EdgeVerve AssistEdge RPA vs Fortra's Automate comparison

Infosys and Fortra are both solutions in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) category. Infosys is ranked #27 with an average rating of 7.0, while Fortra is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.7. Infosys holds a 1.2% mindshare in RPA, compared to Fortra’s 2.8% mindshare. Additionally, 66% of Infosys 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 EdgeVerve AssistEdge RPA are both in the Robotic Process Automation market, offering distinct advantages. While Fortra's Automate gets positive feedback for cost and support, EdgeVerve AssistEdge RPA holds the advantage due to its comprehensive features and AI integration, making it appealing for larger enterprises.

Features: Fortra's Automate offers flexibility and strong integration, facilitating automation with minimal coding. It's well-suited for scalability and managing repetitive tasks efficiently. EdgeVerve AssistEdge RPA provides advanced analytics and process orchestration capabilities. It stands out with its AI integration, making it highly adaptable for large-scale deployments, ideal for complex automation needs.

Room for Improvement: Fortra's Automate could improve by adding more AI capabilities and enhancing its advanced analytics features. Better documentation could also benefit less technical users. EdgeVerve AssistEdge RPA may require a more user-friendly interface for beginners and a streamlined integration process. Improvements in cost efficiency and reducing implementation time would also enhance its appeal.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Fortra's Automate is recognized for straightforward deployment and reliable customer support, making it accessible to businesses with limited technical expertise. EdgeVerve AssistEdge RPA offers a customizable deployment with strong customer service, supporting complex integrations but potentially demanding more initial effort and resources.

Pricing and ROI: Fortra's Automate is appreciated for its cost-efficient pricing model, appealing to smaller businesses seeking quick returns. EdgeVerve AssistEdge RPA, despite higher upfront costs, offers significant long-term ROI due to its robust features and scalability, targeting larger enterprises aiming for comprehensive solutions.

To learn more, read our detailed EdgeVerve AssistEdge RPA vs. Fortra's Automate Report (Updated: June 2026).

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Automation Anywhere

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 EdgeVerve AssistEdge RPA is 1.2%, up from 0.8% 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%
EdgeVerve AssistEdge RPA	1.2%
Other	90.5%

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Featured Reviews

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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reviewer2728704

Corporate Development Specialist at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Offers a user-friendly interface but lacks enterprise-level features

EdgeVerve AssistEdge RPA is not difficult to deploy and the process was fine. Concerning deployment time, it usually takes one or two days. It totally depends upon the number of use cases and the processes where we are implementing. It might take weeks as well, depending upon the process in which we are implementing.

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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

"The ability to build automation without coding is its most valuable feature."

"It has helped us to save a lot of FTEs for our solutions that we have provided to our companies."

"What I appreciate most about Automation Anywhere is the ease of use. Everything is easy to set up. I also appreciate the extensibility that it has."

"Many tasks take a long time for a person to do them. Automation Anywhere enables us to do those jobs in less time."

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

"Automation Anywhere is stable."

"They have an AI platform with GenAI implemented to help us generate anything that is necessary for automation."

"The Automation Anywhere automation tool is user-friendly, especially compared to UiPath and Blue Prism."

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"Good email automation and XL automation."

"The tool follows a role-based working model to create things. It helps to track what others are doing with the system."

"The user interface is not complicated, even for new users. Two to three weeks is enough to get ahold of it."

"AssistEdge made it so that the reps didn't need to maneuver through 10 or 20 different systems. We tied all that together in the background, so the reps had a shared UI, and everything else happened in the background without their knowledge. When they were retrieving data, it was done in the background through automation and pulling up to that generic UI layer"

"The features of EdgeVerve AssistEdge RPA that customers find most helpful include the easy understanding and good UI/UX."

"EdgeVerve AssistEdge RPA is more affordable than UiPath."

"The feature I like the most is the ability to capture elements easily, especially when automating web-based applications. Additionally, I find the SAP connectors to be quite beneficial."

"There are some typical features I like such as email automation, XL automation, some AI/ML capabilities that are evolving, but are not quite mature yet, and I like the website automation."

"The peace of mind I have using Automate for scheduling tasks allows me to focus on other responsibilities without worrying about operational issues."

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

"The product effectively handles all the tasks we require."

"The key benefit of Fortra's Automate is that it is quite effective with the automation of repetitive IT and business workflows, which is the primary use case we feel is perfect for Fortra's Automate, and it significantly reduces manual intervention."

"The solution is continuously adding more integrations to help with workflows and bot and task creation."

"Web scraping is quite good since it offers a lot of possibilities."

"The best feature of Automate is its ease of use, which is a major selling point."

"We've automated all the vendor processes so that we don't have to manually load any files."

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Cons

"If the option were available to use the old generic-style variable type, it would be helpful."

"It is good for standard procedures with an SOP. For those, it works well. But there are processes that are tricky and need human intervention and intelligence. In those cases, the process gets stuck."

"Having some more pre-mapping and pre-setup analysis of what you're going to be doing with it would be helpful."

"Apart from the Chrome issue, which took them maybe a week to fix, we lost a lot of processes during that time, but it just happens unfortunately."

"What I don't like about Automation Anywhere is that its troubleshooting tools need to be improved because they usually take a long time to solve problems as they come up."

"We have observed that AA gets locked sometimes."

"Automation Anywhere needs to improve the startup time, as it tends to lag at the beginning of the day."

"Automation Anywhere could use to be more stabilized."

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"The tool's alternatives work on drag-and-drop functionality without creating custom code. We don't have an in-built queue system and use RabbitMQ for it. The solution also doesn't have a framework."

"In my opinion, areas for improvement in this solution lie in handling documentation, especially when dealing with data from various layouts or formats like scanned PDFs. Currently, new features are emerging in other tools, like generative AI, that could enhance these aspects."

"The solution could be improved if it provided integration with third party tools like Python, native integration, which is very important."

"We provide them with consulting and strategy advisory services, but we have never recommended any organization to use EdgeVerve AssistEdge RPA."

"There should be more activities like extraction for reading or converting PDFs. There are fewer activities compared to other tools. There are no custom activities."

"AssistEdge isn't a simple tool like Blue Prism or other RPA solutions with configurable items that you can drag and drop. This involved a lot of hard coding, which posed two challenges. One, we did not have that skillset, so we depended on Infosys. Two, it's a beast to go back and update or make changes when things are hard coded because you can't just move those configurable items back around."

"Lacks integration with third party tools."

"The interface could be more user-friendly and easier to navigate."

"The documentation is not that great."

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

"There is room for improvement regarding cloud functionality; there are a few missing features, and the logging could be better, especially air logging. We can go into logging events and create our own task, but it would be nice if this were more detailed."

"I wish Fortra's Automate could shorten the time it takes to debug complex workflows because they tend to take much longer than expected."

"Regarding customer support, I face challenges sometimes. They're not always available, and you may need to wait for assistance, but overall their support is acceptable."

"If Fortra's Automate could add more logging in jobs, that could be helpful."

"The interface of Fortra's Automate is similar to GoAnywhere; I am not completely pleased with it, although it is intuitive, but it lacks something in terms of complexity."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"When I started working on it, it was difficult to obtain a trial version (barrier to entry). Now, they have a Community Edition, which may make it easy to get started."

"We have purchased licenses, but are trying to obtain more bot programmer licenses."

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

"We have seen about a 10 percent monetary savings."

"Annual licensing costs would be about $100,000."

"I think the solution's pricing is reasonable."

"I'm not sure what the monthly licensing cost is, as that is taken care of by another team, but I would say it's around $100,000."

"I advise others that even as of right now, the setup cost and licensing cost to automate bots on Automation Anywhere is steep but it is worth the investment!"

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"EdgeVerve AssistEdge RPA is cheaper compared to other RPA tools."

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

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

"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."

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

"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."

"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."

"It comes with a package that costs approximately $20,000 USD per year."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

17%

Construction Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

Educational Organization

14%

Construction Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	157
Midsize Enterprise	82
Large Enterprise	544

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By reviewers
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 needs improvement with EdgeVerve AssistEdge RPA?

In terms of improvements for EdgeVerve AssistEdge RPA, there is nothing specific that could be identified as needing ...

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What is your primary use case for EdgeVerve AssistEdge RPA?

The main use cases for EdgeVerve AssistEdge RPA are quite diverse; it can be used within finance, banking, supply cha...

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What advice do you have for others considering EdgeVerve AssistEdge RPA?

Regarding the reporting capabilities of EdgeVerve AssistEdge RPA, I am not certain about the intelligent reporting ca...

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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)

AssistEdge RPA

HelpSystems Automate, Automate

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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

EdgeVerve AssistEdge RPA offers robust automation capabilities with AI/ML enhancements, seamless legacy integration, and user-friendly elements, effectively supporting industries like finance and healthcare.

EdgeVerve AssistEdge RPA is known for its versatility in automating processes across sectors like finance, banking, and healthcare. With email, XL automation, and evolving AI capabilities, it integrates seamlessly with systems and features role-based models, web application element capture, and SAP connectors. Despite needing improvements in third-party integration, AI, and support, it remains accessible due to its adaptive UI, though scalability and documentation handling require attention. Complex automation can be challenging, leading users to often need custom packages beyond predefined activities.

What are the key features of EdgeVerve AssistEdge RPA?

Email and XL automation: Streamlines document processing tasks.
AI/ML capabilities: Supports evolving industry needs with advanced intelligence.
Web automation: Facilitates internet-based task automation efficiently.
Legacy system integration: Ensures smooth operations with existing infrastructure.
Role-based working model: Supports diverse team dynamics and accountability.
Easy element capture for web: Simplifies web automation tasks with point-and-click efficiency.
SAP connectors: Enhances SAP ecosystem automation capabilities.

What benefits or ROI should users look for in reviews?

Ease of use: Empowers teams to adapt quickly with minimal training.
Adaptability: Supports diverse requirements with flexible capabilities.
Database integration: Facilitates seamless data management and processing.
Uncomplicated UI/UX: Ensures a smooth user experience for quick onboarding.

EdgeVerve AssistEdge RPA is extensively implemented in industries like finance and healthcare for automating business processes such as payments and data comparison. It supports custom UI development for contact centers and enhances efficiency in areas like supply chain and retail through web scraping and automation, addressing unique industry needs efficiently.

Infosys

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

OpenReach Service, Ricoh Americas Corporation, Event Hospitality & Entertainment

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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