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Kanbanize vs Pipefy

Kanbanize logo

Kanbanize

Project Management

Enterprise Kanban software for agile teams

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Pipefy logo

Pipefy

Project Management

Workflow and process management, simplified

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Pipefy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Kanbanize no per user price or minimum user count is published, despite the page being headed simple pricing; Pipefy business and Enterprise pricing not published; requires contacting sales for quotes
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kanbanize and Pipefy actually diverge.

Attributes where Kanbanize and Pipefy differ
AttributeKanbanizePipefy
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded2012Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Project Management).

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 Kanbanize

  • Kanban boards
  • Portfolio Kanban
  • Workflow automation
  • Analytics
  • Timeline
  • Jira
  • Azure DevOps
  • Slack

Only in Pipefy

Nothing recorded that Kanbanize does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Kanbanize

  • Kanban boards and portfolio management for scaled agile teamsnot Pipefy
  • Linking strategy and OKRs to delivery workflowsnot Pipefy

Pipefy

  • Process automation and workflow managementnot Kanbanize
  • Business process optimizationnot Kanbanize
  • Task and project managementnot Kanbanize
  • Database and form creationnot Kanbanize

Where each one falls short

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

Kanbanize

  • No per user price or minimum user count is published, despite the page being headed simple pricing
  • Automation rules are a paid add on on both plans, capped at 300 on Standard
  • SSO is a paid add on rather than included at either tier
  • File storage is 100 GB on Standard against 1 TB on Enterprise, and API calls are capped on Standard without the limit being stated
  • A dedicated cloud instance, IP whitelisting and 24/7 support are Enterprise only

Pipefy

  • Business and Enterprise pricing not published; requires contacting sales for quotes
  • SMB plan offers up to 90% discount but specific pricing not detailed
  • Free Starter tier has significant limitations: 5 processes, 10 users, 50 cards/month, 2GB storage

Pricing, plan by plan

Kanbanize

On request
  • Team$149/month
    • 15 users
    • Unlimited boards
    • Kanban analytics
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom pricing
    • SSO
    • Advanced security

Pipefy

Free
  • StarterFree
    • No credit card required
    • Up to 5 processes
    • Up to 10 users
  • Business$null/mo
    • Unlimited processes and users
    • Marked as MOST POPULAR
    • API access
  • Enterprise$null/mo
    • All Business features
    • Advanced security (SSO, 2FA)
    • White-label capability
  • SMB Plan$undefined/mo

Which should you pick?

Choose Kanbanize if

  • You need kanban boards.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want portfolio kanban.
Kanbanize review

Choose Pipefy if

  • You want to start without paying.
Pipefy review

Questions people ask

Is Kanbanize or Pipefy better?
Neither clearly leads. Kanbanize starts at On request and Pipefy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kanbanize or Pipefy?
Pipefy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Kanbanize and Free for Pipefy.
Does Kanbanize or Pipefy run on more platforms?
Kanbanize runs on Web, Ios, Android. Pipefy runs on Web.
Can I use Pipefy for free?
Yes. Pipefy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kanbanize starts at On request.
What is Kanbanize best used for?
Kanbanize is most often used for kanban boards and portfolio management for scaled agile teams, linking strategy and okrs to delivery workflows. Of those, kanban boards and portfolio management for scaled agile teams and linking strategy and okrs to delivery workflows are not what Pipefy is typically brought in for.
What can Kanbanize do that Pipefy cannot?
Kanbanize covers Kanban boards, Portfolio Kanban, Workflow automation, Analytics.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kanbanize: Is Businessmap (formerly Kanbanize) free or paid?

Businessmap offers a free Standard plan with all features included. Enterprise plan and add-ons require custom pricing through contact sales. No per-seat pricing is published.

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Pipefy: Does Pipefy have a free plan?

Yes, Pipefy's Starter plan is free with no credit card required. It includes up to 5 processes, 10 users, and 50 cards/month.

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Kanbanize: What discounts does Businessmap offer for annual billing?

Businessmap provides over 20 percent savings when choosing annual plans versus monthly billing. Exact pricing figures are not published on the page.

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Pipefy: What are the limitations of Pipefy's free tier?

The free Starter tier is limited to 5 processes, 10 users, 50 cards/month, 500 database records, 2GB storage, 15 automation jobs/month, and 205 API calls/month.

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Kanbanize: What are the storage and API limits on Businessmap?

Standard plan includes 100 GB file storage and limited API calls. Enterprise plan provides 1 TB storage with unlimited API access. Automation rules are limited to 300 on Standard; Enterprise offers unlimited.

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Pipefy: Does Pipefy offer SMB discounts?

Yes, Pipefy offers up to 90% discount on SMB packages for companies with 11-200 employees, with pricing available through contacting sales.

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