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Nintex vs UiPath

Nintex logo

Nintex

Automation Integration

The work automation platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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UiPath

Automation Integration

The leading platform for business process automation

From
$25/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Nintex has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Nintex no published pricing on website; requires direct sales contact; UiPath the Basic plan from $25 per month caps the tenant at 5 Basic users, 5 Plus users, 1 Pro user and 2 unattended robots
  • They diverge on capability: Nintex covers Workflow builder, UiPath covers Desktop RPA.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Nintex and UiPath actually diverge.

Attributes where Nintex and UiPath differ
AttributeNintexUiPath
Starting priceFree$25/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileDesktop, Web
Founded20062005

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 Nintex

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

Only in UiPath

  • Desktop RPA
  • Cloud RPA
  • Task mining
  • AI capabilities
  • 500+ connectors
  • Enterprise systems
  • Cloud apps
  • Desktop support

Both cover

  • Process mining
  • Analytics
  • Monitoring
  • SOC2
  • GDPR
  • HIPAA
  • 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.

Nintex

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

UiPath

  • Robotic process automation and business automationnot Nintex
  • Enterprise-wide deployment and process optimizationnot Nintex
  • UI automation and intelligent document processingnot Nintex
  • Large-scale automation programs with custom requirementsnot 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

UiPath

  • The Basic plan from $25 per month caps the tenant at 5 Basic users, 5 Plus users, 1 Pro user and 2 unattended robots
  • Basic tenants are hosted only in the European region
  • Only the Basic tier carries a published price; Standard and Enterprise require contacting sales
  • Self healing automation, process simulation, Elastic Robot Orchestration, bring your own encryption keys and dedicated deployments are Enterprise only
  • Agent capability is limited on Basic and requires Standard or Enterprise
  • Extra unattended robots are purchased separately on top of the plan

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

UiPath

$25/month
  • Automation Cloud Basic$25/month
    • Build and run basic personal automations
    • Limited scale
    • 99.9% service uptime
  • Automation Cloud Standard$null/month
    • Enterprise automation capabilities
    • Document classification and extraction at scale
    • No limits to scale
  • Automation Cloud Enterprise$null/month
    • Self-healing UI automation
    • Process optimization and simulation
    • Infrastructure automation
  • Test Cloud Standard$null/month
    • Contact Sales for pricing

Which should you pick?

Choose Nintex if

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

Choose UiPath if

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

Questions people ask

Is Nintex or UiPath better?
Neither clearly leads. Nintex starts at Free and UiPath at $25/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Nintex or UiPath?
Nintex has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Nintex and $25/month for UiPath.
Does Nintex or UiPath run on more platforms?
Nintex runs on Web, Mobile. UiPath runs on Desktop, Web.
Can I use Nintex for free?
Yes. Nintex has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. UiPath starts at $25/month.
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 UiPath is typically brought in for.
What can Nintex do that UiPath cannot?
Nintex covers Workflow builder, Task automation, Case management, Mobile access. UiPath covers Desktop RPA, Cloud RPA, Task mining, AI capabilities. Both handle Process mining, Analytics, Monitoring, SOC2.

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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UiPath: How much does UiPath cost?

UiPath Automation Cloud Basic starts at $25/month for individuals and small teams. Standard and Enterprise tiers require contacting sales for custom pricing based on organizational needs.

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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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UiPath: What are the limitations of UiPath's Basic tier?

The Basic tier at $25/month is limited to building and running basic personal automations at limited scale, with European region hosting only and bronze-level support. Standard and Enterprise tiers remove these limits.

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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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UiPath: Does UiPath charge for users and robots separately?

UiPath's pricing tiers include base costs, but users, robots, and agents may require additional purchases beyond the tier pricing, depending on organizational requirements.

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