Automation Integration · head to head
Kogito vs Nintex

Kogito
Automation Integration
Cloud-native business automation for Quarkus, now an Apache KIE component
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- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Kogito kogito is a developer framework, not a product, so there is no equivalent of Camunda Operate for business users and any process monitoring interface has to be built or bought separately.; Nintex no published pricing on website; requires direct sales contact
- They diverge on capability: Kogito covers Build-time code generation, Nintex covers Workflow builder.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Kogito and Nintex actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Kogito
- Build-time code generation
- Quarkus and Spring Boot support
- DMN decision services
- Drools rules engine
- Serverless workflow
- Kubernetes operator
Only in Nintex
- Workflow builder
- Process mining
- Task automation
- Case management
- Mobile access
- Analytics
- Monitoring
- 300+ apps
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Kogito
- A Quarkus microservice that must expose a DMN decision model as a REST endpoint with millisecond start-upnot Nintex
- Serverless deployment of business rules where a traditional BPM server would be far too heavynot Nintex
- A Red Hat shop that wants the upstream of Red Hat process automation with the option of a supported build laternot Nintex
- Replacing hand-coded conditional logic with DMN tables that business analysts can review and amendnot Nintex
Nintex
- Business process automation and workflow managementnot Kogito
- Document generation and digital signature collectionnot Kogito
- Salesforce and enterprise integrationnot Kogito
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Kogito
- Kogito is a developer framework, not a product, so there is no equivalent of Camunda Operate for business users and any process monitoring interface has to be built or bought separately.
- Long-running stateful processes need external persistence and messaging that you configure and operate yourself, which removes much of the convenience a BPM server normally provides.
- It sits inside the Apache KIE incubator, and incubating status means graduation is not guaranteed and the project name and artefact coordinates have already changed once.
- Red Hat is by far the dominant contributor despite ASF stewardship, so the roadmap follows Red Hat product priorities rather than community demand.
- Documentation is spread across legacy JBoss sites, the old Kogito site and the new Apache KIE site, and search results routinely land on outdated versions, which costs real time during adoption.
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
Kogito
Free- KogitoFree
- Apache 2.0 licence
- Apache KIE incubating project
- No usage limits
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 Kogito if
- You need build-time code generation.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Linux, Docker, Kubernetes.
- You also want quarkus and spring boot support.
Choose Nintex if
- You need workflow builder.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want process mining.
Questions people ask
- Is Kogito or Nintex better?
- Neither clearly leads. Kogito starts at Free and Nintex at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Kogito or Nintex?
- Kogito starts at Free and Nintex at Free.
- Does Kogito or Nintex run on more platforms?
- Kogito runs on Linux, Docker, Kubernetes. Nintex runs on Web, Mobile.
- Can I use Kogito for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Kogito best used for?
- Kogito is most often used for a quarkus microservice that must expose a dmn decision model as a rest endpoint with millisecond start-up, serverless deployment of business rules where a traditional bpm server would be far too heavy, a red hat shop that wants the upstream of red hat process automation with the option of a supported build later, replacing hand-coded conditional logic with dmn tables that business analysts can review and amend. Of those, a quarkus microservice that must expose a dmn decision model as a rest endpoint with millisecond start-up and serverless deployment of business rules where a traditional bpm server would be far too heavy are not what Nintex is typically brought in for.
- What can Kogito do that Nintex cannot?
- Kogito covers Build-time code generation, Quarkus and Spring Boot support, DMN decision services, Drools rules engine. Nintex covers Workflow builder, Process mining, Task automation, Case management.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Kogito: Is Kogito still maintained?
Yes. It is an Apache KIE incubating project with active commits, with Red Hat as the dominant contributor.
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.
SourceKogito: How does it differ from jBPM?
Kogito compiles process and rule definitions into application code at build time; jBPM was a runtime engine that loads definitions.
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.
SourceKogito: Does it need Quarkus?
It is designed for Quarkus and supports Spring Boot; both are Java frameworks rather than a standalone server.
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.
SourceKogito: Is there commercial support?
Not from Apache. Red Hat sells supported builds of this lineage as part of its subscriptions.
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