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Boomi vs jBPM

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Boomi

Automation Integration

The world's leading cloud integration platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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jBPM

Automation Integration

Long-running Java BPMN engine, now developed inside Apache KIE with commercial support from IBM

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Boomi most pricing requires contacting sales; no transparent plan costs published; jBPM the project moved to the Apache Software Foundation as Apache KIE and is still in incubation, which is a weaker governance signal than a vendor-owned product and a harder case to make to an architecture board.
  • They diverge on capability: Boomi covers Cloud integration, jBPM covers BPMN 2.0 execution.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Boomi and jBPM actually diverge.

Attributes where Boomi and jBPM differ
AttributeBoomijBPM
Pricing modelusage-basedOpen source, no licence fee
PlatformsWeb, On-premiseLinux, Windows, Docker, Kubernetes
Founded2000Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Automation Integration).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Boomi

  • Cloud integration
  • API management
  • Master data management
  • Trading partner network
  • Process automation
  • Real-time sync
  • Monitoring
  • Analytics

Only in jBPM

  • BPMN 2.0 execution
  • Drools integration
  • Human task service
  • Kogito compilation
  • Process designer
  • Timers and signals
  • REST and Java APIs
  • Case management

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Boomi

  • Integrating cloud and on-premises applicationsnot jBPM
  • API management and publishingnot jBPM
  • Master data management across systemsnot jBPM
  • EDI and B2B data exchangenot jBPM
  • Workflow automation between business systemsnot jBPM

jBPM

  • A Java organisation already running jBPM 7 that needs to decide between the Apache KIE line, Kogito or migration awaynot Boomi
  • A team that wants BPMN processes and Drools business rules executing in one runtime without integrating two productsnot Boomi
  • A government or banking system with long-running processes needing durable timers and full audit history at no licence costnot Boomi
  • A Quarkus estate adopting Kogito to run compiled processes with container-appropriate startup timesnot Boomi

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Boomi

  • Most pricing requires contacting sales; no transparent plan costs published
  • Free trial is 30 days but requires sign-up
  • Base plan limited to one environment and two users

jBPM

  • The project moved to the Apache Software Foundation as Apache KIE and is still in incubation, which is a weaker governance signal than a vendor-owned product and a harder case to make to an architecture board.
  • The classic jBPM 7.x line has not had a Red Hat-sponsored release since 2023, so staying on it means running effectively frozen software while the development happens under a different name.
  • Kogito is architecturally different from the classic runtime, using ahead-of-time compilation, so moving forward is a migration project rather than a version upgrade.
  • Commercial support has shifted to IBM Business Automation Manager Open Editions, which means renegotiating with a different vendor under different terms than Red Hat customers signed.
  • The tooling and workbench have long been the weakest part, and organisations routinely build their own process administration interfaces because the shipped ones are dated.

Pricing, plan by plan

Boomi

Free
  • Base$99/month
    • Pay-as-you-go
    • One environment
    • Two users
  • Professional$undefined/mo
    • Two environments
    • Unlimited users
  • Enterprise$undefined/mo
    • Unlimited environments

jBPM

Free
  • jBPMFree
    • Apache 2.0 licence with no usage restrictions
    • Full BPMN engine, human tasks and Drools integration
    • Community support via Apache KIE mailing lists

Which should you pick?

Choose Boomi if

  • You need cloud integration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, On-premise.
  • You also want api management.
Boomi review

Choose jBPM if

  • You need bpmn 2.0 execution.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, Windows, Docker, Kubernetes.
  • You also want drools integration.
jBPM review

Questions people ask

Is Boomi or jBPM better?
Neither clearly leads. Boomi starts at Free and jBPM at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Boomi or jBPM?
Boomi starts at Free and jBPM at Free.
Does Boomi or jBPM run on more platforms?
Boomi runs on Web, On-premise. jBPM runs on Linux, Windows, Docker, Kubernetes.
Can I use Boomi for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Boomi best used for?
Boomi is most often used for integrating cloud and on-premises applications, api management and publishing, master data management across systems, edi and b2b data exchange. Of those, integrating cloud and on-premises applications and api management and publishing are not what jBPM is typically brought in for.
What can Boomi do that jBPM cannot?
Boomi covers Cloud integration, API management, Master data management, Trading partner network. jBPM covers BPMN 2.0 execution, Drools integration, Human task service, Kogito compilation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Boomi: What is Boomi's minimum monthly cost for pay-as-you-go pricing?

Boomi's base plan starts at $99 per month for pay-as-you-go usage with no contract required, including one environment and two users.

Source
jBPM: Is jBPM dead?

No. Development continues as part of Apache KIE, with releases through 2025, but the Red Hat-sponsored 7.x line has been static since 2023.

Boomi: Does Boomi offer a free trial?

Boomi provides a 30-day free trial with full platform access, including core integration features and data mapping capabilities.

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jBPM: Who provides commercial support?

IBM, through Business Automation Manager Open Editions, following the transition away from Red Hat Process Automation Manager as a growth product.

Boomi: Which plans require contacting sales for pricing?

Professional, Professional Plus, Enterprise, and Enterprise Plus plans for Integration, API Management, and Data Hub require contacting Boomi sales for custom pricing.

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jBPM: What is Kogito?

The cloud-native successor that compiles processes ahead of time for Quarkus and Spring Boot, architecturally different from the classic jBPM runtime.

jBPM: Does it cost anything?

No. It is Apache 2.0 licensed with no fee. Costs are support contracts and the engineering effort to run it.

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