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MuleSoft vs Nintex

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MuleSoft

Software

Integration platform as a service (iPaaS) with robust API management

From
$1500/monthly
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Nintex

Software

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: MuleSoft listed on UK G-Cloud at £6.39 per user per month for the Salesforce MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, via reseller Skyflo Digital Ltd; Nintex no pricing, workflow limits or feature comparison is published anywhere on the pricing page
  • They diverge on capability: MuleSoft covers API Gateway, Nintex covers Workflow builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MuleSoft and Nintex actually diverge.

Attributes where MuleSoft and Nintex differ
AttributeMuleSoftNintex
Starting price$1500/monthlyFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsCloud, On-premises, HybridWeb, Mobile
Founded19992006

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

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 MuleSoft

  • API Gateway
  • API Design
  • Integration Platform
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • AWS
  • ServiceNow
  • Cloud support

Only in Nintex

  • Workflow builder
  • Process mining
  • Task automation
  • Case management
  • Mobile access
  • Analytics
  • Monitoring
  • 300+ apps

Both cover

  • Salesforce

What people use each for

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

MuleSoft

  • API Developmentnot Nintex
  • API Gatewaynot Nintex
  • API Testingnot Nintex
  • API Documentationnot Nintex
  • Microservicesnot Nintex

Nintex

  • Workflow automation and process management across business systemsnot MuleSoft
  • Document generation and e signature within automated processesnot MuleSoft

Where each one falls short

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

MuleSoft

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £6.39 per user per month for the Salesforce MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, via reseller Skyflo Digital Ltd

Nintex

  • No pricing, workflow limits or feature comparison is published anywhere on the pricing page
  • The pricing route is a contact form, so evaluating cost requires engaging sales first

Pricing, plan by plan

MuleSoft

$1500/monthly
  • Starter$1500/monthly
    • API gateway
    • Design center
    • Basic integration
  • Professional$3500/monthly
    • Advanced integration
    • Analytics
    • Team collaboration
  • Enterprise$undefined/monthly
    • Full Anypoint platform
    • Custom SLA
    • Advanced security

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 MuleSoft if

  • You need api gateway.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premises, Hybrid.
  • You also want api design.
MuleSoft 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 MuleSoft or Nintex better?
Neither clearly leads. MuleSoft starts at $1500/monthly and Nintex at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MuleSoft or Nintex?
Nintex has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1500/monthly for MuleSoft and Free for Nintex.
Does MuleSoft or Nintex run on more platforms?
MuleSoft runs on Cloud, On-premises, Hybrid. Nintex runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Nintex for free?
Yes. Nintex has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MuleSoft starts at $1500/monthly.
What is MuleSoft best used for?
MuleSoft is most often used for api development, api gateway, api testing, api documentation. Of those, api development and api gateway are not what Nintex is typically brought in for.
What can MuleSoft do that Nintex cannot?
MuleSoft covers API Gateway, API Design, Integration Platform, SAP. Nintex covers Workflow builder, Process mining, Task automation, Case management. Both handle Salesforce.
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