ProcessMaker

processmaker.com
Workflow Automation
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Your Workflows, Unbound with Automation and Enriched with AI

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Overview

ProcessMaker is a business process automation suite that enables organizations to discover, automate, and scale their workflows using AI-powered tools. Join 3 million users worldwide who use ProcessMaker to drive productivity through end-to-end workflow automation, process intelligence, and agentic AI capabilities.

Features

56 features across 20 categories

AI-Powered(9)

Agentic AIAIPremium

Suite of AI tools to build autonomous workflows faster

AI Process ModelerAIPremium

Use AI to generate process models

AI Process TranslationsAIPremium

Translate processes using AI capabilities

AI Screens/FormsAIPremium

AI-powered generation of user interface screens and forms

AI ScriptsAIPremium

AI-assisted script writing and code generation

AI SearchAIPremium

Intelligent search capabilities powered by AI

All-in-One AI Process GenerationAIPremium

Generate complete processes using AI

FlowGenie™ AI TasksAIPremium

AI agents that automate individual tasks and decisions

Intelligent Document ProcessingAIPremium

Extract and process data from documents automatically

Also in: GoTranscript

Analytics(5)

Datalake AnalyticsPremium

Analyze aggregated process data from a centralized datalake

Process AnalysisPremium

Follow specific process objects to identify improvement opportunities

Process IntelligencePremium

Gain end-to-end visibility into process performance with process mining, KPIs, and conformance analysis

Task MiningPremium

Discover and measure hidden and undocumented processes through task-level analysis

Workforce AnalyticsPremium

Optimize resource utilization, time, and cost through workforce insights

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Automation(2)

Email Actions

Send automated emails as part of workflow steps

Reminders & Notifications

Send automated reminders and notifications to users

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Collaboration(2)

Collaborative Modeler

Work together on process design with team collaboration tools

Comments

Enable team communication within process instances

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Core Automation(7)

Decision EnginePremium

Execute complex business logic and decision rules

Decision TablesPremium

Create and manage business rules using decision tables

PM Blocks

Reusable process building blocks for faster development

Process Modeler

Design and model business processes visually

Process Templates

Pre-built templates for quick process deployment

Script Editor

Write and manage custom scripts for advanced automation

Unlimited Processes

Create and deploy unlimited process workflows

Data Management(3)

Collections

Organize and manage data collections within processes

Data Browser

Browse and manage data within processes

Document ManagementPremium

Store and manage documents within processes

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Governance(2)

Governance and Auditability

Maintain compliance and audit trails for all process activities

Management User Activity LoggingPremium

Track and log all user activities for compliance and auditing

Also in: MuleSoft, Looker, Okta

Industry Solution(1)

Transfer Credit EvaluationAIPremium

AI-powered solution for automating credit evaluation processes from data collection to decision-making

Infrastructure(1)

Two Environments

Development and Production environments for testing and deployment

Integration(2)

Data Connectors

Connect to external systems and data sources

External IntegrationsPremium

Integrate with third-party applications and services

Pricing(1)

Case-Based Pricing

Pay only for executed process cases with tiered pricing for volume

Project Management(1)

Projects

Organize and manage process automation projects

Reliability(1)

Process Fault TolerancePremium

Ensure process reliability and error handling

Reporting(1)

Basic Reports & Dashboards

Create reports and visualize process data

Scaling(1)

Unlimited Users

Add unlimited users to your ProcessMaker instance

Security(5)

Enhanced SSO & Login ControlsPremium

Single sign-on and advanced login security controls

LDAP, SCIM, & SSOPremium

Enterprise authentication integration standards

Multi-Factor AuthenticationPremium

Additional security layer with multi-factor authentication

Secure Data Management

Secure storage and management of sensitive process data

Users, Groups, & Permissions

Manage user access and permissions at granular level

Support(1)

Dedicated Customer Success Manager

Dedicated support professional for account management

Testing(1)

Process TestingPremium

Test processes without incurring case counts

User Interface(7)

Guided Templates

Step-by-step guided workflows for user experience

Loading Buttons

User interface elements for process interaction

Mobile Screen BuilderPremium

Create mobile-optimized user interfaces

Mobile UXPremium

Optimized user experience for mobile devices

Photo/Video CapturePremium

Capture media within process workflows

Preview PanesPremium

Preview process data and documents before submission

Screen Builder

Create custom user interfaces and forms for workflows

Workflow Management(3)

Easy Inbox ManagementPremium

Smart inbox tools to streamline task management

Process Browser

Browse and view deployed processes

Task Management

Manage workflow tasks and assignments

Pricing

Standard

$3,000/year
  • 1,000 cases per month with options to increase
  • Dedicated customer success manager
  • Unlimited processes and users
  • Custom forms and interfaces
  • Automate workflows and approvals
  • Track task status
  • Secure data management, governance, and auditability
  • Two environments: Development and Production
  • Process Modeler
  • Screen Builder
  • Script Editor
  • Data Connectors
  • Collections
  • Process Templates
  • PM Blocks
  • Collaborative Modeler
  • Projects
  • Data Browser
  • Loading Buttons
  • Basic Reports & Dashboards
  • Task Management
  • Email Actions
  • Reminders & Notifications
  • Comments
  • Process Browser
  • Guided Templates
  • Users, Groups, & Permissions

Professional

Custom
  • Everything in Standard plan
  • Automate business rules with Decision Tables
  • Smart inbox tools
  • Intelligent Document Processing (IDP)
  • Software integrations
  • Enhanced SSO & Login Controls
  • Multi-Factor Authentication
  • LDAP, SCIM, & SSO
  • Process Fault Tolerance
  • Mobile Screen Builder
  • Decision Engine
  • Photo/Video Capture
  • Process Testing
  • Document Management
  • Preview Panes
  • Mobile UX
  • Easy Inbox Management
  • External Integrations
  • AI Process Modeler
  • AI Screens/Forms
  • AI Scripts
  • AI Process Translations

Enterprise

Custom
  • Everything in Professional plan
  • Award-winning Generative AI
  • FlowGenie AI agents
  • Process Intelligence with process mining, KPIs, and conformance
  • All-in-One AI Process Generation
  • AI Search
  • Datalake Analytics
  • Management User Activity Logging

Transfer Credit Evaluation - Applicant

Custom
  • Up to 12,000 transcripts/year
  • Automatic extraction from official transcripts
  • Equivalency matching
  • Exception handling
  • Approval routing
  • Update equivalency tables automatically
  • Dedicated Customer Success Manager
  • Self-Guided Training
  • Onboarding and Go-Live services

Transfer Credit Evaluation - Prospect

Custom
  • Up to 12,000 transcripts/year
  • Automatic extraction from unofficial transcripts
  • Equivalency matching
  • Major completion estimates
  • Recruitment tools
  • Dedicated Customer Success Manager
  • Self-Guided Training
  • Onboarding and Go-Live services

Transfer Credit Evaluation - Bundled

Custom
  • Up to 12,000 transcripts/year
  • All of TCE Applicant and Prospect features

Process Analysis Package

Custom
  • Workforce Analytics
  • Task mining
  • Process Analysis
  • Starts with 50 agents
  • Includes 2 analyst seats
  • Dedicated customer success manager
  • Access to self-guided training

Partner Pricing

Custom
  • Automated process discovery
  • Uncover automation and process improvement opportunities
  • Integration into consulting engagements
  • Includes 20 rotatable agents
  • Includes 2 analyst seats
  • Training on Reporting and Analysis Methodology and AI analysis techniques

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying ProcessMaker

Monthly$250/mo
Yearly$3k/yr
5-Year Total$15k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~4 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $2.8k
SaaS
$3k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $8.3k
SaaS
$9k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $13.8k
SaaS
$15k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 56 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a ProcessMaker alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 56 features.

Buy ProcessMaker

Monthly cost$2,500/mo
3-year total$90,000
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Better Value
Development cost$36,000
Maintenance$540/mo
3-year total$55,440
Dev time~3 months

Building could save ~$34,560 over 3 years.

Estimates based on 56 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

2 known integrations

SAPSoftware Integrations