If your organization is still relying on Nintex on premise for workflow automation and business processes, you need to be aware that the platform is approaching a critical end of life phase. With major support and lifecycle changes already underway, planning your transition is no longer optional. This article explains key deadlines, the technical implications of the Nintex on premise end of life, and why NITRO Studio is a strong alternative for on-premises workflow automation.

What Does Nintex On Premise End of Life Mean?

The Nintex on premise product family includes workflow and forms automation tools that run inside your own data center, often integrated deeply with SharePoint environments. According to Nintex’s published support policies, when Nintex issues an end of life notice for an on-premises product, it will continue full support for twelve months after the notice and then limited support for another twelve months for troubleshooting, critical issue resolution, and workarounds. After this extended support period ends, no new fixes or updates are provided.

In practical terms, many Nintex on premise products that depend on the older SharePoint workflow engines are tied to Microsoft’s own deprecation dates. For example, SharePoint 2013 workflows, a common foundation for Nintex workflows, are scheduled to be retired in April 2026. That means any automation built on those engines will stop running or become unsupported after these retirement dates.

Important Deadlines You Should Know

Event Deadline Impact
Nintex On Premises End of Support December 31, 2025 No more new updates or full support from Nintex for on premise products depending on deprecated engines.
Microsoft SharePoint 2013 Workflow Retirement April 2, 2026 SharePoint stops running 2013 workflows entirely. Any Nintex loops relying on this engine will break.
Microsoft InfoPath 2013 End of Support July 14, 2026 Related form technologies retire, increasing compliance and operational risks.

Missing these deadlines can mean workflows stop functioning, critical processes fail, and unsupported systems expose your business to security vulnerabilities. Unsupported platforms also put compliance at risk if you operate in regulated industries.

Why Transitioning Away from Nintex On Premise Matters

Many organizations still run mission-critical workflows on Nintex tools that rely on legacy Microsoft components. Once support ends, you lose vendor support for security patches, performance fixes, and compatibility updates. Unsupported software typically becomes a liability rather than an asset.

Nintex itself directs customers to upgrade or modernize their workflows using newer cloud-native platforms or updated on-premises options if available. But for many businesses, especially those with strict data residency or security requirements, migrating to the cloud is not feasible or desirable.

NITRO Studio: Best Alternative for On Premises Workflow Automation

For organizations that want to keep automation on premise while replacing legacy Nintex workflows, NITRO Studio offers a compelling solution.

What Is NITRO Studio?

NITRO Studio is a no-code/low-code automation platform that enables you to build forms, workflows, and complete business process solutions inside Microsoft environments such as SharePoint (on premise or online), Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft 365. It is designed to replace outdated tools including InfoPath, SharePoint Designer, and Nintex on premise workflows.

Here’s why NITRO Studio stands out:

  • On Premises Support: NITRO Studio runs natively inside your SharePoint farm, keeping all data on-site for security and compliance. This lets you automate workflows without depending on cloud services or external dependencies.

  • Comprehensive Workflow Automation: With workflow capabilities that trigger on item changes, schedule events, and integrate with external systems, NITRO Studio matches and extends what legacy Nintex workflows provided.

  • No Code or Low Code: Unlike traditional custom development, NITRO Studio’s visual designers and tools make it easy for business users and IT teams alike to create and maintain workflows.

  • Broader Solution Scope: Beyond workflow automation, NITRO Studio includes form design, dashboards, reporting, portals, and AI-enhanced features, helping you build full business applications, not just isolated workflows.

  • Strong User Adoption: Independent reviews highlight NITRO Studio’s ease of use, flexibility, and value, which drives faster adoption and lowers total cost of ownership compared with legacy automation tools.

Making the Move Before It Is Too Late

With Nintex on premise end of life timelines approaching, waiting to plan your transition can create unnecessary risk and business disruption. By migrating critical workflows to a supported on-premises platform like NITRO Studio now, you ensure operational continuity, reduce security exposure, and modernize your automation stack for the future.

Whether your priority is compliance, security, or cost-effective digital transformation, starting your Nintex replacement journey today gives your organization time to design, test, and deploy without crisis engineering.

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