Process software – Top 9 mapping tools

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Process software

Do you need software for your processes, but don’t know which one to choose? What if I told you that, in addition to mapping functionalities, some software packages enable you to create a mini operational software package for you and your teams in just a few clicks, based on your process?

In addition to diagram-creation functions, these “new generation” software packages enable :

  • Highly efficient linking of different tasks within a process, while connecting your existing software.
  • Automation of certain repetitive tasks.

In the first part of this article, we’ll introduce you to the main process mapping software packages. In the second part, we’ll introduce you to the process software packages that can also be used to create mini-software and automate tasks.

Process software in Lapala

Top 8 process mapping tools

Camunda, open source BPMN

Camunda, BMPN’s open source specialists

Camunda is an open source business process mapping software. It also offers process automation functionalities.

Techno Open Source or SaaS
Process mapping : Yes, and can model BPMN natively
Task automation : Yes
Simple creation of mini business software : No

Gliffy process software

Gliffy, diagram modeling for team documentation

Gliffy is a software package that enables multiple users to collaborate on modeling a process. It’s easy to use and easy to evolve over time.

Techno SaaS
Process mapping : Yes
Task automation : No
Simple creation of mini business software : No

Creately process software

Creately, the process software that includes numerous models

Creately offers a user-friendly interface and easily-shared diagrams or processes. Its strength lies in its large number of ready-to-use templates.

Techno SaaS
Process mapping : Yes
Task automation : No
Simple creation of mini business software : No

Power Point for process diagrams

Power Point, the tool you’ve already mastered for mapping processes

It’s no joke, we often produce process maps on PowerPoint. The rendering is easily shared with others and can be used collaboratively. What’s more, it’s a tool that you’ve probably already mastered.

Techno SaaS or fat client
Process mapping : Yes
Task automation : No
Simple creation of mini business software : No

Made with PowerPoint
Google Slides for diagrams

Google Slides, same advantages as Power Point, but much more collaborative

Same advantages as PowerPoint. We strongly recommend starting with Google Slides or PowerPoint when looking for process software. If you’ve had enough, or want more functionality and standards compliance, you can opt for other tools.

Techno SaaS
Process mapping : Yes
Task automation : No
Simple creation of mini business software : No

Lucidchart cartography

LucidChart, process mapping software that includes AI

Lucidchart is one of the most functionally advanced process software packages available. It also includes numerous templates and an AI module for automatic process modeling.

Techno SaaS
Process mapping : Yes
Task automation : No
Simple creation of mini business software : No

Lapala process software

Lapala, map and create a mini software program for your teams in just a few clicks. And it’s the only one in France!

With Lapala, French process software, you go beyond process mapping. By mapping your processes, you create a simple, operational and efficient tool for your teams.

Techno SaaS or Private Cloud
Process mapping : Yes
Task automation : Yes
Simple creation of mini business software : Yes

Miro to illustrate your ideas

Miro, a tool for visualizing ideas and processes

Think of Miro as a collaborative suite for bringing all your ideas to life. Thanks to dedicated functions, it can also be used to create processes and diagrams.

Techno SaaS
Process mapping : Yes
Task automation : No
Simple creation of mini business software : No

Accounting process automation

The benefits of process software

Easily understand complex processes

Diagramming tools make a process visible and comprehensible to all employees.

Easily update process diagrams

The diagram is online and easy to modify without having to manage multiple versions.

Easily shared among teams

At the click of a button, you can share the process with the whole company or with specific employees.

Example Process sheet

The process sheet is a crucial tool for guaranteeing the long-term viability of an activity and ensuring simplified improvement whenever necessary. It brings together key information such as process mapping and performance indicators.

The process sheet will also facilitate the implementation of new projects, audits, controls and reviews.

However, there’s a fine line between “having a useful process sheet for your company” and “having an unused, obsolete sheet lost in the depths of your storage space”.

To explore this topic further, we have written another resource to help you produce a simple process sheet (with a sample process sheet).

In the video below, you’ll find an example of a multi-actor sales administration process, including several company software applications and automations.

How to use process software? Which method?

Step 1 – Understanding the process to be mapped through an audit

Understanding the process to be mapped

Find out more in our article on how to conduct a process audit.

Process audit

Step 2 – Consolidate information and build process structure

Stage 3 – Proofreading the first draft with key collaborators

Step 4 – Finalizing process mapping

Step 5 – Integration into a process sheet or creation of a mini-tool for your teams with Lapala process software

Find out more in our article on process automation

Process automation

Now you know everything about process software. Now it’s your turn! See you soon for more content!


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