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: Nintex does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Neither has one
Higher rating
Tie
4.2 against 4.2
Same job?
Yes
Both are Automation tools
Side by side
Compared on
Microsoft Copilot Studio
Nintex
Our rating
4.2
4.2
Starts at
$200/mo
Not listed
Free plan
No
No
Category
Automation
Automation
Plans
Capacity pack$200 per pack/mo (25,000 Copilot Credits, tenant-wide)
Pay-as-you-goBilled per Copilot Credit used, through an Azure subscription
Pre-purchase planPrepaid Copilot Credit Commit Units, up to 20% off
Included in Microsoft 365 Copilot$30 per user/mo, paid yearly
Nintex Automation CE, K2 and Nintex for SalesforceQuote only
Key features
Low-code conversational agent builder
Deep integration with Teams, SharePoint, and Dynamics 365
Grounding in Dataverse records and internal APIs
Evolved from Microsoft's earlier Power Virtual Agents
Enterprise-tier pricing within Microsoft 365 licensing
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
Tight integration removes separate identity and hosting setup for Microsoft shops
Agents can ground directly in existing SharePoint and Dataverse content
Deploys straight into Teams where employees already work
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
High price point reflects enterprise-only positioning
Full value depends on already being deep in the Microsoft ecosystem
Less useful for teams not using Microsoft 365 as their core platform
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
Microsoft, founded 2023
Nintex, founded 2006
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 2026-09-24. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Microsoft Copilot Studio better than Nintex?
In our reviews Microsoft Copilot Studio scores 4.2 and Nintex scores 4.2. The better pick depends on the job. Microsoft Copilot Studio: Microsoft's low-code builder for custom Teams and 365 copilots. Nintex: Enterprise process automation since 2006, before RPA branding existed.
Which is cheaper, Microsoft Copilot Studio or Nintex?
Microsoft Copilot Studio: from $200/mo. Nintex: see pricing.
Do Microsoft Copilot Studio and Nintex have free plans?
Microsoft Copilot Studio
Nintex
