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Appian

by Appian Corporation · McLean, United States

Low-code platform for process automation, case management and building enterprise applications.

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Starting price
On request
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Free trial / plan
Not advertised
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.1
transparency & India fit

What is Appian?

Appian is no-code platforms from Appian Corporation, based in McLean, United States. Low-code platform for process automation, case management and building enterprise applications.

No-code platforms let an operations or business team build the tool they need — an approval workflow, a field app, an internal dashboard — without waiting for an engineering sprint. In India they are especially common for field-force apps, approvals and data collection, where the alternative is WhatsApp and spreadsheets. The trade-off is ownership: you are building on someone else's runtime, and pricing usually scales with users or app count.

Pricing is quoted per organisation, so ask the vendor for a proposal that matches your size. Beyond no-code platforms, Appian also covers form builders & no-code apps, workflow automation & integration.

What works well

  • +Free plan available
  • +Developer API documented on the official site
  • +States HIPAA compliance

What to watch out for

  • −Pricing is not published — expect a sales conversation before you see costs
  • −No permanently free plan
  • −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Mid-market · Enterprise

Appian at a glance

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Appian features

As listed on Appian's official website.

  • Purpose-built for process
  • Designed for enterprise
  • Turn complexity into competitive advantage
  • Orchestrate your digital workforce
  • Appian customers get results
  • 8 month payback on initial investment
  • $12.6M annually in reclaimed staff time
  • 25% improvement in enterprise innovation
  • One unified platform. No bolt-ons
  • Process orchestration
  • Unified data
  • Modernization

What customers say about Appian

Testimonials published on Appian's own website, selected by the vendor. These are not independent reviews.

“By using Appian, all of that information is documented and collected right within the platform itself, so now we’re able to give our auditors direct access to the system.” Source
“We’re working to solve a significant challenge: bringing a unified experience to our users while dealing with increasingly complex cases…We need a system that ensures seamless data flow.” Source
“We chose Appian as a strategic platform for cloud-based digital transformation because it allows us to be agile in how business and IT respond to the changing environment.” Source

Appian pricing

Entry price

On request

Quoted per organisation after a discovery call

How Appian charges. Appian Corporation prices per organisation based on users, modules and implementation scope. Ask for a quote that includes onboarding, training and annual increases.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on appian.com.

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Specifications

Category
No-code platforms, Form builders & no-code apps, Workflow automation & integration
Vendor
Appian Corporation
Headquarters
McLean, United States
Founded
Not published
Pricing model
Quote-based
Starting price
On request
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Mid-market, Enterprise
Made in India
No

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Appian — frequently asked questions

How much does Appian cost?+

Appian publishes its plans at https://appian.com/products/pricing. It offers a free plan. Check that page for current prices, as plans change.

Is Appian secure and compliant?+

Appian's official site states HIPAA compliance.

What is Appian?+

Appian is no-code platforms by Appian Corporation. Low-code platform for process automation, case management and building enterprise applications.

How much does Appian cost?+

Appian is priced on request. Request a demo through App Advisor and we will ask the vendor for a written quote.

Does Appian offer a free trial or free plan?+

Appian does not advertise a free plan; ask the vendor for a trial or a guided demo.

Is Appian made in India?+

No. Appian is developed by Appian Corporation in McLean, United States.

Who is Appian best suited for?+

Appian suits mid-market, enterprise buyers looking for no-code platforms with form builders & no-code apps and workflow automation & integration.

What are the best alternatives to Appian?+

Popular alternatives in no-code platforms include DronaHQ, Zvolv, Appsmith. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Appian deployed?+

Appian is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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