https://community.appian.com/discussions/f/process/38694/startprocess-vs-startprocesslink-question-asynchronously-vs-synchronouslyHi, In Appian documentation, I&#39;ve always read that 1/a!startProcess() works as asynchronously, while 2/a!startProcessLink() work as synchronously. But when I go in the Process Editor, and drag&amp;drop the &quot;Start Process&quot; Service (3/), I can see in theen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.appian.com/thread/146241?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:43:54 GMTd3a83456-d57b-489c-a84c-4e8267bb592a:e85c58d6-a28d-4714-9d7e-90f3d6c78f7fcedric02<p>Oh I see, in the meantime, Appian introduced this new sync mode...it was what I suspected.<br />Thanks a lot.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.appian.com/thread/146240?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:29:36 GMTd3a83456-d57b-489c-a84c-4e8267bb592a:038b12a1-fd94-4895-a43b-721a0fa073a3ankuraggarwal<p>Hello,<br /><br />Previously, the startProcess smart service was only available in Async mode, but Appian has recently introduced Sync mode as well.<br />startProcessLink used if there is a need to show forms/ user input tasks.<br /><br />I recommend reviewing the following link:<br />Ways to Start a Process From a Process -&nbsp; <a href="https://docs.appian.com/suite/help/25.1/Ways_to_Start_a_Process_From_a_Process.html">docs.appian.com/.../Ways_to_Start_a_Process_From_a_Process.html</a><br /><br />Topics: Comparing Methods for Starting a Synchronous Process from Another Process or Interface<br /><br />Both sync or async methods have their benefits and use cases.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>