Appian RPA vs Nintex Process Platform comparison

Appian and Nintex are both solutions in the Process Automation category. Appian is ranked #24 with an average rating of 9.0, while Nintex is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.2. Appian holds a 0.2% mindshare in PA, compared to Nintex’s 2.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Appian users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Nintex users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

Nintex Process Platform

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90% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Appian RPA and Nintex Process Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Appian RPA

Ranking in Process Automation

24th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

8.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) (16th)

Nintex Process Platform

Ranking in Process Automation

9th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Business Process Management (BPM) (10th), Workload Automation (13th)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Process Automation category, the mindshare of Appian RPA is 0.2%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Nintex Process Platform is 2.0%, down from 3.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Process Automation

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MikahSellers

Partner at a non-tech company with 1-10 employees

Efficient automation with substantial ROI and innovative UI enhancements

We were automating customer experience workflows for the contact center, including systems like CRM, service desk solutions, CCaaS solutions, and pulling data from ERPs It allowed us to reduce the level of effort to complete contact processes from one hundred fifty seconds to ninety seconds,…

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Damilola Adeleye

Business Automation Developer at Polaris Bank Nigeria Plc

Straightforward interface and user-friendly

There are a lot of apps in K2, but what I really found that needs improvement is the management section of K2, especially the management server and the admin page where you can manage processes, add users, set security fees, and add licenses. The reason for this is because the part that is the section of administration, particularly the management called rows, has multiple rules, as many as you want. For instance, you may have around 200 rules, and when you view them, only the first ten are displayed, and you have to click next to see the next ten and so on until you get to the hundredth rule. On that page, as of today, we only have what we call to fetch, where you can search for a particular rule you're looking for, or else you have to keep clicking until you get to the final page you want. So that's a bit challenging.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Appian RPA is super easy to use, offering low code, no code capabilities."

"K2's best feature is that it can solve complex tasks, issues, and projects with little coding."

"It provides data accuracy with fewer failures."

"The solution has helped us to automate our business processes, our approval systems, and automation for quickly developing on SharePoint on-prem and SharePoint online."

"This tool set makes it easy to integrate current processes and increase adoption rates and usage for the tool, as well as the process changes to update it on the fly."

"It can scale well."

"It leverages the out-of-the-box SharePoint back-end. This means that you don’t need to install or deploy additional infrastructure to support Nintex Workflow, unlike some of its competitors."

"Only Nintex has the feature which allows attachments to an email."

"The integration capabilities have been very useful."

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Cons

"There are not any areas that need improvement off the top of my head."

"It is very flexible because you can design your own main forms, but if there were some templates according to your market, it would be more useful for a new customer. That would make K2 more user friendly and easier to use."

"I think it was lacking a little bit in its multiple in-house processes and other processes. So there is a little bit of a gap in collaboration."

"The license pricing is too high currently for Nintex Workflow."

"Hawkeye is emerging as a reporting solution, but as a V1 product it’s not very useful yet."

"Currently, it's taking quite some time to deploy a package, it needs improvement"

"K2's support for DevOp team corporations is weak."

"Heavy, cumbersome and inflexible."

"At times, issues arise in certain scenarios. In such cases, the versioning can become quite difficult. There may be no other way but to restart the entire process or rectify it at that point."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Nintex is around INR 200 per license in India, which is much cheaper. Smaller organizations are always looking for cost-effective solutions, and Nintex provides local solutions with very low pricing."

"Comparatively, it's expensive."

"We pay on a yearly basis. It's my understanding that we pay approximately $11,000/year."

"The enterprise version has some additional features that I would like to use, but the price is not fair."

"Nintex products are expensive, but valuable. Licensing in on-premise was historically based on a perpetual model, where you’d license per Web front-end. However, they are switching exclusively to a consumption (subscription) model, where you purchase the number of workflows you think you’ll use in your environment, and can scale up from there."

"Our maintenance costs are reduced."

"Offering a licensing model that allows for multiple small workflows would be a huge improvement to an already great platform."

"The price of this solution is affordable but the problem in Algeria is our community is a bit slower. The new clients might feel the solution is a bit expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

21%

Insurance Company

17%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

20%

Financial Services Firm

19%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Appian RPA?

I didn't handle payments or costs. We recommended infrastructure stacks to our clients, who implemented them, and we provided ongoing consulting services.

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What needs improvement with Appian RPA?

There are not any areas that need improvement off the top of my head. It has been 18 months since I worked with the environment, and they've made UI enhancements and implemented AI, including featu...

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What is your primary use case for Appian RPA?

We were automating customer experience workflows for the contact center, including systems like CRM, service desk solutions, CCaaS solutions, and pulling data from ERPs.

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What do you like most about K2?

The latest version of Nintex has many features. We have a clear roadmap and the necessary application to integrate it into our platform.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for K2?

Nintex Process Platform is expensive. Prices relate to both features and the professional services necessary due to our lack of an implementation team.

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What needs improvement with K2?

The user interface in Nintex needs improvement. It is not very intuitive and requires changes. Additionally, the deployment process should be easier.

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Also Known As

Jidoka RPA

K2 blackpearl, K2 Five, Nintex Workflow

Overview

Appian RPA seamlessly integrates with the comprehensive Appian Platform for process automation, offering an end-to-end solution for streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks. With features like the Universal RPA Task Recorder and the Low-code Appian Process Modeler, users can quickly build and deploy bots without extensive coding knowledge. Appian RPA ensures governance, dynamic exception handling, secure deployment, and scalability, enabling organizations to maintain automation integrity while efficiently managing digital workers across various environments. By leveraging Appian RPA alongside Appian IDP, AI, business rules, and API integrations, businesses can achieve seamless process automation and drive value quickly, optimizing workflows between humans, digital workers, and systems. With Appian's unified platform for change, organizations can accelerate digital innovation, enhance business efficiency, and create end-to-end automation solutions tailored to their specific needs.

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Nintex Process Platform automates processes such as approvals, vendor requests, and leave management, optimizing workflows in sectors like government, banking, and HR.

Nintex Process Platform streamlines collaboration and integrates seamlessly with Microsoft tools. It supports account management, loan origination, claims reimbursement, and public e-services, while also assisting with onboarding, resource management, and compliance workflows. Users benefit from its ease of maintenance, low-code development, and powerful workflow engine capable of handling complex processes through SmartObjects technology.

What are some key features?

Easy Maintenance - Simplifies ongoing management and updates.
Low-Code Development - Enables quick application creation with minimal coding.
Extensive Integration - Connects with diverse data sources through SmartObjects technology.
Drag-and-Drop Interface - Offers a user-friendly, visually intuitive design for creating workflows.
Automatic Workflow Triggers - Allows for seamless automation of predefined actions.
Integration with Microsoft Ecosystems - Ensures compatibility with SharePoint and Office 365.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Affordability - Offers cost-effective solutions for businesses.
Customizability - Provides tailored solutions that meet specific needs.
Support - Beneficial for addressing issues and optimizing performance.
Rapid Development - Facilitates quick project turnaround due to its pre-built constructs.

Nintex Process Platform is implemented across various sectors, such as government, banking, and HR, providing significant improvements in workflow efficiency. In governmental agencies, it facilitates public e-services and compliance workflows, while in banking, it supports account management and loan origination. HR departments benefit from enhanced onboarding, resource management, and leave management processes.

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empark, talan, liverpool, ayesa, aeromexico, teknei

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