Escape Drools in Days
Cut Costs by 67%

Stop draining 15–50 engineering hours each week on DRL file edits, test harnesses and redeployments. Nected lets you migrate in days, empower non‑technical teams through a visual, no‑code interface and eliminate hidden costs, without rewriting your decision logic.

3–5 h rule changes → instant updates, Deploy in under a week, 70% less engineering time, AI‑native decisioning, Built‑in workflows & automation, Enterprise‑grade security
  • Real-Time Assessment using API Connector
  • Customize Scoring Rules in No-code/low-code
  • Automated Decision-making via CRON
  • Built Complex Scoring Models in Minutes
  • Integration with Third Party Systems
  • Iterate Conditions Instantly

Why Leading Teams Are Leaving Drools Behind

Current Drools users are hitting the same walls over and over. If you're researching alternatives, you've probably experienced these pain points firsthand:

Slow Rule Changes
Each update consumes 3–5 hours of engineering effort and takes 2–3 days to reach production, limiting iteration speed.
Months to Implement
Typical implementations run for 6–12 months and depend on custom integrations and scarce DRL expertise.
Workflow Gaps
Drools manages rules only. End-to-end business workflows require additional tools, increasing system sprawl.
Hidden Engineering Tax
Debugging, DRL maintenance, and incident resolution add an annual cost ranging from $117K to $390K.
Scaling Gets Expensive
Lack of autoscaling, cold starts exceeding 60 ms, and manual capacity planning drive up operational costs.

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What Drools Users Really Think

These aren't isolated incidents. Here's what actual Drools users told us:

Jordan P.

Senior Software Engineer

★★★★
"Accessibility Issues for Rule Authoring"
"Every rule change required developer intervention. Even simple logic updates meant code changes and redeployments."
Alex D.

Backend Engineer

★★★★
"Limited Support for Fast Iterations"
"Adapting to changing requirements meant touching DRL files and redeploying services. Iteration speed suffered."
Emily T.

Software Developer

★★★★
"Complex Setup and Steep Learning Curve"
"You need strong Java and DRL knowledge just to get productive. Onboarding engineers took significantly longer."
Casey R.

Platform Engineer

★★★★
"Scalability and Performance Challenges"
"As traffic increased, Drools required constant tuning and additional infrastructure to keep latency under control."

What Nected Does That Drools Can't

While Drools locks you into technical complexity, Nected gives you both power and simplicity:

Low-Code/No-Code Platform
Nected enables users to define and manage rules without the need for extensive coding, making rule management accessible to a broader audience.
Schedular
Along with Triggering Nected rules and workflow via API, you can also schedule rules and workflow to run at periodic intervals.
Attach Action & Rule Result
Define actions to be called based on rule result. Integrate via DB & REST API connectors to update output back or trigger pre-defined actions for seamless workflow automation.
Seamless Integration
Nected offers seamless integration with various platforms and systems, enabling efficient implementation in diverse environments.
API Support
Access robust API support for extended functionality and integration with external applications.
Pre-built Templates
Start quickly with pre-built rule templates that can be customized as needed, saving time and effort in rule setup.
SLA & Millisecond Performance
Never let decisions break, with 99.9% uptime, millisecond response times, and committed SLAs for fixes, so your business logic stays fast and reliable.
Versatile Rule Types
Don’t limit your logic. Use SimpleRules, DecisionTables, Decision Tree, or RuleSets to build complex decisions with zero tech dependency.
Scalable, Elastic Integrations
Built on a cloud-native architecture, Nected auto-scales with your load, keeps latency in the milliseconds, and integrates securely with any system, no matter the scale.
Collaborative Environment
Foster teamwork with a platform that supports collaboration, allowing team members to work together on rule management.
Accessibility for Non-Developers
Make rule management accessible to non-developers, including business analysts and project managers, through a user-friendly interface.
Version Control
Maintain integrity and track changes with built-in version control, ensuring that rule modifications are manageable and transparent.
The result? You get enterprise-grade decision automation without enterprise-grade complexity.
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How Nected Compares to Drools

Feature
Rule Ownership
Change Velocity
Implementation Time
AI-Native Decisioning
Workflow & Automation
TCO (Annual)
Performance
Security & Governance
Cloud-Native Language-Agnostic
Migration
Others
Owned by engineers
3-5 hours per change
3-6 months
No / Manual / Limited
Custom instrumentation required
$653K-$2M/year
Depends on code complexity
Custom instrumentation required
No / Manual / Limited
N/A
Nected
Owned by engineers
Instant deployment
Days to weeks
Manual integration
Built-in workflow and automation
$135K-$303K/year (80%+ savings)
Optimized for rule evaluation (3x faster P95 latency)
Built-in security and governance
Significant infrastructure work
Automated DRL conversion + parallel run support

Success Stories Across Industries

Drools slowed them down with code-heavy logic and zero workflow support. Nected helped them move faster, scale smarter, and hand control back to the teams that need it. Here’s what they have to say after making the switch:

Souradeep P.

Director of Product Management (Ed-Tech)

★★★★★
“Best Business-Friendly Decision Engine”
“We cut development time by 50% and launched region-specific promotions in hours instead of weeks.”
Verified User

Financial Services

★★★★
“Adaptable, Flexible & Faster for Lending Decisions”
“Policy changes that once took weeks were implemented in under 24 hours, shifting technical effort away from engineering teams.”
Verified User

Apparel & Fashion

★★★★★
“Rules Engine & Logic Module”
“We centralized previously undocumented workflows, enabling consistent, error-free decisions while reducing manual effort.”
Julian F.

Administrator

★★★★★
“It Allows Me to Process My Ideas Better”
“We consolidated multiple tools into a single platform, eliminated context switching, and improved overall productivity.”
Used by teams across 500+ companies globally

The True Cost of Sticking with Drools (It's Higher Than You Think)

Before you invest more time and money into Drools, consider what staying costs you:

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

ROI Comparison

Total Cost of Ownership

Hard Coded
(In-House)
$137,500
cumulative
$75K–$200K initial
$85,000
cumulative
$50K–$120K initial
$6,500
cumulative
$4K–$9K (Startup)
Time to First Value 6–12+ months 4–6 months <1 week
Developer Headcount 2–4 FTEs 1–2 FTEs 0–0.5 FTEs
Iteration Speed 2–3 weeks/change 1–2 weeks/change Live updates in minutes
Business User Access No (dev-only) No (custom UI) Yes (visual)
Audit, Versioning, SLA Manual / None Custom impl. Built-in controls
Total 5‑Year Cost $350K–$440K+ $260K–$350K+ ~$100K–$150K

Built for Your Entire Team, Not Just Developers

Unlike Drools, Nected bridges the gap between technical power and business usability:

Full Control & Flexibility
Nected provides developer-level control through a low-code/no-code interface—allowing both technical and non-technical teams to define and manage rules easily.
Cost Savings with Open-Source Tools
Open-source tools seem affordable but increase long-term maintenance effort. Nected delivers predictable pricing and reduced overhead.
Rapid Deployment
Pre-built integrations and a clean UI allow Nected to go live in days, not months—avoiding delays common with in-house builds.
Business-Friendly Interface
In-house UIs can slow down business teams. Nected’s intuitive, no-code dashboard puts rule control directly in their hands.
Built-In Experimentation & Testing
A/B testing in custom builds is difficult to implement. Nected has native experimentation tools—enabling logic testing without added effort.
Comprehensive Governance & Compliance
Audit trails, version control, rollback, and certifications are built in—ensuring governance and compliance from day one.

Ready to Leave Drools Behind?

Migrate from Drools with Zero Risk

Migrating away from Drools doesn’t have to be a multi‑month project. Our AI‑powered converter ingests your DRL files and turns them into Nected’s DSL in hours. Run both systems side‑by‑side in parallel, validate outputs on real data, then gradually cut over at your own pace. If anything doesn’t look right, roll back instantly. Over 200+ teams have made the move with 98 % success — no rewrites, no downtime.

Trusted by Developers, Enterprises, and Business Analysts

Nected empowers organizations and professionals globally to streamline rule management and enhance their operational workflows.

10K+
Users across various sectors
4.6
Customer satisfaction score
1M+
Rules executed monthly

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One Tool for All Industries

Financial Services

Provide personalized financial services by automating credit scoring, risk assessment, and dynamic pricing tailored to individual customers.

Insurance

Automate underwriting, claims, and policy lifecycle decisions with Nected’s no-code rule engine. Cut claims cycle time, reduce leakage, and scale compliance across lines of business.

E-Commerce

Enable targeted promotions, dynamic product bundling, and secure, fraud-aware checkouts—all managed by your business teams. Effortlessly update rules in real time to maximize sales and protect every transaction.

Aviation

Enhance the customer travel experience with optimized pricing, seamless payment routing, and advanced risk management workflows.

HealthCare

Improve patient care and engagement with workflows that streamline compliance, clinical decision-making, and onboarding processes.

Automotive

Deliver smarter customer experiences with automated lead scoring, dynamic pricing for car sales, and advanced fraud detection workflows.

Transport & Logistics

Enhance customer deliveries with workflows that automate payment routing, risk management, and lead allocation for seamless logistics.

Financial Services

Provide personalized financial services by automating credit scoring, risk assessment, and dynamic pricing tailored to individual customers.

Insurance

Automate underwriting, claims, and policy lifecycle decisions with Nected’s no-code rule engine. Cut claims cycle time, reduce leakage, and scale compliance across lines of business.

E-Commerce

Enable targeted promotions, dynamic product bundling, and secure, fraud-aware checkouts—all managed by your business teams. Effortlessly update rules in real time to maximize sales and protect every transaction.

Aviation

Enhance the customer travel experience with optimized pricing, seamless payment routing, and advanced risk management workflows.

HealthCare

Improve patient care and engagement with workflows that streamline compliance, clinical decision-making, and onboarding processes.

Automotive

Deliver smarter customer experiences with automated lead scoring, dynamic pricing for car sales, and advanced fraud detection workflows.

Transport & Logistics

Enhance customer deliveries with workflows that automate payment routing, risk management, and lead allocation for seamless logistics.

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Q

How complex is migrating from Drools to Nected?

Most teams complete migration in 2–4 weeks. We provide rule mapping, data migration tools and dedicated support. You can run both systems in parallel during transition to eliminate risk.

Can Nected handle our complex Drools rule logic?

Absolutely. Nected supports decision trees, nested conditions and enterprise‑scale rule sets. Many customers migrate rules that were impossible to simplify in Drools.

What about our existing integrations?

Nected includes pre‑built connectors for popular systems and REST APIs for custom services. Your workflows continue uninterrupted.

How does long‑term pricing compare?

Including development, maintenance and operational costs, Nected typically costs 60–80 % less than maintaining Drools over 3–5 years.

What if we need support during migration?

Every migration includes specialist support, success guarantees and rollback protection. We’ve migrated 200+ teams with a 98 % success rate.

How scalable is Nected? Can it handle millions of calls per minute?

Yes. Nected is designed for high throughput. It auto‑scales horizontally across clusters, delivering sub‑200 ms response times even under extreme load.

Is Nected secure and compliant?

Nected comes with SOC‑2 Type II, ISO 27001 and GDPR readiness built in. Role‑based access control, audit trails and data encryption at rest and in transit are standard.

What deployment options are available?

Choose SaaS (zero maintenance), private cloud or on‑premises to meet your security and residency requirements.

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★★★★
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