ARIS alternative – Gluu
As a former IDC analyst, I’ve taken a fact-based approach to comparing Gluu as an ARIS alternative. We’re not looking to attract customers who aren’t a good fit. Below you’ll find summaries of what leading software review sites say about features and user feedback, plus an additional comparison from GPT-5 Thinking. I hope this helps you make a well-informed decision.
Features compared
Gluu is more feature-rich than ARIS, though ARIS also has most core features covered. Nonetheless, there are some apparent differences between the two tools. Gluu has more features for orchestrating tasks and workflows, while ARIS focuses on process analysis, process mining, and process automation.
NOTE: It can also be that not all ARIS features are included in our sources.
GLUU
ARIS
Total Features
94
Key Features
Task Management
Workflow Management
Process Modeling & Designing
Access Controls/Permissions
Workflow Configuration
Task Progress Tracking
Complete list of features on getapp.com
Total Features
30
Key Features
Process Modeling & Designing
Business Process Automation
No-Code
Business Process Control
Document Storage
Audit Management
Complete list of features on getapp.com
Customer reviews compared
Of all vendors in this comparison, Gluu and ARIS have the best customer reviews, and they are assessed equally overall as well as on features and ease of use. Gluu however has better reviews in value for money and customer support. Nonetheless, the reviews should not be the basis for which tool you choose. If your objective is to thoroughly analyse and transform your processes, ARIS should be on your short list, but if your focus is operational, you should pick Gluu due to the capabilities in orchestrating tasks and activities.
Review comparison is available on softwareadvice.com
Interfaces compared
This is a matter of taste and personal preference. Gluu’s UI is based on Microsoft’s Fluent Design system for high resembles with everyday applications like Office 365, so if your company uses this then Gluu’s UX means fewer mentally demanding context-shifts for business users in everyday work.
Screenshot from Gluu
Screenshot from ARIS
Use cases compared
This is the result from ChatGPT 5 Thinking’s from the prompt “write a comparison table where Gluu is objectively compared with ARIS on the following parametres”:
| Criteria | Gluu | ARIS |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Easy to implement and use | ✅ No-code interface, SaaS-based, quick onboarding with minimal training | ❌ Requires expert setup, complex interface, steep learning curve |
| #2 Makes your standard way of working easy to understand | ✅ Visual process maps with embedded tasks, guides, roles, and ownership | ❌ Focuses more on detailed modeling than making work easily understandable to all users |
| #3 Enables ongoing communications and feedback | ✅ Built-in commenting, approvals, @mentions, and MS Teams integration | ❌ Limited native features for team collaboration outside of documentation workflows |
| #4 Makes processes easier to execute the right way | ✅ Task lists and execution tracking help users follow the correct process | ❌ Designed for modeling, not for guiding users during execution of tasks |
| #5 Collects input and data to improve business processes | ✅ User feedback, task data, and forms can be collected and exported via API | ✅ Strong data modeling and reporting capabilities once implemented |
| #6 Integrates with other systems to automate tasks | ✅ Open REST API, OpenAPI 2.0 support, Azure-native, integrates via Swagger | ✅ Integrates with SAP and other platforms; best suited for enterprise setups |
| #7 Ensures solid governance around processes | ✅ ISO 27001 aligned, full version control, access control, and audit logs | ✅ Enterprise-grade governance and control features for regulated industries |
| #8 Can work directly with AI agents | ✅ Open API enables integration with external AI tools and agents | ❌ No native support; AI features require custom extensions or external tools |
Reasons to choose one over the other
Choose Gluu if… your focus is on operational process management, specifically orchestrating tasks and activities for efficient day-to-day work, and you need robust capabilities for managing responsibilities and user engagement.
Choose ARIS if… your objective is to thoroughly analyze, mine, and transform your business processes at an enterprise level, requiring advanced capabilities for process analysis, insights, and comprehensive process governance.