Which one is your preferred workflow solution for SharePoint 2013

Which workflow solution will you prefer for SharePoint 2013.
1) SharePoint 2013 Designer Workflows
2) Custom Workflows using Visual Studio7
3) OOB Workflows2
4) Nintex 2013 Workflows21
5) K2 Workflows for SharePoint
I need your opinion on above choices.
Adnan Amin MCT, SharePoint Architect | If you find this post useful kindly please mark it as an answer :)

Check below:
http://sangameh-sp2013.blogspot.in/2013/02/state-machine-workflow-in-sharepoint.html
http://www.concurrency.com/blog/workflow-changes-in-sharepoint-designer-2013/

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