We performed a comparison between Nintex Process Platform and Oracle BPEL based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Process Automation solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."It's easy to learn. However, there is very little content available for the Nintex also, but they are providing their own documentation and all. So, it's easy to learn also."
"Only Nintex has the feature which allows attachments to an email."
"The workflow engine of K2 is its main strength. Its workflow engine is probably one of the best, and that's the reason why Nintex bought K2. It can clearly handle any complex process or scenario. K2 is almost low-code. It is a no-code or low-code solution. You don't have to read a whole lot of code. It is pretty much GUI based. Their support is also excellent. The biggest advantage of K2 is SmartObjects, which allow you to separate the data from the application. It is a standalone application that allows you to build a data source from different places, which a lot of other applications also do. It is called SmartObjects technology, which is pretty powerful. If I have data from different applications, such as JD and ServiceNow, I can just create a SmartObject based on a data source and use it. I have some forms that have six, seven, or eight applications in a single form with data from different places."
"It can scale well."
"I really like the visual representation. It actually looks like a flow chart, which is nicer than a SharePoint Designer workflow, which doesn't have that ability."
"It's easy to configure your set of rules to make the form controls work perfectly, removing manual work and making processes seamless."
"We were able to meet all of the requirements for functionality that were specified, and we did not experience challenges where we had to compromise on functionality."
"NWC forms could be better. Also, the ability to build workflows that are not dependent on SharePoint is very desirable. The forms feature just isn’t as functional as the forms for SharePoint."
"What I find the most valuable about Oracle BPEL is that it saves me time."
"The product has everything we need."
"The license pricing is too high currently for Nintex Workflow."
"The cost of the solution is high and has room for improvement."
"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."
"We would like to design parallel workflows and long-running workflows, along with new features for connecting to cloud-based systems."
"The licensing needs to be improved. Right now, we find it's getting more expensive to use the product."
"User interface could use some improvement. Perhaps integration with Visual Studio or SharePoint Designer would be useful."
"The solution does not integrate with many platforms."
"Currently, a notable challenge lies in the alignment of user experiences across the eight or nine applications within the suite. Transitioning between applications can be somewhat cumbersome due to varying user interfaces. However, the provider is actively addressing this concern by consistently rolling out updates every four to five months, aimed at harmonizing and streamlining the interfaces. This ongoing effort is expected to enhance the user experience over time. In terms of functionality and features, the platform stands out, offering flexibility with the option for both on-premises and cloud deployment. This flexibility extends to the RPA tool, providing clients with choices tailored to their preferences. An advantage lies in the shared security and data infrastructure across the toolset, facilitating smooth data transfer between applications. This contrasts with experiences with Oracle, where data transfer may involve complexities such as the need for intermediary file formats like TXL or SCZ."
"Some user-defined functions for transformation must be added to the next release of the solution."
"In the next release, I would like to see REST improved and new technologies for microservices. I'd like to see more containers for separating containers."
Nintex Process Platform is ranked 8th in Process Automation with 21 reviews while Oracle BPEL is ranked 18th in Process Automation with 2 reviews. Nintex Process Platform is rated 8.0, while Oracle BPEL is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Nintex Process Platform writes "Offers good integration capabilities and easy to learn and good stability". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Oracle BPEL writes "A highly scalable solution that provides various features for the execution of business processes". Nintex Process Platform is most compared with Camunda, IBM BPM, Appian, Pega BPM and Bizagi, whereas Oracle BPEL is most compared with Camunda and BizTalk Server. See our Nintex Process Platform vs. Oracle BPEL report.
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