Automation Anywhere vs Blue Prism vs Hyland RPA comparison

Automation Anywhere and SS&C Blue Prism are both solutions in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) category. Automation Anywhere is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.5, while SS&C Blue Prism is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.4. Automation Anywhere holds a 7.1% mindshare in RPA, compared to SS&C Blue Prism’s 5.5% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Automation Anywhere users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of SS&C Blue Prism users who would recommend it.

Automation Anywhere

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96% willing to recommend

Blue Prism

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88% willing to recommend

Hyland RPA

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100% willing to recommend

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Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) category, the mindshare of Automation Anywhere is 7.1%, down from 10.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Blue Prism is 5.5%, down from 11.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Hyland RPA is 0.7%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Automation Anywhere	7.1%
Blue Prism	5.5%
Hyland RPA	0.7%
Other	86.7%

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

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Venkat Sivaprakash

Management Consultant at Accenture

Has significantly improved document-driven workflows and reduced processing time across finance and HR functions

Automation Anywhere has evolved significantly and upgraded itself to provide agentic AI and AI-based automation solutions for document automation. The product has matured considerably over time. We can create workflows that can call an API. We can include prompts in particular workflows for ChatGPT-related functions, connecting to an LLM and RAG to perform tasks. For document automation, modern features are available to train documents, ensuring high accuracy and repeatability over time. The system is very easy to use. I recently completed a course in document automation, typically designed for people involved in coding and technical aspects. Though I understand coding comprehensively, I don't do actual coding. The course was very accessible. Currently, extensive coding isn't necessary due to the hybrid model incorporating GenAI aspects, low-code, no-code capabilities, APIs, and numerous pre-built objects in Automation Anywhere. The features include GenAI-driven prompting methods and workflow creation capabilities. In these workflows, we can create decision boxes and call APIs without coding. We simply pull objects, drop them, connect them, and add minimal coding when needed. The most crucial aspect isn't coding but rather sizing the automation and fleshing out the details. Automation Co-pilot takes notes and performs automated analysis. It can extract details from videos, summarize conversations, and provide detailed information. During calls, it identifies instructions and performs tasks such as preparing reports and reconciliation. Automation Anywhere can also connect with Microsoft Co-pilot. Through Co-pilot, real-time operations can be executed, allowing direct interaction between vendors and automation through this component.

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Pavan-Sharma

Senior Consultant at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

Impressive flexibility and support enhance integration and performance

The best feature of Blue Prism that I value the most is the simplicity of their pricing and licensing model, which is easy to understand. The tool is very robust and, being a pioneer in the sector, it is also very stable, particularly in finance where many companies rely on Blue Prism for its reliability and security standards. From a developer perspective, I find developing on Blue Prism simple, clean, and intuitive, making maintenance considerably easier compared to other tools. These AI features have helped in developing scalable and flexible solutions for my customers, as I worked on use cases that involved natural language processing to turn free text into structured data, enabling automation of previously unautomatable tasks. Additionally, I processed voice feedback for sentiment analysis and information extraction, making interactions more intuitive and voice-driven for customers.

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reviewer1638135

Works at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

A scalable solution which is easy to install and use

I do not use the solution personally as I am not the end-user. It is merely one of the solutions that we offer to our customers. We act as consultants, solution providers. We have around 60 customers who are using the solution. I would, for sure, recommend the solution to others. I consider the profile of the project to be quite good at the moment. I rate Another Monday as a nine out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"They've now included the code so we can add some additional code. That's good."

"I don't think one feature is more valuable than any other. In my opinion, the value is in the totality of the platform. It is easy to use for our developers with a well laid out UI and many canned tools. The Control Room is very easy to navigate and mostly intuitive to use."

"RPA platform with a good accuracy rate, variable management, and OCR feature. It has a straightforward setup."

"The benefits include a reduction in tedious tasks and manual handling of tasks and time savings."

"The technical support is good. We have not had any issues."

"There are many features that are valuable including Whatsapp messages, OCR, and image recognization, but I have not tried all of them."

"Error handling plays an important role when you schedule a bot because if you are not physically present and something happens, you need to know what has gone wrong."

"We work in the business process outsourcing arena, so it's mainly around freeing up people to do other things and that can be quite large numbers. Can be in the high tens, even hundreds of people that can be freed up to do other work."

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"I use the basic features that are very useful."

"The way you design the flow and configure the activities for the bot is very useful if you are working with any of the BPM or local platforms."

"The integration has improved a lot in terms of SAP, and other screens."

"The most valuable improvement in utilizing process automation is the cost savings, but we have also had cases where the customer experience is enhanced."

"The new features that have come out have been great."

"You can easily see where all your problems lie, in a visual way. It's always nice to have a visual representation of things... Seeing things at one glance makes a lot of difference, instead of having to read through the fine print and see where the issues are."

"Blue Prism takes good security measures and is user friendly."

"It is a stable solution."

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"The initial setup is very quick."

Cons

"I'd love to see the ability to build web or mobile applications that are integrated with Automation Anywhere bots, so that a user can work on a web interface directly. Then, it can be linked to the Automation Anywhere bots in the background. They just hit a button, and all the data or information will be used by the bot to do some process in the back end."

"If we are going through the high availability in the IQ Bot setup, it's a bit complex."

"Excel functionalities, the macro interface can be improved in the next release of RPA platform Automation Anywhere. Functionalities such as maneuvering on the excel worksheets, increased capability to manipulate formulae, and other Excel functionalities will give Automation Anywhere and edge in the RPA platform category since most financial applications use a lot of Excel and macro sheets for their calculations and postings."

"Now, it is a big complex to download the product and install it, then again to install the patches. So, it takes a lot of time to download it."

"From the IQ Bot perspective, frankly speaking, they still have to improve a lot... My expectation from a straight, technical, architectural point of view was that I would be able to create my own algorithm and integrate it. But with IQ Bot, I am not able to integrate anything..."

"The main issue I identify is that the cost of the enterprise-scale license and add-ons can be a barrier for small businesses."

"We have been a little frustrated by the frequency of cache releases."

"I feel a lack of convenience when I try to scale it."

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"If this solution had a framework for exception handling then it would be very helpful."

"I would like to see a cloud version of Blue Prism available. Both cloud and on-premise options would be beneficial, as they would reduce maintenance costs. I'm using the Blue Prism desktop, which is still in the initial stages. I want enhancements in the Object Explorer and Application Model features to ensure stability in upcoming versions. I have suggested a few ideas, such as incorporating triggering mechanisms, but I haven't seen them implemented yet."

"Blue Prism needs to work in a web-based account. I think that the Blue Prism will need to have the main features be web-based so that you can control the box in a web-based environment and not in a client's environment."

"The solution is pretty high priced. The tool's support also needs to be better."

"The assisted automation functionality needs improvement."

"Blue Prism is lagging in terms of artificial intelligence. There is no artificial intelligence in version 4 or 5, which most people are still using as far as I'm aware. To be fair, they do have AI in version 6. Still, it's lagging terribly. Blue Prism is the inventor of the name of the term "RPA," and it's disappointing to see they are sitting around... Cognitive learning, for example, where it can actually follow your movements on the screen, is not there in Blue Prism."

"In terms of improvements for Blue Prism, I would suggest enhancements in user-friendliness, particularly in searching for features, which currently lags behind competitors."

"The activities that we do are a bit difficult to do in Blue Prism as compared to UiPath. UiPath provides create activities and create packages related to AI analytical skills. This is something that Blue Prism doesn't have."

More Blue Prism cons

"The solution should come with language customization, which would simplify its use for our customers."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is the most economically friendly and it provides you with a lot of functions."

"Time-wise: We have saved hundreds of thousands of hours."

"On average, a bot runner in Automation Anywhere can cost $5,000, while in Microsoft Power Automate, you can get most of the same functionality for $100."

"The pricing is a bit higher."

"Cost is the biggest area in need of improvement for Automation Anywhere. Annually it's $250,000. That's what deterred us right away."

"The cost of Automation Anywhere is high in Turkey due to the weak economy."

"I am not involved in the pricing, but based on what I hear from our central RPA team, it is not very expensive; it is also not cheap. Its price is in the midrange."

"The cost for scalability is much cheaper than developing a new system."

More Automation Anywhere pricing and cost advice

"The tool’s licensing is on a monthly basis."

"Our customers pay for an annual license."

"My clients tend to feel that the overall implementation cost is a little high."

"Blue Prism has a higher cost with respect to RPA enablement, particularly if you are trying to start with RPA."

"Blue Prism is less expensive than some of the other RPA solutions."

"They work on a big partnership kind of program with our organization, and they also give us a lot of discounts. Its price is pretty much comparable to the other solutions like UiPath and Automation Anywhere."

"The licensing fees are low compared to other tools."

"There is a one-time purchase fee for this solution."

More Blue Prism pricing and cost advice

"There is no licensing fee for our customers."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Marketing Services Firm

Financial Services Firm

21%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

University

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	146
Midsize Enterprise	80
Large Enterprise	519

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	18
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	74

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Questions from the Community

How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?

It depends on your use case. Is it simply to automate a couple of processes? Is it to augment a human team? AA is ver...

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How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?

From my experience using AA tool, it depends on the applications that you want to automate, because there some applic...

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How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?

It is a highly preferred RPA tool. You can check my Automation Anywhere Review to know more.

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Should I choose Blue Prism or Microsoft Power Automate?

Hello Netanya, it depends on your needs and your expertise. In my humble opinion you can start a big RPA project imp...

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I am evaluating Blue Prism and UiPath for RPA for my company. Which one do you recommend?

I'm very familiar with UiPath and the RPA industry: was hired by Daniel Dines in 2015 when there were 35 employees an...

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What do you like most about Blue Prism?

It is a stable solution.

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Comparisons

Microsoft Power Automate vs Automation Anywhere

Compared 19% of the time

UiPath Platform vs Automation Anywhere

Compared 17% of the time

Python RPA vs Automation Anywhere

Compared 3% of the time

Fortra's Automate vs Automation Anywhere

Compared 3% of the time

Tungsten RPA vs Automation Anywhere

Compared 2% of the time

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Microsoft Power Automate vs Blue Prism

Compared 26% of the time

UiPath Platform vs Blue Prism

Compared 20% of the time

SAP Build Process Automation vs Blue Prism

Compared 4% of the time

Pega Robotic Process Automation vs Blue Prism

Compared 3% of the time

Python RPA vs Blue Prism

Compared 2% of the time

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UiPath Platform vs Hyland RPA

Compared 61% of the time

Microsoft Power Automate vs Hyland RPA

Compared 39% of the time

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Also Known As

Automation Anywhere, Testing Anywhere, Automation Anywhere Enterprise, Agentic Process Automation System (Now Certified for WorkSpaces)

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Another Monday

Overview

Automation Anywhere offers ease of use, robust system connectivity, and GenAI-driven document automation through a cloud-native platform, significantly enhancing productivity across multiple industries with advanced AI features.

Delivering a comprehensive suite of tools designed for easy integration and rapid deployment, Automation Anywhere drives efficiency by reducing costs and automating repetitive tasks. Its cloud-native platform supports broad industry adoption, including advanced AI features like process automation and Co-Pilot, streamlining complex workflows with minimal technical skills required. Users benefit from robust integration capabilities, which facilitate seamless interaction with multiple systems. However, there is room for improvement in areas such as user-friendliness for beginners, stability, flexible licensing, and enhanced OCR functionality. Organizations in sectors such as banking, finance, manufacturing, and healthcare gain from the improved operational efficiency and ROI Automation Anywhere offers.

What are the important features of Automation Anywhere?

Ease of Use: Simplifies automation tasks with a user-centric interface.
Robust Connectivity: Provides seamless integration with multiple systems.
GenAI-Driven Document Automation: Leverages AI to automate document management.
Process Automation & Co-Pilot: Enhances workflow automation with advanced AI.
Cloud-Native Platform: Enables rapid deployment and integration.

What benefits should be evaluated in reviews?

Time Savings: Automation drastically reduces manual processing time.
Cost Efficiency: Decreases overall operational costs by automating tasks.
Productivity Enhancement: Streamlines workflows with AI-driven tools.
Improved Integration: Enhances ability to work with multiple systems.
Scalability: Supports growth with a flexible cloud-native architecture.

In the insurance industry, Automation Anywhere is utilized for automating processes such as enrollment management and compliance checks. Its applications extend to supply chain management, financial transactions, and business performance monitoring across sectors like banking, finance, manufacturing, and healthcare, helping organizations to automate routine tasks, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.

Automation Anywhere

Blue Prism is an intelligent, business-developed, no-code automation platform for SaaS deployments as well as for on-premises, public cloud, multi-cloud, and hybrid environments. Unlike other automation technology, Blue Prism combines robotic process automation with expanded artificial intelligence and cognitive capabilities. Blue Prism gives users instant access to the tools you need for building and delegating automations, as well as a digital workforce that is already AI-equipped.

With Blue Prism’s code-free RPA, deployed through use of their Robotic Operating Model, your business can scale efficiently, improve customer satisfaction, reduce costs, and augment its talent to take on new responsibilities. Blue Prism helps to accelerate operational agility and efficiency by making it easy to automate the most important processes. Allocating everyday tasks to your Digital Workforce gives you immediate increased capacity and allows your teams to focus on their strategic goals. In addition, it delivers a return on investment, increases efficiency gains, and can even introduce new revenue streams.

“Workforce of the Future”

Blue Prism’s all-in-one intelligent automation platform consists of:

Design Studio with drag-and-drop process automation building, reusable “objects” across your business, and updates to objects and processes saved throughout the process library.
Control Room where you can assign processes to digital workers, scale digital worker and task volume ondemand, and gain real-time transparency of process proficiencies.
Digital Workforce of autonomous software robots that can learn and mimic business processes like humans and are equipped with six intelligent automation skills:
1. Knowledge and Insight - The ability to harvest, understand, and deliver insights from multiple disparate data sources.
2. Visual Perception - The ability to read, understand, and contextualize visual information.
3. Learning - The ability to derive contextual meaning and adapt to evolving process patterns.
4. Planning and Sequencing - The ability to optimize workloads and identify opportunities for better outcomes.
5. Problem-solving - The ability to autonomously solve system, logic, and business problems.
6. Collaboration - The ability to seamlessly work with both people and systems.

Reviews from Real Users

Blue Prism stands out for its enterprise-level functionality, which is why many companies choose it over its competitors. PeerSpot users note that the solution is easy to use, stable, and robust scalability-wise. The security is also top-notch. One user pointed out that "One of the most powerful features in Blue Prism is exception handling. It's one of the features that really differentiates it from other platforms." Blue Prism helps businesses with everything from compliance to quality control and error-avoidance.

SS&C Blue Prism

Hyland RPA is designed to enhance automation processes within enterprises by streamlining repetitive tasks. It provides businesses with tools to improve efficiency and productivity.

Hyland RPA automates workflow processes, allowing for the efficient handling of repetitive and complex tasks. It integrates seamlessly with existing systems, ensuring minimal disruption. Companies seeking to optimize operations through automation will find its capabilities invaluable.

What features stand out in Hyland RPA?

Seamless Integration: Offers compatibility with existing IT infrastructures.
Customizable Automation: Tailors workflows according to specific business needs.
Scalability: Easily handles increasing workloads and expansions.

What benefits should be evaluated in Hyland RPA?

Enhanced Productivity: Reduces manual effort, freeing up staff for higher-value tasks.
Error Reduction: Minimizes mistakes through consistent automated processes.
Cost Efficiency: Reduces operating costs by optimizing workloads and resource use.

Hyland RPA finds implementation across numerous industries, including healthcare and finance. In healthcare, it automates patient record entries, ensuring data accuracy and compliance. In finance, it optimizes transaction processing, reducing processing times and improving accuracy. The versatility of Hyland RPA allows businesses to employ it in several industry-specific applications, delivering tangible improvements in process efficiency.

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Sample Customers

Google, Linkedin, Cisco, Juniper Networks, DellEMC, Comcast, Mastercard, Quest Diagnostics

Coca-Cola, Walgreens, American Express, Royal Bank of Canada, Pfizer, Shop Direct, O2, Siemens, Ascension Healthcare, Jaguar Land Rover

ING, Vodafone, T-Mobile, Billbox

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