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Creatio Studio vs Fortra's Automate comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 14, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.5
Automation Anywhere boosts efficiency and accuracy by reducing manual effort, enhancing speed, and enabling strategic employee tasks.
Sentiment score
3.6
Creatio Studio users experience cost reductions, enhanced performance, and improved collaboration, saving significant time and money.
Sentiment score
6.6
Fortra's Automate delivers quick ROI by reducing labor costs, enhancing productivity, and replacing multiple full-time positions.
In terms of cost, we participated in projects achieving two to three million dollars in annual savings.
Software Developer at Boston Scientific
As a return on investment, we have achieved a 250% ROI in six to nine months, and sometimes it increases up to 380% percent.
Software Engineer Intern at a university with 11-50 employees
Automation Anywhere has helped us save money.
RPA Solution Architect at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
In the first year alone, they saved 50,000 dollars, and moving forward, their platform expense was 210,000 dollars versus 500,000 dollars, along with other support and costs that were significant, resulting in a substantial difference.
Creatio Consultant at AavishkarIT Solutions Pvt Ltd
After the first phase of the project is launched into real life, customers keep improving Studio Creatio and expanding its capabilities, indicating they are satisfied with the return on investment and want to increase the effect.
Product Owner at a non-tech company with 11-50 employees
I have definitely seen a return on investment with time savings and money savings, as there is a price per license, but this money is coming back to us, making it a worthwhile investment.
IT Intern at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Fortra's Automate has effectively replaced the workload of an entire employee, saving us significant time and money.
Chief Technology Officer at DOB Systems LLC
It has reduced our expenditures in terms of purchasing more products and employing more technicians.
System Administrator
On a scale from one to ten, I would rate the ROI as nine.
Project Manager - DevOps Engineer at ACC
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.9
Automation Anywhere offers responsive customer support with varying response times, helpful resources, and premium plans for faster service.
Sentiment score
6.2
Creatio Studio's customer service is praised for its reliability and efficiency, though some face delays and region-specific challenges.
Sentiment score
7.3
Fortra's Automate support is prompt, effective, and highly rated, though some users face documentation and language challenges.
Whenever we need help, we can reach out to them, and they help us out.
Software Developer at Boston Scientific
We also have dedicated account managers and technical experts to solve our problems related to Automation Anywhere.
Software Engineer Intern at a university with 11-50 employees
We just have to raise a ticket, after which we receive a call, email, or ping from the Automation Anywhere team.
Solution architect at Boston Scientific
We have a manager, and we can ask anything we need, and they are involved in our questions.
Software analyst at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
The customer support of Studio Creatio is perfect.
Workforce Management Specialist at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
They are quick enough, and when I need anything to be accomplished quicker, I can always contact the customer success manager.
Product Owner at a non-tech company with 11-50 employees
They don't always understand the processes I'm trying to implement.
Senior Data Analyst at a financial services firm with 1-10 employees
They handle customers like me to get to the exact issue, detailing where that issue originates from a technical point of view, the resolution, and the summary they provided.
Software Engineer at Cateina Technologies
I would rate the technical support as a nine out of ten because it is quite fast and courteous.
Account Director at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.2
Automation Anywhere efficiently scales from a few bots to a large workforce, offering flexibility, centralized management, and seamless scaling.
Sentiment score
6.7
Creatio Studio is versatile, seamlessly integrates, scales without performance issues, and supports customization and significant workloads.
Sentiment score
7.1
Fortra's Automate is praised for scalability and affordability, supporting various infrastructures but has integration complexity challenges.
As we are using Microsoft Copilot for our AI agents, I look forward to integrating it with Automation Anywhere and its solutions, seeing it as a beneficial partnership as Automation progresses toward AI as the main solution.
Sr. Manager, Finance Transformation at Amkor Technology, Inc.
The centralized control room allows us to orchestrate and manage bots seamlessly.
Associate Leadership Team at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
I can scale it in terms of hundreds of bots and configure hundreds of parallel robots easily.
Director at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
The Creatio marketplace also adds to that, and the fact that you can integrate with almost any system means the potential capabilities of the system are almost endless.
Product Owner at a non-tech company with 11-50 employees
Studio Creatio has very good scalability with no problems.
Software analyst at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
I have seen many organizations depend on Studio Creatio and work with it for almost two to three years while continuously improving their system.
Creatio Consultant at AavishkarIT Solutions Pvt Ltd
The scalability of Automate also scores a ten out of ten.
IT Project Manager at Labo des histoires
I can deploy it on multiple infrastructures such as cloud, on-premises, or in a hybrid model.
Software Engineer at Cateina Technologies
It is easy to increase one bot or one studio without needing to buy another orchestrator, which can be quite expensive.
Account Director at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.0
Automation Anywhere is praised for stability, though occasional issues exist, newer versions enhance reliability, dependent on good infrastructure.
Sentiment score
8.1
Creatio Studio is stable and reliable, with minimal issues, although performance can depend on infrastructure and network setup.
Sentiment score
7.4
Fortra's Automate is stable with minor performance issues, influenced by infrastructure, emphasizing the need for proper configuration.
With the latest applications, there are no significant issues like freezing or crashing.
Senior RPA Team Leader at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
From a stability and reliability perspective, we can remain confident that the product performs as an enterprise solution and meets expected standards.
Director Automation CEO at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
If you have good best practices, reusable code, an effective framework, and a solid development methodology, bots can be very stable.
Intelligent Automation Engineering Manager at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
It is quite stable, clean, and a steady platform.
Creatio Technical Consultant at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Studio Creatio has shown no stability issues, which is rare.
Consultor De T I at Sylvamo
Studio Creatio is very stable in my experience.
Software analyst at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
The stability of the solution is a ten out of ten.
IT Project Manager at Labo des histoires
For stability on a scale from one to ten, I would give it a solid nine.
Cloud Engineer - ll at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
It has very robust features, and it is not prone to instability.
Account Director at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Users want improved coding, governance, API integrations, support, and AI integration for Automation Anywhere, especially for non-technical users.
Users recommend improving Creatio Studio's AI, interfaces, integrations, support, customization, and dashboards, with focus on intuitive use.
Fortra's Automate requires better error documentation, enhanced features, improved UI, deeper analytics, and more integrations for scalability.
It is better to write a Python script instead of using Automation Anywhere's package when dealing with Excel because it is buggy and tends to break.
Low Code Developer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Making the product more lightweight by reducing its dependency on infrastructure could greatly help in the long run.
Software Developer at Boston Scientific
It would be beneficial if the platform provided options for power developers to integrate seamlessly with languages like Java or C#, allowing them to write their own scripts and code.
Infrastructure Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
It is a workflow automation process and enterprise-grade application where an understanding of the platform is essential to use Studio Creatio.
Creatio Technical Consultant at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
More comprehensive use cases and in-depth scenarios covering real business situations and solutions are definitely needed.
Creatio Consultant at AavishkarIT Solutions Pvt Ltd
I would prefer to improve some integrations in Studio Creatio, specifically by adding a few more blocks in business process to improve functionality with integrations with native API without any coding.
Software analyst at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
This is a significant concern, especially with critical workloads where visibility into errors is essential.
DevOps Engineer at Teksphere Global Services Limited
My major recommendation would be for easier upgrade paths between major versions.
Project Manager - DevOps Engineer at ACC
When new employees join our company, we created automation so they receive AWS credentials and all their AWS access and cloud access.
Cloud Engineer - ll at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
 

Setup Cost

Automation Anywhere offers competitive pricing with scalability and options, yielding strong ROI despite extra costs for advanced features.
Enterprise users consider Creatio Studio cost-effective yet complex, with flexible pricing appealing for low-code projects in large companies.
Fortra's Automate offers cost-efficient, bot-based pricing with flexible licensing and robust capabilities, suitable yet sometimes costly for enterprises.
It is more cost-efficient compared to all other RPA platforms.
AI/Robotics Process Automation Specialist at Bell
Automation Anywhere costs are aligned with UiPath and Blue Prism, which are also expensive.
Developer at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
It is not cheap, with costs ranging between 700 to 800 dollars per month.
Director, Co-Founder & CEO at HEDEHI Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Compared to the competition, Studio Creatio is still in the average line because the pricing that others offer is quite high, but Studio Creatio is average.
Creatio Consultant at AavishkarIT Solutions Pvt Ltd
To request another license would cost the organization extra.
Workforce Management Specialist at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
I can confirm that it is significantly more cost-effective than Oracle Banking Origination.
Core Banking Analyst at a financial services firm with 1-10 employees
Competitors are often more expensive than Automate.
Account Director at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
It offered what we wanted at a good, competitive price.
Senior Data Analyst at a financial services firm with 1-10 employees
It does a lot but also costs a lot.
Chief Technology Officer at DOB Systems LLC
 

Valuable Features

Automation Anywhere enhances productivity with user-friendly bot building, strong integration, and robust security for efficient task automation.
Creatio Studio offers no-code customization, BPM tools, CRM features, and scalability to enhance workflow management and client interactions.
Fortra's Automate offers user-friendly automation with drag-and-drop interface, improving efficiency, reducing errors, and saving costs.
I can set it up to provide users with a form to fill in all required information, and then the bot operates based on those specifications.
Low Code Developer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
For example, the email module has been enhanced over the years to support all the latest authentication technologies. That is very important as we move away from username and password and embrace multi-factor authentication.
Automation Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Automation Anywhere has undergone drastic changes over the past five years, transitioning from version 10 to A360, including desktop-based and cloud-based options.
Solution architect at Boston Scientific
It supports all the horizontal and vertical scaling needs, with the ability to support from a minimum of 10 users to thousands of users without any lag in response.
Creatio Technical Consultant at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
The Process Designer is fundamental to nearly all my work.
Creatio Consultant at AavishkarIT Solutions Pvt Ltd
Studio Creatio is flexible and easy to use because I have no technical background and I have been able to configure some pretty medium complexity workflows without the need for coding for lead and opportunity management, so that is pretty interesting and cool.
Creatio AE at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Automate's non-reliance on additional orchestrators makes it quite cost-effective.
Account Director at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
In my opinion, the best feature Automate offers is the scheduling.
DevOps Engineer at Teksphere Global Services Limited
Automate's compatibility with existing IT infrastructure has impacted our business operations positively by providing smooth integration with other software that we use, such as Gmail, Jira, and Microsoft 365 apps, which gives us a unified platform instead of having to keep switching from one software to another, saving a lot of time and streamlining the whole workflows.
IT Project Manager at Labo des histoires
 

Categories and Ranking

Automation Anywhere
Sponsored
Ranking in Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
666
Ranking in other categories
Business Process Management (BPM) (2nd), Robotic Process Automation (RPA) (2nd), Process Mining (1st), Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) (1st), Agentic Automation (1st), AI Legal & Compliance (1st), AI Finance & Accounting (2nd), AI Procurement & Supply Chain (1st)
Creatio Studio
Ranking in Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies
9th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
Business Process Management (BPM) (9th), Rapid Application Development Software (11th), Low-Code Development Platforms (5th)
Fortra's Automate
Ranking in Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies
6th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
45
Ranking in other categories
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies category, the mindshare of Automation Anywhere is 6.0%, down from 8.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Creatio Studio is 1.6%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortra's Automate is 2.2%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Automation Anywhere6.0%
Fortra's Automate2.2%
Creatio Studio1.6%
Other90.2%
Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies
 

Featured Reviews

Venkat Sivaprakash - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
BK
Creatio Consultant at AavishkarIT Solutions Pvt Ltd
Automation has transformed banking workflows and drives custom process optimization
Based on my six years of experience, I see that Studio Creatio is continuously improving its workflows, materials, and capabilities. I still see potential improvements in certain areas. For example, some capabilities that the system does not have need to be identified so that customers are aware of what is not possible. The system should be designed to allow customers to connect with any system seamlessly rather than just through marketplace applications. It should have the capability to connect with any other system without limitation, as in some projects, while it was able to connect with 100 other systems, there were one, two, or a few that were not compatible. Regarding needed improvements, with respect to use cases and documentation, more comprehensive use cases and in-depth scenarios covering real business situations and solutions are definitely needed. Mobile users are quite frustrated, so the system needs more modern features, modern user interfaces, and an independent development module for the mobile app. The current mobile app is outdated, and I cannot customize it accordingly. Something new in this area is necessary.
Jane Rachma Kiniti - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Project Manager at Labo des histoires
Automate has streamlined workflows and increased efficiency with powerful automation
The best features of the solution are the flexible automation features, it is rich with beautiful connectors, and it is easy to use with little to no coding knowledge required to get started, so anybody can use the tool. The intuitive interface of Automate has an intuitive design, which makes it easy to learn and use even without a strong technical background, and it has a drag-and-drop interface, which makes everything so easy and straightforward. The error handling capabilities in complex automation tasks are powerful, as it handles all types of tasks, whether complex or simple. I've never faced any problems even when dealing with complex tasks, so everything is super smooth and highly reliable, even when dealing with big tasks, as it has never slowed down. Automate's compatibility with existing IT infrastructure has impacted our business operations positively by providing smooth integration with other software that we use, such as Gmail, Jira, and Microsoft 365 apps, which gives us a unified platform instead of having to keep switching from one software to another, saving a lot of time and streamlining the whole workflows. The automated analytics have helped improve our business processes since it has increased our efficiency by automating our everyday tasks, freeing up time for us to focus more on strategic activities such as analyzing data and developing new business strategies. It is also cost-saving. By minimizing manual labor, it decreases human errors that can lead to costly mistakes. By automating the tasks, it helps to save costs, and it also improves our accuracy by reducing these errors to ensure that tasks are done almost perfectly.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Construction Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business161
Midsize Enterprise85
Large Enterprise561
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business16
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise7
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business33
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise11
 

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...
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...
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.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Studio Creatio?
My experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing indicates that it was a bit expensive, but since it is a tool ...
What needs improvement with Studio Creatio?
I think Studio Creatio can be improved by enhancing the documentation, perhaps offering more specific training for ou...
What is your primary use case for Studio Creatio?
I have been working with Studio Creatio for 4 years. The main use case for Studio Creatio is that I took part in the ...
What is your primary use case for HelpSystems AutoMate?
I mainly use Fortra's Automate to automate routine IT tasks and schedule workflows, which reduces manual work. I auto...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortra Automate?
The setup cost is free, but I believe it is a little expensive.
What needs improvement with Fortra Automate?
Fortra's Automate could be improved as the reporting could be more flexible, and some advanced workflows could be eas...
 

Also Known As

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

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Sample Customers

Google, Linkedin, Cisco, Juniper Networks, DellEMC, Comcast, Mastercard, Quest Diagnostics
First United Bank & Trust, Josera, BSN Sports, Colgate-Palmolive, Guided Care, Maryland Department of Disabilities, Vodafone, Sureserve
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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