IBM Blueworks Live vs iGrafx Process360 Live Platform comparison

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IBM and iGrafx are both solutions in the Business Process Design category. IBM is ranked #11 with an average rating of 7.5, while iGrafx is ranked #18. IBM holds a 2.7% mindshare in BPD, compared to iGrafx’s 2.9% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of iGrafx users who would recommend it.

IBM Blueworks Live

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

iGrafx Process360 Live Platform and IBM Blueworks Live compete in the realm of process management and improvement platforms. iGrafx has the upper hand in detailed analysis capabilities, while IBM Blueworks Live offers superior collaboration features, making it ideal for teams needing efficient, real-time communication.

Features: iGrafx Process360 Live Platform provides advanced process modeling, simulation, and performance analytics. IBM Blueworks Live emphasizes ease of collaboration with cloud-based workflows and process mapping, allowing real-time sharing and editing.

Room for Improvement: iGrafx could improve by enhancing collaboration features, simplifying user experience, and reducing complexity in integrating with other systems. IBM Blueworks Live may benefit from expanding its analytics capabilities, increasing customization options, and offering more detailed process analysis tools.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: iGrafx offers a flexible deployment model to meet complex integration needs with robust support. IBM Blueworks Live simplifies the setup process with its cloud-based deployment, promoting faster adoption and providing efficient and responsive customer service.

Pricing and ROI: iGrafx Process360 Live is often seen as an investment for comprehensive process management, focusing on ROI through its detailed analytics and optimization tools. IBM Blueworks Live is a cost-effective solution with excellent ROI for teams prioritizing efficiency and simplicity, offering immediate collaboration benefits.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Blueworks Live

Ranking in Business Process Design

11th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

iGrafx Process360 Live Plat...

Ranking in Business Process Design

18th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Business Process Management (BPM) (30th), Process Mining (16th)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Business Process Design category, the mindshare of IBM Blueworks Live is 2.7%, down from 3.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of iGrafx Process360 Live Platform is 2.9%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Business Process Design Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
IBM Blueworks Live	2.7%
iGrafx Process360 Live Platform	2.9%
Other	94.4%

Business Process Design

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Ateeq Rehman

Unit Head System Implementor at Allied Bank Limited

Has supported automation efforts while limited use suggests need for wider implementation

We use an on-premises solution, and being a financial institution regulated by a governance body, most of our solutions are on-premises. Most scenarios involve use cases where human intervention is needed, and we take these use cases from human resources to automated processes. I do not use the process mapping feature in IBM Blueworks Live much since my involvement is to grasp the requirement. I generally use it on a high level. At the moment, IBM Blueworks Live is for preliminary documents only. I have not used the analytics feature in IBM Blueworks Live because I have not had the opportunity to explore it, as my usage is at a preliminary or basic level. I am satisfied with document and process automation overall, and it is a very good tool. I do not see many areas for improvement for IBM Blueworks Live because I do not see it in detail since it is a cloud-based solution. I am satisfied with integration in IBM Blueworks Live since it is primarily a different architecture, and the cloud approach is definitely far different from on-premises mechanisms, so there is generally no connectivity and no collaboration. The procurement for IBM Blueworks Live is not handled by me, so I did not buy it directly from IBM or through a marketplace. I believe IBM Blueworks Live might be on a hybrid cloud, but since I have not utilized it that way, I cannot comment. I rate the overall solution as a seven out of ten.

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Martin Rohde

Solution Consultant at a healthcare company with 51-200 employees

Provides documentation, process mining, simulation, and automation capabilities

If customers want to change the color or the logo, they have to go through every page to verify everything is right. We have a strategic approach for the customer. I was involved in almost 100 sessions where the customers were looking for a one-time process visualization or one-time process mining, not for a long-term association with this tool. The customer's requirements are more tactical than strategic. We had some challenges during this time frame as I was with iGrafx, and electricity costs rose in Germany. One customer stopped a large deal because they had to reduce every non-invested investment due to the electricity bill rising by 500% to 800%.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"It raised the process maturity of the organisation from a low level to a reasonable degree of awareness and introduced some process language and conventions to the organisation."

"In terms of the collaboration features, from the point of discovery, it was useful to go to load up the policies and the rule sets that the client had. And in terms of exploring options and being able to model a variety of different processes, that was incredibly useful as well."

"It has the ability to document in different formats. It is not tied to a specific model. You can look at it from different angles and see the intuitive nature of it. It always generates a valid diagram. You cannot create something that is not BPMN compliant."

"I don't think that there is another product out there quite like it."

"For me the most valuable feature is that it's one depository for our bank, so it's not like everybody has their critical processes on SharePoint or on their desktops, because everything is centrally located and it's very intuitive and easy to use, and the support that I get from IBM is always great."

"IBM Blueworks Live provides clear ROI as it saves both time and money."

"The reporting that we can generate from IBM Blueworks Live has been interesting. We found the KPIs, risks, process modeling, format, and colors, to be very good. We use the EY template and it is interesting to generate reporting in this format."

"The mega process maps are very easy to use."

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"The IDEF0 add-on solution truly integrates all the process maps through intelligent arrow name management."

"It has simplified compliance with regulations and company standards."

"It is very easy to use for describing processes and is very useful in the simulation of the process putting parameters and the metrics process."

"Provides a valuable BPMN feature."

"Web diagramming and RACI have helped expedite the process, capture, and ownership initiatives of our organization."

"We think iGrafx is well-priced, affordable; you don’t need a lot of license seats, and it has a good, free, downloadable iGrafx Viewer (akin to Adobe Reader)."

"iGrafx is the most comprehensive way to have all the cross-feeds and the documents related to workflows, like cross-notes."

"Another good feature is that the numbering of the shapes in iGrafx is much easier and more convenient, in comparison to what is found in Visio. So far I haven't found anything similar to what I have with iGrafx, in that regard."

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Cons

"Since you require a license per user to access the information it would be nice to have the ability to print the information out in large font for review."

"The font size is really, really small and it's really not useful to print out process models because you cannot read what's written in different boxes. This makes it necessary for people to have access to the tool. We view licenses to see how the printing or output is. It's not very good."

"While it is scalable, I don't see it being equal with other enterprise solutions."

"I can't insert any images. For example, within the process map, if I want to put it in the box or rectangle, or circle. If I have to use one image or icon, that's not possible."

"We haven't yet been able to dabble in case management with Blueworks Live, as it is not yet offered with the product."

"Spaces are not well organized; space controls are lacking."

"We'd also like to see it be Six Sigma or Lean compatible, a lot of people have asked about that."

"I would prefer an on-premises solution for IBM Blueworks Live, and this could be a recommendation."

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"Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find a reseller in Mexico."

"One of the areas in the product with certain shortcomings where improvements are required includes the tool's reporting capabilities."

"With iGrafx, the implementation and the licensing were pretty complex."

"They can reduce the cost of the product and make it easily accessible for consultants."

"If customers want to change the color or the logo, they have to go through every page to verify everything is right."

"If the price of the solution was more competitive, it would have made things easier for our company to extend the usage."

"I would love to see a template and shapes for customer journey mapping."

"The look and feel, along with the ease of use of the solution's web modeling version, is an area with certain shortcomings."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Based on the licenses purchased, from a footprint perspective, you can have as many people as you want. You have multiple different categories of licenses to keep the cost low."

"There are editor licenses that are around 50 euros per month, and contributor licenses that are around 30 euros per month."

"Making it less expensive would be good."

"They have a free subscription model that gives a lot of power to the users."

"We are seeing ROI from this solution. The solution has saved us time."

"The solution is very, very cost-effective."

"Price wise, IBM Blueworks Live is in the middle range, and I would give it a five out of ten."

"The solution is not very expensive."

"I have heard that the solution's pricing is very competitive."

"Earlier, the licensing part was complex because there were so many modules and elements in the tool. Over the last one and a half years, a lot of work has gone into how the product has priced and positioned its tools in the market."

"My company is trying to replace iGrafx because the license is a little bit expensive."

"The licensing part is one of the problems. Its licensing depends on the number of users, so it sometimes gets expensive."

"Our license is a subscription-based model that is per user. The solution is not expensive, I believe a subscription-based model is $10 per user."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

16%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

14%

Construction Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	19

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	7

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Blueworks Live?

I do not have exposure to IBM Blueworks Live pricing since this is managed by other personnel who handle the financial aspects of licenses.

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What needs improvement with IBM Blueworks Live?

I do not use Security Identity Governance and Intelligence, as it is not implemented here. I would prefer an on-premises solution for IBM Blueworks Live, and this could be a recommendation. Regardi...

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What is your primary use case for IBM Blueworks Live?

IBM Blueworks Live and security management are my primary products within the IBM suite. I particularly work on automation-related items, so most of my automation work lies with IBM, and I oversee ...

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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Compared 3% of the time

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Overview

IBM Blueworks Live offers a cloud-based tool with real-time collaboration and BPMN 2.0 support, designed for efficient process mapping and management. It integrates well with IBM services and allows seamless Visio flowchart imports, emphasizing ease of use and intuitive process documentation.

IBM Blueworks Live is designed to facilitate business process discovery and optimization. It supports collaborative workshops for process mapping, providing a central repository for all business process information. This tool is ideal for companies aiming to innovate and transform their processes through detailed modeling and analysis. With automation support and cloud accessibility, it streamlines process governance and role management. Potential areas for improvement include cost efficiency, reliability, better integration, user management, and customization features.

What are the key features of IBM Blueworks Live?

Ease of Use: Intuitive interface for streamlined navigation and mapping.
Real-time Collaboration: Enables teams to work together efficiently.
BPMN 2.0 Support: Advanced process modeling standards for industry compatibility.
Cloud Accessibility: Access and manage processes from anywhere.
Visio Integration: Seamlessly import existing flowcharts for continuous use.

What benefits should users expect when using IBM Blueworks Live?

Process Efficiency: Quick and accurate process documentation and management.
Improved Collaboration: Enhanced team communication and workflow management.
Automation Support: Streamlined governance with built-in roles and workflows.
Scalable Integration: Compatibility within IBM's business process management suite.

In specific industries, companies leverage IBM Blueworks Live for comprehensive business transformations, integrating it with IBM BPM for deploying intricate process models. It serves both internal process architecture and external customer engagement needs, facilitating process discovery sessions and collaborative innovation.

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iGrafx Process360 Live Platform integrates IDEF0, supports Lean Six Sigma, and offers comprehensive process modeling, making it a versatile choice for industry-specific needs including risk assessment and enterprise object usage.

iGrafx Process360 Live Platform is known for its capabilities in streamlining workflows, process mining, and scenario simulation. While it simplifies the complexities of BPMN, and provides powerful tools for workflow plotting, documentation, and simulation, it faces challenges in ease of linking with new ERP systems, web modeling complexity, and costs. The platform offers predefined templates for easy process creation, yet it lacks depth in reporting tools and has limited multi-language support which could be improved for broader usability.

What are the key features of iGrafx Process360 Live Platform?

IDEF0 Integration: Simplifies process analysis using structured graphical representation.
Lean Six Sigma Support: Enhances efficiency and quality management through integration with Six Sigma methodologies.
Process Simulation: Enables scenario testing to optimize workflows.
BPMN Capabilities: Provides tools for clear representation of business workflows.
KPI Integration: Monitors key performance indicators for continuous improvement.
Collaboration Features: Facilitates teamwork and collaboration during process development.

What benefits should users expect when evaluating iGrafx Process360 Live Platform?

Streamlined Workflows: Efficiently manages and optimizes business processes.
Robust Analysis: Offers deep insights into process performance for decision-making.
Process Mining: Identifies inefficiencies and potential improvements within workflows.
Versatile Application: Suitable for industries like banking and service modeling.

Many industries utilize iGrafx Process360 Live Platform for business process modeling, analysis, and management. It is extensively applied in banking for risk assessment, utilizing its BPM capabilities to adhere to ISO 9000 standards. Service-oriented companies use its process design and repository functions for effective process mining and management, making it a valuable tool in managing complex organizational structures.

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Sample Customers

Cloudsoft Corp. Ltd., Bayer, S¾SS, Essex County Council

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