SAP Signavio
SAP's process transformation suite pairing a modeller with a mining module and SAP-first connectors
Quick Overview
| Company | SAP SE (SAP Signavio) |
|---|---|
| Category | Process Mining Software |
| Headquarters | Walldorf, Germany |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (EU) |
| Data Location | Regional environments; confirm the tenant region with SAP |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Process Intelligence, SIGNAL queries, SAP and non-SAP connectors, simulation, conformance rules, alerts, Process Modeler, Process Governance |
| Pricing | Pricing on request; free trial offered |
| Best For | SAP ERP customers combining modelling and mining |
| Replaces | IBM Process Mining |
Detailed Review
Signavio began as an independent modelling tool and now sits inside SAP. The product pages describe a suite: Process Modeler, Process Collaboration Hub, Process Governance and Process Intelligence for mining.
For customers in the EU and EEA, SAP's privacy statement for the site names SAP SE in Walldorf, Germany as the controller; for other regions it names SAP America Inc., so the contracting entity depends on where you buy.
Mining module
The Process Intelligence page promises insights within 24 hours of connecting an SAP system, with preconfigured metrics and over 1,000 typical issues and inefficiencies. Root-cause analysis is AI-assisted and queries are written in SIGNAL.
Process Atoms define reusable business rules for conformance checks, and what-if scenarios run against event logs or BPMN models.
Actions after analysis
Findings can trigger notifications through email, Microsoft Teams, SAP Build Process Automation or third-party RPA tools, which closes the loop for SAP-heavy shops.
Connectors cover SAP and non-SAP systems, with SAP Business Technology Platform for complex integrations.
Trial and terms
A free trial with regional versions and a request for a free analysis are offered. The terms page links to SAP's country-specific agreements rather than naming a single contracting entity.
Limitations to Consider
The contracting entity and hosting region are not stated on the Signavio pages themselves and have to be confirmed in the SAP agreement; the privacy statement names SAP America Inc. for customers outside Europe. SAP is a listed US-exchange company, which matters if jurisdiction is the reason you are looking. Pricing is not published. Smaller teams may prefer ProcessMind.
Who Should Use SAP Signavio
SAP ERP customers who want modelling, governance and mining under one vendor and are comfortable with an SAP agreement.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Mining plus modelling and governance in one suite
- Pre-built SAP and non-SAP connectors
- Conformance rules and what-if simulation
- Alerts to Teams, email and RPA tools
- Free trial available
Cons
- Entity and hosting region depend on the agreement
- No published prices
- Suite scope is large for a mining-only project
- Best value inside an SAP landscape
Alternatives to SAP Signavio
Other European process mining software worth comparing before you decide:
QPR ProcessAnalyzer
Finland · Finnish process mining with a 30-day trial and Snowflake-native option
Fluxicon Disco
Netherlands · Desktop process mining for analysts working from event log files
Process.Science
Germany · Process mining that runs inside Power BI, Qlik Sense or Tableau
ProcessMind
Netherlands · Dutch process modelling and mining with published per-seat pricing
See all European process mining software or compare them directly against IBM Process Mining on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
SAP's privacy statement names SAP SE, Walldorf, Germany for EU/EEA countries and SAP America Inc. for other countries.
No. The product page lists pre-built connectors for SAP and non-SAP systems.
Yes, the Process Intelligence page offers a free trial with regional versions.