Bonita

bonitasoft.com
Workflow Automation
Weekend Project

Streamline complex processes with Business Process Automation

How to Replace Bonita

Overview

Bonita is a cutting-edge Business Process Automation platform that empowers organizations to streamline operations, optimize workflows, and drive growth. It enables users to design, automate, and analyze business processes through a unified platform that connects systems and creates impactful experiences.

Features

38 features across 21 categories

Access Control(2)

Custom Profiles & PermissionsPremium

Define specific roles and permissions beyond default settings for tailored access control

User & Admin Profiles

Default profiles provided by Bonita for basic user and administrative access with defined permissions

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Administration(2)

Admin App

Dedicated application for administrators offering tools for managing deployments, monitoring system health, and configuring settings

Admin App - AdvancedPremium

Advanced functions including error management and visualization directly on the diagram

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Automation(2)

Business Process Automation Engine

Robust automation engine that eliminates manual inefficiencies with end-to-end automation

Event Handler

Manages events including start, end, and errors in process instances to trigger automatic actions

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Customization(1)

Custom Extensions

Create tailored solutions including custom connectors, actor filters, and specialized applications

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Data Management(1)

Archives

Storage of completed process instances and associated data for historical analysis and compliance

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Deployment(3)

Bonita CloudPremium

Cloud-based offering providing a fully managed BPM solution

Continuous Integration Deployment

Deploy and execute applications within a Continuous Integration framework with various deployment options

Self-Managed Hosting

On-premise or self-managed deployment option allowing organizations to host on their own hardware

Also in: Kubernetes Dashboard, Hugging Face, Bitwarden

Design & Integration(7)

Bonita UI Builder

Tool for creating and customizing user interfaces to develop applications on the Bonita Platform

Bonitasoft Public Marketplace

Comprehensive suite of professional-grade connectors, actor filters, and applications

Connector Library

Extensive library of pre-built connectors for seamless integration with third-party systems and databases

Data Modeling

Define and manage data structure critical to business processes including data types and relationships

Drag-and-Drop Workflow Builder

Build powerful workflows with drag-and-drop simplicity for seamless integration

Forms & Apps Custom Development

Create sophisticated forms and applications tailored to specific business needs with native compatibility to favorite frameworks

Process Modeling

Visually design and map out business processes by defining steps, assigning tasks, and setting up decision points

Development(1)

Artifact Repository

Centralized repository for accessing official Bonitasoft artifacts to simplify dependency management

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Flexibility(1)

Real-time Process AdaptationPremium

Create applications that adapt in real time to business changes

Infrastructure(1)

Database Compatibility

Supports H2, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, and SQL Server databases

Integration(1)

LDAP SyncPremium

Integrate with LDAP servers to synchronize user and group details for automated identity management

Localization(1)

Multilingual Product Experience

Available in six languages: French, English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, and Japanese

Maintenance(2)

Major Product Updates

Regular major updates introducing new features, significant improvements, and changes to enhance platform capabilities

Patch Versions

Smaller updates designed to fix bugs, address security vulnerabilities, and make minor improvements

Monitoring(2)

Application Monitoring (Bonita Central)Premium

Monitor the health of individual applications and overall system with centralized configuration management

Real-Time MonitoringPremium

Monitor processes and application health with built-in dashboards for real-time performance tracking

Performance(1)

Multiple Tasks ProcessingPremium

Handle several tasks at once for faster performance and optimized efficiency

Reliability(1)

Clustering and FailoverPremium

Guarantee continuous operation and resilience with built-in clustering and failover capabilities

Reporting & Analytics(2)

Process Analytics

Advanced analytics and real-time monitoring tools to get deep insights into processes and identify bottlenecks

Process Reporting and Analytics

Embedded reports in administration app highlighting key metrics and insights

Scalability(1)

High Availability / High PerformancePremium

Horizontal scalability through clustering where multiple instances collaborate to handle traffic and process loads

Security(4)

Basic Authentication

Native authentication mechanism using password-based security with credentials stored in Bonita database

Custom Authentication

Configure and customize authentication implementation with integration of custom-built or third-party services

Enterprise-Grade SecurityPremium

Ensure applications meet enterprise-grade security standards and regulatory requirements

SSO AuthenticationPremium

Enable users to log into multiple systems with a single set of credentials

Testing(1)

Bonita Test ToolkitPremium

Tools and frameworks for testing Bonita applications to ensure processes function as expected

User Interface(1)

User App

Application tailored for end users to interact with deployed processes, complete tasks, and track progress

Pricing

Bonita Open Source Edition

Free
  • Process Modeling
  • Data Modeling
  • Forms & Apps Custom Development
  • Bonita UI Builder
  • Create applications to test small projects (150 cases per month)
  • Fully customize user interfaces
  • Build applications faster through collaboration, integration and testing
  • Community-supported

Bonita Enterprise Edition - Access

Custom
  • Professional, global support
  • Create applications that adapt in real time to business changes
  • Fully customize user interfaces
  • Build applications faster through collaboration, integration and testing
  • Seamlessly scale applications
  • Built-in dashboards to monitor processes
  • Enterprise-grade security standards
  • Built-in clustering and failover
  • Seamless integration with third-party systems
  • Advanced admin functions
  • Database Compatibility (H2, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server)
  • Multiple Tasks Processing
  • Custom Profiles & Permissions
  • LDAP Sync
  • SSO Authentication
  • High Availability / High Performance
  • Application Monitoring
  • Process Reporting and Analytics
  • Bonita Cloud hosting available
  • Real-time Process Adaptation
  • Enterprise-Grade Security
  • Custom monthly process instances

Bonita Enterprise Edition - Scale

Custom
  • Professional, global support
  • Create applications that adapt in real time to business changes
  • Fully customize user interfaces
  • Build applications faster through collaboration, integration and testing
  • Seamlessly scale applications to handle large user bases
  • Built-in dashboards to monitor processes
  • Enterprise-grade security standards
  • Built-in clustering and failover
  • Seamless integration with third-party systems
  • Advanced admin functions
  • Database Compatibility (H2, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server)
  • Multiple Tasks Processing
  • Custom Profiles & Permissions
  • LDAP Sync
  • SSO Authentication
  • High Availability / High Performance
  • Application Monitoring
  • Process Reporting and Analytics
  • Bonita Cloud hosting available
  • Real-time Process Adaptation
  • Enterprise-Grade Security
  • Custom monthly process instances

Cost Calculator

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Build vs Buy

Should you build a Bonita alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 38 features.

Buy Bonita

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Bonita saves ~$36,960 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 38 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

6 known integrations

DatabasesERP Management SolutionsLDAP ServersLegacy SystemsModern ApplicationsThird-Party Systems