Microsoft has announced that SharePoint 2013 workflows end of life is on April 2, 2026, rendering the workflow engine underlying Nintex On‑Premise (including Nintex Workflow for Office 365) unusable. Nintex has officially announced end of support for that product on December 31, 2025, and workflows will stop functioning entirely once Microsoft disables the engine.
Key Dates
- Dec 31, 2025: Nintex Workflow for Office 365 reaches end of support, with no further updates, security patches, or troubleshooting support.
- Apr 2, 2026: Microsoft retires the SharePoint 2013 workflow engine—active Nintex workflows will cease to operate.
Why You Should Act Now
In short – you have to. Nintex on prem workflows will stop working altogether after April 2, 2026. If you want to preserve your workflows, you must migrate. Sooner is better so you can migrate while you still have access to your existing forms and workflows.
Your Options for Migration
You have two main strategies:
1. Upgrade to Nintex Automation Cloud
- Offers modern, cloud-hosted workflow capabilities
- Requires rebuilding existing workflows and forms
- Licensing costs typically 4–5× higher than on-prem Nintex
- Nintex provides migration tools and the Upgrade Program for support
2. Adopt an Alternative Platform
A migration alternative can offer smoother migration, transparent pricing, and low-code capabilities. A standout choice in this space is NITRO Studio.
Why Choose NITRO Studio as Your Nintex Alternative
Here’s how NITRO Studio stacks up:
- Fully supported on-prem solution so you only need to make the move once and can stay on premises.
- True no‑code, rapid deployment: Business users can design complex workflows immediately—no need for heavy IT involvement.
- Seamless Microsoft 365 & SharePoint integration, keeping your processes aligned with existing infrastructure.
- Transparent pricing: Scale workflows without worrying about execution volume or hidden costs.
- Integrated forms, workflow automation, analytics, compliance logs, and audit trails, all in a single unified platform.
These features ensure you avoid license inflation, reduce technical debt, and maintain traceability and compliance while transitioning.
Migration Steps: Planning for a Smooth Transition
- Inventory your workflows and forms: Identify what’s active, critical, and business‑essential.
- Assess alternatives: Compare NITRO Studio versus Nintex Cloud and Power Platform.
- Prioritize processes: Pilot your most important workflows in the target platform.
- Prepare and test: Build and validate processes in NITRO Studio ahead of deadline.
- Govern and go live: Deploy with version control, test workflows, and ensure user training.
- Sign off and retire legacy: Disable old SharePoint 2013‑based workflows before April 2, 2026.
Comparing Your Options
| Solution | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Nintex Automation Cloud | Modern UI, dedicated support program | Not on prem, high cost, significant rework, complex licensing |
| Power Platform (Power Automate + Power Apps) | Native Microsoft integration, flexibility | Multiple tools needed, hidden costs, limited audit features, may involve significant disruption |
| NITRO Studio | On prem, no-code simplicity, integrated platform, transparent pricing, fully supported | Requires migration planning and ramp‑up |
Time Is of the Essence
With SharePoint 2013 Workflows end of life and Nintex support ending December 2025 and full retirement in April 2026, now is the time to decide. The longer you delay, the higher the risk of disruption. Switching to NITRO Studio offers a low-risk, cost-effective, and scalable way to future-proof your automation strategy.
For guidance during this transition—or to evaluate NITRO Studio for your environment—feel free to reach out and ask how we can help with your migration success.
In summary:
If you’re using Nintex On‑Premise or Nintex Workflow for Office 365, plan to migrate before April 2, 2026. Avoid the high cost and complexity of migrating to Nintex’s cloud platform. Instead, consider NITRO Studio—a robust, no-code, all-in-one automation platform which allows you to stay on prem with transparent pricing, strong Microsoft integration, and future-proof support.
