Best fit
Who should shortlist this first
- Business Operations buyers
Appian is a low-code automation platform for business process management that enables organizations to rapidly build enterprise applications, automate workflows, and orchestrate processes.
Pricing
$75+ / user / month
Reviews
1,500+
Founded
1999
Team Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Current Deal
Free community edition
About Appian
Appian provides a low-code automation platform that combines business process management (BPM), robotic process automation (RPA), intelligent document processing, and AI into a unified solution. The platform enables organizations to build enterprise-grade applications 10x faster than traditional development.
The platform's process mining capabilities analyze existing workflows to identify bottlenecks and automation opportunities. Process modeler provides visual BPMN-based process design that business analysts can use without coding.
Appian's data fabric architecture connects data from any system without migration, providing a unified view across enterprise applications, databases, and APIs. This enables applications to work across data silos without complex integration projects.
The platform supports cloud, on-premise, and hybrid deployments, with FedRAMP and GovCloud certifications for government agencies.
Pricing
$75+ / user / month
Free: $0 - Development and testing
Application: $75/user/month - Standard applications
Platform: Custom pricing - Full automation suite
Unlimited: Custom pricing - Enterprise-wide deployment
Buyer Fit & Commercial Snapshot
Buyer teams
Common buyer roles
- Enterprise-Ready
- API Available
- SSO Support
Commercials
Commercial snapshot
Pricing
$75+ / user / month
Reviews
1,500+
Founded
1999
Team Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Procurement
Questions to answer before purchase
- Confirm security, access controls, and onboarding ownership directly with the vendor.
- Validate how $75+ / user / month pricing scales as usage grows.
- Review website and support resources before procurement review.
- Compare the current deal terms against standard packaging and renewal structure.
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Stack Fit, Alternatives & Trust
Ecosystem
Commonly evaluated with
Azure DevOpsAsanaElementorHubSpot MarketingEnterprise-ReadyAPI AvailableSSO SupportFedRAMP Authorized
Alternatives
Other products buyers may compare
- SAP S/4HANA
- ServiceNow
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Box
- Oracle ERP Cloud
- Jira Service Management
- ManageEngine
- Infor
Trust
Signals available today
- Users praise the speed of application development and the breadth of the automation platform. The process mining and data fabric capabilities are differentiators. Some note that complex applications can still require developer expertise despite the low-code approach.
- LinkedIn company profile available
- Profile refreshed Mar 29, 2026
- Public profile launched Mar 29, 2026
Executive scan
Summary and what a claimed profile unlocks
Appian is a business operations product positioned for buyers that want stronger context around pricing, category fit, and real-world proof before committing to a shortlist.
How should buyers evaluate this profile?
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Case Studies
Enterprise deployment at scale
A mid-market company implemented Appian across 3 departments, reducing operational overhead and consolidating their workflow into a single platform...
ROI within first quarter
After switching to Appian, the team reported measurable improvements in efficiency and a positive return on investment within 90 days...
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Notable Customers
- US Army
- Ryder
- Zurich Insurance
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