Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Camunda

Replace Camunda with a custom build. The Universal Process Orchestrator

Weekend Project
30 features4 integrationsOne weekend

Estimated Timeline

Based on 30 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.

1
Setup & scaffolding
2 hours
2
Core features
4-6 hours
3
Polish & deploy
2 hours

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 30 features

Design(8 features)

BPMN Element Templates

Create pre-defined, custom configurations for BPMN elements such as service tasks and user tasks

Decision Modeling (DMN)

Create and save automated decision tables using the DMN open standard

Form Builder

Create and save forms for user tasks

Git Sync

Keep your project components synchronized in GitHub

Process Modeling (BPMN)

Create and save process models using the BPMN open standard

+3 more in this category

Security(5 features)

Cluster Backups

Designed for disaster recovery, with backups you can capture up to 5 snapshots of your cluster data and applications while they are actively in use to avoid any downtime and disruptions

Data Retention PoliciesPremium

Custom data retention policies available on the Enterprise Plan

LDAP and Active Directory

Connect Camunda Platform to your organization's LDAP or Active Directory for user authentication

Single Sign-On (SSO)

Allow users to access Camunda Platform via SSO

Users and Permissions

Create user accounts and manage their access within Camunda Platform

Integration(4 features)

Built-in Connectors

Built-in Connectors that enable the use of popular technologies in BPMN-based processes

Camunda Marketplace

Explore contributions from the vibrant community, trusted partners, and the Camunda team

Integration Framework

An SDK and templates that enable teams to build their own reusable Connectors for any technology

SAP IntegrationPremium

Integration with SAP systems for enterprise automation

Reporting(3 features)

KPI-based Monitoring and Alerts

Monitor specific KPIs by creating alerts based on performance reports

Optimize - Custom Dashboards

Add reports to custom dashboards that you can share across your organization

Optimize - Custom Performance Reports

Create reports based on the KPIs that are most important for your processes

AI(2 features)

Agentic AutomationAIPremium

Bridge the gap between AI vision and business reality through agentic automation

Camunda CopilotAIPremium

AI-powered assistant for process orchestration

Automation(2 features)

Intelligent Document Processing (IDP)AIPremium

IDP capabilities for automating document-based processes

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)Premium

RPA capabilities for automating manual tasks

Execution(2 features)

Decision Engine

Execute any volume of DMN-based automated decisions

Zeebe Engine

Execute any volume of BPMN-based processes

Human Tasks(1 features)

Tasklist

Built-in web-based interface for user tasks, integrated with the Camunda Form Builder

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