Camunda is pretty interesting because it sits right at the intersection of business and tech. What I like best about it is:

1. Clarity & Visualization – You can map business processes visually using BPMN (flowcharts), DMN (decision tables), and CMMN (case management). This makes it easy for both business users and developers to understand what’s going on.

2. Developer-Friendly – Unlike many heavy enterprise workflow tools, Camunda is lightweight, open, and integrates well with microservices, REST APIs, and external systems. Developers can actually enjoy using it instead of feeling locked into a rigid system.

3. Separation of Concerns – Business stakeholders can design the workflow, while engineers hook it into real systems. This reduces misunderstandings and speeds up delivery. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Good question 🙂 — no tool is perfect, and Camunda has its drawbacks too. Here are some of the main things people often dislike about it:

1. Steep Learning Curve –

BPMN/DMN diagrams can look simple, but mastering them (and modeling correctly) takes time. New users sometimes feel overwhelmed by the notation and technical details.

2. Complex Setup & Infrastructure –

Especially with Camunda 8 (the newer SaaS / Zeebe engine), it can feel heavy. Running clusters, configuring Operate/Tasklist/Optimize, or handling Kubernetes adds operational complexity.

3. Limited Low-Code / No-Code –

Compared to some competitors (like Power Automate or Outsystems), Camunda doesn’t try to be a full “citizen developer” tool. Business users often need technical help to go beyond simple workflows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Camunda’s best aspect is its developer-friendly, standards-based approach to workflow automation. It combines BPMN and DMN for clear process modeling, while giving full flexibility through APIs and integrations. This makes it easy to orchestrate complex microservices and long-running workflows at scale, with strong visibility and control through its monitoring tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Camunda is highly powerful, but its main drawback is the steep learning curve and limited out-of-the-box UI/low-code features. While it’s excellent for developers, non-technical users often find it less intuitive compared to more business-user-friendly automation platforms Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The handling is easy to understand, even for newbies Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have nothing negative to say about the company or the tool itself. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that Camunda gives a very clear and visual way to model processes, and it’s flexible enough to integrate with different systems. It helps make complex workflows easier to understand and manage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The setup and initial learning curve can be a bit challenging, especially if you’re new to BPMN or process automation. Some parts of the documentation also feel too technical at times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Camunda offers a robust and developer-friendly platform for orchestrating complex workflows across micro services and legacy systems. As a leader in Data Analytics, I appreciate its BPMN based modeling which allows both technical and business teams to collaborate effectively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While powerful, Camunda’s learning curve can be steep for non-technical stakeholders. The documentation, though extensive, sometimes lacks clarity for advanced use cases. Also, enterprise support and licensing costs can be a barrier for smaller teams or pilot projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The ease of setting up a process. And the speed of it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The forms can be a bit annoying to work with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The qualty of the process engine and simplicity to work with Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The limit on deployment documentation on opebshift Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Camunda is among the most comprehensive BPM products available today. Its full support for BPMN, combined with its reliability and robust features, provides a complete suite for orchestrating your business processes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The product is quite expensive, and its pricing is not determined solely by the number of processes or hosts. They also take into account whether you have "long running" processes or user tasks. There are so many variables involved that it can be difficult to fully understand the total cost of the suite. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate the ability to create workflows and use the agent hub, which can automatically make decisions to help my processes reach successful completion. It also has the potential to learn from previous gaps in knowledge, gradually becoming more expert over time.

I’ve always like to orchestrate systems and technologies this will increment my knowledge on architect solutions Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

So far nothing, I would love them to have more languages support like c# for all connectors Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

In Camunda I got a huge number of integrations which I think is a great thing for me while building my custom flow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It took me about one week to understand the basics of Camunda Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.