Appian
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Enterprise low-code platform for rapid business process automation
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Features
47 features across 11 categories
Analytics(7)
Machine learning-based extraction and classification of documents using OCR and NLP.
Real-time dashboards and reporting with drill-down capabilities and data visualization.
Machine learning models for forecasting outcomes and identifying risks.
AI-driven analysis of process data to identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities.
AI suggestions for next-best actions based on historical process data.
What-if analysis and process simulation for optimization planning.
AI-powered sentiment analysis of customer feedback and communications.
Automation(4)
Large-scale data processing and bulk operations with configurable scheduling.
Declarative rule definition for complex business logic with rule versioning.
Automated execution of repetitive tasks across multiple applications without code.
Enterprise-grade workflow orchestration with parallel processing and error handling.
Communication(1)
Multi-channel notifications via email, SMS, and in-app messages with templates.
Content Management(3)
Content management system for enterprise document storage, versioning, and retrieval.
File upload, storage, and retrieval with virus scanning and format conversion.
Full-text search across records, documents, and case data with faceted filtering.
Development(6)
Extensibility through custom components written in React or other frameworks.
IDE plugins, debugging tools, and testing frameworks for application development.
Powerful scripting language for complex business logic without requiring code.
Built-in load testing capabilities to simulate concurrent user activity.
Pre-built templates for common processes and industry solutions.
Application versioning with rollback capabilities and change tracking.
Infrastructure(6)
Managed cloud hosting with automatic scaling and 99.9% SLA.
Automated backup and disaster recovery capabilities with configurable RPO/RTO.
Flexible hybrid cloud and on-premise deployment with data sovereignty options.
SaaS-ready multi-tenant environment with data isolation and custom branding.
Self-hosted deployment option with flexible infrastructure requirements.
Real-time monitoring of application performance with custom metrics and alerts.
Integration(6)
RESTful and SOAP API creation and management for system-to-system communication.
Multi-source data connectivity with ETL capabilities and real-time synchronization.
Automated data migration utilities for importing from legacy systems.
Native connectivity to SQL databases with stored procedure execution.
Bidirectional email integration for task notifications and email-triggered workflows.
SOAP and REST web service invocation with request/response transformation.
Process Design(1)
Visual process design and modeling with BPMN 2.0 standard compliance.
Security(4)
Built-in audit trails, compliance tracking, and regulatory reporting capabilities.
DLP controls to prevent unauthorized data export and unauthorized access.
Fine-grained permission management with role hierarchies and dynamic access rules.
LDAP, Active Directory, and SSO integration for enterprise authentication.
User Interface(5)
Drag-and-drop form creation with conditional logic and real-time validation.
AI-enhanced forms with predictive field population and smart validation.
Native mobile application development for iOS and Android with responsive design.
Multi-tenant portal creation for external users with role-based access control.
Multi-language support with built-in translation management for global applications.
Workflow(4)
Configurable approval chains with delegations and escalations.
Flexible case handling for dynamic workflows with contextual data and relationships.
Intelligent task routing and prioritization based on user availability and skills.
Industry-specific workflow automation templates with best practices.
Pricing
Professional
- ✓Low-code development
- ✓process automation
- ✓basic RPA
Business
Popular- ✓Advanced automation
- ✓process mining
- ✓document management
Enterprise
- ✓Full platform
- ✓AI features
- ✓premium support
- ✓custom deployment
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Integrations
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