AutomationEdge vs UiPath Platform comparison

AutomationEdge and UiPath are both solutions in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) category. AutomationEdge is ranked #21 with an average rating of 7.8, while UiPath is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.6. AutomationEdge holds a 1.1% mindshare in RPA, compared to UiPath’s 19.9% mindshare. Additionally, 84% of AutomationEdge users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of UiPath users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 30, 2025

In the field of Robotic Process Automation (RPA), UiPath and AutomationEdge are significant competitors. User feedback suggests that UiPath holds a slight advantage due to its comprehensive community support and ease of use. **Features:** UiPath provides a user-friendly interface with drag-and-drop functionality that caters to users with limited technical expertise. Its platform supports extensive automation capabilities including AI models, document understanding, and integration with applications such as Microsoft Suite. AutomationEdge is valued for its robust desktop automation, concurrent processing, multi-threading, and technology integrations like OCR and chatbots, which facilitate advanced process automation. **Room for Improvement:** Users of UiPath recommend enhancements in AI functionalities, more detailed advanced level training, and streamlined licensing models. Some find complexities in deploying on legacy systems and suggest better pricing transparency. AutomationEdge users desire improvements in user interface intuitiveness, community support, and adaptability for varied user needs, particularly in customization and reporting capabilities. **Ease of Deployment and Customer Service:** UiPath offers a smooth deployment experience, praised for its intuitive cloud and on-premises solutions, supported by strong community forums and the UiPath Academy for training. Customer service is recognized for its responsiveness and supportiveness. AutomationEdge offers straightforward deployment with extensive integrations, though users cite the need for more efficient support channels and documentation to aid large-scale implementations. **Pricing and ROI:** UiPath is commended for its flexible pricing, offering cost savings through automation cloud solutions, which reduces infrastructure costs and provides significant ROI over time. Its community resources help optimize training costs, leading to quicker ROI realization. AutomationEdge is noted for its competitive pricing and efficient resource utilization through features like concurrent processing, though users suggest more transparency in pricing to better evaluate ROI. Despite perceived longer ROI timelines, its cost-effectiveness is recognized for specific use cases, such as desktop automation.

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Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) category, the mindshare of Automate is 1.8%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of AutomationEdge is 1.1%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of UiPath Platform is 19.9%, down from 26.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Featured Reviews

Anabel Marco

Account Director at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Automates processes efficiently with cost-effective scaling and robust customer support

Web scraping is quite good since it offers a lot of possibilities. Another important feature for me is its compatibility with MBI, the Power that is ISEQUADO Centers. I appreciate the ability to scale and increase the number of bots or studios without additional expense. Automate's non-reliance on additional orchestrators makes it quite cost-effective.

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BhargavJotva

Associate Manager - Retail Banking Operation at IDFCFIRST

An RPA tool to automate functions, tasks, and processes that also allows users to do coding from the scratch

The initial setup of AutomationEdge was satisfactory for our company. For deployment for a large process, it will take around two months to develop the process. Else, it can be done in fifteen days. My organization gets to automate the banking processes using the solution. There are different requirements for different departments. Finance departments need something to automate their processes, and the requirements may vary for the information management department. There is a different type of automation requirement if there are some secretive documents that we have to keep on triggering mail.

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Amjed Al-Tayyan

Governance Director at Diyar United Company

Automation streamlines onboarding and reduces the load on customer service agents

As the head of the division, I do not use UiPath myself. However, I am the decision-maker, so I review the features. The combination of both full-attended and half-attended automation, where you can automate tasks and still interact when required, is very useful. It provides efficiency by freeing staff from unnecessary tasks, resulting in a balanced workload and more productive use of an employee's time. The tool has a noticeable ROI, and the investment is worth every penny as it reduces tedious tasks and improves scalability. It is very easy to use. During the COVID lockdown, my son who was 11 at the time attended a UiPath and Automation Anywhere training with me. He has already automated his school tasks requiring saving data and uploading some documents to the portal. If a kid can do this, it shows how easy it is.

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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

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

"We use it for specific cases, mainly secure file transfers, which are vital for us. And it works for us."

"Automate increases efficiency and eliminates errors during documentation and invoicing processes."

"I actually quite liked the no-coding functionality."

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

"The licensing of the product is very good. You only need to license it once and then you have it forever."

"It's very easy to use. That's a big selling point for it. It has got a drag-and-drop interface, so you can quickly deploy bots."

"A great feature that you seldom see in these kind of systems is the ability to use a database as trigger to launch a task. This is something I asked for a few years ago and that was added."

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

"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten...I rate the technical support of the solution a nine out of ten."

"We can quickly adapt to our end users."

"The support from the vendor is very good."

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

"If we want to change your processes, we can code it from scratch, making it a beneficial feature of the product."

"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."

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"The most valuable feature really depends on the use case. My favorite now is Document Understanding and the AI models that are being pre-trained. That's allowing us to do more, out-of-the-box, without having to do custom programming."

"The most valuable feature of UiPath is the speed of the implementation."

"The user interface is simple and allows people to learn from it faster than other applications."

"The simplicity of creating automation from a low code level is the most valuable feature of the solution."

"The eagerness of UiPath engineers and their salespeople to help us along the process has helped us align ourselves more with UiPath."

"UiPath support is pretty good. It's adequate when needed. Fortunately, they have UiPath Academy and other information out there, so you don't need to use it often."

"Computer Vision using Microsoft and Tesseract are pretty useful."

"It has reduced human error because there would be some different document types. It's able to detect multiple types versus a user finding one document type when there could be multiple document types that are associated with a letter, while the user is browsing over it that can be missed in the second document type. But when you're looking at machine learning and at the text, it'll be able to easily pick out those keywords from a document that has multiple document types."

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Cons

"While this solution is continually improving, as it is now, the user interface could use improvement when I compare it to a product like UiPath."

"Error messages should be better. For error status, there should be better documentation because a lot of times, error messages that you get are quite vague. For example, you get a message saying that the workflow has run into an unknown status, which is vague. It just tells you that it failed, but you don't know how or why it failed. It makes debugging difficult."

"The documentation is not that great."

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

"There is a lack of good development for artificial intelligence, such as machine learning."

"The solution has a very weak knowledge base."

"Sometimes when we communicate with the ERP system and there is an issue, we are not always aware of the specifics of Automate and the source of the problem."

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

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

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

"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."

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

"In the future, they should have a similar version for the cloud and on-premises, and the installation should be flawless within few minutes."

"They could provide more technologies for IT and security to enhance machine learning capabilities."

"The ease of use is the main thing on which they really have to focus. If they want to go against the giants, it should be improved in ease of use, and it should be more user-friendly. It would be helpful because everyone should be empowered irrespective of whether they know how to code or not. They should enhance its user interface and make it more intuitive."

"AutomationEdge's primary issue is its price point, especially compared to other products."

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"It would be helpful if UiPath could provide developers to help us with the on-premises setup. Without that, we have to figure out how we do the setup."

"Exception handling and exception details can be much better and more user-friendly."

"These days, document understanding costs can be very high, so we've implemented it only for two or three customers. It can be very costly for clients, even though the functionality is very good."

"With artificial intelligence or natural language processing, we need to get in touch with the servers, however, we cannot do it without getting a proper license. Maybe a mode of artificial intelligence and natural language processing should be included without needing a different license."

"We would like to see better connectivity with different technologies. We found credential management to be something that is a real problem for us, especially working with third-party systems."

"The high cost of UiPath licensing significantly reduces the value we get from the solution."

"It would be beneficial if the system could proactively generate alerts, notifying the client about any delays in the process execution."

"UiPath should improve its licensing because its competitors offer a cheaper and more sustainable model for even small-scale industries."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"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."

"Once you buy the software, you just pay for the support for backend help."

"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."

"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."

"From a distributor's perspective, one of the biggest selling points of Automate is its price point."

More Automate pricing and cost advice

"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."

"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."

"The product is available at the lowest price."

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

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

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

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

"UiPath is costly compared to Power Automate Desktop, but if you want to do most things, UiPath helps a lot. The more you use it, the cheaper it gets."

"UiPath is a pretty expensive tool compared to what the market offers, including open-source alternatives that can do similar things."

"Attended is fairly cheap. Anytime you bring in Orchestrator, that starts to become a little more expensive. I'm a little concerned about all the new SKUs that are coming in and the products associated with them. I am really interested in finding out if someone wanted a full product suite, what kind of money are they looking at annually."

"The licensing is too expensive. It is not a cheap product. We constantly have to build business cases where we have to justify our existence as an RPA team."

"Its cost is a bit on the higher side. We are not very happy with their pricing. Most of the UiPath products are priced higher than competitors."

"It comes with a high cost, but the value it delivers justifies the expense."

"Licensing is quite complex, and sometimes that's true even when we have to explain it to our customers. There may not be a way to do it more simply."

"Our licensing fees are approximately $140,000 USD annually, which includes all of the bots, Orchestrator, and the Studio."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

13%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

19%

Computer Software Company

12%

Healthcare Company

Real Estate/Law Firm

Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

Government

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Questions from the Community

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We use it for specific cases, mainly secure file transfers, which are vital for us. And it works for us.

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What is your primary use case for HelpSystems AutoMate?

The main purpose is for automation. That has been the purpose why I have been using it so far.

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

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What do you like most about AutomationEdge?

It helps us with cost optimization and easy implementation.

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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?

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Compared 33% of the time

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Compared 10% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 39% of the time

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Compared 26% of the time

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Compared 13% of the time

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Also Known As

HelpSystems Automate, Automate

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Overview

Automate offers a user-friendly solution with a drag-and-drop interface for efficient task automation and integration with major platforms like SAP and Azure, making it ideal for quick deployment with minimal coding and training.

Automate provides powerful features for businesses seeking efficient automation, offering compatibility with databases, email integration, and cloud platforms. Its simple interface supports both beginners and experienced users, simplifying tasks like invoice processing, HR automation, and data transformation. Cost-effective pricing and flexible licensing enhance its appeal while integration capabilities and scheduling tools ensure smooth workflow automation.

What are Automate's Key Features?

Drag-and-Drop Interface: Simplifies automation with intuitive design.
Integration Capabilities: Connects with platforms like SAP and Azure for seamless data flow.
Database and FTP Triggers: Enhances automation potential through direct data interaction.
Efficient Scheduling: Automates tasks with precise timing and control.
Web Scraping: Automates data extraction for quick analysis and reporting.

What Benefits and ROI Should Users Expect?

Rapid Deployment: Minimizes coding efforts for quick implementation.
Cost-Effectiveness: Offers flexible pricing models to suit budget constraints.
Operational Efficiency: Reduces manual workloads and enhances productivity.
Comprehensive Integration: Facilitates improved data management across systems.
Scalability: Adapts to growing business needs with ease.

In industries such as healthcare, banking, and logistics, Automate is used for tasks like invoice payment automation, data transformation, and task automation. This leads to streamlined processes and reduced manual workload, illustrating its value in enhancing operational efficiency through diversified workflows.

Fortra

AutomationEdge is an Intelligent Robotic Process Automation product which comes bundled with key essential technologies for automation of front office, middle office, back office and IT operations.
AutomationEdge provides Chatbots, Intelligent Automation bots, AI and Machine Learning capabilities that help clients reduce costs, improve response time, grow business and achieve compliance. AutomationEdge provides ready Bots and development environment to build new Bots.

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UiPath Platform offers an intuitive automation solution with its user-friendly interface and low-code/no-code capabilities, empowering users to efficiently automate processes without technical expertise. It integrates seamlessly with applications and enhances productivity through attended and unattended automation.

UiPath Platform stands out for its scalability and operational control, especially through Orchestrator, which effectively manages bots and processes. AI-driven features like Document Understanding and OCR streamline data handling, reduce human error, and increase productivity. With support from a robust community and UiPath Academy, users benefit from ongoing skill development and learning. The platform's integration with tools such as Salesforce and ServiceNow ensures flexibility, and its Automation Cloud simplifies deployment and maintenance. Despite these strengths, UiPath users have highlighted areas for improvement such as licensing complexities, documentation clarity, and support responsiveness. They also seek enhanced integration with AI, machine learning, and external systems, combined with improved stability and more intuitive design.

What are the key features of UiPath Platform?

Intuitive Interface: Drag-and-drop design eases automation for non-experts.
Orchestrator Management: Effective bot and process management for operational control.
AI-Driven Features: Document Understanding and OCR optimize data processes.
Extensive Integrations: Connects with Salesforce, SAP, Excel, Oracle, and CRM.
Automation Cloud: Simplifies deployment and streamlines maintenance operations.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Time Savings: Automation reduces time spent on repetitive tasks.
Cost Efficiency: Decreases operational costs by minimizing manual labor.
Productivity Boost: Attended/unattended automation increases productivity.
Comprehensive Training: UiPath Academy and community resources support user growth.

Organizations adopt UiPath in finance, HR, IT, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors to automate repetitive and data-intensive tasks. Automation in invoice processing, data entry, and document management is common. Its integration with systems like SAP, Excel, Oracle, and CRM enhances efficiency, enabling businesses to reduce errors and manual effort, while focusing on strategic activities with both cloud and on-premises deployment options.

UiPath

Sample Customers

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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