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FlowForma vs Appian

Last updated August 2026

Looking for a European alternative to Appian? Here's how FlowForma compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: FlowForma. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

FlowForma
Appian
What it is
No-code process automation built natively on Microsoft 365 and SharePoint
not established
Headquarters
🇮🇪 IE
No
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
not established
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001:2013, Cyber Essentials
not established
Price from
From €2,067 / £1,722 / $2,347 per month/yr
not established
Free plan
No
not established
Open Source
No
not established
Ratings
G2 4.5/5 (107) · GETAPP 4.6/5 (540)
No
Integrations
Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Teams, Outlook), Salesforce, SAP, REST APIs, SOAP APIs +3
not established

We have not yet completed our own research on Appian; rows above show only what we can evidence. Check the vendor for specifics.

Where each one wins

FlowForma

Strengths

  • +No-code platform enabling non-technical staff to build and manage workflows independently
  • +Intuitive interface with rapid user onboarding and quick confidence building
  • +Fast implementation with solutions built in hours and quick ROI demonstration
  • +Unified platform combining forms, workflows, analytics and document generation
  • +Strong Microsoft ecosystem integration, especially with SharePoint and Teams
  • +Highly rated customer support (9.2/10) with fast, knowledgeable responses
  • +AI Copilot feature accelerates workflow creation from natural language or images
  • +Proven performance gains: increased staff efficiency, reduced time waste and eliminated unnecessary printing

Limitations

  • −Customization complexity for advanced use cases and need for better IT admin tools
  • −Limited integration options outside the Microsoft ecosystem
  • −Lack of full mobile feature parity and offline access

Appian

Review sentiment not yet compiled.

Data residency & compliance

FlowForma
Appian
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
not established
DPA
not established
not established
Sub-processors
Listed →
not established
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001:2013, Cyber Essentials
No

Pricing

FlowForma

  • Essentials From €2,067 / £1,722 / $2,347 per month billed annuallyAutomate up to 3 processes · Includes forms, workflow, document generation, mobile app, SharePoint integration · Governance, onboarding, and adoption services
  • Professional From €2,900 / £2,486 / $3,293 per month billed annuallyAutomate up to 30 processes · All Essentials features · External users and advanced integrations
  • Enterprise Custom pricing billed annuallyWidespread automation needs · All Professional features · FlowForma AI and Insights included as standard

Pricing varies by region and currency. Free trial available.

Appian

No published pricing we could verify.

Features

FlowForma

Forms Automation
User-friendly digital forms, Data validation for accurate capture, Boosts productivity
Workflow Automation
Standardizes business processes, Automates communications, Maintains audit trails, Handles simple to complex workflows
Document Generation
Automated creation of Word and PDF documents, Template-based generation, Large-scale document automation
Mobile App
Access processes on iOS and Android, Submit forms and approvals, Review tasks on the go
Insights and Analytics
Create dashboards quickly, Report on process and business data, Assess performance metrics

Appian

Feature breakdown not yet compiled.

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