Drools
The classic Java business rules management system.
Open-source rules engine (Apache KIE) with DRL rules, DMN support and complex event processing.
- Vendor
- Apache KIE
- Category
- Decision & rules engines
- Pricing
- Open source
- Open source
- Yes
- License
- Apache 2.0
- Platforms
- Java
- Launched
- 2001
- Website
- drools.org
Features
- DRL & DMN
- Rete-based inference
- Complex event processing
Best for
- Enterprise
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