AutomationEdge vs Fortra's Automate comparison

AutomationEdge and Fortra are both solutions in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) category. AutomationEdge is ranked #20 with an average rating of 7.0, while Fortra is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.7. AutomationEdge holds a 1.3% mindshare in RPA, compared to Fortra’s 2.8% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of AutomationEdge users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of Fortra users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 15, 2026

Fortra's Automate and AutomationEdge both compete in the automated solutions sector, each offering unique benefits. Based on various factors, Fortra appears to hold a slight advantage due to its competitive pricing and quicker ROI realization.

Features: Fortra's Automate impresses with its drag-and-drop interface, allowing users without extensive coding knowledge to automate tasks easily. It provides robust scheduling and error handling, enhancing reliability. Additionally, it integrates smoothly with various IT infrastructures, streamlining workflow automation. AutomationEdge offers extensive integration capabilities, including Excel automation for efficient data manipulation. Its AI features like DocuEdge for data extraction offer a comprehensive solution for RPA tasks, along with the ability to execute tasks concurrently for enhanced processing power.

Room for Improvement: Fortra could improve by enhancing its interface design to be more modern and intuitive. It might also benefit from expanding integration capabilities with cloud services. Some users find the setup process requires a learning curve. AutomationEdge could work on simplifying its interface further to accommodate users with minimal technical background. It would also benefit from addressing scalability challenges when handling large datasets. Improving user support to be more prompt and detailed could enhance user experience.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Fortra's Automate is known for its straightforward deployment process, making it accessible even for new users. Its customer service provides strong technical support, assisting with implementation challenges. AutomationEdge also offers ease of deployment, with its workflows designed to be user-friendly for those familiar with basic programming. Customer service from AutomationEdge has been noted to be supportive but could improve in response times.

Pricing and ROI: Fortra's pricing is competitive, offering a single license for unlimited bots and processes, which eliminates the need for multiple licenses. Users often achieve a quick ROI through reduced manual workload. AutomationEdge provides a modular pricing model that is particularly attractive for smaller deployments, making it accessible to various business sizes. Its cost-effectiveness is highlighted by users who achieve significant ROI through its AI and analytics capabilities, making it affordable for wide-ranging industry use.

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Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) category, the mindshare of Automation Anywhere is 5.5%, down from 9.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of AutomationEdge is 1.3%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortra's Automate is 2.8%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Automation Anywhere	5.5%
Fortra's Automate	2.8%
AutomationEdge	1.3%
Other	90.4%

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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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Jajati Panda

Software Engineer at Apmosys

Delivers increased productivity and streamlines fraud processing in banking, though technical support could be faster

Before AutomationEdge, we had to hire coder-level experts with Java or Python knowledge. This approach took considerable time and required error handling to automate processes. With this tool, all processes are automatically handled with errors, and no-code automation is available. The cost for a developer is now significantly lower. Previously, we hired highly efficient developers with high salary packages. The license cost of 5 to 10 lakhs per year for one person to automate is equivalent to a person's annual salary. With the license and a developer hired at 3 to 5 lakhs, we can automate 40 to 50 processes.

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Anthony Tuhame

Information Technology Manager at Everseen

Automation has reduced night-time server checks and now manages reporting and cloud monitoring

The downsides I normally mention about Fortra's Automate are about reports and deep analytics. While Fortra's Automate can manage our servers, it can give you a problem report that says what happened, but it doesn't give you a clear picture of why it happened or how many times your servers went offline. This pushes us to get another third-party tool. We have to generate those simple reports from Fortra's Automate and push them to another software in Tableau. We use Tableau for analytics to analyze that data and understand what the trends are, what the instance is telling us, and what the clear problem is. It lacks that deep analytics feature. Additionally, I am not impressed with the interface, as it feels outdated and it has taken a long time to see any updates or changes. I believe those are the two downsides, but the customer support is adequate.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"Object cloning is one of the main features that are using. We are very happy with it. as It has enabled us to capture a lot of things on screen and use them."

"I recommend Automation Anywhere to other users because it minimizes repetitive human tasks, saves time, and helps reduce costs."

"Automation Anywhere is a great tool."

"The most valuable feature is the object cloning."

"On average, the return that I've seen is about three dollars for every dollar spent on RPA."

"I found that the REST API commands are very useful and easy to use."

"The best feature of AA is the scheduling and the triggering..."

"None of the commands are unique to Automation Anywhere, which allows beginners to leverage external knowledge."

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"The initial setup was easy and straightforward."

"The product's most valuable feature is the executor."

"The ability to automate our processes with external plug-ins and zero code is the most valuable feature."

"The chatbot that they have is most valuable. It is one of the best features because they own it, and they don't need to integrate with other parties to have a chatbot. This is one of the main features. The rest of the features are common to all RPA tools or vendors available in the market."

"The staff went above and beyond to make sure our stay was perfect, even surprising us with a complimentary dessert to celebrate our anniversary."

"The studio design is fine compared to other similar products. There is nothing extraordinary about it, but at the same time, there are not any negatives."

"The most valuable feature of AutomationEdge is creating accounts."

"It helps us with cost optimization and easy implementation."

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"Fortra's Automate has become a digital worker that performs our clicks, data entry, file handling, and system actions that are done manually, helping us to automate them."

"The licensing of the product is very good; you only need to license it once and then you have it forever, which makes the product quite affordable."

"The most valuable features for my client are timing and scheduling."

"The installation of HelpSystems was not difficult at all; I'm not technically strong, however, I could do it myself without too many problems, and I found HelpSystems refreshingly easy to install compared to other platforms."

"The drag and drop workflow builder is what I genuinely appreciate about Fortra's Automate, as it allows me to sketch out logic the way I am thinking about it, is visual, reduces the back and forth of writing scripts from scratch, and is quite friendly for people who are not hardcore developers."

"The best features in Fortra's Automate include centralized job orchestration and reliable scheduling, along with role-based security and audit trails, which I value the most about this product."

"Fortra's Automate performs the job effectively and has the capability to alert us of any issues."

"The most valuable feature is the drag-and-drop interface, which is very Windows-like."

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Cons

"The biggest challenge that I have with Automation Anywhere is the pace of upgrades that they do. We are not an IT company, we are a mining company. We are very conservative in doing our upgrades and moving from one platform to another. Upgrades are one of the challenges we are having with Automation Anywhere."

"The main things I've found that could be better are small things that can be annoying when you're using them a lot. I would recommend they add a feature where, if you mark the start of an "If" sentence it will highlight the end of the "If" sentence. That would make it easier to get a better overview."

"We've struggled with some of the new features Automation Anywhere added in the latest version. For example, they added a new OpenAI package, but it took a while for me to find it in the actions menu."

"With the user interface, a lot of the parts of it I really like, but there are some things that could be made a little simpler. A little less clicking around here and dragging over there to use."

"We've had some technical difficulties connecting, but that's more on our environment and how we have the machines and everything set up. It's not specific to Automation Anywhere. However, it's pricier than some of the other tools."

"A2019 is less stable than the previous versions."

"Automation Anywhere can be improved in terms of complex logic implementation."

"The Excel command has some limitations that they are working on."

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"Regarding stability and reliability, AutomationEdge is mid-range. When compared with other tools such as Automation Anywhere and UIPath, they are more stable than AutomationEdge."

"There are some shortcomings in the product's stability that need improvement."

"The licensing for this solution should have a more competitive pricing model. The price is in the top five of similar products."

"The installation process could improve. It was difficult to complete."

"With the solution, customizing software can be time-consuming."

"While I find AutomationEdge generally stable, I believe that stability needs to be improved a little."

"With other automation solutions in the market, we can simulate the process in our notebooks where the solution creates the code for us, but with AutomationEdge we can't do this."

"There is significant room for improvement."

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"It would be an improvement if Automate had better stability tools, whether by recommending a certain amount of memory because it can be a memory hog at times."

"One thing I dislike about Fortra's Automate is that it does not perform well with OCR software, which is optical character recognition."

"I would like the updates to be easier to deploy. Integration with Amazon S3 is somewhat lacking."

"The documentation for errors needs improvement as many of the error messages we receive are very vague."

"They do not encrypt passwords, so this is an issue with HIPAA compliance."

"It's possible that they could use a stronger community for seeking guidance and help."

"The technical support could be better. We suffer from language barriers, as we are in Argentina."

"The intelligent automation feature could be improved. It's interesting because it's simple, but the automation quality isn't always good. It's easy to use, but sometimes you need to make a slight improvement to the automation, and that's not so easy."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Automation Anywhere's pricing is significantly higher than other RPA solutions."

"It is one of the most affordable RPA solutions, and as for licensing, they offer a community edition that greatly helps anyone who aspires to learn about the product before buying the enterprise solution."

"We have seen ROI in terms of cost and time with a couple of our projects."

"Automation Anywhere pricing and licensing are competitive compared to the other automation vendors."

"UiPath is exceptionally more expensive than Automation Anywhere. UiPath is far ahead of its competition, but in terms of finances, Automation Anywhere offers better value and is more effective for organizations seeking cost-effective solutions."

"Automation Anywhere University is pretty good. They make it available free for everyone."

"It is affordable for us."

"We have seen a return of investment because it takes less time to market in our current process. I would estimate a times savings between 20 to 30 percent."

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"The product is available at the lowest price."

"If you are looking for a budget solution, you can consider AE. It has all the features. Scaling it is way easier because of the cost itself."

"Pricing can be made better. Currently, I think the pricing is based on the market. The pricing also depends on the business partners that offer you the solution."

"Price-wise, AutomationEdge is pretty affordable, making it not so expensive when you compare this with other tools in the market."

"The licensing for this solution should have a more competitive pricing model. The price is in the top five of similar products."

"It is expensive but its value can justify the cost."

"I give the price of the solution a nine out of ten."

"From a distributor's side, one of the biggest selling points is its price point. Without going into any numbers, compared to UiPath, Automation Anywhere, and Blue Prism, we're significantly cheaper. The main difference is that other competitors usually charge you per process. However, in Automate's case, it's priced per bot. So, a bot can run multiple processes at the same time, but you are only priced for a single bot."

"The cost is a bit high for a small business like ours, but we manage with Fortra's Automate."

"While solutions like UiPath and Blue Prism cost around $11,000-$12,000 for each license, this product costs around $7,000 and you can keep it forever."

"The pricing is quite reasonable. We can run the process with one bot. The limitation is at the server level because they have some resources, and sometimes that is enough. It isn't too expensive, so you can get a good return off of one, and you can also have a pack of five bots that is quite competitive."

"I'm only involved in running the product and maintaining the systems, so I can't speak to the cost."

"It has gone up in price. The price of Fortra's Automate has increased since we first started using it. It does a lot but also costs a lot. It was a lot more affordable before Fortra owned the software."

"I like the way this solution is priced because you can buy a license, or you can buy the software outright."

"Compared to other products, the pricing model for this solution is much more convenient, flexible, and adaptable to the Portuguese reality."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

17%

Construction Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Outsourcing Company

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	154
Midsize Enterprise	82
Large Enterprise	536

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	12
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	4

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	31
Midsize Enterprise	14
Large Enterprise	10

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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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AutomationEdge?

I rate AutomationEdge's pricing as a six to seven. It is expensive but its value can justify the cost.

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What needs improvement with AutomationEdge?

In AutomationEdge, I think there could be improvements. I have not used it in maybe two months, but in the past, you ...

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What is your primary use case for AutomationEdge?

My use cases for AutomationEdge include using two automations in my actual employment or company. I use it to create ...

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What is your primary use case for HelpSystems AutoMate?

Fortra's Automate has two or three use cases in this scenario. The feature I appreciate most is the drag and drop opt...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortra Automate?

Regarding the pricing of Fortra's Automate, for a startup or mid-market company, I would say it is not cheap and is d...

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What needs improvement with Fortra Automate?

One thing I dislike about Fortra's Automate is that it does not perform well with OCR software, which is optical char...

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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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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

AutomationEdge delivers automation flexibility with coding, desktop automation, and technology tools like OCR and chatbots. Cost-effective with seamless integration, it supports scripting and scalability, optimizing workflows and enhancing productivity in diverse sectors.

AutomationEdge offers robust automation through concurrency, multithreading, and a suite of tools such as predictive analytics and Excel automation. It empowers companies by automating processes, simplifying workflows, and improving operational efficiency. This platform facilitates intuitive design, integrating AI capabilities with DocuEdge and enhancing business processes. Despite its advantages, it faces challenges in stability, GUI dependence, and integration, needing further improvement in AI capabilities, SAP integration, and pricing strategies. The cumbersome installation process and limited community support are noted, requiring attention to Excel automation, modularity, and intuitive design for competitive performance.

What are the key features?

Concurrent Processing: Allows simultaneous task execution for improved efficiency.
Desktop Automation: Streamlines repetitive tasks directly on users’ desktop environments.
Multithreading: Enhances performance by processing multiple tasks at once.
OCR and Chatbots: Incorporates optical character recognition and conversational interfaces for better user interaction.
Predictive Analytics: Utilizes data-driven insights to inform better decision-making.
AI Capabilities: Powered by DocuEdge for enhanced document management.
Seamless Integrations: Connects with other tools and services smoothly to improve workflow continuity.

How does AutomationEdge provide ROI?

Increased Productivity: Automating routine tasks enables staff to focus on higher-value activities.
Cost Efficiency: Offers a cost-effective way to streamline processes.
Enhanced User Support: Provides accessible support to optimize system use and resolve issues.
Scalability: Adapts to growing business needs ensuring long-term viability.
Improved Process Optimization: Fine-tunes operations to maximize resource use.

In industries like banking and finance, AutomationEdge automates routine tasks, enhancing customer service and process management. It optimizes manual tasks, reporting, and financial operations, integrating seamlessly into sales and finance design. Companies value its ability to automate and streamline workflows in cloud or on-premises deployments, improving efficiency in data-heavy processes.

AutomationEdge

Fortra's Automate offers a user-friendly platform for task automation, featuring a drag-and-drop interface that aids in scheduling, file management, and integrating with services like Azure and AWS.

Fortra's Automate provides substantial ease in automating complex tasks through its intuitive design. It offers seamless integration capabilities, especially with Azure and AWS, and comes equipped with strong error handling. Cost-effective and requiring minimal coding, it supports a broad range of industries by effectively automating tasks such as HR operations, invoice management, and data processing across servers.

What features stand out in Fortra's Automate?

Drag-and-Drop Interface: Simplifies task setup and automation without deep coding expertise.
Scheduling and File Management: Ensures efficient, automated handling of tasks and file transfers.
Integration Capabilities: Works with platforms like Azure and AWS for enhanced performance.
Error Handling: Offers solid solutions to manage and resolve task execution errors.
Minimal Coding: Facilitates automation with limited coding requirements, broadening accessibility.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Cost-Effectiveness: Provides affordable licensing options for diverse businesses.
Operational Efficiency: Enhances productivity by automating repetitive tasks, reducing manual errors.
Versatility: Adapts well across sectors like banking, healthcare, and transportation.
Robust Support: Offers extensive assistance with automation features.
IT Compatibility: Easily integrates into existing IT infrastructures.

In industries such as healthcare and transportation, Fortra's Automate facilitates the automation of client management, HR operations, and data processing, boosting efficiency. Banks utilize it for managing extensive invoice workflows, while distribution sectors rely on its capabilities for insurance checks and system support. Its applicability across servers makes it a valuable tool for any sector seeking to reduce manual workload and improve task accuracy.

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Sample Customers

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

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Aldergrove Financial Group, Preferred Health Professionals, Mindbeam Technologies, First Credit Union in British Columbia, Vestcom International, Prime Liberty Benefits, University of Tampa, CNLBancshares, World Precision Instruments, BJ's Restaurants, Globe Pequot Press, Accudata Technologies, Norton Healthcare, Pacific Toxicology Laboratories

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