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Decisions vs jBPM
Both stand on business process management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Decisions brings workflow design, AI orchestration, and process monitoring into one platform. Its deployment options and listed integrations cover a range of organizational environments, while pricing details require contacting the company.
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Free plan APIExtensionLinux+4
jBPM provides process, task, and decision capabilities for Java services, including support for long-running workflows. Teams should plan for an embedded-library deployment and note the project’s incubation status.
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| Decisions | jBPM | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Extension, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Decisions | Not published |
| Website | decisions.com | kie.apache.org |
| On business process management software | #8 of 52 | #12 of 52 |
Decisions: what it does well
- Visual workflow design with rules and approvals
- AI agents can run within governed workflows
- Connectors include Salesforce, Slack, Jira, and OpenAI
- Supports cloud, hybrid, and on-premise deployment
What to know first
- Paid pricing is available on request
- Advanced security and dedicated support require a custom plan
jBPM: what it does well
- Executes BPMN 2.0 business processes.
- Supports human tasks, decisions, and business rules.
- Provides durable state, timers, signals, and process migration.
- Offers several persistence options.
- Released under Apache License 2.0.
What to know first
- It is a set of embedded Java libraries, not a standalone server.
- Getting started lists an IDE, JDK 21 preferred or JDK 17, and Maven 3.9 or later.
- Apache KIE is in incubation and has not been fully endorsed by the ASF.
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