. Teams that need a low-cost starting point or want to work with open-source BPM can begin with Free, while organizations requiring advanced governance and enterprise capabilities should consider Enterprise.
Bonita’s breadth is a central strength. Workflow execution covers messages, timers, gateways, and connectors, while REST integration and connectors link processes with services such as AWS S3, Google Drive, HubSpot CRM, Jira, Kafka, RabbitMQ, LDAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Microsoft Teams. AI-related integrations include OpenAI, Mistral, and Anthropic. Execution monitoring, process visibility, operational dashboards, and human approvals support ongoing process oversight. Bonita is a strong fit for teams that need customizable process applications across varied deployment environments; organizations seeking only a narrowly focused workflow tool may find its modeling, application, and governance scope broader than necessary.
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Bonita fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| BPMN support | Not verified |
| Process modeling | Not verified |
| Workflow automation | Not verified |
| Process mining | Not verified |
| Forms builder | Not verified |
| Process analytics | Not verified |
| Deployment options | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Compliance & security | GDPR, SSO/SAML |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 20 integrations: REST APIs, OpenAI, Mistral, Anthropic, AWS S3, Google Drive … |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | ofelia.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Bonita integrations
Bonita lists 20 integrations on its own site.
- REST APIs
- OpenAI
- Mistral
- Anthropic
- AWS S3
- Google Drive
- Google Calendar
- HubSpot CRM
- Jira
- Confluence
- Kafka
- RabbitMQ
- LDAP
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Microsoft Teams
- Salesforce
- SAP
- ServiceNow
- SharePoint
- Twilio
Alternatives to Bonita
- SS&C Blue Prism ChorusA broad suite for modeling, automating and monitoring complex business processes.9.1
- CamundaA broad BPMN orchestration platform for complex enterprise workflows.8.9
- SAP Signavio Process ManagerA strong choice for governed BPMN collaboration, with a primary focus on modeling.8.9
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Bonita is ranked in 10 of our directories; the 6 strongest besides Business Process Management Software.
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