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Mapaflow vs Pipefy
Last updated: Julio 2026
TL;DR: Pipefy is a no-code business process automation (BPA) platform with a Kanban view as its main interface — cards moving through phases, rather than a flowchart or BPMN notation. Mapaflow focuses on documenting and visualising processes with standard notation, readable by anyone with no prior training. Pipefy has a limited free Starter plan; its paid plans don't publish pricing and require contacting sales.
Comparison table
| Feature | Mapaflow | Pipefy |
|---|---|---|
| Public, fixed pricing | ✓ | ✗ (Business/Enterprise custom) |
| Price (per organisation vs quote) | Free / €9.95 / €19.95 base | Free (limited) / custom |
| Standard notation (ISO 5807/BPMN) | ✓ | ✗ (deliberately avoided) |
| Primary interface | Flowchart | Kanban boards |
| ISO 9001 ready | ✓ | Not its focus |
| Case automation & forms | ✗ | ✓ |
| Free plan | 3 diagrams, permanent | 5 processes, 10 users |
Kanban execution view vs documentation flowchart
Pipefy organises processes as Kanban boards: each "pipe" has phases, and cards (one per case — an order, a request, a candidate) move from phase to phase as work progresses. Pipefy's own documentation explicitly contrasts this approach with BPMN notation, noting that BPMN "requires the team to become familiar with its nomenclature" — i.e., Pipefy deliberately chooses not to use standard flowchart notation.
Mapaflow uses exactly that standard notation (ISO 5807/BPMN 2.0) because the goal is different: not running individual cases on a board, but having anyone in the company understand at a glance how a whole process works, start to finish, with its decisions and owners.
Pricing: limited free vs "Contact Sales"
Pipefy has a free Starter plan (up to 5 processes, 10 users, 50 cards/month, 2GB storage). The Business and Enterprise plans show no public price on its website — only a "Contact Sales" button.
Mapaflow has fixed, public pricing: Free (3 diagrams, no credit card), Individual (€9.95/month) and Business (€19.95/month base + €3/additional creator), with no need to talk to a salesperson to know how much you will pay.
Pipefy Starter plan pricing and limits verified in July 2026. They may change — check the official website.
When to choose Pipefy
- Your process is best managed as individual cases moving through phases (e.g. requests, orders, applications).
- You need no-code automation with forms, conditions and cross-department integrations.
- You prefer a Kanban-style interface over a traditional flowchart.
- Your company has enough volume to justify a negotiated Business/Enterprise plan.
When to choose Mapaflow
- You want to document and visualise processes with standard notation (ISO 5807/BPMN) readable by the whole team.
- You need a global map showing how all company processes relate to each other, not just individual case status.
- You require compatibility with ISO 9001, EFQM or quality audits.
- You prefer public pricing from the outset, with no sales process.
- Your team is Spanish-speaking and needs the product, support and documentation natively in Spanish.
Ready to try Mapaflow? Start for free — 3 diagrams, no credit card, no time limit.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Pipefy cost?
Pipefy has a free Starter plan with limits (5 processes, 10 users, 50 cards/month). The Business and Enterprise plans do not publish pricing on their official website — you need to contact sales. Mapaflow publishes its three plans with exact, fixed prices.
Does Pipefy use flowcharts like Mapaflow?
Not exactly. Pipefy uses a Kanban view (cards moving through phases) as its main interface, and its own documentation states it deliberately avoids BPMN notation due to its learning curve. Mapaflow uses standard ISO 5807/BPMN 2.0 notation, designed so anyone can understand the whole process at a glance.
Is Pipefy only for large companies?
Not exclusively: it has a free Starter plan aimed at small teams, but its known client roster (IBM, Volvo, Toyota) suggests a strong presence in large enterprises too. Mapaflow is specifically focused on Spanish-speaking SMEs.