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Automation Anywhere vs Nintex

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Automation Anywhere

Automation Integration

Enterprise automation software

From
$200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Nintex logo

Nintex

Automation Integration

The work automation platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Nintex has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Automation Anywhere no enterprise pricing tiers published; contact sales required for commercial deployment pricing; Nintex no published pricing on website; requires direct sales contact
  • They diverge on capability: Automation Anywhere covers Desktop RPA, Nintex covers Workflow builder.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Automation Anywhere and Nintex actually diverge.

Attributes where Automation Anywhere and Nintex differ
AttributeAutomation AnywhereNintex
Starting price$200/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsDesktop, WebWeb, Mobile
Founded20032006

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Automation Integration).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Automation Anywhere

  • Desktop RPA
  • Cloud RPA
  • No-code automation
  • Intelligent process automation
  • Scalability
  • 500+ connectors
  • Enterprise systems
  • Cloud apps

Only in Nintex

  • Workflow builder
  • Process mining
  • Task automation
  • Case management
  • Mobile access
  • 300+ apps
  • SharePoint
  • Salesforce

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Monitoring
  • SOC2
  • HIPAA
  • GDPR
  • Encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • On-premise deployment
  • Web support
  • Multiple language support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Automation Anywhere

  • Workflow Automationnot Nintex
  • Data Integrationnot Nintex
  • Process Automationnot Nintex
  • App Integrationnot Nintex
  • API Connectivitynot Nintex

Nintex

  • Business process automation and workflow managementnot Automation Anywhere
  • Document generation and digital signature collectionnot Automation Anywhere
  • Salesforce and enterprise integrationnot Automation Anywhere

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Automation Anywhere

  • No enterprise pricing tiers published; contact sales required for commercial deployment pricing
  • Cloud Community Edition is free but limited compared to enterprise offerings

Nintex

  • No published pricing on website; requires direct sales contact
  • Free trials available but no trial duration specified
  • Multiple product lines (Cloud, K2, Salesforce) complicate pricing assessment

Pricing, plan by plan

Automation Anywhere

$200/month
  • CommunityFree
    • Community version
    • Limited use
  • Enterprise$200/month
    • Full RPA capabilities
  • Premium$500/month
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support

Nintex

Free
  • StarterFree
    • Limited workflows
    • Community support
  • Professional$500/month
    • Advanced workflows
    • Email support
  • Enterprise$2000/month
    • Unlimited workflows
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Automation Anywhere if

  • You need desktop rpa.
  • You work on Desktop, Web.
  • You also want cloud rpa.
Automation Anywhere review

Choose Nintex if

  • You need workflow builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want process mining.
Nintex review

Questions people ask

Is Automation Anywhere or Nintex better?
Neither clearly leads. Automation Anywhere starts at $200/month and Nintex at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Automation Anywhere or Nintex?
Nintex has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $200/month for Automation Anywhere and Free for Nintex.
Does Automation Anywhere or Nintex run on more platforms?
Automation Anywhere runs on Desktop, Web. Nintex runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Nintex for free?
Yes. Nintex has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Automation Anywhere starts at $200/month.
What is Automation Anywhere best used for?
Automation Anywhere is most often used for workflow automation, data integration, process automation, app integration. Of those, workflow automation and data integration are not what Nintex is typically brought in for.
What can Automation Anywhere do that Nintex cannot?
Automation Anywhere covers Desktop RPA, Cloud RPA, No-code automation, Intelligent process automation. Nintex covers Workflow builder, Process mining, Task automation, Case management. Both handle Analytics, Monitoring, SOC2, HIPAA.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Automation Anywhere: How much does Automation Anywhere cost?

Automation Anywhere provides a Cloud Community Edition available free with full-featured automation access. Enterprise and commercial deployment pricing is not publicly disclosed and requires contact with the sales team for a custom quote.

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Nintex: Is Nintex free?

Nintex offers 30-day free trials for Workflow and Apps, plus free trials for Process Manager, eSign, and DocGen. No permanent free tier is advertised on their website.

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Automation Anywhere: Does Automation Anywhere offer a free version?

Yes, Automation Anywhere offers the Cloud Community Edition as a free option with full-featured automation access for learning and development purposes. Commercial and enterprise use requires different licensing arrangements.

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Nintex: What is Nintex pricing?

Nintex does not publish pricing on their public website. Pricing varies by product (Cloud Automation, K2, Salesforce) and deployment model. Contact their sales team via nintex.com or request a demo to obtain pricing quotes.

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Nintex: How long are Nintex free trials?

Nintex offers 30-day free trials for Workflow and Apps products. Process Manager, eSign, and DocGen trials are available, though exact durations are not specified on the trial page.

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