Flowable is a workflow and business process management platform that combines BPMN process automation, CMMN case management, and DMN decision modeling in a single project.
It’s written primarily in Java and is designed to run either embedded inside Java applications or as a server-side service, making it suitable for orchestrating human tasks, system workflows, and business rules across a wide range of deployment environments.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Provides BPMN process, CMMN case, and DMN rule engines in one platform.
- Can run embedded in Java applications or as a standalone service.
- Offers Java and REST APIs for workflow orchestration and integration.
- Integrates with Spring for building workflow-enabled applications.
- Supports deployment on servers, clusters, and cloud environments.
Website: https://github.com/flowable/flowable-engine
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Developer: Flowable
License: Apache License 2.0
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