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What is Process Runner?

Process Runner is a data management software that helps businesses in IT, manufacturing, supply chain, and other sectors automate SAP transactions using Microsoft Excel. The platform enables managers to manage data processing operations across various SAP modules including finance and cost controlling (FICO), materials management, quality management, and more

Who Uses Process Runner?

SAP users of all levels and industries who are managing data and transactions within all ERP modules (i.e. sales, orders, materials, FI/CO, HR, operations, others).

Where can Process Runner be deployed?

Cloud-based
On-premise

About the vendor

  • insightsoftware
  • Located in Raleigh, US
  • Founded in 2018

Process Runner support

  • Phone Support

Countries available

Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, British Virgin Islands and 29 others

Languages

English

Process Runner pricing

Starting Price:

Not provided by vendor
  • No free trial
  • Yes, has free version

Process Runner has a free version and does not offer a free trial.

Pricing plans get a free trial

About the vendor

  • insightsoftware
  • Located in Raleigh, US
  • Founded in 2018

Process Runner support

  • Phone Support

Countries available

Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, British Virgin Islands and 29 others

Languages

English

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Features of Process Runner

  • Abbreviation Detection
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Code-free Development
  • Customer Database
  • Data Capture and Transfer
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Quality Control
  • Data Replication
  • Information Governance
  • Integration into Third Party Applications
  • Multiple Data Sources
  • Optical Character Recognition
  • Order Management
  • Procurement Management
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Transportation Management

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Reviews of Process Runner

Average score

Overall
4.6
Ease of Use
4.3
Customer Service
4.6
Features
4.4
Value for Money
4.5

Reviews by company size (employees)

  • <50
  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001

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5
56%
4
44%
James
James
Sales and Marketing in Brazil
Verified LinkedIn User
Marketing & Advertising, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Database administration for non-IT savvy

4.0 2 years ago

Pros:

It helps to manage data and even update them using simple excel tables; An important feature is that it is not necessary to have extensive knowledge in IT or even professionals in the area; The pre-defined templates help to find many different situations in which the use of data is necessary; Because it works with excel tables, it ends up becoming cross-platform.

Cons:

Like any new tool, we had problems in the implementation but nothing that was not resolved later

Michel
Lead IDT Advisor in US
Oil & Energy, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Recommended data extract tool

4.0 10 months ago

Comments: Very positive and with additional functionalities like the DB version, it offers more options.

Pros:

Ease of use with SAP and flexibility to filter and apply rules

Cons:

Always room to improve but overall the tool does what is promises.

Alternatives Considered: Alteryx Designer

Reasons for Switching to Process Runner: Easiness to install and it met my requirements.

Chris
SAP Manager in US
Plastics, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Process Runner - Early reviews

4.0 4 weeks ago New

Comments: Overall a good experience but we are in the early stages of using the product. We are about a month away from rolling out the tool to end users so this will have a big impact on our overall experience.

Pros:

The mapping tool is powerful. Using Excel as the end user interface makes it easy for non-technical people to use the software. The tool simplifies mass data load and extraction in/out of SAP. Finally the cost of Process Runner made it more attractive than other tools.

Cons:

The learning curve for writing scripts is a little steep for people who have had no experience with other tools like Process Runner. Our company is moving from Winshuttle to Process Runner and we are finding some differences between the tools that make it more difficult to create certain scripts.

Michael
Master Data Manager in US
Chemicals, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Process Runner Review

5.0 2 weeks ago New

Comments: Still learning the tool, but believe it is something that will be very useful for our business. The assistance we received from Kapil, however; made this learning process much easier. Kapil was extremely responsive, detailed, and overall a great resource for support.

Pros:

The familiarity of the software that we were replacing (Winshuttle).

Cons:

The query scripts seem to be overly complicated, especially compared to Winshuttle.

Suzanne
Manager Business Apps in Netherlands
Consumer Electronics, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Good product, excellent pricing

4.0 6 months ago

Pros:

It does what we expect from the tool, mainly uploading mass data to our SAP system. A lot of recordings are available, which makes it easy to use the product.

Cons:

When you change the mapping in this, it doesn't auto-update the Excel file, which can lead to mistakes.

Alternatives Considered: Redwood RunMyJobs

Reasons for Choosing Process Runner: We switched because of pricing; the product is very similar.

Switched From: Precisely

Reasons for Switching to Process Runner: This product is a better fit for the requirements we have.

Harish Reddy
Application Owner in India
Food & Beverages, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Process Runner - Easy to implement

5.0 6 months ago

Comments: The overall experience with process runner has been outstanding. We use the application for uploading & downloading the data. It is easy to develop & easy to use in production than the Code changes in SAP. We upload & download Thousands of records from different SAP Modules.

Pros:

Process Runner is simple to deploy. It doesn't any special access to upload/download the data. In the first we started using Process Runner as a backup application & now it is being competent to the tools like LSMW,DART. The tool is very user friendly. Now in the organization when there is a topic huge/mass upload then we think of Process Runner. Any usecase that needs to be performed on SAP GUI we think on Process Runner. When we struck with something either technical,functional/admin any kind of issues the support we get from the team is really wonderful. They not only fix the issue but will also guide us on adopting to the best ways of working. Thanks to the entire team for being available just a ping/mail away. Looking to continue the relationship with Process Runner & also the great support that we get from the team. The detailed documentation that we have on the Product support page helps us to fix most of the common issues. Thankful to the team for maintaining it detailed. I would also like to add a point that we would be one of the product team within the organization who is saving cost & I am feeling grateful for contributing majorly to this product within my organization.

Cons:

I would like to get the connectivity to the SAP web portals through Process Runner. I also got communication that this is covered as part of SAAS model, but I am yet to check the feature as we are still on perpetual model. If this is addressed then I can say that all the requirements that we have seen as of now are addressed. Giving control on the program's that are built.

Dominique
SAP Data Analyst in Germany
Automotive, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

PR saves time

5.0 6 months ago

Comments: I have a big variety of scripts that serves many different transactions. Each script contains examples and I follow these to make sure the data has a good quality.

Pros:

process Runner is the only way to mass upload data into SAP, it saves us tons of time and hours of boring work, plus it also asure a certain quality of the uploaded data as we can follow patterns that have been used before.

Cons:

It is kind of complicated to program a script. The excel template is now to be store outside of PR that used to beinkluded, make s it more effort to run a script and you have to be careful where you store it.

Prashanth
Senior Engineer - Development in India
Information Technology & Services, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Amazing product

5.0 6 months ago

Comments: Amazingly product with friendly support staff.

Pros:

1. User friendly application. 2. Mass upload functionality. 3. Our business is completely dependent on this product.

Cons:

Always room to improve but overall, the tool does what is promises.

sk sajjad
FI consultant in India
Leisure, Travel & Tourism, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Process runner GLSU

4.0 9 months ago

Pros:

Processing of Huge volume of records in a few click and the same file is getting attached to the document.

Cons:

Nothing as such whatever journal entries you can process manually in SAP is supported by GLSU also.

Santiago
Master Data Coordinator in Uruguay
Pharmaceuticals, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Process Runner definitively worths it, as it saves a lot of operative time.

4.0 5 months ago

Comments: I have used it for a couple of years now, and it is continuously being updated. I highly recommend it for people who need to deal with daily SAP related tasks, this tool will help a lot and save a lot of time.

Pros:

Definitively, time Saving! Although I´m still not a PRO user, it saves me a lot of time while executing mass changes, creations , etc, on SAP Thanks [sensitive content hidden] for your support on installation.

Cons:

It could be a bit more user friendly when trying to save new scripts.

Jaap
Global Logistic manager in Netherlands
Chemicals, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Sometimes you have these things, that makes life easy

4.0 6 months ago

Pros:

Easiness & speed to setup a process and to change it when it is required.

Cons:

The vulnerability of local program installation

Daniel
ERP Expert in Canada
Utilities, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Good Product

4.0 5 months ago

Comments: Good Product to upload data in SAP from Excel templates

Pros:

Nice tool to connect Excel to SAP to make some GL Entries, Create Sales documents, create or update master data or even more to create some customizing in SAP.

Cons:

Some screens are harder to create templates

Anusha
Software Engineer in India
Computer Software, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

ProcessRunner-Reliable partner for Operations team

5.0 5 months ago

Pros:

Ease of use- Our Ops team is using this tool without any issues since past 5 years. Ease of Implementation- Upgrading components is very smooth Customer Support- Product team is very supportive.

Cons:

Doesn't support PaaS database integration

piyush
SOFTWARE ENGINEER in India
Information Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Process Runner is the best automation tool .

5.0 last year

Comments: - I have personally used this application it is good for SAP automation so I recommend everyone to use it.

Pros:

- Easily we can create, update and delete data from SAP using Excel.- The best part is that good SAP knowledge is not required as its automation tools manage everything.- Easy to install with just one click.- All the functionalities required for the corporate sector are available.

Cons:

- In my opinion, sometimes the application crashes in the recording time.

James
Director of Master Data in US
Wholesale, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Process Runner - Easy to implement - Very User Friendly

5.0 4 years ago

Comments: The overall experience with process runner has been outstanding!!! It has done wonders for my department and for our organization. Not only do we use it in 90% of our daily processing, it also has enabled us to develop a solution when we have had needs in others areas of the business on an ad hoc basis. We have realized our investment many times over. Great product!!!

Pros:

The software was very easy to implement. We did so without IT involvement. The product is extremely user friendly. In SAP, we previously used LSMW's. We changed all of our processes to Process Runner. This allowed us to be more flexible to in meeting every-changing business requirements. We were able to automate processes to the point where reduced staffing by 33%. The product paid for itself in one year.

Cons:

There really was not anything to not like about the software. At times, the response from customer service was not always helpful the first time around, but we would eventually get there to resolve the issue.

Carla
Director, IT in Canada
Wholesale, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Process Runner for SAP Master Data Management

5.0 4 years ago

Comments: We were able to greatly improve our mass master data management processes in both speed and accuracy as well as expand the number of data sets we maintained. It reduced training time for our master data team, as well as empowering them to manage the their data without the need for IT resources.

Pros:

It enabled us to move away from the SAP LSMW tool for mass management of master data in SAP. We were able to eliminate the need for a programmer to run mass updates, enabling the work to be done within our master data team with limited IT support on a day-to-day basis.

Cons:

For a SMB, the cost per license is high.

Alternatives Considered: EnterWorks

Reasons for Choosing Process Runner: LSMW needed to be run by an SAP ABAP Programmer and also did not have the same level of data validation checks as Process Runner has. This allowed us to empower our Master Data team to complete mass updates, while ensuring data accuracy and greatly reducing the time to complete them.

Reasons for Switching to Process Runner: We found Process Runner to be more user friendly and it offered additional tools, including the ability to run BAPIs.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Consumer Goods, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Multi Use Process Bandaid

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: For us process runner is a bandaid for automation. It’s versatile, and can be used to fix issues quicker than a code change in SAP that could otherwise take weeks to implement.

Pros:

With a database license, we use process runner to replace most of the most repetitive tasks in Sap, including order placements, data change, subsitutions/transitions, and document cancellation.

Cons:

It can get costly, and licensing can be difficult to manage if you don’t go with an enterprise or server license. Since it is generally tied to a user, it’s hard to arrange backups for people who vacation and our primary developer has to work often for an hour even on her vacation days if the business itself is open and running. It’s hardly faster than your fastest employee, but is way more tireless and efficient

Ummu Habibah
Ummu Habibah
Assistant Manager Business Development in Malaysia
Verified LinkedIn User
Telecommunications, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

SAP management made easy

4.0 3 years ago

Pros:

Implementing the application was a delight. We managed to accomplish what we needed to without any help from IT. Very few steps are required to achieve any given task with this software. LSMWs were formerly deployed in SAP. As a result, we migrated all of our routines over to Process Runner. This made us more adaptable to the ever-shifting needs of our company. Due to the automation of operations, we have been able to cut back on personnel by 28%.

Cons:

Regardless of the transaction, you may require a more in-depth understanding of the functioning, attributes, and specific instructions to save. Adding a new screen or tab is problematic as well and need some more smoother process to it.

Cory
Senior Product Data Management in US
Business Supplies & Equipment, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

The Key to Efficient SAP Workflow

5.0 4 years ago

Comments: We update thousands of records every day with Process Runner. Our entire Engineering change process is built on it.

Pros:

Process Runner is simple to deploy. It uses existing SAP security and requires no special installation or server-side changes to use. It's simple to get started, but it can do so much. After nearly 10 years, there is no SAP process that Process Runner has not been able to automate. When I do find something I can't figure out, I can turn to customer support and often get a solution in a few hours. Just today, we talked about updating 150,000 line items. Other groups in the business gasped and talked about the days it would take to do. My team just shrugged and told the managers, " We have Process Runner, it'll take a few hours."

Cons:

I would really like enhanced threading. Multi-thread processes are wonderful, but sometimes updates will fail because the record is locked due to another update. I'd like the ability specify some type of key that tell Process Runner "Don't try to update more then one of these records at a time."

Alberto
Reporting Analyst in US
Pharmaceuticals, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Very Useful and easy to use

5.0 4 years ago

Comments: We have used to upload initial master data when we integrate a new company, brand, we use our existing scripts, we can modify them easily and the process is very convenient. It is easy to involve the data/process owner and create new recordings. It is easy to validate and very convenient.

Pros:

it is easy to use, provides good results. Once you have a process set it makes it very easy to fill the data and to do the upload. It is flexible and can be used for different types of data.

Cons:

If you need to eliminate fields or add, and depending on the transaction type (materials, customers) you have to have a deeper knowledge of the flow, fields, special commands to end a transaction, to save. It is also hard to include a new tab or screen.

Brian
US
Used the Software for: Not provided
Reviewer Source

Great Product that saves time and money!

5.0 8 years ago

Comments: I have used Process Runner on several SAP implementations, and I can't even add up the efficiency gained by this tool. I have managed SAP implementations for almost 20 years, and I only wish I would have had this product sooner. It solves so many data management issues. I will budget in this tool for every SAP project that I'm involved with from now on, I'm not going to be without it, it is that useful.

Sanjiv
US
Used the Software for: Not provided
Reviewer Source

Great Tool!

5.0 8 years ago

Comments: Made our lives easier. There is no more manual entries. No more guess work and this is reliable and fast. Love this software.

Pros:

Ease of setup and great support!

Cons:

Licensing model was confusing but sorted out in the end.

Gustavo
Supervisor Apply in Argentina
Mining & Metals, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Utilidad de Process Runner

5.0 6 months ago

Comments: Muy buena experiencia, recomendable a los usuarios de SAP que realizan cargas masivas

Pros:

Permite realizar trabajos rutinarios y de repetición en SAP de una manera mas amena y simple

Cons:

El soporte solo es en Ingles, podrían ampliar los idiomas para el soporte dado que esta siendo de mas uso el soft en distintos rubros

gilbert
chef de projet informatique comptable in France
Hospital & Health Care, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

plutôt bonne

4.0 6 months ago

Comments: Je commence a utiliser l'outil, et donc il me faut un certain temps d'adaptation. Par contre ce que j'ai apprécié c'est l'assistance technique que j'ai trouvé pertinente et efficace

Pros:

La facilité de la prise en main. et le travail de l'outil.

Cons:

la présentation des différents onglets n'est pas si intuitive que cela

Rosana
Rosana
teacher and manager in Spain
Verified LinkedIn User
Education Management, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Herramienta de automatización

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: Process Runner es una herramienta efectiva para automatizar tareas concurrentes en el entorno empresarial, ofreciendo una interfaz intuitiva y una amplia compatibilidad con diferentes sistemas.

Pros:

Tiene una interfaz fácil de usar que permite a los usuarios crear y ejecutar flujos de trabajo sin necesidad de tener conocimientos de programación.

Cons:

En ocasiones puede presentar algunas limitaciones en la automatización de procesos más complejos.