Huddle vs. Appian
Discover why "low-code" isn't the same as "no-code" when it comes to rapid portal development
The Reality Behind "Low-Code"
Huddle
Appian
True Cost Comparison
Appian's hidden costs can multiply your investment by 10x or more
| Cost Category | Huddle | Appian | Your Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Total Cost | $57,988 | $700,000 | 92% |
| Implementation | $10,000 | $400,000 | 98% |
| Annual Maintenance | $0 | $150,000 | 100% |
| Required Staff | 0 developers | 5+ developers | $680k/year |
| Time to First Portal | 1 week | 14+ weeks | 93% |
3-Year Total Savings
$1,406,036
That's a 90% reduction in total cost of ownership
Real-World Results
See how similar organizations compared when choosing between platforms
Financial Services
Customer onboarding portal
9 months, $1.2M, 47 bugs at launch
With Huddle3 weeks, $58k, zero critical issues
Healthcare
Provider management portal
12 months, $890k, scaled back requirements
With Huddle4 weeks, $48k, exceeded requirements
Manufacturing
Supplier portal network
Built 3 apps in 2 years for $1.4M
With HuddleBuilt 8 portals in 1 month for $48k
Development Speed: 10x Faster with Huddle
Huddle Timeline
Week 1: Portal Live
Connect data, configure modules, customize branding
Week 2-4: Enhancement
Add features, gather feedback, optimize
Total: 1 Month
Fully operational portal in production
Appian Timeline
Week 1-2: Setup
Environment provisioning, security config
Week 3-10: Development
SAIL coding, process modeling, integrations
Week 11-14: Testing
Bug fixes, performance tuning, deployment
Total: 14+ Weeks
Basic portal, likely with issues
Skills & Resources Required
Huddle Team
Appian Team
Migrating from Appian to Huddle
Many organizations have successfully escaped Appian's complexity trap
Manufacturing Company Success Story
3 Years with Appian
- • Spent $1.4 million
- • Built 3 applications
- • Constant consultant dependency
- • 40% user adoption rate
1 Month with Huddle
- • Rebuilt all 3 applications
- • Added 5 new portals
- • Eliminated all consultants
- • 90% user adoption rate
Monthly Savings: $100,000
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