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Nintex Process Platform vs Ultimus Adaptive Business Process Management comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 18, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Nintex Process Platform
Ranking in Business Process Management (BPM)
13th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
Process Automation (11th), Workload Automation (13th)
Ultimus Adaptive Business P...
Ranking in Business Process Management (BPM)
56th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Business Process Management (BPM) category, the mindshare of Nintex Process Platform is 2.0%, down from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ultimus Adaptive Business Process Management is 0.2%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Business Process Management (BPM)
 

Featured Reviews

Vitor Medeiros - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers capacity to integrate with external platforms but technically difficult
There is room for improvement in the user experience in the forms. When we need to develop the forms, we don't have much customization, and I think we need more flexibility there. It's technically difficult, but it would be great to be able to develop our own code and integrate it into the platform. We could then run our own code for specific actions and requests or even develop a page or form. So, if I can ask Nintex for something, it would be a way to integrate our own code for specific actions. When it comes to integration, it could have more options for custom requests.
PS
Integrates well and helpful support
Ultimus Adaptive Business Process Management has good integration with all the other tools we have been using in our company. We use the data that other tools provide in our implementation. We have developed several processes here in the company, such as requests for change, request development, and buying processes. The tool allows you to modify the business rules without the need to modify the source code, the administrator can move the process one step to another without needing to be implemented in the logic of the automation, this can be done from the administration console Or with the integration EIK, there is a wide number of options for the administrator who gives you great flexibility in your administration.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"It saves time as tasks are automated."
"Easily maintained and customization is quite simple."
"Allows to use workflow for simple approvals and LazyApproval. The feature is easy to implement for mobile approval."
"K2's best feature is that it can solve complex tasks, issues, and projects with little coding."
"Provides the ability to automate SharePoint processes (building sites, lists, updating content). You can also automate document and content processes, onboarding and offboarding, and general IT and HR solutions."
"It has integration with BI and Analytics tools, and RPA toolsets as well."
"It has helped us a lot, especially during the initial phase of a project where most of the things are done on paper."
"Development is easy on the Ultimus platform."
"Ultimus Adaptive Business Process Management has good integration with all the other tools we have been using in our company. We use the data that other tools provide in our implementation."
 

Cons

"The cost of the solution is high and has room for improvement."
"The management server and the admin page where you can manage processes need improvement."
"​Bring all features available from the on-premise product into the cloud version and the workflow error reporting.​"
"The solution does not integrate with many platforms."
"I would also like to see the BPM features from Pega implemented, that have to do with the implementation of AI, and the robotics."
"Nintex seems to be very server intensive. It is one of the reasons that we are moving to a different product on the SharePoint 2016 platform."
"The license pricing is too high currently for Nintex Workflow."
"We would like to design parallel workflows and long-running workflows, along with new features for connecting to cloud-based systems."
"We are looking for a feature that can resign and move the process from one step to another step."
"Ultimus is not good at handling cash transactions. They should add a mobile application in the next release."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Prices for licenses of K2 are high."
"We pay on a yearly basis. It's my understanding that we pay approximately $11,000/year."
"Nintex Workflow is more expensive than Microsoft's native products, but it is still considered moderately priced when compared to higher-end products such as K2."
"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."
"Comparatively, it's expensive."
"It's more suited for enterprise level, not for small or medium-sized businesses (SMBs)."
"There is an initial fee when purchasing and a fee for maintenance afterward."
"Ultimus could stand to lower the price. Other tools are cheaper."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Computer Software Company
19%
Educational Organization
7%
Government
6%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

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.
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.
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

K2 blackpearl, K2 Five, Nintex Workflow
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Sample Customers

SEA Corp, Omnicom Group, Verizon, STIHL
Ministry of Education Oman, Perdue Farms, MEG Energy Corp., The National and University Library, Unilever
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