Flowable
Flowable — open-source BPMN, CMMN, and DMN workflow engine with Java runtime. Enterprise edition adds low-code modeler and cloud deployment.
Our Verdict
Strongest self-hosted BPMN alternative to Camunda 7, trailing Camunda 8's cloud-native direction.
Pros
- BPMN, CMMN, and DMN in one engine
- Active fork with more momentum than Activiti
- Java runtime embeds cleanly into apps
- Enterprise modeler adds citizen-developer UX
Cons
- Enterprise features gated behind commercial license
- UI still feels enterprise-Java in places
- Modern competitors like Camunda 8 went cloud-native
- Smaller ecosystem than Camunda
Best for: Java shops wanting embedded BPMN with optional enterprise modeler
Not for: Teams wanting cloud-native BPM without running Java runtimes
When to Use Flowable
Good fit if you need
- BPMN, CMMN, and DMN workflow engine embedded in Java apps
- Low-code process modeling with enterprise workflow automation
- Case management workflows for adaptive process handling
- Decision table execution with DMN for business rules engines
- Open-source BPM alternative to Camunda for Java teams
Lock-in Assessment
Low 4/5
Lock-in Score 4/5
Pricing
Price wrong?Flowable Pricing
- Pricing Model
- freemium
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
1,000
1001K10K100K1M
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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