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Nintex vs Pipedream

Nintex logo

Nintex

Automation Integration

The work automation platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Pipedream logo

Pipedream

Automation Integration

Build reliable workflows in minutes, not months

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Nintex no published pricing on website; requires direct sales contact; Pipedream the Internet Archive's capture of Pipedream's pricing page on 26 December 2023 listed Free at $0/month (750 credits/mo, 3 active workflows, 3 connected accounts), Basic at $19/month billed annually (2,000 credits, 20 workflows), Advanced at $49/month billed annually (5,000 credits, unlimited workflows), and Business at $99/month billed annually (dedicated VPC, SSO); Enterprise is by contact only.
  • They diverge on capability: Nintex covers Process mining, Pipedream covers Node.js scripting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Nintex and Pipedream actually diverge.

Attributes where Nintex and Pipedream differ
AttributeNintexPipedream
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Api
Founded20062018

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 Nintex

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

Only in Pipedream

  • Node.js scripting
  • Webhooks
  • Schedulers
  • Data transformation
  • Error handling
  • Git integration
  • 500+ apps
  • REST API

Both cover

  • Workflow builder
  • Analytics
  • SOC2
  • GDPR
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Nintex

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

Pipedream

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

Pipedream

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Pipedream's pricing page on 26 December 2023 listed Free at $0/month (750 credits/mo, 3 active workflows, 3 connected accounts), Basic at $19/month billed annually (2,000 credits, 20 workflows), Advanced at $49/month billed annually (5,000 credits, unlimited workflows), and Business at $99/month billed annually (dedicated VPC, SSO); Enterprise is by contact only.

Pricing, plan by plan

Nintex

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

Pipedream

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 100000 executions/month
    • 1000 sources
    • Community support
  • Pro$50/month
    • 500000 executions/month
    • Unlimited sources
    • Email support
  • Business$250/month
    • Unlimited executions
    • Priority support
    • Advanced features

Which should you pick?

Choose Nintex if

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

Choose Pipedream if

  • You need node.js scripting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want webhooks.
Pipedream review

Questions people ask

Is Nintex or Pipedream better?
Neither clearly leads. Nintex starts at Free and Pipedream at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Nintex or Pipedream?
Nintex starts at Free and Pipedream at Free.
Does Nintex or Pipedream run on more platforms?
Nintex runs on Web, Mobile. Pipedream runs on Web, Api.
Can I use Nintex for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Nintex best used for?
Nintex is most often used for business process automation and workflow management, document generation and digital signature collection, salesforce and enterprise integration. Of those, business process automation and workflow management and document generation and digital signature collection are not what Pipedream is typically brought in for.
What can Nintex do that Pipedream cannot?
Nintex covers Process mining, Task automation, Case management, Mobile access. Pipedream covers Node.js scripting, Webhooks, Schedulers, Data transformation. Both handle Workflow builder, Analytics, SOC2, GDPR.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Pipedream: What does Pipedream's free plan include?

The free plan provides access to Workflows and Connect for development purposes with limited active workflows and connected accounts. Development and testing workflows consume no credits.

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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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Pipedream: How does Pipedream's credit-based billing work?

Pipedream charges one credit per 30 seconds of compute time at the default 256MB memory level. Increasing memory to 512MB doubles the credit cost. Paid plans include a base monthly credit allotment plus a platform fee.

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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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Pipedream: What actions and operations consume credits?

Action executions, tool calls via MCP, deployed trigger emissions, and Connect proxy requests consume credits. Free operations include listing apps, account management, and the first 30 seconds of public registry source executions.

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Pipedream: How is Pipedream's Connect feature billed?

Connect billing includes API usage charges for operations and compute, plus per-end-user charges based on unique external users connecting accounts, not the number of accounts.

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Pipedream: What happens if I downgrade my plan?

Plan downgrades take effect at the end of the current billing cycle, and the new plan's limits are enforced at that time. Cancellation also takes effect at the end of the current period.

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