Kissflow vs Appian
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 #7) 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
| Kissflow | Appian | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #7 / The 11 Best Business Process Management Software (2026) | #1 / The 11 Best Business Process Management Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8 | 9.2 |
| Best for | No-code workflow for business teams | Low-code enterprise process apps |
| Pricing | $$ (From about $1,500/mo, quoted by users) | $$$$ (Quoted annually, per user and volume) |
| HQ | Wilmington, USA | McLean, USA |
| Founded | 2012 | 1999 |
Kissflow
Best no-code BPM for business teams.
kissflow.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Business Process Management Software (2026)
Appian
The strongest low-code BPM platform overall.
appian.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.