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Nintex RPA review
Drag-and-drop RPA with attended and unattended bots that plugs into Nintex Automation CE and K2 workflows.
By the DBotMaker research desk · Updated November 7, 2026
- Capabilities (40%)
- 8.0
- Ease of setup (30%)
- 7.8
- Value (30%)
- 6.9
Nintex RPA makes most sense as the bot layer for companies already running Nintex workflows. Its RPA page describes a drag-and-drop designer with no coding, over 200 advanced commands, and machine learning plus OCR that let robots use applications the way people do. Bots run attended, so staff can trigger help on demand, or unattended around the clock. Native integrations with Nintex Automation CE and K2 let a bot handle the screen steps inside a broader approval or document workflow. Nintex Desktop Guide is a different idea: it highlights the next required action on screen and blocks the user from skipping steps, which helps with training on old systems. On security, Nintex says it is the only RPA vendor with ISO 27701 certification and lists ISO 9001, SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance. It ranks last here because prices go through a contact form and the AI and orchestration features are thinner than those of the top four.
Who it is for
Nintex workflow customers who want bots inside the processes they already run.
Price
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Key features
- Drag-and-drop bot designer with no coding
- Over 200 advanced commands
- Machine learning and OCR so bots use apps like people do
- Attended and unattended automation
- Nintex Desktop Guide for step-by-step user guidance
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: ISO 27701, ISO 27001, ISO 9001 and SOC 2 compliance
- Strength: Native integrations into Nintex Automation CE and K2
- Strength: Desktop Guide helps train staff on legacy screens
- Weakness: No published prices
- Weakness: Best value only if you already use Nintex workflows
- Weakness: Fewer AI and orchestration features than the leaders
Key facts
- Commands: Over 200
- Certifications: ISO 27701, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, SOC 2
- Bot modes: Attended and unattended
- Pricing: Through sales
Where it ranks
Nintex RPA is No. 9 in our Best RPA Software verdict.
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