Nected

nected.ai
Workflow Automation
Weekend Project

Low-code, No-code Decision Management Software

How to Replace Nected

Overview

Nected is a business-friendly rule engine and workflow automation platform that enables teams to design complex rules, automate intelligent decisions, and integrate data seamlessly with AI assistance. It delivers sub-100ms performance for real-time and batch workloads while maintaining an intuitive interface for non-technical users and full customizability for developers.

Features

52 features across 19 categories

AI(3)

AI AgentsAIPremium

Deploy intelligent agents for document extraction, text classification, data enrichment, or custom domain-specific tasks

AI CopilotAIPremium

Use AI assistance to design business rules and decisions with precision, or describe logic in plain English for automatic rule generation

Document IntelligenceAIPremium

Use OCR outputs to trigger decisions, validations, and downstream automation

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Automation(2)

Scheduler/CronPremium

Schedule rules and workflows to run at specific times using cron expressions

Workflow Automation

Connect rules, AI Agents, APIs, and data sources to create end-to-end automated workflows in real time

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Core Platform(1)

Rule Engine

Design complex business rules and decisions with precision using custom datapoints without depending on technical teams

Customization(3)

Embedded UIPremium

Integrate Nected's decision engine within your own system

Multi-Tenant SupportPremium

Provide dynamic decision-making capabilities for different clients

White-Labeled SolutionPremium

Deliver a fully white-labeled experience with embedded user functionality and custom branding

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Data Management(1)

Import/ExportPremium

Import and export entities, rules, and workflows for data portability

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Deployment(3)

Cloud-Native Deployment

Deploy on cloud infrastructure with multi-region support and scalability

Multi-Region HostingPremium

Deploy workflows in different geographic locations for redundancy and high availability

Self-HostingPremium

Run Nected on-premise for full control over infrastructure and data

Also in: Kubernetes Dashboard, Hugging Face, Bitwarden

Development(3)

Formula EditorPremium

Create complex formulas for calculations and data transformations

Global VariablesPremium

Define and manage global variables across rules and workflows

JS Code EditorPremium

Write custom JavaScript code for advanced logic and transformations

Also in: Kissflow, Lattice, WordPress.com

Development Lifecycle(4)

Dependency MappingPremium

Track dependencies between workflows, rules and datasets

Environment Management

Test decision logic before deploying to production environments with separate prod, staging, testing environments

Git SyncPremium

Synchronize rules and workflows with Git repositories for version control

Versioning & RollbackPremium

Maintain versions and revert changes when needed

Integrations(4)

AI Model ConnectorsAIPremium

Connect to any external AI platform or models with simple API connection including OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Vertex AI

Database Connectors

Integrate directly with MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redshift, and MS SQL Server

REST API Connectors

Connect to any external platform or system with simple API connection

Third-Party Service Support

Integrate directly with various third-party services and platforms

Management(1)

Ticket ManagementPremium

Gain full control over maintaining the system and manual approvals for edge cases directly within Nected's integrated dashboard

Monitoring & Compliance(1)

Audit LogsPremium

Track all changes made within the system and maintain a record of every action performed

Monitoring & Reporting(2)

Analytics & ReportingPremium

Gain visibility into decision rules and workflows with comprehensive reporting

Real-Time Dashboards

Visualize workflow and rule performance with real-time monitoring

Performance(1)

Scalability

Handle enterprise-scale workloads efficiently with sub-100ms performance

Rule Types(5)

Decision Tables

Implement complex decision logic in a structured tabular format

Decision Trees

Graphically structure and automate decision flows

Rule Chains

Chain multiple rules sequentially for advanced logic execution

Rule Sets

Bundle multiple rules together for modular decision-making

Simple Rules

Define straightforward conditions and actions without unnecessary complexity

Security & Governance(3)

Compliance & CertificationsPremium

Adhere to GDPR, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 standards

Data EncryptionPremium

Secure data at rest and in transit with enterprise-grade encryption

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)Premium

Assign permissions and manage access with granular permissions and groups

Testing & Optimization(1)

Experimental EnginePremium

Run A/B tests and simulations on decision flows before deployment to compare outcomes and evaluate rule performance

User Interface(1)

Drag-and-Drop UI

Modify workflows and rules without coding using intuitive drag-and-drop interface

Workflow Automation(1)

Approval FlowsPremium

Manage approval workflows for rule changes and deployments

Workflow Nodes(12)

Action Nodes

Execute business operations based on predefined logic within workflows

AI Agent NodesAIPremium

Deploy intelligent AI Agents to automate document extraction, text classification, data enrichment

Custom Code Nodes

Execute custom scripts for data transformation and logic

Database Nodes

Query and modify databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redshift

Delay Node

Pause workflow execution for a specific duration to control timing or rate-limit API calls

Loop Node

Automate repetitive tasks by iterating over data sets inside workflows

Response Node

Send structured responses from workflows, particularly useful for API-based interactions

REST API Nodes

Integrate with external APIs using REST requests

Rule Nodes

Apply rule-based conditions within workflows

Set Variable

Dynamically assign and update variables in different formats like JSON, String

Switch Block

Create multiple execution paths based on conditions

Workflow Nodes

Embed sub-workflows within main workflows for modularity

Pricing

Free Tier

Free
  • 2 Editors (additional $8/editor)
  • Up to 5 Rules (unlimited conditions)
  • Up to 2 Workflows
  • 10,000 Rules/Workflow invocations
  • No Code Editor
  • Custom Code

Start-Ups

$399/mo (monthly) or $339/mo (annual)
  • Everything in Free plan
  • 2 Editors (additional $10/seat)
  • Up to 20 Rules (unlimited conditions)
  • Up to 7 Workflows
  • 100,000 Rules/Workflow invocations
  • No Code Editor
  • Custom Code
  • Email Support
  • Analytics/Reports
  • 10x5 Support
  • Scheduler/Cron
  • JS Code Editor
  • Formula Editor

Growth

Popular
$899/mo (monthly) or $765/mo (annual)
  • Everything in Start-Ups plan
  • 2 Editors (additional $10/seat)
  • Up to 50 Rules (unlimited conditions)
  • Up to 15 Workflows
  • 1 million Rules/Workflow invocations
  • Analytics/Reports
  • 10x5 On Call + Email Support
  • Approval Flows
  • Import/Export Entities
  • Version Control and Rollback
  • Dependency Map
  • SOC2, GDPR, ISO Compliant
  • Audit Trails

Custom

Custom
  • Everything in Growth plan
  • Custom Rules
  • Custom Workflows
  • Custom API Calls
  • Analytics/Reports
  • Custom Support

Private Cloud

Custom
  • Everything in Free plan
  • Unlimited Rules (unlimited conditions)
  • Unlimited Workflows
  • Unlimited Rules/Workflow invocations
  • All Premium Features
  • No Code Support
  • 10x5 Dedicated Support
  • SOC2 Compliant
  • GDPR Compliant
  • ISO Compliant

Self-Hosted

Custom
  • Everything in Free plan
  • Unlimited Rules (unlimited conditions)
  • Unlimited Workflows
  • Unlimited Rules/Workflow invocations
  • All Premium Features
  • No Code Support
  • 10x5 Dedicated Support
  • SOC2 Compliant
  • GDPR Compliant
  • ISO Compliant

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Nected

Monthly$399/mo
Yearly$4.8k/yr
5-Year Total$23.9k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~4 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $4.5k
SaaS
$4.8k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $13.6k
SaaS
$14.4k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $22.7k
SaaS
$23.9k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 52 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Nected alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 52 features.

Buy Nected

Monthly cost$3,990/mo
3-year total$143,640
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Better Value
Development cost$36,000
Maintenance$540/mo
3-year total$55,440
Dev time~3 months

Building could save ~$88,200 over 3 years.

Estimates based on 52 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

19 known integrations

AnthropicC#ClaudeCustom LLMsGeminiGoGoogle SheetsJavaMongoDBMS SQL ServerMySQLNode.jsOpenAIPostgreSQLPythonRedshiftREST APIsRustVertex AI