Camunda Platform 7 vs Flowable
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted automation & workflows options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Camunda Platform 7
BPMN-based workflow and decision automation engine
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Flowable
Lightweight business process engine with BPMN and DMN
| Feature | Camunda Platform 7 | Flowable |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Automation & Workflows | Automation & Workflows |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Java | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, bare-metal | docker, kubernetes, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,269 | ★ 9,447 |
| First released | 2013 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Microsoft Power Automate, AWS Step Functions | Microsoft Power Automate, Camunda |
Why pick each one
Choose Camunda Platform 7 if…
- Strong BPMN standards support
- Mature ecosystem
Frequently asked questions
Is Camunda Platform 7 or Flowable better?
Neither is universally better. Flowable has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Camunda Platform 7 and Flowable free and open-source?
Yes. Camunda Platform 7 is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Flowable under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Camunda Platform 7 and Flowable with Docker?
Camunda Platform 7: yes. Flowable: yes.