Automation Anywhere vs Nintex (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Automation Anywhere does not list a price
Free plan
Automation Anywhere
Only Automation Anywhere has one
Higher rating
Automation Anywhere
4.3 against 4.2
Same job?
Yes
Both are Automation tools

Side by side

Compared on	Automation Anywhere	Nintex
Our rating	4.3Better	4.2
Starts at	Free	Not listed
Free plan	YesBetter	No
Category	Automation	Automation
Plans	Free	Nintex Automation CE, K2 and Nintex for SalesforceQuote only
Key features	Robotic process automation for legacy enterprise software Two decades of enterprise deployment history Document understanding and generative AI layered onto RPA Cloud-native architecture Free community tier for smaller deployments	Enterprise document workflow and process mapping Contract approval and forms automation Two decades of enterprise deployment history AI-added document understanding and process intelligence Records management for regulated industries
Pros	Long, proven track record automating complex legacy enterprise systems Deep experience in regulated industries like finance, insurance, and healthcare AI capabilities added without abandoning the reliable RPA core	Deep, long-standing expertise in document and approval workflows Strong fit for regulated industries with compliance needs Process-mapping approach suits structured business workflows well
Cons	Enterprise pricing isn't transparent without a sales conversation RPA-first architecture feels heavier than newer AI-native automation tools Best suited to large organizations, less so for small teams	No free tier or transparent self-serve pricing Less suited to automating legacy desktop software directly than dedicated RPA tools Enterprise sales process is slower than self-serve competitors
Company	Automation Anywhere, founded 2003	Nintex, founded 2006

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260703. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Automation Anywhere better than Nintex?

In our reviews Automation Anywhere scores 4.3 and Nintex scores 4.2. The better pick depends on the job. Automation Anywhere: An RPA pioneer from 2003, now layering AI onto legacy bots. Nintex: Enterprise process automation since 2006, before RPA branding existed.

Which is cheaper, Automation Anywhere or Nintex?

Automation Anywhere: free. Nintex: see pricing.

Do Automation Anywhere and Nintex have free plans?

Only Automation Anywhere has a free plan.

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