Caluma

What Caluma is

Caluma is a collaborative form and workflow builder for digitizing routine business processes. Business users can configure complex forms without technical knowledge, including forms for applications and certifications. Fine-grained permissions support processes involving different users and roles, while declarative business processes can handle processing and decision-making. Caluma is available through web, API, and self-hosted options. Its GraphQL API can query and change form and workflow entities, and GraphQL and OpenID Connect support integration with modern web applications. The software is customizable, and its client can use shareable components. Developers can work with their preferred tools without needing an administrative interface. The code is released under GPL-3.0-or-later, and the Open-source Caluma plan is free. Documentation recommends running it as a dedicated service, with Docker and Docker Compose listed for the quickstart. Users seeking technical help can contact a Caluma Supporter.

Who it suits

Caluma suits organizations digitizing form-based processes that involve multiple roles, as well as business users who need to configure forms themselves. It also fits developers looking for a customizable, self-hostable workflow tool with a GraphQL API.

Limits

The Open-source Caluma plan costs nothing and is described as open source, usable at no charge, and customizable. The documented self-hosted quickstart requires Docker and Docker Compose.

Getting started

1. Visit https://caluma.io/ and review the documentation.
2. Choose web, API, or self-hosted use.
3. For the documented self-hosted quickstart, prepare Docker and Docker Compose.
4. Run Caluma as a dedicated service.
5. Contact a Caluma Supporter for help with technical details.

Verdict

Caluma combines configurable forms, role-based permissions, and declarative workflows in an open-source package. Its dedicated-service recommendation and quickstart requirements matter when choosing a deployment approach.