Cadence
6.1#30 in workflow orchestration softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitCadence vs Flowable
What both publish
| Fact | Cadence | Flowable |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Deployment options include embedded SQLite, Docker Compose, and Kubernetes with Helm; the page also lists a managed Uber cluster for Uber internal teams. | Flowable engines can run embedded in a Java application or as services on a server, cluster, or in the cloud. |
Cadence plans
- Open source CadenceFree
Flowable plans
- Community EditionFree
- Flowable Open SourceFree
- Flowable Platform$99 a month
- Agentic Case PlatformPriced on request
- Case PlatformPriced on request
Pick Cadence if…
Cadence is intended for application developers building workflows and platform engineers running Cadence as shared infrastructure. It suits teams prepared to deploy and operate the system themselves.
Pick Flowable if…
It suits organisations coordinating casework and processes across people, systems, and AI agents, particularly in banking, insurance, healthcare, and government. Teams can choose between cloud deployment and running engines in their own application or infrastructure.