Nintex vs Power Automate: Process Automation Compared (2026)
Nintex and Microsoft Power Automate are workflow automation platforms.
- Verified 13 Nov 2026Sources are dated on this page
- 4 sourcesLinked, typed and dated
- No winner declaredFit depends on your criteria
- Not tested by Stack18Editorial summary of documented facts
Nintex vs Power Automate: the short answer
Nintex and Microsoft Power Automate are workflow automation platforms. Nintex is an enterprise process automation suite priced by quote; Power Automate is Microsoft’s automation tool priced per user or per flow.
Nintex bundles workflow, document generation, e-signature and RPA. Power Automate comes free with Microsoft 365 for standard connectors and scales to premium connectors and desktop bots.
We compare what the dated sources support and mark the rest Unknown. No winner is declared: the better fit depends on your size, budget and how you work.
Choose Nintex if you- Need workflow, DocGen and eSign from one vendor
- Run document-heavy regulated processes
- Have budget for an enterprise contract
Choose Power Automate if you- Use Microsoft 365 and want low entry cost
- Need standard connectors at no extra cost
- Want per-user or per-flow pricing
Nintex and Power Automate at a glance.
One card per product, drawn from each full profile. Open a profile for features, pricing plans, limits and sources.
Nintex
Nintex · Workflow Automation Software
Nintex is an enterprise process automation platform that combines workflow automation, document generation, e-signature, process mapping and robotic process automation, sold mainly through Nintex Automation Cloud subscriptions priced by quote.
- Pricing
- Quote-based; estimates from about £21,000 a year.
- Best for
- Enterprises automating document-heavy processes
Power Automate
Microsoft · Workflow Automation Software
Microsoft Power Automate automates workflows across Microsoft 365 and other apps with cloud flows and desktop robotic process automation (RPA).
- Pricing
- Free with Microsoft 365 on standard connectors; Premium $15 per user a month (annual); Per Flow $500 a month for five flows; unattended bots from $150 each.
- Best for
- Microsoft 365 organisations and legacy-app RPA
Nintex vs Power Automate: feature-by-feature comparison.
Every row is drawn from the two profiles and their sources. Rows that differ are marked, and you can filter the table to show only those.
- YesDocumented
- PartialAvailable with limits or on some plans
- NoDocumented as unavailable
- UnknownNot documented in the sources reviewed
| Dimension |  Nintex |  Power Automate |
|---|---|---|
| Product | ||
| Core model | YesNintex is an enterprise process automation platform that combines workflow automation, document generation, e-signature, process mapping and robotic process automation… | YesMicrosoft Power Automate automates workflows across Microsoft 365 and other apps with cloud flows and desktop robotic process automation (RPA). |
| Product type | YesEnterprise process automation platform (cloud and on-premise) | YesMicrosoft automation and RPA |
| Vendor | YesNintex | YesMicrosoft |
| Pricing | ||
| Pricing modelDiffers | YesCustom quote | YesPer user, seat or unit |
| Free planDiffers | NoNo | YesYes (with M365) |
| Free trialDiffers | YesYes (30 days) | UnknownNot documented |
| Starting price | YesQuote-based; estimates from about £21,000 a year. | YesFree with Microsoft 365 on standard connectors; Premium $15 per user a month (annual); Per Flow $500 a month for five flows; unattended bots from $150 each. |
| Platform and deployment | ||
| PlatformsDiffers | YesCloud, On-premise (SharePoint) | YesWeb, Windows |
| DeploymentDiffers | YesCloud with self-hosted or on-premise option | YesCloud (SaaS) |
| Key integrations | YesMicrosoft 365 and SharePoint; Salesforce; DocuSign and Nintex eSign | YesMicrosoft 365; SharePoint; Dynamics 365 |
| Fit | ||
| Team sizeDiffers | YesMid-size teams, Large enterprises | YesSmall teams, Mid-size teams, Large enterprises |
| Best for | YesEnterprises automating document-heavy processes | YesMicrosoft 365 organisations and legacy-app RPA |
| Built for India | UnknownNot flagged as India-specific in its profile | UnknownNot flagged as India-specific in its profile |
| AI | ||
| AI featuresDiffers | YesAI features documented on the profile | UnknownNot documented in the sources reviewed |
Nintex vs Power Automate pricing.
Nintex pricing
Annual subscription by quote, based on workflow and document capacity or users.
- Starting pointQuote-based; estimates from about £21,000 a year.
- Free planNo
- Free trialYes (30 days)
From the Nintex profile. Checked 13 Nov 2026.
All Nintex plans and sources
Power Automate pricing
Per user, seat or unit
- Starting pointFree with Microsoft 365 on standard connectors; Premium $15 per user a month (annual); Per Flow $500 a month for five flows; unattended bots from $150 each.
- Free planYes (with M365)
- Free trialNot documented
From the Power Automate profile. Checked 11 Nov 2026.
All Power Automate plans and sourcesNintex Automation Cloud is estimated at about £21,175 a year (Pro) and £42,350 (Premium). Power Automate is free with Microsoft 365 on standard connectors, with Premium at $15 per user a month (annual), Per Flow at $500 a month for five flows and unattended bots from $150 each. Power Automate is usually cheaper to start.
List prices rarely tell the whole story. Check minimum terms, user or volume minimums, add-ons and taxes such as GST before comparing totals.
Prices and plans change. Confirm current terms with each vendor before you decide.
Nintex vs Power Automate: implementation, ecosystem, AI and security.
Ease of implementation and trials
We did not test setup or migration for either product. Nintex free trial: Yes (30 days). Power Automate free trial: Not documented. Pilot one real process in each before committing.
Integrations and ecosystem
Nintex: Microsoft 365 and SharePoint; Salesforce; DocuSign and Nintex eSign. Power Automate: Microsoft 365; SharePoint; Dynamics 365. Check each integration directory for the tools you actually use.
AI capabilities
Nintex documents AI features on its profile. Power Automate does not document AI features in the sources reviewed. We did not test output quality, so run both against a real task before treating AI as a deciding factor.
Deployment, security and administration
Nintex runs as cloud with self-hosted or on-premise option; Power Automate runs as cloud (SaaS). We did not review certifications or data residency in detail. Request current security documentation from both vendors if you are regulated.
Nintex and Power Automate: each option, in balance.
Nintex
Strengths and limitations from the profile
- Broad automation suite: workflow, DocGen, eSign and RPA.
- Strong fit for Microsoft and SharePoint estates.
- 30-day trial.
- Capacity-based plans suit high-volume processes.
- No published pricing; contracts are expensive.
- Pricing is complex and hard to predict.
- Overage fees per workflow instance.
- Implementation is IT-heavy.
Power Automate
Strengths and limitations from the profile
- Deep Microsoft 365 integration.
- Desktop RPA for legacy apps.
- Included with some M365 licences.
- Complex licensing.
- Weak on non-Microsoft integrations.
- Heavy outside Microsoft.
Nintex or Power Automate: which fits which situation?
No overall winner is declared. The better choice depends on the criteria that matter most to you, so test both against your own requirements.
Choose Nintex if you…
- Need workflow, DocGen and eSign from one vendor
- Run document-heavy regulated processes
- Have budget for an enterprise contract
Choose Power Automate if you…
- Use Microsoft 365 and want low entry cost
- Need standard connectors at no extra cost
- Want per-user or per-flow pricing
Switching between Nintex and Power Automate.
Workflows do not transfer between Nintex and Power Automate. Inventory existing workflows, rebuild the most used first and run old and new in parallel.
- Export a sample of your data and test an import into the other product.
- List the automations, integrations and permissions you would need to rebuild.
- Pilot with one team before a full cut-over.
- Check contract terms and notice periods with both vendors.
General guidance, not specific to either vendor. Confirm migration options with the vendors.
Nintex vs Power Automate: questions and answers
What is the difference between Nintex and Power Automate?
Nintex and Microsoft Power Automate are workflow automation platforms. Nintex is an enterprise process automation suite priced by quote; Power Automate is Microsoft’s automation tool priced per user or per flow. Nintex bundles workflow, document generation, e-signature and RPA.
Is Nintex more expensive than Power Automate?
Usually yes. Nintex Automation Cloud is estimated from about £21,000 a year; Power Automate Premium is $15 per user a month.
Does Power Automate come with Microsoft 365?
Yes, for standard connectors. Premium connectors and bots cost extra.
Does Nintex offer a trial?
Yes, a 30-day trial is reported.
Which is better for small businesses, Nintex or Power Automate?
Nintex is documented for mid-size teams, large enterprises; Power Automate for small teams, mid-size teams, large enterprises. Choose Nintex if you need workflow, DocGen and eSign from one vendor; choose Power Automate if you use Microsoft 365 and want low entry cost.
What are the alternatives to Nintex and Power Automate?
Both are listed in Stack18’s Workflow Automation Software directory. See the Nintex alternatives guide and the Power Automate alternatives guide for sourced shortlists of competitors.
Where this comparison comes from.
- Nintex Process Platform pricing FlowForma Third-party Accessed 13 Nov 2026
- Actual Nintex Pricing 2026 SpendHound Third-party Accessed 13 Nov 2026
- The 8 Best Workflow Automation Tools in 2026 (updated 2 November 2026; prices as of June 2026) Dupple Third-party Accessed 11 Nov 2026
- Best iPaaS and integration platforms in 2026 (updated 4 August 2026) Automation Atlas Third-party Accessed 11 Nov 2026
Comparison rows summarise the sources listed and the two profiles. Confirm current details with each vendor. Stack18 has not tested either product.
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