Nected vs InRule
InRule’s authoring lives in a Windows-only desktop app and depends on .NET deployments—every rule change means local installs, version syncs, and extra ops work. Nected is cloud-native from day one: browser UI, real-time APIs, and instant versioning. Teams iterate faster, integrate easier, and scale decisions without legacy drag.
Built around a Windows-only authoring tool and tight .NET dependencies, InRule still demands local installs, license-heavy runtimes, and consulting-driven rollouts. Even minor rule updates require syncing desktop projects and redeploying assemblies—slowing teams that need continuous delivery.
Before you commit engineering hours and budget to keeping Blaze’s rule engine alive—or wiring it into production—pause and see what it really costs.
Total Cost of Ownership
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| Time to First Value | 4–8 months | 4–6 months | <1 week |
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| Developer Headcount | 2–4 FTEs (Eclipse expertise) | 1–2 FTEs | 0–0.5 FTEs |
| Business User Friendliness | Complex RMA interface | Custom UI needed | Visual drag-&-drop |
| Rule Authoring Methods | Decision trees, tables, scorecards | Code-based rules | Visual workflows, Decision Trees, tables, |
| Enterprise Governance | Advanced audit & versioning | Custom implementation | Built-in controls |
| Financial Services Focus | Deep banking expertise | Generic platform | Cross-industry platform |
| Implementation Complexity | High (requires specialists) | Medium-High | Low (self-service) |
| Iteration Speed | 1–3 weeks/change | 1–2 weeks/change | Live updates in minutes |
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Nected lifts the desktop and .NET constraints that hold InRule back—providing a browser-based low-code studio, instant versioning, and cloud-native scale at a predictable subscription price. Here’s why modern teams choose Nected for faster, more flexible decisioning.
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Getting started with Nected’s Decision engine is simple and efficient. Follow the video to create and deploy your Decision table within minutes.
Nected empowers organizations and professionals globally to streamline rule management and enhance their operational workflows.
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Unlike IBM ODM, Nected gives both developers and business users the tools to create, manage, and scale decision logic—without writing full applications or relying on DevOps.
Nected runs completely in the browser with a true low-code interface, instant versioning, and sub-second APIs. InRule still relies on Windows-only authoring and .NET assemblies, which add desktop installs, build steps, and higher ops effort.
Yes. Nected’s decision APIs consistently return in < 200 ms, even under enterprise load. InRule requires DLL redeploys for changes, which can introduce downtime and latency spikes during rollouts.
Absolutely. Product and operations teams drag-and-drop rules, test instantly, and ship without writing code. InRule’s desktop designer and .NET syntax keep business users dependent on developers for every update.
Nected starts at $239 / month on a transparent, usage-based plan. InRule pricing combines per-author desktop licenses, server runtimes, and annual maintenance—often reaching six-figure totals for larger teams.
Yes. Nected is available as SaaS, private cloud, or fully on-prem. InRule provides similar options, but on-prem setups involve .NET infrastructure and professional-services costs that drive up time-to-value.
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