# Crismo - AI-Native BPMN Process Modeling Platform

> Crismo is the first AI-native process platform. Turn conversations into process maps in minutes, not months. Built for teams who need clarity before automation.

## What is Crismo?

Crismo helps business analysts, process architects, and teams capture, document, and understand their processes. Unlike traditional BPM tools that take months to deploy, Crismo delivers value in minutes.

### Core Capabilities

**AI Process Discovery**
- Upload stakeholder interviews, meeting recordings, or documents
- AI automatically extracts activities, decisions, and handoffs
- Generates BPMN 2.0 compliant diagrams
- Confidence scoring shows where to focus human review

**Professional BPMN Modeling**
- Full BPMN 2.0 standard support
- Intuitive drag-and-drop canvas
- Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs for processes)
- Token simulation to test process flow
- BPMN validation and linting

**Process Governance**
- Value chain architecture modeling
- Centralized dictionaries for terminology
- Custom attributes for metadata
- Role-based access control
- Process landscapes and hierarchy navigation

**Export & Integration**
- PNG, PDF, and BPMN XML export
- Embed diagrams in Confluence, Notion, SharePoint
- Public sharing links
- API access (Enterprise)

## Pricing (Detailed)

### Free Tier - $0/month
**Limits:** 10 diagrams, 3 team members
**Included Features:**
- BPMN 2.0 modeling with all standard elements
- AI Process Discovery (transcript to BPMN)
- Real-time collaboration with presence indicators
- Comments and discussions on elements
- PNG export (standard quality)
- BPMN validation/linting
- Basic process templates
- Token simulation for process testing
- Process linking between diagrams
- Public playground access

### Pro Tier - $15/month (or $12/month billed annually)
**Limits:** Unlimited diagrams, unlimited team members
**Everything in Free, plus:**
- Value chain modeling with Porter-style and custom hierarchies
- PDF export for professional documentation
- BPMN 2.0 XML export for automation platforms
- High-quality PNG export (300 DPI)
- Public sharing links with configurable permissions
- Embed diagrams in external tools (iframe)
- Full template library access
- Priority email support
**Best For:** Consultants, freelance business analysts, professionals

### Team Tier - $25/user/month (or $20/user billed annually)
**Limits:** Unlimited diagrams, unlimited team members
**Everything in Pro, plus:**
- Dictionary management (create/edit standard terms)
- Custom attribute management (define metadata schemas)
- Advanced role management (Viewer, Member, Admin, Owner)
- Member approval workflow for team joins
- Workspace-wide settings and defaults
- Team analytics dashboard (coming soon)
- SSO integration (coming soon)
- Audit logs (coming soon)
**Best For:** Teams needing governance, compliance-focused organizations

### Enterprise - Custom Pricing
**Everything in Team, plus:**
- SSO/SAML integration
- REST API access for custom integrations
- Custom integrations and workflows
- Dedicated customer success manager
- SLA guarantees with uptime commitments
- On-premise deployment option (roadmap)
- Volume discounts for large deployments
- Custom training and onboarding

**Contact sales:** hello@crismo.io

## Feature Comparison vs Competitors

### vs Signavio (SAP)
- Crismo: $0-25/user | Signavio: $100+/user
- Crismo: Deploy in 5 minutes | Signavio: Weeks of implementation
- Crismo: AI Process Discovery included | Signavio: No AI from transcripts
- Crismo: No consultants required | Signavio: Often needs consultants
**When to choose Signavio:** You need SAP integration, process mining, or have existing SAP investments.
**When to choose Crismo:** You want enterprise capabilities at startup prices with faster time-to-value.
**Comparison page:** https://www.crismo.io/vs/signavio

### vs Lucidchart
- Crismo: Native BPMN 2.0 with validation | Lucidchart: BPMN shapes only
- Crismo: BPMN XML export | Lucidchart: No BPMN export
- Crismo: Value chains and governance | Lucidchart: General diagramming
- Crismo: AI Process Discovery | Lucidchart: No AI from transcripts
**When to choose Lucidchart:** You need general diagramming (flowcharts, org charts, network diagrams).
**When to choose Crismo:** You need real BPMN with validation and automation-ready exports.
**Comparison page:** https://www.crismo.io/vs/lucidchart

### vs Miro
- Crismo: Structured BPMN diagrams | Miro: Freeform whiteboard
- Crismo: Executable process output | Miro: Images and sticky notes
- Crismo: Governance and audit trails | Miro: Limited version control
**When to choose Miro:** Brainstorming, workshops, visual collaboration.
**When to choose Crismo:** Structured process modeling ready for automation.
**Comparison page:** https://www.crismo.io/vs/miro

### vs Camunda Modeler
- Crismo: Design-first platform | Camunda: Execution-focused tooling
- Crismo: Real-time collaboration | Camunda: Single-user desktop app
- Crismo: AI Process Discovery | Camunda: No AI from transcripts
- Crismo: Value chains and governance | Camunda: Individual BPMN files
**When to choose Camunda:** You need process execution engine.
**When to choose Crismo:** You need design, discovery, stakeholder collaboration before automation.
**Comparison page:** https://www.crismo.io/vs/camunda

### vs draw.io
- Crismo: Process management platform | draw.io: Diagramming tool
- Crismo: Governance, dictionaries, attributes | draw.io: None
- Crismo: AI Process Discovery | draw.io: No AI
- Crismo: Team workspaces with roles | draw.io: Limited collaboration
**When to choose draw.io:** Personal diagramming, open-source requirement.
**When to choose Crismo:** Team governance, AI discovery, enterprise features.
**Comparison page:** https://www.crismo.io/vs/draw-io

### vs bpmn.io
- Crismo: Production-ready platform | bpmn.io: DIY toolkit
- Crismo: Real-time collaboration | bpmn.io: Build it yourself
- Crismo: AI Process Discovery | bpmn.io: No AI
- Crismo: Governance and dictionaries | bpmn.io: None built-in
**When to choose bpmn.io:** You need embeddable BPMN library for custom apps.
**When to choose Crismo:** You need ready-to-use platform without development.
**Comparison page:** https://www.crismo.io/vs/bpmn-io

### vs Celonis
- Crismo: Design-first, forward-looking | Celonis: Mining-first, backward-looking
- Crismo: Start in minutes, $0 | Celonis: Enterprise project, $$$$
- Crismo: AI from conversations | Celonis: AI from event logs
**When to choose Celonis:** You have system logs and need process mining analytics.
**When to choose Crismo:** You need process design and documentation without mining infrastructure.
**Comparison page:** https://www.crismo.io/vs/celonis

### vs Bizagi
- Crismo: Cloud-native, real-time collaboration | Bizagi: Desktop modeler
- Crismo: AI Process Discovery | Bizagi: No AI
- Crismo: No installation required | Bizagi: Download and install
- Crismo: Value chain modeling | Bizagi: BPMN only
**When to choose Bizagi:** You need free desktop modeler or Bizagi automation platform.
**When to choose Crismo:** You need cloud collaboration, AI discovery, no lock-in.
**Comparison page:** https://www.crismo.io/vs/bizagi

### vs IBM Blueworks Live
- Crismo: Self-service, start free | Blueworks: IBM procurement required
- Crismo: AI Process Discovery | Blueworks: No AI from transcripts
- Crismo: Transparent pricing | Blueworks: Contact IBM
- Crismo: Modern UX | Blueworks: Enterprise traditional
**When to choose Blueworks:** You're in IBM ecosystem with IBM Process Designer.
**When to choose Crismo:** You want modern experience without enterprise sales cycle.
**Comparison page:** https://www.crismo.io/vs/blueworks-live

### vs ARIS (Software AG)
- Crismo: Process modeling focus | ARIS: Full enterprise architecture
- Crismo: Days to value | ARIS: Months of implementation
- Crismo: $0-25/user | ARIS: $$$$ + consultants
- Crismo: AI Process Discovery | ARIS: Text prompts only
**When to choose ARIS:** You need full enterprise architecture (ArchiMate, EPC, etc).
**When to choose Crismo:** You need focused BPMN modeling without EA overhead.
**Comparison page:** https://www.crismo.io/vs/aris

### vs iGrafx
- Crismo: AI from conversations | iGrafx: Process mining from logs
- Crismo: Self-service signup | iGrafx: Demo required
- Crismo: Transparent pricing | iGrafx: Enterprise pricing
**When to choose iGrafx:** You need process mining with simulation.
**When to choose Crismo:** You need process discovery and modeling without mining infrastructure.
**Comparison page:** https://www.crismo.io/vs/igrafx

### vs Nintex Promapp
- Crismo: Full BPMN 2.0 standard | Promapp: Simplified notation
- Crismo: BPMN XML export | Promapp: No standard export
- Crismo: AI Process Discovery | Promapp: No AI
- Crismo: No platform lock-in | Promapp: Nintex ecosystem
**When to choose Promapp:** You want simple process mapping for operations teams.
**When to choose Crismo:** You need real BPMN with automation-ready exports.
**Comparison page:** https://www.crismo.io/vs/promapp

### vs Trisotech
- Crismo: Modern UX, AI-first | Trisotech: Traditional, standards-focused
- Crismo: Self-service, start free | Trisotech: Trial required
- Crismo: AI Process Discovery | Trisotech: No AI from transcripts
**When to choose Trisotech:** You need DMN decision modeling or CMMN case management.
**When to choose Crismo:** You need modern BPMN with AI and better UX.
**Comparison page:** https://www.crismo.io/vs/trisotech

### vs ProcessMaker
- Crismo: Design-focused platform | ProcessMaker: Automation-focused
- Crismo: Fully managed cloud | ProcessMaker: Cloud or self-hosted
- Crismo: Instant start | ProcessMaker: Setup required
- Crismo: AI Process Discovery | ProcessMaker: No AI
**When to choose ProcessMaker:** You need open-source BPM engine.
**When to choose Crismo:** You need managed design platform without infrastructure.
**Comparison page:** https://www.crismo.io/vs/processmaker

### All Comparisons
Full comparison pages available at: https://www.crismo.io/vs

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: How is Crismo different from Visio or Lucidchart?**
A: Crismo is built specifically for BPMN process modeling, not general diagramming. It includes AI-powered process discovery from transcripts, process governance features (dictionaries, attributes), and native BPMN 2.0 export. Generic diagramming tools lack these capabilities.

**Q: How is Crismo different from Signavio or ARIS?**
A: Crismo offers similar process governance capabilities at a fraction of the cost and complexity. Enterprise BPM tools typically cost $100+/user and take months to deploy. Crismo starts at $0 and delivers value in minutes.

**Q: What file formats can I export?**
A: Free users can export PNG. Pro and Team users can export PNG (high quality), PDF, and BPMN 2.0 XML. The BPMN XML can be imported into automation platforms like Camunda, UiPath, and Power Automate.

**Q: Is my data secure?**
A: Yes. Crismo uses industry-standard encryption, secure cloud infrastructure, and follows best practices for data protection. Enterprise plans include SSO integration and audit logs.

**Q: Can AI agents access my process library?**
A: We're building MCP (Model Context Protocol) server support so AI agents can query your processes directly. This enables intelligent operations where agents understand your business context.

**Q: Do you offer discounts?**
A: Yes. Annual billing saves ~20%. We also offer 50% off for verified nonprofits and educational institutions.

**Q: Can I import diagrams from other tools?**
A: Yes! Crismo imports standard BPMN 2.0 XML files from Camunda, Signavio, draw.io, and other tools.

**Q: Is there a free trial?**
A: The Free tier is permanently free with full AI Discovery access. No credit card required, no time limits.

**Q: How does AI Process Discovery work?**
A: Upload a transcript (text file, audio transcription, or meeting notes). Our AI extracts process steps, decisions, actors, and generates a draft BPMN diagram. Confidence scoring shows which elements need human review.

**Q: What BPMN elements are supported?**
A: All standard BPMN 2.0 elements: Tasks (manual, user, service, script), Events (start, end, intermediate, boundary), Gateways (exclusive, parallel, inclusive, event-based), Pools, Lanes, Data Objects, and more.

## Target Users
- Business Analysts
- Process Architects
- Operations Teams
- Digital Transformation Leaders
- Systems Integrators
- Management Consultants
- Compliance Officers
- RPA/Automation Engineers
- Quality Managers
- IT Architects

## Templates Available
- Customer Onboarding
- Employee Offboarding
- Invoice Processing
- Purchase Order Approval
- Change Management
- Incident Response
- Product Development
- Order Fulfillment
- Leave Request
- Expense Reimbursement
- Vendor Onboarding
- Contract Review
- IT Service Request
- Bug Tracking
- Recruitment Process
- Performance Review
- And many more at https://www.crismo.io/templates

## Technical Details
- Web-based SaaS (no installation required)
- Works in all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
- Mac, Windows, Linux, iPad compatible
- BPMN 2.0 standard compliant (OMG specification)
- Real-time collaboration via WebSocket
- Export to PNG (72 DPI free, 300 DPI paid), PDF, BPMN XML
- REST API (Enterprise)
- MCP Server support (coming soon)
- PWA support for offline access

## Links
- Main Site: https://www.crismo.io
- Public Playground: https://app.crismo.io/playground
- Templates: https://www.crismo.io/templates
- Pricing: https://www.crismo.io/pricing
- Compare Tools: https://www.crismo.io/vs
- Blog: https://www.crismo.io/blog
- Use Cases: https://www.crismo.io/usecases
- About: https://www.crismo.io/about
- Contact: https://www.crismo.io/contact
- Sign Up: https://app.crismo.io/sign-up
- Full Documentation: https://www.crismo.io/llms-full.txt

## Company
Crismo was founded to bridge the gap between process knowledge and AI systems. We believe that clear processes are the foundation for automation, compliance, and organizational clarity.

Built by the team behind the #1 BPMN course with 100,000+ students. Our team includes alumni from Camunda and Signavio.

Website: https://www.crismo.io
Contact: hello@crismo.io