Nintex alternative – Gluu
As a former IDC analyst, I’ve taken a fact-based approach to comparing Nintex and Gluu. We’re not looking to attract customers who aren’t a good fit. Below you’ll find summaries of what leading software review sites say about features and user feedback, plus an additional comparison from GPT-5 Thinking. I hope this helps you make a well-informed decision.
Features compared
Gluu and Nintex are feature-rich BPM tools with just less than 100 features each and almost all core BPM features covered. However, when looking at the key and distinct features, there are obvious differences with Nintex focusing on document management, signatures and approvals, while Gluu focus on supporting the specific tasks and workflows and engaging the users through feedback mechanisms and training.
GLUU
Nintex
Total Features
94
Key Features
Task Management
Workflow Management
Process Modeling & Designing
Access Controls/Permissions
Workflow Configuration
Task Progress Tracking
Complete list of features on getapp.com
Total Features
99
Key Features
Electronic Signature
Task Management
Business Process Automation
Mobile Signature Capture
File Sharing
Forms Creation & Design
Complete list of features on getapp.com
User reviews compared
Both vendors have solid user ratings and are good options for managing your processes. If you have advanced document and file-based processes, Nintex could be your best bet, but if you look for a broader solution with focus on supporting process owners in everyday work, Gluu is likely the better option.
Review comparison available at softwareadvice.com
Interfaces compared
This is a matter of taste and personal preference. Gluu’s UI is based on Microsoft’s Fluent Design system for high resembles with everyday applications like Office 365, so if your company uses this then Gluu’s UX means fewer mentally demanding context-shifts for business users in everyday work.
Screenshot from Gluu
Screenshot from Nintex
Use cases compared
This is the result from ChatGPT 5 Thinking’s from the prompt “write a comparison table where Gluu is objectively compared with Nintex on the following parametres”:
| Criteria | Gluu | Nintex |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Easy to implement and use | ✅ No-code interface, SaaS, account setup in 1 min, no implementation needed | ❌ Requires more configuration and onboarding time; higher complexity |
| #2 Makes your standard way of working easy to understand | ✅ Visual process maps with embedded work instructions and clear ownership | ❌ Focus is more on workflow automation than documenting how work is done |
| #3 Enables ongoing communications and feedback | ✅ Built-in notifications, approvals, commenting, @mentions, and Teams integration | ❌ Limited collaborative features for non-technical users within process view |
| #4 Makes processes easier to execute the right way | ✅ Task lists, interactive work instructions, execution tracking built into Gluu | ✅ Strong in automating execution through workflows |
| #5 Collects input and data to improve business processes | ✅ Built-in forms, dashboards, user feedback features; data can be exported via API | ✅ Data collection possible, though form builder and analytics require setup |
| #6 Integrates with other systems to automate tasks | ✅ Open REST API, OpenAPI 2.0, GraphDB, MS Azure-native; integrates via Swagger | ✅ Wide integration options including RPA and connectors to 3rd-party tools |
| #7 Ensures solid governance around processes | ✅ ISO 27001:2022 aligned, versioning, roles, access control, audit logs | ✅ Strong compliance features, especially in enterprise environments |
| #8 Can work directly with AI agents | ✅ REST API enables integration with external AI agents and automation layers | ❌ No native support; AI capabilities depend on integration through other platforms |
Reasons to choose one over the other
Choose Gluu if… you seek a broader BPM solution focused on supporting specific tasks and workflows, engaging users through feedback mechanisms and training, and providing process owners with tools for everyday operational work.
Choose Nintex if… you have advanced document and file-based processes that require specialized features for document management, electronic signatures, and automated approvals.
