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Tallyfy is a far better, modern alternative to complex, legacy BPM like Pegasystems

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Tallyfy vs. Pega

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1 Simple, proven, tested user experience

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2 Guaranteed free 1:1 support for life

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3 Customer-obsessed with no pushy sales

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4 Far more affordable and tiny minimum purchase

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5 Up to 90% off lifetime discount for certain countries

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6 Free Single Sign On (SSO) for everyone

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7 Pro-rated credit back for disabling members

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8 Compliant with HSTS and BIMI security

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9 No complex flowcharts or BPMN

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10 Designed for everyone – not just IT

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Here’s why people don’t like Pega

The software is not very user-friendly and it’s also a very complex to setup.
Pega review on G2
The filtering capabilities on custom dashboards is very limited, the custom search results can be improved.
Pega review on G2
The platform is only viable for top 500 companies and is hard to learn and upskill beyond the basics due to a lack of content on the internet.
Pega review on G2
There is not an extensive developer community to find any specific answers and tutorials.
Pega review on G2
The software can be expensive, particularly for small and mid-sized businesses. The licensing fees, implementation costs, and ongoing maintenance costs can add up quickly, making it difficult for some organizations to justify the investment.
Pega review on G2
Certain processes for a customer couldn’t be done in the software and another software had to be used. It would be improved if all processes could be done through the software. Programmer within the Information Technology and Services industry with 1,001-5,000 employees
Pega review on Capterra
To solve very specific needs of your application you need to adapt to the limits of this tool since you do not write code in it. Likewise, its continuous integration has issues.
Pega review on Capterra
As the software releases new updated versions, the old applications built on lower versions need to be upgraded then some issues are introduced as some rules are deprecated. The main problem with the software is learning and tool cost. It’s very difficult to contact support team. For small companies it is very difficult to purchase. Education Management industry with 10,001+ employees
Pega review on Capterra
Developing in the software isn’t the worst, but unless you’re running in their cloud env it’s a massive PITA to manage. Documentation is terrible for anything more than the most basic things. Former developer
Pega review on Reddit
They make some of the easiest tasks harder than it has to be. I don’t understand how they can claim to be low code and expect “citizen” devs to pick it up with no issues. The platform could not pass properties back and forth between the Robotics modules.
Pega review on Reddit
Missing any details from deployments meant that users were confused about changes or faced errors/bugs that were unexpected – the software could have tried harder to ensure that the end users knew how to use the app and how the updates would affect them in their roles. Bugs were often timely to fix and had a massive impact to the customer journey which in return took time to win back the customers trust (if at all).
Pega review on Gartner Peer Insights
The instructions NEVER match up with what is shown in the application. I spend half an hour looking everywhere for the buttons that they claim exist, but they are nowhere to be found. It’s packed full of unintelligible jargon because they felt this need to over complicate everything. The naming conventions used are awful. The UI design is just so horrible, especially for a company that is trying to sell itself on being UI experts.
Pega review on Pega Support
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1. Document

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Launch your process with a form or any other trigger. Invite unlimited guests or coworkers to complete tasks and fill out forms. Tallyfy handles auto-reminders.

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3. Improve

Improve your process through feedback and metrics. Add steps run by AI. Automate specific steps if they’re worth it. Practice easy and continuous improvement.

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Related questions

What is Pega used for?

Pega – also known as Pegasystems – is a traditional Business Process Management (BPM) platform that’s been around for decades. It’s typically used by large enterprises for complex process automation, but it requires significant IT resources and extensive training to implement and maintain. Unlike modern alternatives like Tallyfy, Pega’s approach is heavily technical and often disconnected from actual business users’ needs.

What exactly is Tallyfy and how is it different?

Tallyfy is a modern workflow management system that makes it incredibly easy to track and automate any business process. Unlike complex legacy systems, Tallyfy focuses on real-world usability and quick adoption. It eliminates workflow chaos by automatically tracking every step, helping teams save hours daily while ensuring consistent quality outcomes. The platform is designed for actual business users, not IT specialists, making it dramatically more effective than traditional BPM tools.

Why are legacy BPM systems like Pega becoming obsolete?

Traditional BPM systems like Pega are falling behind because they’re built on outdated assumptions about how work gets done. They rely heavily on rigid flowcharts and complex technical implementations that don’t reflect real-world workflows. Modern teams need flexible, intuitive tools that can adapt quickly to change. While Pega requires months of implementation and extensive IT support, Tallyfy can be deployed in minutes and used effectively by anyone in your organization.

Does Pega have a discount for certain countries?

Pega maintains standard enterprise pricing regardless of location. In contrast, Tallyfy offers thoughtful GDP-based pricing with lifetime discounts up to 90% off for certain countries, making it accessible to organizations worldwide. This approach ensures fair pricing based on local purchasing power, demonstrating Tallyfy’s commitment to global accessibility.

How does Tallyfy handle process improvement?

Tallyfy makes process improvement intuitive and collaborative through its elegant commenting system. Users can provide feedback directly within workflows, which goes to process owners for review and implementation. This creates a continuous improvement cycle that’s missing in legacy systems like Pega, where changes often require IT intervention and lengthy development cycles.

How does Tallyfy implement AI compared to Pega?

While Pega offers AI capabilities, they’re often complex and require significant technical expertise. Tallyfy takes a more practical approach, implementing AI where it makes the most sense – including automatic SOP migration, computer vision AI for automation, and intelligent workflow optimization. This focused approach delivers real value instead of just buzzword compliance.

What are the main problems with Pega?

Pega’s main challenges include extremely high implementation costs, long deployment times (often 6+ months), heavy reliance on IT teams, complex user interfaces, and difficult integration with modern tools. Users often report feeling overwhelmed by its complexity and frustrated by the need for extensive training. These issues can lead to poor adoption rates and failed implementations.

How do I see real customer reviews of Tallyfy?

You can read authentic customer reviews and success stories at Tallyfy’s customer stories page. Unlike enterprise BPM vendors who often hide behind complex case studies, Tallyfy proudly showcases real feedback from actual users across various industries.

Does Tallyfy offer free help and services?

Yes, Tallyfy provides free professional services and implementation support, unlike Pega which typically requires expensive consulting engagements. To learn more about our free services and get started, schedule a chat with our team.

How can I get started with Tallyfy?

The best way to experience Tallyfy is through a personalized demo. Our team will set up a custom instance tailored to your needs and guide you through the platform. Book your demo here to see how Tallyfy can transform your workflow management.

This is the disease of legacy BPM

This is legacy Business Process Management

An obituary to Pega

It is with a heavy heart and a hint of smirking nostalgia that we bid farewell to our once-beloved legacy BPM software program, Pega. The floppy disk that used to install it is unfortunately – lost. The once-revolutionary platform has sadly succumbed to the fast-paced rigors of technological evolution at the ripe old age of 36. Plagued by the afflictions of cost, complexity, and age, Pega finally met its end in the merciless world of software Darwinism.

Born in 1983, Pega was a brainchild of the visionary Alan Trefler. Like disco music, roller skates, and shoulder pads, Pega was the epitome of cutting-edge innovation for a time when computer processing was as slow as getting an actual letter in the mailbox. It spread its wings as one of the pioneers of business process management and customer relationship management software, dazzling the world with its functionality, colors, and charmingly limited graphics.

Pega, in its prime, was known for helping businesses automate tasks, streamline processes, and improve communication. It was a beacon of hope and a guiding star for organizations that yearned for efficiency amidst the chaos of early digital transformation. Yet, as the years went on, Pega’s once-golden reputation began to tarnish.

In its youth, Pega was the life of the party, aiding businesses in their quest for digital supremacy. But as the weight of added features, user demands, and ever-increasing costs began to build, Pega started to sport the digital equivalent of a beer belly and creaky knees. The once-striking software now found itself wheezing and sweating to keep up with younger, more nimble competitors.

The complexity of Pega’s insides grew, like a relic of a bygone era, increasingly incomprehensible to the casual observer. Much like an aging rock star, Pega stubbornly refused to update its wardrobe or learn new dance moves. The world started to see it as an overpriced, cumbersome beast that had lost its touch, no longer able to keep its finger firmly on the pulse of innovation.

Sadly, Pega’s strength began to wane in its twilight years. With no botox or hip replacement surgeries available to rejuvenate its once-dashing appearance, Pega found itself facing the harsh reality that it had become slow and arthritic, unable to compete with young upstarts like Google and Slack, who were not only innovative but also affordable and energy-efficient.

And so, we gather to mourn the passing of a once-mighty software titan. We raise a glass to the memories of the good times Pega brought, but also reflect on its shortcomings – its stubbornness, its inability to adapt, and the ever-growing costs it inflicted upon those who treasured it.

Pega may no longer be with us, but its spirit lives on as a cautionary tale for software developers everywhere: stay young, stay fresh, and don’t be afraid to reinvent yourself when the world changes around you.

Farewell, Pega! Rest in digital peace, and may your source code find peace and solace amid the cold embrace of the digital afterlife.

Tallyfy is a far better alternative to Pega

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