Appian vs ProcessMaker
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Business Process Management Software (2026). Last verified July 22, 2026.
The short answer
Appian ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #6) for Operations leaders, process owners, and IT teams automating cross-department workflows, approvals, and case work at scale. The strongest low-code BPM platform overall.
At a glance
| Appian | ProcessMaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Business Process Management Software (2026) | #6 / The 11 Best Business Process Management Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.2 | 8.2 |
| Best for | Low-code enterprise process apps | Low-code BPMN at mid-market pricing |
| Pricing | $$$$ (Quoted annually, per user and volume) | $$$ (Quoted annually, per user) |
| HQ | McLean, USA | Durham, USA |
| Founded | 1999 | 2000 |
Appian
The strongest low-code BPM platform overall.
appian.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Business Process Management Software (2026)
ProcessMaker
Best value low-code BPMN engine.
www.processmaker.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Business Process Management Software (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.