We performed a comparison between Apache Airflow and Nintex Process Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Business Process Management (BPM) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."Apache Airflow is easy to use and can monitor task execution easily. For instance, when performing setup tasks, you can conveniently view the logs without delving into the job details."
"The best part of Airflow is its direct support for Python, especially because Python is so important for data science, engineering, and design. This makes the programmatic aspect of our work easy for us, and it means we can automate a lot."
"The solution is quite configurable so it is easy to code within a configuration kind of environment."
"The tool is user-friendly."
"Since Apache works very well on Python, we can manage everything and create pipelines there."
"The initial setup was straightforward and it does not take long to complete."
"The reason we went with Airflow is its DAG presentation, that shows the relationships among everything. It's more of a configuration-driven workflow."
"Apache Airflow is in Python language, making it easy to use and learn."
"The strength of this solution lies in its connectors and the accessibility of an open API. The presence of an open API allows users to create custom connectors if necessary, provided there is access to the source API documentation. Additionally, the platform features a straightforward yet highly effective forms tool. This tool not only seamlessly integrates with the workflow functionality but also facilitates the transmission of information to the document generation tool. This comprehensive integration is particularly noteworthy when compared to alternatives such as Oracle, which tends to rely on more complex and separate logic for similar functionalities. A key strength of Nintex lies in its user-centric approach to help documentation. The materials are designed to be easily understood, avoiding complex terminology. In cases where technical terms are used, they are linked to articles for further clarification. This contrasts with platforms like Microsoft and Oracle, which may employ technical jargon without clear explanations. Nintex further supports its users through a robust online community, fostering collaboration and shared insights. Additionally, Nintex University offers online training across all applications, following a role-based structure. Unlike some other platforms, Nintex's training is thoughtfully broken down into shorter courses, focused on specific roles. This approach ensures that users can efficiently access the information they need without navigating through extensive and potentially irrelevant content, as may be the case with Oracle's training structure."
"It can scale well."
"The setup is easy."
"Valuable features include workflows (escalation, reminder, LazyApproval, actions, etc.) and ease of use."
"It has helped us a lot, especially during the initial phase of a project where most of the things are done on paper."
"We were able to meet all of the requirements for functionality that were specified, and we did not experience challenges where we had to compromise on functionality."
"The solution helped us automate several processes we used to do manually."
"The Vizio-style designer that runs in the browser is, to me, by far the most valuable feature of the solution. It means that the customer doesn’t have to install any client tools to create powerful workflows."
"The graphical user interface can be improved."
"The dashboards could be enhanced."
"The solution could be improved by simplifying the integration process."
"I have some issues with the solution's communication."
"I would like to see some no-code capabilities and drag and drop abilities in Airflow."
"Technical support is an area that needs improvement."
"Apache Airflow should have better integration with cloud platforms."
"Apache Airflow could be improved with the addition of more frameworks."
"Currently, copying workflow actions from one workflow to another is not possible. Also, the Office 365 solution is not as mature as on-premise."
"Difficult to include external partners with the solution deployed on-premise."
"The solution needs more RPA and AI features."
"Bring all features available from the on-premise product into the cloud version and the workflow error reporting."
"We'd like to have integration with SharePoint."
"We would like to design parallel workflows and long-running workflows, along with new features for connecting to cloud-based systems."
"It's very tedious to manage."
"It is very flexible because you can design your own main forms, but if there were some templates according to your market, it would be more useful for a new customer. That would make K2 more user friendly and easier to use."
Apache Airflow is ranked 2nd in Business Process Management (BPM) with 31 reviews while Nintex Process Platform is ranked 9th in Business Process Management (BPM) with 21 reviews. Apache Airflow is rated 8.0, while Nintex Process Platform is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Apache Airflow writes "Enable seamless integration with various connectivity and integrated services, including BigQuery and Python operators ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Nintex Process Platform writes "Offers good integration capabilities and easy to learn and good stability". Apache Airflow is most compared with Camunda, IBM BPM, Informatica Cloud API and App Integration, IBM Business Automation Workflow and AWS Step Functions, whereas Nintex Process Platform is most compared with Camunda, IBM BPM, Appian, Pega BPM and IBM Business Automation Workflow. See our Apache Airflow vs. Nintex Process Platform report.
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