Nected vs Pega

Pega’s complexity slows innovation.
Nected delivers results in minutes

Nected takes the opposite path: a lightweight, visual, low-code decisioning engine that teams deploy in minutes—not months. Real-time APIs, plug-and-play connectors, workflow automation, governance, and version control come built-in, so you can iterate without bureaucracy.

  • 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
Used by teams across 500+ companies globally

Pega Promises Flexibility—Until Customization Slows You Down

Pega’s platform is extremely capable, but “capable” becomes “complex” as soon as your use case grows. Implementations balloon, maintenance becomes a dependency, and custom logic starts to require deep Pega expertise.

Heavy Governance, Slow Change Cycles
Pega’s rule changes often require check-ins, approvals, deployments, and DevOps pipelines. Even simple updates can take days or weeks, slowing product teams who need rapid iteration.
Complex Learning Curve
Pega’s proprietary rule types, case structures, and flow models demand specialized training and certifications. Non-technical teams struggle to adopt or maintain processes without engineering support.
High Licensing & Infrastructure Burden
Pega’s licensing is costly, and deployments often require dedicated infrastructure, scaling nodes, and certified developers. Total ownership cost increases significantly over time.
Maintenance & Upgrades Complexity
Keeping Pega systems healthy requires dedicated teams to manage upgrades, integrations, SSO, nodes, and deployments — creating long-term operational overhead that slows agility.

That’s the point where teams realize they need a simpler, faster way to ship logic changes.

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Users Share Challenges with Pega and Look for Alternatives

Here’s the candid feedback teams often share when working with Pega’s enterprise stack:

Marcus D.

Enterprise Architect

★★★
“Heavy to Implement, Heavy to Maintain”
“Pega is powerful, but every rollout needs multiple roles—CSA, CSSA, DevOps, QA. Even minor rule changes pass through long SDLC gates.”
Lina S.

Business Analyst

★★
“Steep Learning Curve for Non-Technical Teams”
“The interface isn’t truly no-code. To edit case flows or decision logic confidently, we needed Pega-certified people—not ideal for daily ops.”
Arvind K.

CTO

★★★
“Slow Iteration Cycles”
“Updating rules means check-ins, approvals, deployments, and multiple environments. Nothing is instant—everything takes weeks.”
Emily R.

IT Operations Manager

★★
“High Ongoing Cost & Platform Overhead”
“Licensing is only the start. Infra, upgrades, performance tuning, and vendor support all add up. TCO grows every single year.”

*These quotes are illustrative reflections based on publicly documented challenges shared by Pega users and are not direct user testimonials.*

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Capabilities Nected Delivers That Other Solutions Don’t

Feature
Rule Ownership
Change Velocity
Implementation Time
AI-Native Decisioning
Workflow & Automation
TCO (Annual)
Performance
Security & Governance
Cloud-Native Language-Agnostic
Migration
Hard Coded/Open Source
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
Nected
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

The Real Cost of Staying with Pega

Before committing to a multi-year Pega rollout, evaluate the full picture—implementation, DevOps, rule authoring, hosting, and certified expertise. Most teams underestimate long-term cost and complexity.

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

ROI Comparison

Total Cost of Ownership

$140,000
cumulative
$100K–$180K initial
Open Source/In-House
$85,000
cumulative
$50K–$120K initial
$27,975
cumulative
$4K–$9K (Startup)
Time to First Value Months to a quarter 3–6 months Days to weeks
License & Support (per year) $120K–$325K $0–$80K $50K–$100K
Middleware & Databases $100K–$250K $60K–$180K $0
Infrastructure (1000 TPS, per year) $200K–$300K $150K–$375K $70K–$95K
Implementation (one-time) $50K–$130K $80K–$200K $15K–$36K
Upgrade Costs (per year) Included $15K–$60K $0
Training & Onboarding Included $48K–$144K $0
Ops & Admin (per year) $100K–$133K $100K–$200K $0–$36K
Change Management & Deployments (per year) $100K–$175K $100K–$200K $0–$36K
Enterprise-Grade Capabilities Built in $50K–$150K custom build Built in
Time to Enterprise-Grade Readiness Immediate 6–12 months Immediate
Tech Debt Exposure None $50K–$180K None
Migration Cost to Nected $24K–$72K $24K–$72K NA
Migration Time to Nected 2–3 weeks 2–3 weeks NA

Teams Talk
Why We Switched from Pega to Nected

Candid notes from teams who migrated off Pega and now run on Nected:

Souradeep P.

Director of Product Management

★★★★★
“Best Business-friendly Decision Engine”
“Nected has completely transformed how we manage and iterate on our workflows and experiments. We reduced our development time by 50%, and the ease with which we can build country-wise payout systems for teachers, complete with incentives and penalties, was impressive.”
Verified User

Financial Services

★★★★
“Adaptable, Flexible & Faster for Lending Decisions”
“Previously, implementing such changes could take weeks of development and technical involvement, but now we can accomplish the same tasks in less than a day. By utilizing Nected’s Macro functions to handle complex JS conditions, we’ve offloaded what used to be tech-heavy tasks to our business teams.”
Verified User

Apparel & Fashion

★★★★★
“Rules Engine & Logic Module”
“Nected enables the transformation of complex, often undocumented workflows into a centralized, digital format, ensuring clarity, consistency, and accessibility for teams. By integrating seamlessly with external systems, Nected facilitates the exchange of accurate, real-time data, empowering users to make informed, standardized, and error-free decisions while reducing manual effort.”
Julian F.

Administrator

★★★★★
“It allows me to process my ideas better”
“Nected is a tool that has allowed me to delegate tasks in a simpler way and that everything remains in an equitable and well-structured job guaranteeing good results. With the integration of third-party tools I can carry out an entire task process on a single platform without having to switch between several applications that only make me confuse data.”

Built for Your Entire Team, Not Just Developers

Nected gives both developers and business users the tools to create, manage, and scale decision logic. Without writing full applications or relying on DevOps.

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.

Setting Up Nected needs Just 15 Minutes

See how Nected’s platform brings agile change and robust compliance in a product walkthrough:

  • Visual, enterprise rule creation
  • Real-time governance controls
  • Secure system-of-record integration
  • Instant publishing/rollback

For: CIOs, enterprise architects, innovation and governance leads

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FAQs

How does Nected compare to Pega and DecisionRules for B2C routing?

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Nected matches enterprise-grade features of Pega & DecisionRules—visual no-code rule design, workflow orchestration, and audit/versioning—while optimising for developer-free deployment and lighter operational cost. Unlike heavy-weight Pega deployments, Nected launches routing flows in hours, not months, and supports 100k+ decisions/minute with built-in API adapters and cloud/on-prem deployment options for parity and lower TCO.

Can non-technical teams build and update routing rules safely?

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Yes. Nected provides a visual drag-and-drop rule canvas, role-based permissions, sandbox simulation, and versioned rollbacks—allowing product, ops, or contact-center teams to author routing logic without touching code while keeping full audit trails for compliance.

How fast can we go live with production routing rules?

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Nected typically goes live in under a week for standard B2C flows. Simple routing logic can be deployed in 15 minutes using prebuilt connectors and templates. For enterprise integrations, typical time-to-live ranges from 3–10 business days depending on systems involved.

What scale and performance can Nected handle?

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Nected supports horizontal scaling and real-time decisioning—capable of 100,000+ routing decisions per minute with sub-50ms execution for common rule paths. This matches or exceeds DecisionRules benchmarks while keeping a smaller operational footprint.

How does Nected secure sensitive customer routing data?

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Nected enforces RBAC, field-level encryption, audit logs, and supports deployment in VPCs or on-premise for data residency. We provide SOC 2-ready controls, TLS encryption in transit, and configurable retention policies to meet enterprise security and compliance requirements.

What systems can Nected integrate with for routing (CRM, telephony, fraud, personalization)?

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Nected offers plug-and-play connectors for leading CRMs, telephony (SIP/Twilio), fraud engines, personalization services, and custom REST/GraphQL APIs—enabling real-time context-enriched routing across channels and partners.

How do we test routing changes before going live?

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Nected includes a sandbox simulator, replay of historical traffic, A/B testing, and pre-launch impact analysis. Teams can run thousands of simulated sessions to validate SLAs, conversion impact, and cost metrics before a single change is promoted to production.

What do you mean by invocations? And how is it better than other products?

Invocations refer to the number of times your workflows/rule is triggered via API, cron or other trigger. It will count the parent rule/workflow and can have as many rules, nodes within it. This metric is often used for billing purposes. Compared to other products, invocations as a billing metric can be more cost-effective and transparent, aligning closely with your actual usage and needs. It ensures you pay for the value you receive, rather than flat rates or less relevant metrics.

What if I exceed my plan quota?

If you exceed, you'll be charged based on additional usage and will be added in your monthly charge. In case of payment failure after grace period, your plan will be reverted to free trial limiting your monthly execution and # of rules/flows as per free plan, however all your existing rules/workflow data would be kept intact.

What if I decide to cancel? Can I cancel anytime?

Firstly, we do not have a vendor lock-in, so you can cancel anytime you want. However, if you decide to cancel once your subscription for a given period has started then you would be able to cancel at the time of the next billing cycle only.

Can I upgrade my plan in between?

Yes, you can typically upgrade your Nected plan at any point during your billing cycle. The upgrade process is usually straightforward, often involving just a few clicks in your account settings. Upgrading mid-cycle may involve prorated charges for the higher-tier service.

Which plan should I go for?

The best plan depends on your specific needs, such as the expected number of invocations, the complexity of your workflows, and the level of support you require. It’s a good idea to start with a basic plan and upgrade as your needs evolve, especially if you're new to Nected. Moreover, you can also write to us at assist@nected.ai and we will help you figure out the best plan for your brand.

Would I be getting assistance in setting up Nected or building my POC?

Yes, Nected usually offers assistance in setting up and creating a Proof of Concept (POC), especially under certain plans. This assistance can include access to customer support, documentation, and possibly dedicated account management.

What level of support does the Startup and Growth plan have?

The Startup and Growth plans typically provide basic to enhanced support, including access to customer service through email or chat, a knowledge base, and possibly community forums. Response times and the extent of personalized assistance may vary between these plans.

What level of support does on-premise plan have?

The on-premise plan generally offers the most comprehensive support, including dedicated account managers, 24/7 support, and tailored assistance for deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting. This plan is best suited for businesses with extensive, mission-critical use of Nected.

Users Share Issues with Camunda and
Look for Alternatives

Adam J.

Project Manager

★★★★
“Limited Collaboration for Non-Technical Teams”
“Camunda’s complexity makes it difficult for non-technical team members to participate in rule management, limiting overall project efficiency.”
Leo M.

Business Analyst

★★★★
“Slow Iterations”
“Adapting to rapidly changing business requirements is challenging with Camunda. The need for technical intervention at every step slows down the process."
William R.

IT Consultant

★★★★
Scalability Issues”
“As our project scaled, we faced significant performance issues with Camunda. Optimizing for scalability required considerable effort and resources.”
Lucy C.

Investment Banker

★★★★
“Learning Curve”
“It requires a lot of effort to learn how to use it. I don't see good integration with cloud solution. It looks not enough resource/doc on how to run on distributed systems”
Adam J.

Project Manager

★★★★
“Limited Collaboration for Non-Technical Teams”
“Camunda’s complexity makes it difficult for non-technical team members to participate in rule management, limiting overall project efficiency.”
Leo M.

Business Analyst

★★★★
“Slow Iterations”
“Adapting to rapidly changing business requirements is challenging with Camunda. The need for technical intervention at every step slows down the process."
William R.

IT Consultant

★★★★
“Scalability Issues”
“As our project scaled, we faced significant performance issues with Camunda. Optimizing for scalability required considerable effort and resources.”
Lucy C.

Investment Banker

★★★★
“Learning Curve”
“It requires a lot of effort to learn how to use it. I don't see good integration with cloud solution. It looks not enough resource/doc on how to run on distributed systems”