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We performed a comparison between IBM Case Foundation 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.
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Pros
"The most valuable feature is its stability, which is why we are using it.""The most valuable feature is the content manager part of the file as it is very stable, robust, and reliable.""The content management is great.""A valuable feature includes seamless integration with the document management system, along with robust capabilities in analytics and reporting.""Flexible and the ability to divide search screens, and to search for documents. The ECM feature inside the system is great.""It's very easy.""The client and the IBM content navigation are the solution's most valuable features.""The most valuable features are those involving decision making, analysis, and anything related to event documents because those processes are related to content as well."

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"I think that it adds value to any organization, mainly in terms of business applications where you need workflows.""K2 is reasonably priced.""It has integration with BI and Analytics tools, and RPA toolsets as well.""I think the initial setup is fine.""It is very easy to use.""It leverages the out-of-the-box SharePoint back-end. This means that you don’t need to install or deploy additional infrastructure to support Nintex Workflow, unlike some of its competitors.""The setup is easy.""The workflow engine of K2 is its main strength. Its workflow engine is probably one of the best, and that's the reason why Nintex bought K2. It can clearly handle any complex process or scenario. K2 is almost low-code. It is a no-code or low-code solution. You don't have to read a whole lot of code. It is pretty much GUI based. Their support is also excellent. The biggest advantage of K2 is SmartObjects, which allow you to separate the data from the application. It is a standalone application that allows you to build a data source from different places, which a lot of other applications also do. It is called SmartObjects technology, which is pretty powerful. If I have data from different applications, such as JD and ServiceNow, I can just create a SmartObject based on a data source and use it. I have some forms that have six, seven, or eight applications in a single form with data from different places."

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Cons
"​The place of improvement is merging or combining all of the workflow functionality into one seamless tool. Now, there are multiple installations that are different. Case Foundation, before you can put Case Manager and you've got IBM BPM, and the roadmap is there to merge them altogether. But that's the struggle at the moment, it's having multiple installations and disparate workflow applications.​""90% of the feedback we receive states that the UI is not very user-friendly.""There are some features that could be enhanced like the document viewer""The service as it currently stands is out-of-date and lacks flexibility.""There is a need for more open and flexible integration capabilities, allowing seamless collaboration with a broader spectrum of business process management solutions, beyond the confines of IBM's document management offerings.""IBM needs to update the user interfaces of all its products to make them more intuitive and accessible to beginners. Compared to Microsoft products, IBM solutions are less user-friendly. IBM programs are hard to master. It's a problem in my region because it's hard to find IT staff who can work with IBM.""The solution can be quite expensive.""We are now using microservices but there are some areas where the coordination with FileNet is problematic."

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"The solution does not integrate with many platforms.""Converting a document from PDF to MS Word, or vice versa, needs to be improved.""We cannot use the same solution on cloud.""User interface could use some improvement. Perhaps integration with Visual Studio or SharePoint Designer would be useful.""Unfortunately, Nintex Workflow is not that stable. We are looking at shifting to another tool.""I would also like to see the BPM features from Pega implemented, that have to do with the implementation of AI, and the robotics.""Currently, a notable challenge lies in the alignment of user experiences across the eight or nine applications within the suite. Transitioning between applications can be somewhat cumbersome due to varying user interfaces. However, the provider is actively addressing this concern by consistently rolling out updates every four to five months, aimed at harmonizing and streamlining the interfaces. This ongoing effort is expected to enhance the user experience over time. In terms of functionality and features, the platform stands out, offering flexibility with the option for both on-premises and cloud deployment. This flexibility extends to the RPA tool, providing clients with choices tailored to their preferences. An advantage lies in the shared security and data infrastructure across the toolset, facilitating smooth data transfer between applications. This contrasts with experiences with Oracle, where data transfer may involve complexities such as the need for intermediary file formats like TXL or SCZ.""The interface could be better and more language support is needed in the development environment or in the solutions platform in general."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Pricing is in the mid-range, it is not cheap, but it's not expensive."
  • "This is not an expensive solution and we are using the standard license."
  • "IBM Case Foundation is a little expensive."
  • "The price falls in the middle range—not overly expensive but not extremely affordable either."
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  • "Nintex products are expensive, but valuable. Licensing in on-premise was historically based on a perpetual model, where you’d license per Web front-end. However, they are switching exclusively to a consumption (subscription) model, where you purchase the number of workflows you think you’ll use in your environment, and can scale up from there."
  • "Offering a licensing model that allows for multiple small workflows would be a huge improvement to an already great platform."
  • "Our maintenance costs are reduced."
  • "The annual support costs are expensive."
  • "Comparatively, it's expensive."
  • "We pay on a yearly basis. It's my understanding that we pay approximately $11,000/year."
  • "The initial investment in K2 is heavy. Currently, the expenditure is $28,000 for a year. After we go to the cloud, it is going to be per seat and probably cheaper. Currently, there are unlimited users."
  • "There is an initial fee when purchasing and a fee for maintenance afterward."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer: A valuable feature includes seamless integration with the document management system, along with robust capabilities in analytics and reporting.
    Top Answer:The price falls in the middle range—not overly expensive but not extremely affordable either. I would rate it five out of ten.
    Top Answer:There is a need for more open and flexible integration capabilities, allowing seamless collaboration with a broader spectrum of business process management solutions, beyond the confines of IBM's… more »
    Top Answer:The latest version of Nintex has many features. We have a clear roadmap and the necessary application to integrate it into our platform.
    Top Answer:The solution doesn’t have an extra fee. We are compatible with the package.
    Top Answer:The solution does not integrate with many platforms.
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    Also Known As
    Case Foundation, FileNet Business Process Manager
    K2 blackpearl, K2 Five, Nintex Workflow
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    Overview
    IBM Case Foundation is for organizations that need to harness unstructured information and integrate it with business processes to drive critical business decisions. It enables organizations to create, manage and optimize case-based processes and is designed to decrease development costs while significantly improving process performance. Case Foundation links specific pieces of content with a structured workflow. It's an on ramp for organizations that choose to move from document-centric workflow solutions to the advanced capabilities of IBM Case Manager.

    Discover, automate, and optimize your business processes with the Nintex Process Platform. This powerful and user-friendly platform offers comprehensive process automation and intelligence. Easily discover, map, and manage your processes, automate workflows, eliminate paper forms, and accelerate tasks with RPA bots. Collaborate with your team using Nintex Automation Cloud Services and optimize your processes through data-driven insights. Monitor and analyze your processes to identify and address issues, and make updates based on data for continuous improvement. Achieve process excellence with the Nintex Process Platform.

    Sample Customers
    Suncorp Group Limited
    SEA Corp, Omnicom Group, Verizon, STIHL
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company24%
    Financial Services Firm19%
    Government14%
    Insurance Company9%
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    Financial Services Firm20%
    Manufacturing Company15%
    Energy/Utilities Company15%
    Insurance Company10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise31%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise66%
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    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise50%
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    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise65%
    Buyer's Guide
    IBM Case Foundation vs. Nintex Process Platform
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about IBM Case Foundation vs. Nintex Process Platform and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    IBM Case Foundation is ranked 22nd in Business Process Management (BPM) with 12 reviews while Nintex Process Platform is ranked 9th in Business Process Management (BPM) with 21 reviews. IBM Case Foundation is rated 7.8, while Nintex Process Platform is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of IBM Case Foundation writes "Streamlined business process automation with user-friendly design". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Nintex Process Platform writes "Offers good integration capabilities and easy to learn and good stability". IBM Case Foundation is most compared with IBM Business Automation Workflow and IBM BPM, whereas Nintex Process Platform is most compared with Camunda, IBM BPM, Appian, Pega BPM and SAP Signavio Process Manager. See our IBM Case Foundation vs. Nintex Process Platform report.

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