Business Process Automation

Business process tools model work that moves between people, such as purchase approvals, onboarding checklists, contract reviews and case handling with deadlines and escalations. Process owners in HR, finance, procurement and quality build these flows, usually with IT setting the guardrails. The modelling standard is one difference, as some use BPMN diagrams that analysts already recognize and others offer simpler designers built from forms and steps. Forms and document handling is another, covering conditional fields, e-signature and generated documents. The third is reporting on the process itself, such as cycle times, bottlenecks and missed deadlines, which is usually what justifies the tool to management. Camunda, Bizagi, Kissflow and Nintex represent quite different philosophies about who should design a process and how formal the model needs to be.

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    Pega is an enterprise platform for model-driven low-code development and workflow automation, with Blueprint design tooling, AI agents and governance aimed at large IT organizations.

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    Appian is an enterprise platform where IT and process teams build AI-powered applications and orchestrate processes across departments, with low-code design, data fabric, RPA and case management.

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    Camunda is a BPMN-based process orchestration platform that coordinates AI agents, people and systems, with a visual Modeler, a Copilot, hundreds of connectors and built-in audit traces.

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    Nintex is a process automation platform that brings workflow, forms, apps, documents, RPA and AI agents together, with a cloud CE platform, a self-hosted K2 edition and a Salesforce product.

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    No-code process automation platform with workflows, forms, portals and AI agents, a free Starter plan and published limits for its Business and Enterprise plans.

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    Kissflow is an enterprise low-code and workflow automation platform where business and IT teams build apps, forms, reports and portals, with AI generation and built-in governance modules.

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    No-code workflow platform for compliance and operations teams, with approvals, scheduled runs, a policy docs library, an AI compliance agent called Cora, and published usage figures.

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    Bizagi is a low-code business orchestration platform for enterprises, combining process automation, low-code apps and AI agents with consumption-based pricing and no limits on users or apps.

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    Laserfiche pairs a drag-and-drop low-code process automation designer and online forms with built-in content management, so workflows and the documents behind them live in one platform.

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    NewgenONE is an enterprise platform that puts low-code app development, workflow automation, AI and content management in one system for banks, insurers, government and healthcare.

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    An open-source and enterprise low-code platform for building and governing AI-powered business processes and case management using BPMN, CMMN and DMN standards.

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    Tallyfy is a workflow and process platform where steps go to people, AI agents or connected apps, with published seat pricing of $300 or $100 per user per year.

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    Mendix is a Siemens-linked enterprise low-code platform for building apps and AI agents, with process orchestration, governance, bring-your-own LLM and cloud, and a Try for Free option.

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    Enterprise low-code platform for business process automation, with a drag-and-drop workflow designer, model-driven forms and InstantChange live updates for running applications.

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    AgilePoint is a low-code and BPM platform for enterprise teams that adds a governance layer between AI agents and systems of record, with 30+ dynamic process patterns.

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    Quixy is a no-code platform with built-in AI for enterprise apps and process automation, with a drag-and-drop UI builder, low-code extensions, templates, a free trial and the Caddie AI assistant.

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    Moxo runs business processes with people and AI agents in the same flow, adds client and vendor portals, and lists a Team plan at $5,000 a year.

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    FlowForma is a no-code process automation platform built natively on SharePoint, with forms, workflows, AI agents and governance, priced by the number of automated processes.

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    An enterprise content, process and application platform that covers low-code business process management, case management, Hyland RPA software bots and AI-driven document processing for large organizations.

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    Jiandaoyun is a Chinese no-code platform with online forms, approval workflows, dashboards and 200+ templates for building business systems, with DingTalk and WeCom integration and AI scenario templates.

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    Kintone is a customizable workplace platform where teams build database apps, workflows and approvals by drag and drop, with built-in AI, 50+ templates and a spreadsheet import.

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    DingTalk Yida is a no-code and low-code builder for forms, approval flows, reports and portals inside DingTalk, with a free plan for 10 users and paid yearly tiers.

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    Lecom is a Brazilian hyperautomation platform for intelligent process management, combining no-code and low-code process design with AI, RPA and integration of ERPs, APIs and legacy systems.

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    Brazilian BPMS with AI that turns flowcharts into automated workflows, with low-code and no-code building, smart forms, AI agents, reports and API integration for mid-sized and large companies.

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    A no-code platform with low-code power for process automation, forms and apps, process mining, document processing and generative AI, with offices in the US, Spain and Costa Rica.

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    An enterprise platform that puts a native rules engine, visual workflow design and an agent builder in one place, aimed at teams that want governed automation with audit trails.

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    JobRouter is a low-code process automation platform with a drag-and-drop flowchart designer, form designer, data containers, document management and AI agents for enterprise workflows.

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    BRYTER is a no-code platform for legal and compliance teams that combines rule-based workflows, AI, document automation and self-service apps, sold through demos and personalized quotes.

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    Checkbox is a no-code workflow and AI intake platform for in-house legal teams, with a drag-and-drop builder, templates, integrations such as Slack and Teams, and optional code components.

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    Next Matter lets operations teams build, run and audit long-running workflows with AI agents, aimed at regulated fund administration and financial services firms.

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    Zenphi is a no-code AI workflow and agent platform built for Google Workspace, with approvals, document generation, forms, tables and dashboards, and audit trails for business processes.

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    FormAssembly is a form and workflow platform for CRM admins and RevOps teams, with Salesforce connections, approvals, e-signatures and an AI assistant named Fai.

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    Online form builder with calculations, payments, document generation and approval workflows, starting on a free plan with 100 entries a month and paid plans from $24 a month.

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    Nutrient Workflow is a no-code builder for approvals and document-heavy processes, with a process builder, form designer, mobile apps and cloud or on-premises hosting.

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    Fulcrum is an AI-powered field operations management platform where field teams build their own mobile workflows without code, with offline use, GIS data and a free trial.

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    Frends is a European low-code iPaaS that combines integration, process automation, API management and governed AI on a BPMN canvas, deployable in cloud, on-premises or hybrid setups.

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    Joget DX is an open-source platform for building enterprise web apps with drag-and-drop forms, lists and workflow, extended through plugins and a marketplace of ready-made apps.

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    Comidor is a no-code and low-code application studio with a built-in workflow engine, BPMN, RPA and AI components, sold as an intelligent transformation service for business and IT teams.

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    Yeeflow is a low-code platform for business apps, approval workflows, e-signature document automation and governed AI, with a 30-day trial and plans from $6 per user monthly.

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    Netcall Liberty is an AI-powered platform for low-code apps, process automation, process mapping and a cloud contact center, used widely by UK councils, health and housing providers.

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    Ultimus Digital Process Automation Suite is a low-code platform with a rule-based engine for complex, high-volume enterprise processes, from a New York company.

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    FlowWright is a no-code enterprise workflow and BPM platform with forms, a rules engine, an ESB, document processing and AI, sold to enterprises, governments and software vendors who embed it.

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    InRule is a decision automation platform that combines business rules, process automation and AI, with a no-code editor for business users and low-code extension for IT teams.

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    Open-source workflow platform under Apache 2.0 that pairs AI-assisted workflows with a professional implementation team, on-premise or cloud deployment, and a free cloud account to start.

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    Manifestly turns SOPs and recurring checklists into assigned workflows with conditional logic, reminders, data capture and audit history, at $10 per user per month on its Business plan.

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    A no-code approval workflow builder that runs requests inside Slack, Microsoft Teams or a web app, with AI workflow drafts, invoice matching and a full audit trail.

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    Gluu is a people-friendly business process management tool for capturing, governing and following processes, with per-user pricing from 2 euros a month and a 30-day free trial.

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    A web-based process management platform that combines BPMN 2.0 modeling, documentation, workflow automation and AI assistance, aimed at process analysts who want to change workflows without developers.

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    A no-code and low-code BPM platform with BPMN modeling, AI-powered form and script generation, and cloud or on-premise deployment.

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    Kuali is an AI-native platform for colleges and universities, with Kuali Build for no-code forms, workflows and apps, plus a shared data layer and visual integrations.

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    A cloud-based enterprise service management platform with codeless drag-and-drop workflow orchestration, a unified service portal, omnichannel service desk and Hornbill AI, for IT and business teams.

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    Veoci is a cloud no-code platform for forms, workflows, tasks, mass notification and GIS mapping, used for emergency management and business continuity, with 180+ airports as customers.

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    WebRatio Platform is a model-driven low-code platform that generates standard web, iOS and Android and BPM applications, deployable on premises or in any cloud.

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    formcycle is a web-based low-code form and workflow platform from XIMA MEDIA, available since 2009, with a form designer, workflow designer, inbox and portals, and a free trial.

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    ELMA365 is a Russian-language low-code ecosystem built on a BPM engine, with document flow, CRM, service desk, HR e-documents, a chatbot builder and a 14-day SaaS trial.

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    intra-mart is a Japanese low-code platform and workflow and BPM engine with ready-made business applications and AI-native development, aimed at enterprise IT teams that digitize approvals and internal systems.

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    SmartDB from DreamArts is a Japanese no-code platform combining forms, workflow and a web database so business staff at large companies can digitize their own processes.

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    SimpleOne is an enterprise low-code and GenAI platform for business process automation with no-code, low-code and pro-code JavaScript tools, service management modules and AI agents.

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    Mobile-first operations platform for multi-location chains, with a no-code builder, 1,000+ WorkApps templates, audits, checklists, tasks and AI photo compliance checks.

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    Swiss process automation platform from UpQuAI Solutions AG that turns operational knowledge into governed no-code workflows, with a voice AI assistant called HEIDI guiding each run.

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    Swiss low-code platform built into SharePoint and Microsoft 365 for forms, workflows and apps, sold as ready-made apps, partner-built projects or the do-it-yourself skybow Studio.

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    A no-code workflow platform for enterprise teams with a visual workflow designer, drag-and-drop form builder, AI Workflow Assistant and SOC 2 Type II certification, aimed at regulated industries.

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    Process management for IT and HR teams, with a drag-and-drop template editor, conditional logic, recurring checklists, a REST API and published pricing from $10 per user a month.

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    Enate is a no-code AI orchestration platform for service operations in regulated industries, combining work routing, AI agents, integrations and audit trails, built for corporate service teams and BPOs.

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    Noxus runs AI co-workers that follow your written procedures and execute processes inside systems like SAP and Oracle, with replayable audit trails and SaaS, VPC or air-gapped hosting.

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    Ofelia is an AI orchestration platform for enterprise operations that pairs agentic assistants and workflows with Bonita BPM, a low-code BPMN process builder with forms, task views and dashboards.

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    AI-native service management platform with a no-code and low-code workflow builder, positioned by its own site as a lower-cost alternative to ServiceNow for IT and enterprise teams.

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    Nected is a no-code and low-code rule engine and workflow platform with AI agents and an AI Copilot, run in the cloud or self-hosted, for teams moving business logic out of code.

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    A cloud-native business rules management system where analysts build Decision Tables, Trees and Flows in a visual editor and developers call them through a REST API, with a free tier.

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    Melento, formerly SignDesk, combines a low-code workflow and form builder with eSign and contract lifecycle management, and says 3,000+ businesses use it.

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    Document management and process automation platform for higher education, K-12 districts and government, with no-code workflows, e-forms and e-signatures sold under the Etrieve name.

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    edoc is a German document and process software suite whose edoc automate module lets business departments design approval workflows and forms visually, connected to SAP and Microsoft Dynamics.

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    forcont is a Leipzig enterprise content management vendor whose forcont factory Suite covers document workflows and process automation, with a no-code approval tool, on-premises or SaaS.

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    A low-code BPM platform from a Barcelona-based team with BPMN 2.0, AI agents, eIDAS signature and EU hosting, with a Starter plan from EUR 25 per user per month.

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    Emakin is a low-code BPM platform with a visual process designer, smart forms, case management and a DMN decision engine, deployable in the cloud, on-premises or hybrid.

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    Flowingly combines AI-written SOPs, process mapping, no-code workflows and digital forms in one governed platform for government and business teams, with no plan prices stated.

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    FlowPortal is a BPMN2 business process management platform with low-code forms, a micro-app builder, built-in ESB and an OpenAPI, sold to enterprises and corporate groups.

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    GBTEC Work Orchestrator is a no-code and low-code workflow automation product from Bochum, Germany, with a graphical designer, building blocks, IT review workflows and a cost-free test.

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    Interfacing is a low-code integrated management system that joins process design, risk control, document control and audit management, with AI agents for automation, audit and training.

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    Kianda is a low-code process automation platform built on reusable components and shared code blocks, and it is also the base of the EHSwise health and safety software.

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    Kimobox is a low-code platform built in Spain for modeling approval processes, publishing employee and supplier portals, and running ISO quality management on one shared set of data.

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    LOGITO is a workflow and document-flow platform that combines no-code configuration with low-code extensions, adding BPMN modeling, AI and integrations for approvals, invoices, contracts and correspondence.

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    A Polish low-code platform for business process automation and electronic document workflow, with drag-and-drop rules, graphical form design, reports, AI features and on-premises or SaaS deployment.

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    Neomind's Fusion Platform is a low-code suite for process management, documents, e-forms, e-signatures, analytics and risk, with an AI assistant called Nia.

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    A no-code BPMS from Holmes Technology Ltda. that combines process automation, document management, integrated digital signatures, dashboards and a native AI called Enola, with iOS and Android apps.

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    Uniksystem is a low-code BPM platform with a graphic process editor, form builder and rule engine, plus ready solutions for HR, finance and compliance, with banking case studies in Portugal.

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    Softyflow is a French low-code platform for BPM, workflows and business applications, with the Flowy AI prompt builder and installation on your own servers or in the cloud.

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    A no-code visual workflow designer inside Aproove's approval platform for regulated content, with per-step e-signature, decision routing, audit trails and AI review agents.

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    A no-code document process automation platform that captures data, builds documents, routes approvals and eSignatures, and syncs results back to the system of record.

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    A no-code platform from Sydney-based Enterprise AI for governments and regulated enterprises to build, deploy and manage AI workflows, with a stated 6-8 week path to production.

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    AI accounts payable platform whose no-code workflow builder routes invoices through conditions, approvals and entity rules before posting to DATEV, Exact Online or Twinfield.

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    A low-code operations platform with bots, smart forms, an offline mobile app and a Gemini-powered assistant for standardizing field processes in plants, construction, logistics and regulated industries.

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    A no-code forms and workflow builder that runs inside Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Teams, sold on flat-rate licensing with unlimited forms and workflows, plus on-premises SharePoint support.

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    Cloudtheapp is a no-code, pre-validated cloud QMS and compliance platform for regulated industries, with 60+ apps, AI-built workflows, unlimited environments and a 30-day trial.

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    CMW Platform is a low-code workflow automation platform for approvals, document tracking, customer orders and property management, with cloud and on-premise deployment and a 30-day trial.

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    Russian low-code platform for BPM, enterprise architecture and business applications, built around BPMN and web form editors, with a 4-week average pilot project.

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    Naumen Platform is a Russian low-code platform for business applications and information systems, sold beside Naumen BPM, service management and contact center products for enterprise IT teams.

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    A Russian low-code designer from Case Studio for building enterprise applications and automating business processes, used by banks, airlines and agencies, with no prices published.

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    elDoc is a document-centric platform that pairs a no-code workflow and form designer with AI document processing, available as managed SaaS or on-premises, for teams handling document-heavy approvals.

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    A low-code and no-code workflow automation platform with form building, document management and AI agents for business teams that automate processes without IT, with a 14-day free trial.

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    An operations platform for running entire business cases end-to-end, with AI agents, rules engines and integration to 400+ systems.

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    Flowdog is a low-code process platform with AI agents and process consulting, aimed at operations-heavy companies in retail, manufacturing, logistics, construction and field service.

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    Low Code Magic is a cloud low-code platform from ESDS Software Solution Ltd. for building forms, workflows and analytics, with a governance offer for India's public sector.

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    Budapest-based low-code platform for back-office workflows, approvals, document handling and case management, delivered through self-build, vendor-built or Centre of Excellence routes with named customer results.

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    Low-code BPM platform with offices in Istanbul and London that drafts forms and workflows from a text prompt, then adds document management, tasks, cases, process analytics and ERP integration.

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    AI work management platform for deskless industries that turns known processes into workflows teams follow on any device, with 20 step types, offline sync and usage-based pricing.

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    softXspace is a low-code and no-code platform from soft Xpansion for BPMN process automation, forms, reports and document and contract management, run on-premises, in the cloud or hybrid.

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    Trustee is a web-based platform of document, workflow, quality and productivity modules that business teams configure and developers extend with C# and HTML-JavaScript scripts.

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    UniFi is a no-code application and process platform for finance and connected departments, with accounting automation, unlimited users and apps, ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 claims.

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    VegamAI is an AI-driven business process management platform where a prompt generates workflows, forms and validation, with a 15-day free trial and an address in Wilmington, Delaware.

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    Vietnamese no-code operations platform with task, approval, HR, IT helpdesk, e-signature and reporting modules plus a drag-and-drop builder and ready process templates.

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    AI-powered productivity suite with a no-code builder for workflows, forms and business apps, plus AI agents, document OCR, project management and a CRM, with a 7-day free trial.

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    A no-code app builder for business teams that links forms, related records, approval workflows and dashboards, with a free plan for up to 5 users.

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    Anakeen is a Paris-based low-code and no-code platform, with the AP4 framework and the easyAP4 SaaS tool, for building document-centered business applications and workflows.

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    Bimser sells the Synergy AI low-code platform alongside eBA Plus workflow, QDMS quality, bEAM maintenance and risk and audit modules for governed enterprise processes.

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    Cogover is a low-code business management platform with built-in CRM, inventory, finance and process apps, where people and AI agents work on the same data, with offices in Vietnam.

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    Deyel is a low-code platform with an integrated AI assistant called DIANA and AI agents, used to build custom business applications and automate business processes.

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    GW Apps is a no-code platform for business apps, approval workflows, forms and self-service portals, with built-in AI features and published plans starting at $40 a month.

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    Jamio is an Italian cloud no-code platform for building enterprise applications and workflows that manage data, documents and business processes, with a visual interface and no programming.

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    KodeFlex is an AI-powered rapid application development platform that generates internal business apps from one prompt, then refines approvals and workflows visually, with private deployment.

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    nAxiom is a low-code platform from OPTeam S.A. for building custom business applications, automating processes and filling gaps in ERP systems, with a version for universities.

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    Novacura Flow is a low-code and integration platform built to extend ERP systems such as Infor M3 and IFS with mobile apps, workflows and AI-assisted app building.

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    Weaver e-Builder is a low-code platform for forms, approval workflows, portals and reports, with no-code, auto-code and full-code modes and 1,000+ built-in templates.

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    Xpoda is a no-code and low-code platform with drag-and-drop forms, a workflow engine, BI reporting and iOS and Android apps, plus a 30-day free trial.

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    Zvolv is a no-code process builder with a Python bot IDE for enterprises that need workflows, forms, approvals and automation bots, hosted on private cloud or on-premise.

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    Formaloo is a no-code form builder that also covers client portals, dashboards, approval workflows, PDFs, quizzes and signatures for healthcare, education, agency and operations teams.

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    Formlify is a no-code form builder with approvals, workflows and offline mobile capture, designed, hosted and supported in Australia by CIBIS from $39 a month.

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    OYO AI's no-code and low-code platform lets operations teams build internal tools, approval workflows and portals on one governed data model, with permissions that IT sets once.

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    Sintel Apps is a no-code builder for SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 that adds forms, approval workflows, business logic and dashboards on top of existing SharePoint lists and libraries.

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    Modular open-source business application platform from AtroCore GmbH for master data, integrations and process automation, configured through an admin interface rather than code.

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    Open-source business application suite with a low-code and no-code studio, a BPMN 2.0 process engine, built-in BI dashboards and AI agents, aimed at ERP-scale projects.

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    Converiqo AI is a no-code enterprise workflow automation platform from Mobiloitte with owned tasks, approvals, governed AI agents and modules for service, HR, sales and field work.

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    Sheetgo automates spreadsheet data flows and builds approval and document workflows without code, with a free Automations plan, Pro from $35 a month and Workflows from $88.

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    KasiLabs turns a plain-words description of how a team works, such as an approval workflow, into private working software with spending limits and versioned releases.

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    ERP•AI offers ready-made business systems such as CRM, ERP and workflows, plus a low-code app builder and an AI desktop agent called Proto for drafting new ones.

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    PerfectApps is a no-code builder for web apps, web forms and staged workflow apps, deployable in the cloud or on your own server, aimed at subject matter experts.

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    Enterprise workflow orchestration platform covering business process automation, IT orchestration and middleware integration, with SLAs, audit trails and SOC 2 certification.

Frequently asked questions

What types of deployment options are available for these platforms?

You can choose between SaaS models or hosting tools on your own servers and on-premises infrastructure. Some platforms offer cloud deployment specifically designed for subject matter experts.

Can these tools integrate with my existing communication software?

Yes, several platforms allow you to run requests and workflows directly inside Slack or Microsoft Teams. This helps teams manage approvals without leaving their primary chat applications.

Do these platforms help with document management and signatures?

Many options focus on document process automation, which includes capturing data, routing approvals, and managing eSignatures. Some even sync these results back to your system of record.

How much help does AI provide in building new workflows?

Many of these tools feature AI agents or copilots that can draft new workflows or review content. Some platforms even allow you to turn plain-language descriptions of your work into functional software.

Are there solutions specifically designed for legal and compliance departments?

There are specialized no-code platforms built for legal and compliance teams that combine rule-based workflows with document automation. These often include self-service apps and decision routing for regulated content.