EdgeVerve AssistEdge RPA vs IBM Datacap comparison

Infosys and IBM are both solutions in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) category. Additionally, 66% of Infosys users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 89% of IBM users who would recommend it.

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We performed a comparison between EdgeVerve AssistEdge RPA and IBM Datacap based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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EdgeVerve AssistEdge RPA vs. IBM Datacap

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Automation Anywhere

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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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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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DeekshithShetty

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

High-accuracy document processing with easy integration and good image enhancement

The OCR extractions are very good, almost 100% accurate now. The integration with other tools is very easy, with inbuilt actions to configure and directly export to multiple depositories. It is also good at image enhancement, including the removal of lines, which is helpful in processing and automation and ensures very little user intervention, thus saving time.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"I'd say there are new useful features that will definitely help us as we do more development in the near future."

"The bot creation process is easy, manageable, and everything is well-organized for a developer. Everything is centralized."

"The ease of use is the most valuable feature. It's very easy to use, so to get started, you don't really need hardcore development skills."

"Overall, Automation Anywhere is a very user-friendly and easy-to-use tool, and if clients are looking to implement automation into their business, I would definitely recommend Automation Anywhere over other tools because it is well-suited for their purposes and can be easily utilized."

"Stability is great."

"It is easy to use for non-technical people, with a simple drag-and-drop interface, so they don't need to be technically savvy to automate their processes."

"The simplicity and ease of use is the most valuable part of Automation Anywhere."

"The most valued feature of Automation Anywhere is its Excel functionality; earlier in my career, I used Process Studio as my RPA tool and there was no flexibility of retrieving single cells, but Automation Anywhere has the flexibility to extract data from Excel."

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"EdgeVerve AssistEdge RPA is more affordable than UiPath."

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

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

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

"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"

"Good email automation and XL automation."

"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."

"The administration of the application following an error is most valuable, as we are able to know easily when something is stuck in the system."

"The feedback from our clients that this solution has increased their efficiency and their turnaround time on opening any account for end users, thus attracting more customers."

"Datacap will help you to streamline and automate your document driven capture processes, saving time and effort on manual, error-prone tasks."

"At the forefront of my thoughts, the standout feature of this intelligent product is its remarkable capability. This project we're currently engaged in revolves around streamlining workflows within both our company and the customer's company. It entails handling information from various documents with diverse formats and types, even when they contain the same data. The ability to connect this information with the appropriate database and recognize it irrespective of the format or source is an extremely valuable feature. Moreover, leveraging machine learning is crucial since our customer deals with an extensive archive of over five million documents. Machine learning can significantly alleviate the backlog by becoming well-versed in various scenarios they might encounter during their work once we've completed our application."

"It's resiliency, with multiple ways of identifying what you are looking for and multiple export formats, and it's a platform, not a configured application, so you can do what you want with it."

"It reduces human error and saves time."

"Datacap provides remote users with the ability to scan documents using some plugins, and internal customers can scan their documents and define their workflows, like where the document needs to be sent and how it needs to be indexed."

"I work for an insurance company, and we use Datacap for document processing."

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Cons

"Copilot is an area with a lot of scope for improvement. It's the number one thing to improve."

"Automation Anywhere is a tool. It is not able to go ahead and extract the hand-written documents."

"There is a small thing from a development point of view. There should be a static site box for finding any command if I am writing a code. If there are hundreds of functions, you can only scroll up and down to find one each one. There should be a site box where we can find the commands and easily use them."

"The workflow has a complex drag-and-drop interface that is not user-friendly and requires a good technical understanding, which can be challenging for users."

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

"I would like to be able to look at the steps that are completed as a process is running."

"They need to improve the OCR engine which is not up to the market."

"We do not have a precise area that needs improvement, but sometimes while running bots that traverse through different websites, the screen hangs or takes time to fully load."

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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."

"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."

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

"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."

"Lacks integration with third party tools."

"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."

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

"I would like to see the product have the ability to process more documents in parallel. Right now, it is a single queue. Therefore, if you want to really test the load and stress test it, having multiple instances and the ability to scale it up would be great."

"The IBM Datacap site actually is on the newer inside. They will give it as a plugin only."

"We used an integrator for the deployment, and our experience was very bad. They gave us an unreliable, broken solution which did not work, then they would not work with us."

"The technical support is horrible. They have downsized the support teams too much. They've outsourced some of them along with some of the development, and they're just stretched too thin."

"The user interfaces for exception processing can be tweaked. I commonly find that we try to tweak and customize some of those components to more of what the industry standard is. The product is still trying to play catch-up a little bit in those areas."

"Datacap's technology seems a little behind the industry. It's still using the old .NET framework. They should move to .NET Core and start integrating some machine learning. You can do some integration yourself, but you expect a solution to include the latest machine-learning approaches if you're paying reasonable money for it."

"Going forward, IBM needs to ensure that the output is perfect (as it can make the product) while staying true to platform's core."

"Currently, when you are entering invoices, you have to enter multiple rows. In Captiva the multiple rows will be dynamically added. This would be a beneficial feature for IBM to add."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Their overall pricing falls in the middle of the market. Cost-wise, Automation Anywhere is quite expensive because of their analytics, IQ Bots, and MetaBots. For a standalone machine, the pricing is okay. When adding in the licensing for IQ Bots (or MetaBots), it can become quite costly."

"Pricing is a bit high when compared to other available tools; however, the tool is worth the cost."

"The pricing model can be a bit more flexible."

"The starting price, which is a one-off fee is a bit high and this may deter mid and small-sized companies from acquiring and decide to shun the platform."

"The licensing cost for Automation Anywhere is high."

"This is a comprehensive automation offering with a scalable architecture and flexible pricing models."

"More than 40 to 50 percent of the IT budget will be for the cost of automation projects in the coming years since these projects enhance operations add value."

"Because it reduced the time duration of our processes, our costs went down."

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

"Pricing depends on how much we use it. We pay per bulk quantity. We pay as you go. Therefore, it sort of depends on our usage of it."

"In Egypt, we have exchange rates that change year to year, and currently, we're facing an increase in the exchange rate between our Egyptian pound and the dollar. Since we have been using IBM DataCap two years ago we had a good price, it was not expensive. However, I cannot say now if it is expensive or not because of the exchange rate. Additionally, I don't have the data of other competitors and I don't know the prices."

"It varies, and it depends on the client's requirements and negotiations. Nowadays, Datacap is also included in the IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation."

"Pricing needs to stay competitive."

"If you want IBM Datacap on cloud, which is a service run by IBM, the price can be quite expensive, but if you want to just purchase the licenses and own those yourself, then the price is very competitive."

"You save a lot of time and money, but the benefit is you have people who are able to run the systems, check to see if there are any errors at all, and there are a lot less errors than a human system."

"This solution offers seamless integration with other enterprise products, which is my area of responsibility, focusing on government sector projects. Larger enterprise projects don't pose problems. It might be suitable for small businesses as well."

"IBM could offer more competitive pricing. This would allow them to attain more users. Some of our clients are considering moving to a different solution called Encapture which is similar but offers more competitive pricing."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Construction Company

11%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Educational Organization

15%

Construction Company

15%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

Government

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	558

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By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	13
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	12

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 experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Datacap?

Pricing is in the mid-range but could be more affordable, rated at four point five.

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What needs improvement with IBM Datacap?

IBM needs to improve on scanning and reading accuracy for unstructured documents. Additionally, an important missing ...

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What is your primary use case for IBM Datacap?

I primarily use IBM Datacap ( /products/ibm-datacap-reviews ) for data capture and scanning documents with OCR. Speci...

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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

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

IBM Datacap offers advanced OCR capabilities, auto-indexing, and integration with FileNet and web services to efficiently manage structured and unstructured data. It supports machine learning, low-code development, and streamlined workflows for improved operational efficiency.

IBM Datacap captures and processes different data types, providing extensibility and scalability for organizations aiming to enhance their document management processes. It integrates seamlessly with IBM FileNet and other platforms, while offering features like fingerprint recognition and image enhancement. Users benefit from reduced manual tasks and errors through its automated workflows. However, challenges include recognition accuracy improvements, faster scanning, and a shift towards cloud infrastructure. Third-party integrations and support services need enhancement, while increasing customization and support for the Arabic language remains essential. Enhancements in reporting, automation, and AI integration are priority improvement areas.

What features make IBM Datacap stand out?

OCR Capability: Robust text recognition for data extraction.
Auto-Indexing: Efficient categorization and data management.
Seamless Integration: Compatible with FileNet and web services.
Machine Learning: Supports intelligent data processing.
Low-Code Development: Simplifies adding custom features.

What benefits do users see with IBM Datacap?

Efficiency: Reduces manual tasks and errors.
Scalability: Adapts to organizational growth.
Extensibility: Easy to expand and customize features.
Streamlined Workflows: Facilitates smooth operations.

IBM Datacap supports industries such as insurance, banking, government services, and trade finance by digitizing and automating document capture processes. By integrating OCR-based data extraction and cloud services, organizations enhance efficiency and data management across various applications.

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

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Turkcell, PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, Central Nacional Unimed, Conqord Oil

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