ElectroNeek vs Microsoft Power Automate comparison

ElectroNeek and Microsoft are both solutions in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) category. ElectroNeek is ranked #23 with an average rating of 7.5, while Microsoft is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.2. ElectroNeek holds a 0.7% mindshare in RPA, compared to Microsoft’s 20.9% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of ElectroNeek users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 87% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 4, 2024

Microsoft Power Automate and ElectroNeek compete in the automation software category. Microsoft Power Automate seems to have the upper hand due to its extensive feature set and deeper integrations, especially for users within the Microsoft ecosystem, while ElectroNeek offers significant budget advantages for businesses focused on cost-effectiveness and scalability.

Features: Microsoft Power Automate provides robust integration capabilities, particularly with Office 365, a wide range of connectors, and a low-code platform that facilitates ease of use. ElectroNeek is valued for its unlimited bot deployment without additional licensing fees, a user-friendly interface, and efficient scalability, making it ideal for quick automation solutions.

Room for Improvement: Microsoft Power Automate could improve documentation, enhance integration with non-Microsoft products, and offer better error handling and advanced AI tools. ElectroNeek needs to enhance its activity library for flexibility, improve remote desktop interactions, and browser compatibility, particularly with Microsoft Edge.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Power Automate offers flexible deployment options across cloud and on-premises environments, supported by extensive documentation and a large community, although technical support experiences vary. ElectroNeek supports various deployment models, including hybrid environments, but offers limited technical support documentation and less favorable response times compared to Microsoft.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Power Automate presents competitive pricing, especially for organizations already using Microsoft products, offering an attractive balance of cost and functionality for extensive automation needs. ElectroNeek provides affordability with flexible yearly licensing and cost-effective scalability, delivering significant cost savings for simple automation tasks. Although Microsoft Power Automate is generally more expensive, it justifies the cost with its richer features and integrations for complex implementations.

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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) category, the mindshare of Automate is 1.6%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ElectroNeek is 0.7%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Power Automate is 20.9%, down from 21.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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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Ishmael Munyai

Robotics Process Automation (RPA) Developer at Apollo Studios

With an easy initial setup phase in place, the tool needs to provide functionalities like web scraping to users

It is a very scalable solution. In ElectroNeek, you can build your project in modular programming or with the use of sub-programs. You can have a lot of sub-programs that make up a whole project. If you don't wanna use the drag-and-drop activities, you can use JavaScript or Python instead. So it's very useful when you are working with things such as SPS. Actually, you can write scripts to support all the product functionalities with Python and manage the product's functions. You will find a company named Apollo Studios on the website of ElectroNeek. I think they are one of the best companies in South Africa that entered into a partnership with ElectroNeek.

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Nilesh Pundkar

IVR Developer at Orange

Good for email routing and management features but additional costs for plug-ins

Power Automate has fewer features and more limitations in general. It's not as mature a product as some of the others, like UiPath or Automate Anywhere. One of the main issues I've found is that Power Automate struggles with accessing Excel or other Office documents on servers. Even though it's a Microsoft product, we often have to log in through remote systems, and syncing can be problematic due to the way we use servers. At the very least, they should provide access to Office 365 directly, without requiring additional logins on servers. Most people utilizing Power Automate are already working within the Office 365 environment. Any proof of concepts (POCs) using Power Automate would naturally be built on top of Office 365.

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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

"We have found the pricing to be very reasonable."

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

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

"This tool has machine learning and voice recognition and computer vision, which are both quite useful aspects. These aren't available in other tools. It's a good addition to this tool and it gives the solution an edge on the market."

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

"Fortra's Automate has effectively replaced the workload of an entire employee, saving us significant time and money."

"The most valuable features of Fortra's Automate include its FTP functionality and file manipulation capabilities."

"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 drag and drop feature, which is no code, is very useful for me because I am not a technical person. It is very user-friendly."

"The product's setup is straightforward."

"The most valuable feature is the price."

"We find the OCR feature very valuable, due to the corrector recognition that it provides; this is very useful for document processing."

"My favorite feature is that you can have unlimited bots without having to buy more licenses. That's a powerful option for scalability."

"The cost is the best thing about ElectroNeek."

"The product's initial setup phase was easy."

"ElectroNeek was extremely easy to use, especially its UI was easy to navigate with limited training."

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"The solution is easy to understand and to develop connectors."

"The solution integrates more easily and with more tools than Automation Anywhere."

"Automation is the best feature of the product."

"I like the scalability option and the simplicity, the way we can really use the interface to easily scale up."

"You can automate almost everything in your organization by simply dragging and dropping and selecting a few options, whether it's an Excel spreadsheet or other on-premise data."

"Third-party integrations with third-party applications are quite easy."

"The best part is the automated workflow, which is quite good and easy. It is just drag-and-drop. We are able to create workflows quite quickly. We are able to directly integrate the data that it generates with Power BI dashboards. Its integration is quite good with other Microsoft tools, such as Power BI. The visualization of the data has become helpful for us."

"Good core applications."

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Cons

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

"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."

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

"The vendor is currently working on a solution that allows us to automatically create a process that is based on a document that we receive via email."

"We really need a free development environment for customers. Building and testing automation on production isn't ideal."

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

"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."

"Some companies have asked for voice integration. This is likely part of the roadmap."

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"The pricing is an area with a shortcoming, and from an improvement perspective, it needs to be made cheaper."

"ElectroNeek comes with three activities and we cannot add activities like we can with uiPADs."

"When I wanted to use web scraping for tables in web applications, I found through online forums that such functionality or activity is currently not working as it shows."

"The solution works well with Google Chrome, but not with Microsoft Edge, which is the browser we use for automation."

"Its price could definitely be lower."

"The solution needs to improve its stability."

"I think that this solution could improve remote desktop interactions."

"The integrating capability of the product needs to be improved, to ensure that it works with all systems involved in a process."

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"There could be more communication with third-party cloud tools."

"I would recommend removing the AI Builder feature from the automatic document processing functionality. The tool can serve even better with free automatic document processing features, it shouldn’t only be available in the trial version."

"Sometimes there are issues with security policies within the company. Some parts get blacked. There are some drawbacks when we use it connected to the cloud. We need to convince clients to open some parts. This is often an issue that originates from the company itself, not Power Automate."

"Sometimes it can be difficult to share flows for multiple users to edit."

"The integration of our system into Power Automate was a bit tricky. We had to put a data lake in place before automating anything because we were not very structured in terms of data. Our major issue was cleaning up the data."

"Any task that is automated needs to be very simple. This tool does not seem to handle complicated tasks very well."

"There is an RPA feature gap between this solution and other more mature products."

"The licensing model could be improved to make it easier to understand and follow, as it is difficult to determine if the embedded license provides all functionalities or if additional licenses are needed."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

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

"I believe the price falls within a reasonable range, which significantly influenced our decision regarding the product. This aspect is crucial for any technological solution, especially in our country where enterprises might be hesitant to invest heavily in something untested or uncertain about its practicality and potential returns."

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

"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."

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

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"On a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the pricing a seven."

"I give the price an eight out of ten."

"It's very affordable and the licensing is billed on a yearly basis."

"My company has made a payment towards the purchase of a license from ElectorNeek."

"I believe we had a Silver Membership or something similar annually."

"Its price could definitely be lower. Its licensing is on a yearly basis. There is no additional cost to the standard licensing fees."

"This solution is reasonably priced and offers a free trial period."

"Currently, we are using the free license for testing. After everything is done, we'll buy the license."

"The platform is averagely priced. I rate the pricing a five out of ten."

"The licensing price should be more cost-effective."

"Initially, we had a Microsoft account for Office 365. Later, we discovered that our license included access to Power Automate at no additional cost. There was a small fee for additional features, but it was negligible compared to the benefits. There are not any additional fees required to use the solution."

"They have the community edition that people can use for free, and they also have the enterprise edition. My company uses the enterprise edition, and I don't know how much they pay."

"Power Automate is a much less expensive product than the competition."

"Comparatively, WinAutomation is cheaper than the other automation tools. When we purchased the license, it was around $50 or $60 per user most probably per month."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

Financial Services Firm

12%

Educational Organization

11%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Insurance Company

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By reviewers

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Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about HelpSystems AutoMate?

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?

I am a consultant and I am making a lot of processes in human resources, payroll, certifications, trainings, web scra...

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

The pricing is quite good compared to its competitors. Competitors are often more expensive than Automate. I would ra...

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RPA that Bots can run without centralized control?

Yea there are. For example Electroneek.

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What do you like most about ElectroNeek?

The product's initial setup phase was easy.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ElectroNeek?

My company has made a payment towards the purchase of a license from ElectorNeek.

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RPA that Bots can run without centralized control?

Yes, Attended Bots which can run without centralized control Module. RPA Tools like Automation Anywhere, uiPath ,Pow...

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How do I choose between UiPath and Microsoft Power Automate?

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How is Automation Anywhere compared to Microsoft Power Automate?

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Comparisons

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Compared 35% of the time

Automation Anywhere vs Automate

Compared 8% of the time

Blue Prism vs Automate

Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

MOVEit vs Automate

Compared 5% of the time

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UiPath Platform vs ElectroNeek

Compared 68% of the time

Automation Anywhere vs ElectroNeek

Compared 18% of the time

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Compared 24% of the time

Blue Prism vs Microsoft Power Automate

Compared 16% of the time

Automation Anywhere vs Microsoft Power Automate

Compared 15% of the time

IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA) vs Microsoft Power Automate

Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 2% of the time

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Also Known As

HelpSystems Automate, Automate

ElectroNeek RPA

Power Automate, Microsoft Flow, MS Power Automate, WinAutomation by Softomotive, ProcessRobot by Softomotive, Minit

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.

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ElectroNeek is an Intelligent Automation Platform transforming business process management in enterprises by integrating AI bots with employee workflows, automating routines, and helping humans to focus on more creative and strategic tasks. ElectroNeek provides a wide range of exciting low-code automation tools based on RPA, IDP, AI and GPT-4 (Conversational and Generative) technologies.

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Microsoft Power Automate is a powerful tool that streamlines and automates tasks within an organization.

It is used for workflow automation, data integration, and creating automated notifications and approvals.

Power Automate connects different applications and services, such as SharePoint, Excel, and Outlook, to automate data transfer and synchronization.

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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

UFP, Clariant, Ricoh, FMBCapital, RePower

1. Coca-Cola 2. General Electric 3. Siemens 4. Accenture 5. Deloitte 6. Johnson & Johnson 7. Ford 8. Nestle 9. Procter & Gamble 10. IBM 11. Amazon 12. Google 13. Microsoft 14. Adobe 15. Cisco 16. Oracle 17. SAP 18. Intel 19. HP 20. Dell 21. Verizon 22. AT&T 23. T-Mobile 24. Walmart 25. Target 26. Home Depot 27. McDonald's 28. Starbucks 29. Nike 30. Apple 31. Facebook 32. Twitter

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