DecisionRules vs. Nected
DecisionRules and Nected are both no-code rules platforms: business teams update rules, engineers keep architectural control. Nected is a SaaS rules and workflow automation platform with a free tier and native connectors to tools like Slack and Google Sheets. DecisionRules is a cloud-native BRMS with native integrations, AI Assistant, execution-level audit logging, SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certification, and three deployment options.
FACTUAL COMPARISON
What are the main differences between DecisionRules and Nected?
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Nected
DecisionRulesBuilt-in Lookup Tables store reference data (country codes, fees, product configurations) separately from logic. Business users update data without touching rules. No SQL knowledge required.
NectedNo native Lookup Table primitive. Reference data lives in external databases connected via DB nodes, requiring SQL knowledge to query and update.
DecisionRulesPrivate Managed Cloud is a dedicated environment with data residency that we operate for you. Available alongside Public Cloud and Self-Hosted. Matches regulated procurement without forcing your team to self-host.
NectedPublic Cloud and Self-Hosted. Private Managed Cloud is not listed as a separate tier. Teams that need dedicated infrastructure with data residency must self-host.
DecisionRulesEvery rule evaluation captured in production with input/output data, timestamps, Rule ID, and correlation ID. Filter, search, and export for regulatory compliance and customer dispute resolution.
NectedActivity logs track changes and platform actions. Execution-level audit trail with structured input/output capture per rule evaluation is not documented at the same depth.
DecisionRulesNative connectivity to Kafka for event-driven architectures, plus N8N and Zapier for workflow automation, Power BI, Excel Add-In, REST API, and Management API.
NectedNative connectors for Slack, Google Sheets, AI Providers, and Webhooks — a genuine strength for SaaS ops and marketing workflows. Kafka and BI integrations are not part of the platform.
DecisionRulesTest, validate, and bulk-run rules directly from Excel. Process single rows or thousands of records. Business teams work independently without IT support.
NectedExcel add-in is not listed in the documentation.
DecisionRulesBusiness Intelligence API and dedicated Power BI connector. Export execution data, build compliance dashboards, analyze decision performance.
NectedBI API and Power BI connector are not listed in the documentation.
DecisionRulesBuilt-in A/B testing, version comparisons, and simulation tools. Run two versions of a rule side-by-side, compare outputs, and validate changes before promoting to production.
NectedSupports test cases for individual rule validation. A/B testing across rule versions is not documented as a built-in feature.
DecisionRulesRule versioning, side-by-side comparison, lock controls, and CI/CD pipeline integration. Production-grade change management without Git-native branching.
NectedVersioning available via Git connection. Requires Git workflow knowledge and developer involvement to manage rule history.
DecisionRulesReusable templates and logic modules across financial services, insurance, e-commerce, and other industries. Start from a working rule and adapt to your context.
NectedTemplate library is available but more limited in scope.
DecisionRulesFree trial with all features unlocked for the evaluation period — no functional restrictions, no credit card required. After the trial, continue on the free tier with reduced limits. Choose your path: explore the full platform first, or start small and scale.
NectedFree tier available to start without procurement approval. A real advantage for teams that want to experiment before committing.
Common Ground
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The Full Platform
What you get with DecisionRules
Everything your team needs to build, test, deploy, and monitor business rules at enterprise scale.
Every Rule Type
Decision Tables, Decision Trees, Decision Flows (API, DB, Webhook nodes), Scripting Rules, Lookup Tables, AI Agent rules. Pick the right model. Combine them in flows.
AI capabilities (Measured)
AI Assistant for 60% faster authoring, validated in controlled benchmarks. AI Agents for sentiment, classification, and entity extraction. MCP Server for live LLM access. Document Intelligence for PDF and Excel parsing.
Native Integrations
SQL databases, Kafka, N8N, Zapier, Power BI, Excel Add-In, REST API, Management API. No custom middleware.
3 Deployment Models
Public Cloud (fully managed), Private Managed Cloud (isolated, regional), Self-Hosted (Docker, K8s).
Enterprise Compliance
SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certified. Execution-level audit logs for every rule and AI Agent call, with full input/output capture. BI API for analytics. Rule versioning, comparison, and lock controls.
Professional Services
Three engagement models from full project delivery to on-demand expert hours. Architecture design, legacy BRMS migration, and team augmentation by the platform creators. Enterprise SLA available with 1-hour response for critical issues.
Quick Product Tour
No-code editor, 60% faster with AI
Your business teams update rules in the no-code editor with AI Assistant. Your engineers keep architectural control through REST API, MCP Server, and AI Agent. One platform where both teams collaborate.
Deployment Flexibility
How can you deploy DecisionRules?
Your security model, your infrastructure, your choice.
Startups & Small Businesses
Public
Cloud
Start using DecisionRules in 2 minutes with our easiest and most affordable option — no setup, no overhead.
Medium & Large Businesses
Private
Managed Cloud
Need a private setup without the hassle? Get full data control while we handle deployment and maintenance.
Enterprise
Self
-Hosted
Full control for enterprises with strict security or compliance needs. Your team manages the environment.
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Migration
How do you migrate from Nected to DecisionRules?
Already using Nected or another rules engine? We support JSON-based import and have a Professional Services team with proven migration experience.
Review
We review your current Nected rules, workflows, and integrations together
AI-Assisted Mapping
Our team uses the built-in AI Assistant to convert existing rules into DecisionRules Decision Tables, Trees, and Flows with faster authoring and fewer manual edits
Output Validation
We validate outputs against your original test cases
Go Live
You go live with full enterprise tooling — audit logs, BI, compliance — that scales beyond ops workflows
Review
We review your current Nected rules, workflows, and integrations together
AI-Assisted Mapping
Our team uses the built-in AI Assistant to convert existing rules into DecisionRules Decision Tables, Trees, and Flows with faster authoring and fewer manual edits
Output Validation
We validate outputs against your original test cases
Go Live
You go live with full enterprise tooling — audit logs, BI, compliance — that scales beyond ops workflows
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