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AntWorksMost similar to Tungsten Automation in what it does, its category and its price.
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AppianHas a free plan, rated 4.4 out of 5. Tungsten Automation has none.
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NintexRated 4.2 out of 5 in our review, against 4.2 for Tungsten Automation.
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At a glance
Green means better than Tungsten Automation, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tungsten AutomationBaseline | 4.2 | Not listed | No | Intelligent document processing and workflow automation, formerly known as Kofax, built on 40 years of capture technology. | |
| AntWorks | 3.8−0.4 | Not listed | No | Intelligent document processing platform that automates data capture and extraction across formats and languages. | vs Tungsten Automation |
 NewgenONE | 3.7−0.5 | Not listed | No | Low-code enterprise platform combining agentic AI, intelligent document processing and process automation with a content services layer. | vs Tungsten Automation |
 SS&C Blue Prism | 4.1−0.1 | Not listed | No | Credited with coining the term RPA, now owned by SS&C | vs Tungsten Automation |
 Hyperscience | 4.1−0.1 | Not listed | No | Enterprise intelligent document processing with human-in-the-loop review. | vs Tungsten Automation |
| Appian | 4.4+0.2 | Free | YesTungsten Automation has none | Low-code automation platform for building enterprise applications and orchestrating business processes. | vs Tungsten Automation |
 Nanonets | 4.1−0.1 | Free | YesTungsten Automation has none | Turns document-heavy processes into agents, delivering clean data into SAP and Salesforce. | vs Tungsten Automation |
| Nintex | 4.2Same | Not listed | No | Enterprise process automation since 2006, before RPA branding existed | vs Tungsten Automation |
 HuLoop Automation | 3.8−0.4 | Not listed | No | No-code, human-in-the-loop robotic process automation for enterprises. | vs Tungsten Automation |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Tungsten Automation.
AntWorks
3.8Not listed
vs Tungsten Automation−0.4
Intelligent document processing platform that automates data capture and extraction across formats and languages.
- Cognitive Machine Reading document engine
- Low-code automation workflow builder
- Multi-format, multi-language document extraction
Over a decade of intelligent document processing experience
Recently acquired, creating some roadmap uncertainty
NewgenONE
3.7Not listed
vs Tungsten Automation−0.5
Low-code enterprise platform combining agentic AI, intelligent document processing and process automation with a content services layer.
- Agentic AI within an enterprise low-code platform
- Intelligent document processing
- Intelligent process automation
Document processing, storage and automation in one stack rather than three vendors
No public pricing - enterprise engagement
SS&C Blue Prism
4.1Not listed
vs Tungsten Automation−0.1
Credited with coining the term RPA, now owned by SS&C.
- Widely credited with coining the term "RPA"
- Owned by SS&C Technologies since a 2022 acquisition
- Strong historical presence in banking, insurance, and healthcare
Longest institutional history of any RPA vendor in this category
No free tier or transparent self-serve pricing
Hyperscience
4.1Not listed
vs Tungsten Automation−0.1
Enterprise intelligent document processing with human-in-the-loop review.
- Intelligent document processing that extracts and validates data from scanned forms and documents
- Human-in-the-loop review queue for low-confidence extractions before they reach downstream systems
- Pre-built connectors for common enterprise systems of record
Over a decade in the intelligent-document-processing market, with more than $300 million raised backing continued development
Pricing is entirely custom and undisclosed, making it hard to budget without a sales cycle
Appian
4.4Free
vs Tungsten Automation+0.2Free plan
Low-code automation platform for building enterprise applications and orchestrating business processes.
- Low-code visual application designer
- Business process management and orchestration
- AI-assisted process automation
Over two decades of enterprise process automation experience
Per-user enterprise pricing is higher-priced for small teams
Nanonets
4.1Free
vs Tungsten Automation−0.1Free plan
Turns document-heavy processes into agents, delivering clean data into SAP and Salesforce.
- Document extraction across invoices, claims and orders
- Business rules applied, not extraction alone
- Writes directly into SAP, Salesforce and other systems of record
Covers the whole process rather than stopping at extraction
Accuracy should be tested on your messiest documents, not samples
Nintex
4.2Not listed
vs Tungsten AutomationSame
Enterprise process automation since 2006, before RPA branding existed.
- Enterprise document workflow and process mapping
- Contract approval and forms automation
- Two decades of enterprise deployment history
Deep, long-standing expertise in document and approval workflows
No free tier or transparent self-serve pricing
HuLoop Automation
3.8Not listed
vs Tungsten Automation−0.4
No-code, human-in-the-loop robotic process automation for enterprises.
- Combines robotic process automation and intelligent document processing in one platform
- No-code agent builder for business users without a dedicated automation team
- Deploys automation agents alongside existing systems without ripping out current software
Spin-off from an established automation product (BeatBlip/AgreeYa) rather than a first-time team's RPA attempt
No published pricing page; every deal requires a sales conversation before a cost estimate
FAQ
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Is Tungsten Automation free?
Tungsten Automation does not list a free plan. Check its pricing page for current plans.
What is the best free alternative to Tungsten Automation?
Appian is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.4 out of 5). Other free options: Nanonets.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.