Top 10 Signavio Alternatives [2023 Update]

SAP Signavio is a market leader in process mining and business process management software but may not be suitable for the needs of every enterprise business. In this article we go through the top ten alternatives you can compare to find your ideal process mining solution.

What is Signavio used for?

Signavio is a business process management (BPM) software solution with an especially developed process mining solution. SAP Signavio’s Process Transformation suite can be used for a variety of purposes, including process insights, process automation, process management and process modelling.

SAP Signavio is cloud-based software that allows users to create visual representations of their business processes using a drag-and-drop interface. These visual representations, also known as process models, can be used to analyze and optimize the processes. The platform also provides a set of process analysis tools that can be used to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the processes.

Once a process model is created, SAP Signavio provides a set of automation tools that can be used to automate the processes. The platform integrates with various enterprise systems such as SAP ERP, Salesforce, and ServiceNow, making it easy to automate business processes across different systems.

While Signavio is not a pure-play RPA platform its Process Transformation module does provide RPA project management.

Is Signavio right for your business?

For organizations with an SAP ERP landscape Signavio offers a process discovery and mining solution to consider. In the past you may have been more familiar with SAP’s Intelligent Business Process Management Solution or the integration of Celonis Process Mining within the SAP solution. SAP acquired Signavio in 2021 and has worked on integrating Signavio into its advanced process intelligence offering.

Celonis and Signavio are compared as the top process mining solutions for the SAP ecosystem, although in this article we see there are many other alternatives.

Key features of SAP Signavio

• Integration to SAP. Signavio has deepened integrations to the SAP data ecosystem and partner network.
• Process management. in addition to process mining Signavio offers broader process design and management capabilities'
• Collaboration Hub. Signavio includes unique functionality to share process models, which is especially helpful to create the should-be state of processes.

Why look for a Signavio alternative?

While Signavio is a popular option, it is not an ideal fit for every enterprise organization. Some of the common dislikes and challenges mentioned by customers in peer review sites such as G2.com include:

1. Slower rate of development- according to customers Signavio has not introduced improvements and new features.
2. Complicated user experience- Signavio has advanced capabilities but some customers would prefer a simplified and more intuitive user experience.
3. Limited reporting - according to customers there is room for improvement in Signavio's reporting capabilities.

1. Workfellow

Workfellow is a new entrant to the process mining and intelligence space. It is the first commercially available hybrid process intelligence solution combining process mining and task mining into one natively integrated and AI-powered solution.

Workfellow was founded in 2019 by ex-Capgemini intelligent automation veterans and based out of Helsinki, Finland. Workfellow has enterprise customers across different industries from logistics to consumer goods, and especially knowledge-intensive work including banking, financial services and insurance.

Depending on your resources and needs Workfellow can augment or replace Signavio use cases. For example, Workfellow customers use Signavio for SAP-focused core process mining and leverage Workfellow’s speed and flexibility for finance or procurement process analysis across different business applications.

Key features of Workfellow

• Effortless implementation: Workfellow does not require access to event logs, instead it generates event logs automatically through a method called Work API.
• 360 degree analysis: Through Work API Workfellow is able to track tasks and process flows across different business apps, allowing for end-to-end analysis of workflows.
• Automated insights: Workfellow includes ready-made dashboards and provides automated insights within its analytics.
• Privacy first: Workfellow is a GDPR-free solution that does not process personally identifiable data.

Who is it for?

Workfellow is a good option for any organization that doesn’t have extensive data science and process mining resources in-house looking for an effortless and fast way to gain process intelligence without data mining hassle.

2. Celonis

Celonis is a popular software solution that helps enterprise organizations optimize their business processes. The different Celonis solutions are packed into the Execution Management System (EMS) - a platform that helps businesses analyze and visualize processes, identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and provide guidance on process improvements.

Key features of Celonis

• Focus on enterprise businesses: Celonis provides a high level of service, security and data management for the needs of large enterprise organizations.
• Event log mining: Celonis have a large customer base and broad experience in extracting event logs from different source systems, especially popular  ERPs such as SAP and Oracle.
• Wide Partner network: Celonis has over 250 partner agencies that provide implementation consulting services.

Who is it for?

For many people Celonis is synonymous with process mining, and a natural option to consider within the right costs and resources.

3. UiPath Process Mining

UiPath is a major process automation and orchestration platform. It provides a suite of tools to help automate processes, including an easy-to-use visual workflow designer, a powerful robotic automation platform, and an AI-powered document understanding component. 

UiPath is a pioneer in robotic process automation originally founded in Bucharest, Romania and now headquartered in New York. It is used by over 10,000 customers ranging from independent developers to large enterprise businesses such as Verizon, Coca-Cola and Takeda Pharmaceuticals. UiPath’s process mining solution has been developed based on the acquisition of ProcessGold in 2019.

Key features of UiPath

• Automation suite: All-in-one platform for automation including RPA, low-code app development and integrations.
• Accessible and scalable: UiPath is relatively quick to start to use, starting from free-to-try UiPath Cloud Platform.
• Trainings: Broad set of training materials for intelligent automation, including the UiPath Academy and certifications

Who is it for?

UiPath is well suited for an enterprise with a strong focus on RPA looking to advance their intelligent automation through a single-suite platform. 

4. IBM Process Mining

If you’re a believer in “you won’t get fired for buying IBM,” you’ll be glad to know the Big Blue offers its own process discovery and intelligence solution. Added to IBM’s portfolio in 2021 through an acquisition of MyInvenio, IBM Process Mining discovers, monitors and optimizes business processes by extracting system data from enterprise systems.

Key features of IBM Process Mining

• Easy to use. IBM Process Mining has advanced process enhancement features which discovers business rules based on event log data and adds them to a standard BPMN model.
• Visualizations. IBM Process Mining offers a variety of visualization options relevant to process discovery, including process graphs, process variants and conformance analysis.
• Process simulation. IBM Process Mining has process simulation features enabling to-be processes and what-if scenarios.

Who is it for?

IBM Process Mining is a good option for companies looking to build on IBM's data and consulting expertise, especially with the interest to align business process management and design models with standard practices, such as BPMN models.

5. Automation Anywhere / FortressIQ

Automation Anywhere is a major enterprise automation suite founded in 2003. Its process discovery and mining solution was integrated into the Automation Success Platform through the acquisition of FortressIQ in 2021.

Automation Anywhere is used extensively by large enterprise organizations across different geographies. It is especially known for combining elements of robotic process automation (RPA) and artificial intelligence (AI) to enable end-to-end automation of business processes.

Key Features of FortressIQ / AA Process Mining

• Integration to automation suite: FortressIQ is now embedded into Automation Anywhere’s intelligent automation offering.
• Task capture: FortressIQ leverages computer vision to capture screen activity for task mining and process discovery.
• Large enterprise client list: both FortressIQ and Automation Anywhere have an impressive list of enterprise clients, including 4 Fortune 10 companies.

Who is it for?

FortressIQ initially gained traction with contact centers serving North American clients. It is a potential option for automation-focused enterprise in regions where task capture and personal data privacy are less of an issue.

6. SoftwareAG / Aris Process Mining

Aris Process Mining is a solution developed by Software AG, an enterprise software vendor founded in Darmstadt, Germany in 1969. Software AG has over 10,000 enterprise customers in over 70 countries.

Aris Process Mining was one of the first commercial process mining tools originating in 2000. Its core advantage is a deep integration with business process modelling and enterprise architecture design.

Key Features of Software AG / Aris Process Mining

• Interactive root-cause analysis: Aris Process Mining includes unique automated root cause mining and insights.
• Process modeling: process models can be enhanced by real performance measures.
• Process Performance Management (PPM): a tool to manage business processes based on the process mining and analytics insights.

Who is it for?

Customers finding value in Software AG’s broad ecosystem of solutions and partners across various geographies.

7. Microsoft Minit

Microsoft is an enterprise software provider that needs no introduction. What’s less well known is that Microsoft has an increasing solution offering in enterprise automation through it’s Power Platform. 

In 2022 Microsoft acquired Minit, a best-of-breed process mining solution based in Bratislava, Slovakia. As of 2023 Microsoft has signaled plans to integrate Minit into it’s service offering. 

Key Features of Minit

• Out of the box templates: Minit has capabilities to offer faster-than-average process mining implementation through ready-made integration and visualization templates.
• User friendly solution: According to customer feedback Minit is a relatively easy to implement solution without the typical need for data science and data mining expertise.
• Integration to Microsoft ecosystem: the opportunity ahead is for Minit process mining capabilities to be deeply integrated into Microsoft’s other intelligent automation capabilities.

Who is it for?

If you are a true believer in the Microsoft ecosystem and are looking to build your process intelligence stack on Microsoft’s track record in integrating best-of-breed solutions, Microsoft Minit may be for you.

8. Fluxicon Disco

Disco is a process mining solution offered by Fluxicon, a company with a background in academic research into process and data mining. Fluxicon first started to explore process mining technology in the late 1990s and are one of the first process mining solutions available on the market.

Key features of Fluxicon Disco

• Simple licensing: Fluxicon keeps its pricing model simple for Disco, including a basic annual license for unlimited process events.
• Community connections: through its background in the academia, Fluxicon has an active community of developers.
• Niche focus: compared to larger process mining vendors Fluxicon’s service offering is relatively narrow.

Who is it for?

Disco is a process mining solution for anyone looking to enter the market with relatively low commitments and costs. 

9. Appian

Appian is an established enterprise software vendor founded in 1999. Its business process management suite traces back to 2004. Appian is known for being an end-to-end workflow management solution with service-focused enterprise organizations, including BFSI and government agencies.

Appian’s process mining solution was developed through the acquisition of Berlin-based Lana Labs in 2021. The software utilized Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies to analyze data from various sources such as ERP systems and log files, to provide a visual representation of the process flow. 

Key features of Lana Labs / Appian Process Mining

• End-to-end BPM: Through the integrated BPM and process mining solution Appian can provide the tools to analyze and manage business process improvement.
• Focus on services: Appian specializes in service based enterprise, such as banking, financial services and government institutions.
• BPMN integration: ability to align process design with business process modelling standards. 

Who is it for?

Appian has a special focus on North American region and could be a good fit for large enterprise service companies.

10. Do-it-yourself  eg. PowerBI / Tableau / Splunk / Alteryx

While Signavio has many best-of-breed and process automation suite competitors, a final natural alternative is build-it-yourself process mining.

There are many process mining algorithms readily available in the market that can be integrated into business intelligence tools.

• Signavio vs Power BI: Signavio can be considered a business process management solution while PowerBI is a visualization and business intelligence tool from Microsoft.
• Signavio vs Tableau: While Tableau offers advanced visualization and business intelligence (BI) solutions, Signavio is more comprehensively focused on business process management.s
• Signavio vs Splunk: Splunk is a broadly used data mining and monitoring tool, while Signavio is focused on business process mangement and process mining.
• Signavio vs Alteryx: Alteryx enables automated data science and analytics while Signavio specializes in business process management (BPM) software and process mining.