The best alternative to ARIS
ARIS combines process modeling, process mining and simulation in one platform. Tallyfy is where your team runs each process, and every step is tracked.
- Design - We invented Workflow Made Easy ®
- Pricing - Minimum purchase is 1 full member
- Support - Get expert 1:1 help free, for life
- AI - Work done by AI shows in the activity log, like anyone else's
Your ARIS models can become processes your team runs.
Models in ARIS describe how a process should run. In Tallyfy, each step is checked off as it's done, so you can see where the work stands.
People ❤️ Tallyfy
Simple for everyone. Powerful enough for pros.
"We can finally delegate work with confidence and focus on growing the business.
"Tallyfy has been transformative for us. It's reduced manual errors, sped up processes like onboarding, and helped us document workflows that are critical as we grow. The ability to track tasks and aggregate them in one place saves us so much time and ensures that nothing falls through the cracks.
"Tallyfy is intuitive, fun and visually appealing. We can quickly gather every detail we need from our client in order to finish it on time. All the documents, specific details and comments are in one place.
"A paper-based approval for critical purchases could take a couple of days before if someone was waiting for a director to be available for a signature. Now approvals are often completed in minutes.
"It has become a regular thing that people say 'put that in Tallyfy'. They know it by name. It has become the executive approval tool for our company. We have bi-weekly Tallyfy calls where we review what needs approval and what is pending - it keeps everyone aligned.
"It used to take us two days to run monthly client campaigns, now, with the help of Tallyfy, we complete them in just a few hours!
"Tallyfy is a very reliable way to delegate and track tasks with confidence. It has taken the guesswork out of the equation and has helped our team focus on delivering a service within deadlines. Thank you for making my life much easier!
"Tallyfy transformed how we manage client onboarding and policy renewals. It eliminated inefficiencies, reduced meeting times from hours to minutes, and helped us avoid costly penalties by automating key processes. We now have full visibility over tasks, and I no longer need to chase down updates - it's all right there.
"With Tallyfy, we have seen clarity in our processes as well as any bottlenecks. Tallyfy would be a good fit for any company that has a design, approval and implementation process that needs to have a quick turn around and that is growing fast.
"Tallyfy has revolutionized how we manage our marketing projects at West Community Credit Union. It allows us to quickly launch tailored campaigns and track every moving part, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. The ease of creating flexible, repeatable processes has saved us significant time and improved team collaboration.
"Our clients and team sail through the Tallyfy process - there is no need for clients to log in, there is one link for everything they need to do, everything saves in real-time - it all works incredibly well! I can't imagine scaling our agency without Tallyfy.
"When asked for an update on a pending request, I would have had to look through several email threads, make phone calls, and often have to wait for a reply to give an accurate update. I can now go into Tallyfy and view all of the information in one place. In two seconds, I am able to update the requestor on the status of their order.
"Tallyfy has helped our team streamline the efficiency of our processes. We now have smooth processes from beginning to end - without any steps being forgotten or skipped.
"If you want to be efficient and scale your business then Tallyfy is the way go. There is no question about it.
"Routing multiple documents is far quicker and there's immediate accountability and oversight. After switching to Tallyfy, routing documents and layouts went from taking over a week to taking just 2-3 days.
"We can finally delegate work with confidence and focus on growing the business.
"Tallyfy has been transformative for us. It's reduced manual errors, sped up processes like onboarding, and helped us document workflows that are critical as we grow. The ability to track tasks and aggregate them in one place saves us so much time and ensures that nothing falls through the cracks.
"Tallyfy is intuitive, fun and visually appealing. We can quickly gather every detail we need from our client in order to finish it on time. All the documents, specific details and comments are in one place.
"A paper-based approval for critical purchases could take a couple of days before if someone was waiting for a director to be available for a signature. Now approvals are often completed in minutes.
"It has become a regular thing that people say 'put that in Tallyfy'. They know it by name. It has become the executive approval tool for our company. We have bi-weekly Tallyfy calls where we review what needs approval and what is pending - it keeps everyone aligned.
"It used to take us two days to run monthly client campaigns, now, with the help of Tallyfy, we complete them in just a few hours!
"Tallyfy is a very reliable way to delegate and track tasks with confidence. It has taken the guesswork out of the equation and has helped our team focus on delivering a service within deadlines. Thank you for making my life much easier!
"Tallyfy transformed how we manage client onboarding and policy renewals. It eliminated inefficiencies, reduced meeting times from hours to minutes, and helped us avoid costly penalties by automating key processes. We now have full visibility over tasks, and I no longer need to chase down updates - it's all right there.
"With Tallyfy, we have seen clarity in our processes as well as any bottlenecks. Tallyfy would be a good fit for any company that has a design, approval and implementation process that needs to have a quick turn around and that is growing fast.
"Tallyfy has revolutionized how we manage our marketing projects at West Community Credit Union. It allows us to quickly launch tailored campaigns and track every moving part, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. The ease of creating flexible, repeatable processes has saved us significant time and improved team collaboration.
"Our clients and team sail through the Tallyfy process - there is no need for clients to log in, there is one link for everything they need to do, everything saves in real-time - it all works incredibly well! I can't imagine scaling our agency without Tallyfy.
"When asked for an update on a pending request, I would have had to look through several email threads, make phone calls, and often have to wait for a reply to give an accurate update. I can now go into Tallyfy and view all of the information in one place. In two seconds, I am able to update the requestor on the status of their order.
"Tallyfy has helped our team streamline the efficiency of our processes. We now have smooth processes from beginning to end - without any steps being forgotten or skipped.
"If you want to be efficient and scale your business then Tallyfy is the way go. There is no question about it.
"Routing multiple documents is far quicker and there's immediate accountability and oversight. After switching to Tallyfy, routing documents and layouts went from taking over a week to taking just 2-3 days.
What switching from ARIS saves
What busywork costs your company
per week
per year
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A process map can turn into a tangle of lines
In Tallyfy, each step carries the instructions and form fields the person doing it needs.
Tallyfy vs. ARIS
Describe a process, and Tallyfy's AI suggests the steps for you to review.
The alternatives
BPM, low-code and process modeling platforms
In Tallyfy, business users write a process as plain steps, then launch and track it without diagrams or code.
AI readiness comparison
How ARIS and Tallyfy compare on AI-native capabilities
Before anyone runs a template, an AI assistant you connect can check every path through it and list what's wrong. Tallyfy has a live MCP server with 100+ tools that connects to ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot Studio.
Which tool is right for you?
Tallyfy is best for
- Repeatable processes your team runs every week
- Operations teams with work that passes between several people
- People outside IT who complete tasks every day
- Work that involves clients or vendors, who join free as guests
- Approvals where several people must each sign off
Consider ARIS for
- Large enterprises that need a formal process architecture
- Organizations with strict documentation rules from regulators
- Teams whose main job is modeling and analyzing processes
- Work that must be documented in EPC or BPMN notation
What people say about ARIS and tools like it
This is third party content sourced from the public web. You can verify this content if you wish. See our disclaimer and citations section below.
" The main problem is the relatively high cost of acquisition and servicing.[1] "
" One thing I dislike is their web version is sometimes slow and due to latency it becomes difficult to use.[2] "
" Customizing is too difficult. Reporting is not flexible enough for end users. ARIS Basic has too many restrictions.[3] "
" The basic version has very low features in terms of roles and authorization.[4] "
" The price is very high.[5] "
" It can be very hard to learn for newcomers. New users highly depend on support.[6] "
" The pricing method does not allow you to use them unless you pay for it.[7] "
" The software only works on Internet Explorer which should make you realize that it is a bad idea.[8] "
" The interface feels outdated and the performance is poor.[9] "
" I have found BPMN really hard to test.[10] "
" For most businesses it's just dead weight, and it'll either be resented or ignored...[11] "
" The user interface sucks. They have two interfaces for the same product - the web interface does not give you access to the same features as the Java application. Really frustrating having two UIs for the same product.[12] "
" It took me a year before I felt comfortable with this tool. Other people just starting to use it find the learning curve steep.[13] "
" ARIS BPA is too costly from a licensing perspective. More organizations could use ARIS if they slashed the licensing costs even a little bit.[14] "
Expect sales calls and unpredictable costs. Hard to budget or compare.
See Tallyfy's transparent pricing insteadTallyfy might not be right for you if...
- Not built for formal process architecture or modeling
- Doesn't replace an enterprise architecture tool
- Doesn't use EPC, BPMN or other modeling notations
- Doesn't do process mining on data from your other systems
What running a process looks like in Tallyfy
Write the steps once, then launch them as often as the work comes up
| Status | Step | Assignee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status: Completed Status: Active Status: Waiting Status: Conditional Status: Up next | 1. Document | TM Team member | |
| Status: Completed Status: Active Status: Waiting Status: Conditional Status: Up next | 2. Track why this works | AI AI agent | |
| Status: Completed Status: Active Status: Waiting Status: Conditional Status: Up next | 3. Improve | TM Team member |
Why Tallyfy is the AI control layer
Set up
Define the recipeLay out your steps, deadlines, and who does each: a person, AI, or a rule.
Run
People + AI togetherLaunch in one click. AI does the routine steps; people approve. No glue code.
Track and improve
Audit and learnWatch every step live, then refine - a gradual shift, never a total redo.
Tallyfy does not charge for basic services
Need help? Onboarding and 1:1 support are free for life, and you can book as many 25-minute screen-sharing calls with our experts as you need.
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Tallyfy is secure, proven and enterprise-grade
API & Webhooks
Free SSO
Legal & Procurement
Integration hubs
AI & Automation
BI & Data export
Triggers & Forms
Plus Google Drive, Dropbox, SharePoint, Box, and many more via integrations.
Switching from ARIS to Tallyfy
Most teams switch in under 2 weeks
Export your procedures from ARIS
Save each one as a Word or PDF file and upload it; Tallyfy's AI turns it into a template
Choose who does each step, and add rules that route the work
Show your team where their tasks are and how to complete them
Launch your first processes and track them
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ARIS used for?
What is Tallyfy?
Who builds processes in Tallyfy?
How does pricing compare between ARIS and Tallyfy?
How does AI integration differ between ARIS and Tallyfy?
How do the two platforms handle process improvement?
What security standards are supported?
Who makes ARIS?
Does Tallyfy offer a free trial?
How do I learn more about switching from ARIS to Tallyfy?
What happens to all the process diagrams we created in ARIS?
Does anyone need to learn EPC or BPMN to use Tallyfy?
References and Citations
- [1] ARIS Reviews - G2 (December 2024)
- [2] ARIS Reviews - G2 (December 2024)
- [3] ARIS Reviews - Capterra (December 2024)
- [4] ARIS Reviews - Capterra (December 2024)
- [5] ARIS Reviews - Capterra (December 2024)
- [6] ARIS Reviews - TrustRadius (December 2024)
- [7] BPA Tools Reviews - Gartner (December 2024)
- [8] ARIS Reviews - TrustRadius (December 2024)
- [9] ARIS Reviews - TrustRadius (December 2024)
- [10] BPMN failure or success stories? - Reddit (April 2025)
- [11] BPMN failure or success stories? - Reddit (April 2025)
- [12] ARIS BPA Reviews - PeerSpot (January 2025)
- [13] ARIS BPA Reviews - PeerSpot (January 2025)
- [14] ARIS BPA Pros and Cons - PeerSpot (January 2025)
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Pick one process. Run it this week.
Start with the one your team repeats most, and stop chasing it.
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