Nintex Process Platform vs vCenter Orchestrator comparison

Nintex Process Platform vs. vCenter Orchestrator

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Categories and Ranking

Nintex Process Platform

Ranking in Process Automation

11th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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

vCenter Orchestrator

Ranking in Process Automation

6th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Process Automation category, the mindshare of Nintex Process Platform is 1.8%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of vCenter Orchestrator is 0.3%, down from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Process Automation

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Vitor Medeiros

National Sales Director at Konica Minolta

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.

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Gerhard Gmelch

IT architect endpoint at Rohde & Schwarz

Enhance automation efficiency with cost-effective graphical workflow design

I use vCenter Orchestrator for automation purposes, specifically to run automation workbooks The most valuable features are the graphical UI for designing the workflows and the interfaces that come out of the box. Additionally, it is included in the VMware Vitalization Stack, which means there…

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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

"The Vizio-style designer that runs in the browser is, to me, by far the most valuable feature of the solution. It means that the customer doesn’t have to install any client tools to create powerful workflows."

"It saves time as tasks are automated."

"It is very easy to use events. K2 has useful tools."

"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."

"The technical support provided by Nintex is very helpful."

"The technical support is very good."

"The most valuable features of this solution are that it's no code, it's very flexible, and it's easy to design."

"This solution is very easy to use and customize, using almost zero coding. It's built on SharePoint which many companies in our country have experience with. This made it easy to adapt the application in our environment."

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"The most valuable feature is affinity rules."

"The solution was easy to install."

"We have excellent technical support. They have always been helpful when we have needed them."

"The platform integration is straightforward, especially with recent updates, making connecting with various systems and streamlining workflows easier."

"The solution's ability to template and easily implement are the most valuable features. It offers good replication as well."

"The DRS feature from VMware is very valuable to us because it balances workloads."

"It is the most cost-effective method for moving data between machines."

"The storage motion is a good feature. It is a very good tool."

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Cons

"I would also like to see the BPM features from Pega implemented, that have to do with the implementation of AI, and the robotics."

"It's very tedious to manage."

"There have been some glitches, and the workflow fails frequently."

"Unfortunately, Nintex Workflow is not that stable. We are looking at shifting to another tool."

"Built-in reporting on-prem is limited and clunky at best."

"The licensing needs to be improved. Right now, we find it's getting more expensive to use the product."

"The tool lacks to offer support for the Arabic language, and it needs consideration."

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

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"Storage has room for improvement. It's a big problem for our solution. The interface also needs improvement, it should be simplified."

"This solution needs to have more built-in workflows."

"The interface could be improved to bring greater user-friendliness and ease of use."

"The response time of vCenter Orchestrator's support could be improved."

"As we work towards more stability on the solution, sometimes we'll try something and it breaks and it's easier to restart the service. That's the only drawback. We've experienced this with other applications as well."

"I liked the previous client better than the current web client of vCenter Orchestrator, though my colleagues like the client now. The technical support for vCenter Orchestrator needs improvement."

"Enhancing the platform's setup process intuitiveness and offering more flexible pricing options could further improve its accessibility across different company sizes."

"I would like to have an interface that can manage both on-premises and cloud solutions from a single console, where we can easily manage the resources that are being used or at least applications. Whereby clicking here and there from on-premises to cloud, or cloud to on-premises, depending on the requirements. If that can be accomplished, it will be extremely beneficial."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Certainly. Notably, in terms of cost, this solution presents a substantial advantage, being approximately forty percent more economical compared to Oracle. It offers flexibility with two deployment options, catering to both cloud and on-premises preferences. Moreover, within each deployment option, there are two variations available. For organizations with limited IT resources and relying on citizen developers—individuals from the business side comfortable with technology—the platform allows for a more hands-on approach. These users can independently implement solutions without extensive coding or custom development. In contrast, the KQ solution at Symantec is adept at addressing the needs of sectors like banking, where extensive custom development is required for seamless integration with existing applications, websites, and ensuring robust security measures."

"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."

"For the initial hundred users, the cost is $21,000 per year, which I find too high."

"It's more suited for enterprise level, not for small or medium-sized businesses (SMBs)."

"Prices for licenses of K2 are high."

"The initial investment in K2 is heavy. Currently, the expenditure is $28,000 for a year. After we go to the cloud, it is going to be per seat and probably cheaper. Currently, there are unlimited users."

"Comparatively, it's expensive."

"The annual support costs are expensive."

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"My organization didn't have to pay extra for vCenter Orchestrator. It was already included, so it's basically free. Even VMware regular support is included."

"The licensing cost is manageable because they have different versions available, standard, essential, and advanced."

"vCenter Orchestrator could be more affordable."

"Our licensing is on a yearly basis. We pay for the license and then we pay the support every year."

"The concept of hyper-convergence is smart. I don't know if it can be applied with less cost to be more affordable for small or medium-sized companies. The cost is a very important factor for it. We are currently depending on SAN storage. However, the hyper-converged solutions are depending on the storage within the hosts, such as vSAN in the VMware. It is a smart solution."

"We provide the VMware solution to our clients, for which they pay a perpetual license."

"The price is reasonable, and one of the reasons that this product was selected."

"We pay a yearly fee, based on our entries."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

19%

Financial Services Firm

19%

Educational Organization

Government

Computer Software Company

21%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Government

13%

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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.

What do you like most about vCenter Orchestrator?

The stability of the product is very good.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for vCenter Orchestrator?

We're running a low-profile budget. This is not our main focus on investment technology, so we're trying to reduce costs due to the change from perpetual to subscription licenses.

What needs improvement with vCenter Orchestrator?

After the change from perpetual licensing to subscriptions, the cost model changed. We are considering alternatives since we lost the perpetual aspect, and support is changing.

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Also Known As

K2 blackpearl, K2 Five, Nintex Workflow

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Overview

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.

Nintex

VMware vCenter Orchestrator simplifies the automation of complex IT tasks and integrates with VMware vCloud Suite components to adapt and extend service delivery and operational management, effectively working with existing infrastructure, tools and processes.

VMware

Sample Customers

SEA Corp, Omnicom Group, Verizon, STIHL

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Nintex Process Platform vs. vCenter Orchestrator