The LinkedIn post by Tobias Schäfer entitled ”Community plugin discontinued – what now?" aptly sums up the current mood in the Camunda community. Not only developers, but also numerous companies are wondering what will happen after the end of life of Camunda 7. With the discontinuation of Camunda 7 and the accompanying mandatory migration to Camunda 8 (SaaS-first, cloud-only), one thing is certain: those who have relied on Camunda 7 up to now will have to realign their strategy.
Cost savings through continuity and efficiency
For many organizations, switching to CIB seven means no or low migration costs, a simple licensing model, and continued use of the existing system landscape.
CIB seven offers a clear advantage here: Existing processes, models, and integrations can continue to be used—without the need for complex redevelopment or expensive cloud dependencies.
Companies benefit from a significantly lower total cost of ownership (TCO) and save time and money because their previous investments in process automation remain protected.
Protection of previous investments
Technologically, CIB seven is based on the proven concepts of Camunda 7, which are being further developed, modernized, and supported in the long term. This means that you can transfer your existing BPMN models, automations, and extensions without having to completely restart.
A concrete example: A large German insurer switched to CIB seven for regulatory reasons. The changeover went smoothly: Existing processes could be migrated with virtually no changes, compliance requirements were met, and ongoing operations remained stable.
CIB has a clear roadmap for the further development of the BPM engine and is planning new features for 2026, such as Agentic AI, a marketplace, and full support for Quarkus.
No vendor lock-in (avoid vendor lock-in)
CIB seven consistently focuses on open standards and transparent architectures. This allows companies to retain full control over their systems without being tied to proprietary cloud infrastructures or licensing models from a single provider.
This independence is of strategic importance, especially in times of increasing consolidation in the software market: it enables flexible further development, individual customization, and long-term planning security.
On-premise and open source – maintaining digital sovereignty
CIB seven remains fully on-premise capable and open source-based. This means that you retain control over your data, security and compliance. This is a particularly important consideration for banks, insurance companies and public institutions.
Tried and tested, successfully in use
Around 800 companies are already successfully using CIB seven, including partners such as msg nexinsure, which use CIB seven in demanding and regulated environments. These successes are the best proof: CIB seven is reliable, scalable and secure.
Conclusion: CIB seven as a strategic decision for the future
For anyone currently working with Camunda 7, now is an important time to make a decision: With CIB seven, your organization will remain technologically compatible, economically efficient, and strategically confident. We understand the challenges you face and offer you a proven, secure solution you can rely on.
CIB seven is the future-proof alternative for your process automation.
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