Camunda Modeler
BPMN, DMN and forms modeler from Camunda Services GmbH in Berlin, with a free Desktop Modeler for development and a collaborative Web Modeler
Quick Overview
| Company | Camunda Services GmbH |
|---|---|
| Category | Diagram Software |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (EU) |
| Data Location | Desktop Modeler runs locally; Web Modeler and Camunda SaaS are hosted by Camunda (hosting region not stated on the pages checked) |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | Desktop Modeler runs locally; the self-managed platform is available |
| Main Features | BPMN process models, DMN decision models, form builder, element templates, token flow simulation (Desktop Modeler), collaborative modeling and version history (Web Modeler), AI-assisted drafting |
| Pricing | Desktop Modeler included in the free self-managed Development tier; Web Modeler, production licences and Camunda SaaS: talk to sales, 30-day free trial of SaaS |
| Best For | Teams that want BPMN diagrams to execute as processes, not only document them |
| Replaces | Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart |
Detailed Review
Camunda Modeler is where business teams and developers draw BPMN processes in Camunda. The vendor says the diagram that business reviews is the exact model that runs in production, and that the processes stay portable because they are built on open BPMN.
The Camunda imprint names Camunda Services GmbH, Zossener Straße 55-58, 10961 Berlin, registered at Amtsgericht Charlottenburg under HRB 113230 B.
Desktop and Web Modeler
The download page offers the Desktop Modeler to design BPMN processes, DMN decision tables and forms locally, with version 5.52.0 listed on 6 October 2026. The pricing page lists process and decision models, element templates, a form builder and token flow simulation in the Desktop Modeler.
Collaborative modeling, version history and Git Sync belong to the Web Modeler, which comes with licensed production use or Camunda SaaS.
Contracting entity
Camunda's terms assign customers in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and other regions to Camunda Services GmbH in Berlin. Customers in the United States, Canada and Mexico contract with Camunda, Inc. in San Francisco under Delaware law.
AI-assisted modeling
Camunda Copilot turns a plain-language description into a process with tasks, decisions, connector configurations and forms for review. The vendor says every change stays editable and must be approved before it deploys.
Limitations to Consider
Camunda Modeler is built for executable BPMN, not for general flowcharts, network diagrams or floor plans. Prices for Web Modeler and production use are on request. The licence of the Desktop Modeler and the hosting region of Web Modeler are not stated on the pages checked. Customers in the US, Canada and Mexico contract with Camunda, Inc. instead of the German company.
Who Should Use Camunda Modeler
Process owners and developers who model BPMN and DMN and want the diagram to drive execution.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Free Desktop Modeler in the Development tier
- BPMN, DMN and forms in one place
- Token flow simulation in the Desktop Modeler
- German contracting entity for most regions
- Built on open BPMN
Cons
- Not a general-purpose diagram editor
- Pricing on request for Web Modeler and production
- Hosting region of Web Modeler not stated
- US, Canada and Mexico customers contract with Camunda, Inc.
Alternatives to Camunda Modeler
Other European diagram software worth comparing before you decide:
draw.io
United Kingdom · Free Apache-licensed diagram editor that keeps files in your own storage
yEd
Germany · Free desktop graph editor with automatic layout, from a German company
Software Ideas Modeler
Slovakia · UML, BPMN, ArchiMate and SysML modeling tool from a Slovak developer
Modelio
France · GPL-licensed UML, BPMN and ArchiMate modeler, now offered by Docaposte
See all European diagram software or compare them directly against Microsoft Visio on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
The pricing page lists Desktop Modeler in the free self-managed Development tier, described as free to build and test on your own machine with no licence required. Web Modeler and production use need a licence or Camunda SaaS, priced on request.
Camunda Services GmbH in Berlin for most regions, according to the terms. Customers in the United States, Canada and Mexico contract with Camunda, Inc. in San Francisco.
The product is built around BPMN, DMN and forms. The pages checked do not describe general flowcharts, network diagrams or floor plans, so a drawing tool such as draw.io or yEd fits those better.