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IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA) vs INTELLIBOT comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 4, 2024

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
8.1
Automate boosts efficiency with 30% more productivity, saving 200 hours monthly and reducing costs without needing consultants.
Sentiment score
8.3
IBM RPA offers 20-30% ROI, short payback period, cost-effectiveness, automates tasks, and enhances client satisfaction and financial benefits.
Sentiment score
8.3
INTELLIBOT offers significant cost savings and immediate financial benefits with competitive pricing and reduced personnel expenses, ensuring higher returns.
Fortra's Automate has effectively replaced the workload of an entire employee, saving us significant time and money.
Our improvement has been approximately 30% in productivity since implementing this tool.
My customers have seen high ROI with IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA) because it has a lower cost than other vendors.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.5
Automated customer support is highly rated for quick responses and expertise, though some find the knowledge base lacking.
Sentiment score
6.6
IBM RPA offers reliable customer service, though some users seek better educational resources and more experienced level-one support.
Sentiment score
5.9
INTELLIBOT's India service is efficient, but some users face delays and require follow-ups for resolution.
They don't always understand the processes I'm trying to implement.
I rate the technical support 10 out of 10 because it provided excellent service during implementation and when we were connecting with different services.
I would rate the technical support as a nine out of ten because it is quite fast and courteous.
They need to improve their support by having more experienced level one support.
The customer service is slow to respond.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.0
Automate is praised for scalability and cost-effectiveness, yet faces challenges with complexity and operating system support.
Sentiment score
7.6
IBM RPA is highly scalable, appreciated for its cloud flexibility, aided by Kubernetes, microservices, and AI expansion efforts.
Sentiment score
6.9
INTELLIBOT is scalable, adapting to larger teams, though some users rate its scalability lower than market alternatives.
It is easy to increase one bot or one studio without needing to buy another orchestrator, which can be quite expensive.
The solution is very scalable because it's supported by Cloud Pak for Automation, allowing scaling with other solutions or independently.
I would rate the scalability of IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA) as eight on a scale of one to ten.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.0
Automate version 11 is stable and reliable, with occasional slowdowns reported, scoring 7 to 9 out of 10.
Sentiment score
6.9
IBM RPA is generally stable, with improved version 11, but some users report minor issues and memory concerns.
Sentiment score
7.7
INTELLIBOT is stable and reliable with occasional glitches resolved through frequent updates, receiving a robust 7-8 rating.
It has very robust features, and it is not prone to instability.
It is very reliable.
IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has been running smoothly for four years without any errors, which indicates a high level of stability.
The product is good and pretty stable.
 

Room For Improvement

Automate needs improved web automation, UI, security, OCR, stability, documentation, integration, user experience, community support, and cloud functionality.
IBM RPA needs stronger AI, better integrations, user-friendly features, and improved support to address user challenges and requests.
INTELLIBOT users recommend less reliance on scripts, improved documentation, and enhancements in Java interaction, OCR, and customer support.
Integration with Amazon S3 is somewhat lacking.
I would prefer not having to log in to update a ticket; being able to respond via email would be beneficial.
I find that most important features are strong, however, there is a lack of good development for artificial intelligence, such as machine learning.
To improve IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA) for the next release, there should be more integration with external systems, and more integration with IBM's data and AI platforms is needed.
Customer support could also be improved, as they are slow to respond and appear to have policies that do not provide sufficient support for partners.
 

Setup Cost

Automate offers flexible and competitive pricing, appealing to budget-conscious buyers with options for unlimited bots and reasonable costs.
IBM RPA pricing is often high with annual licensing, but it offers flexibility, bundling, and a free trial.
Enterprise users find INTELLIBOT's pricing mixed, with costs ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, but value remains substantial.
Competitors are often more expensive than Automate.
It offered what we wanted at a good, competitive price.
It does a lot but also costs a lot.
The pricing of IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is an area that could be improved.
 

Valuable Features

Automate offers a user-friendly interface for easy task automation with efficient features, Azure integration, and cost-effective scalability.
IBM Robotic Process Automation boosts efficiency and productivity with user-friendly automation, integration, and advanced analytics features.
INTELLIBOT provides intuitive automation features, including coding-free AI tasks, document classification, role management, and Citrix integration for efficiency.
Automate's non-reliance on additional orchestrators makes it quite cost-effective.
Other features I appreciate about Automate include business processing automation, intelligent documentation, and restrictive processes.
The most valuable features of Fortra's Automate include its FTP functionality and file manipulation capabilities.
We haven't encountered any errors in the last four years, which speaks to its reliability.
The analytics and reporting tools in IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA) are the best compared to all other RPAs because all other RPAs only use dashboards while IBM is the only one to have a reporting tool that includes dashboards.
INTELLIBOT provides immediate cost savings on the headcount perspective, as a lot of operational tasks can be automated.
 

Categories and Ranking

Automate
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Ranking in Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
5th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM Robotic Process Automat...
Ranking in Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
10th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
INTELLIBOT
Ranking in Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
27th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) category, the mindshare of Automate is 1.7%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is 3.0%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of INTELLIBOT is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
 

Featured Reviews

Anabel Marco - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
GeorgeTzifas - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides smart AI tools and easy to use
I would like to have more flexibility in connecting the platform with third-party systems. It is easy to connect IBM RPA with other IBM products, but it is complicated when connecting to non-IBM systems. So, I would like IBM RPA to be even more flexible in connecting to third-party systems.
Renjith Raghunathan - PeerSpot reviewer
A solution that requires minimal efforts to run multiple activities at the same time
It would be helpful to add more documentation. Currently, there are not many documents available on Google that explain each activity and how to use it or how to use the parameters and pass values. This is an area that could be improved. If I were to add something that would make my life easier in a new release of INTELLIBOT, then it would be making improvements to the way it is interacting with Java. The only challenge with using INTELLIBOT is the way it works with OCR, which can make creating OCR icons very challenging. In addition, there may be challenges in using the Citrix environment.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
6%
Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Insurance Company
6%
Government
6%
Computer Software Company
32%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Engineering Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
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.
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...
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...
What do you like most about IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA)?
Integrating the tool with SAP, EBS, or other ERPs is easy.
What needs improvement with IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA)?
The pricing of IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA) could be improved.
What is your primary use case for IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA)?
We usually use IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA) ( /products/ibm-robotic-process-automation-rpa-reviews ) to autom...
Which lesser known RPA vendor has the best chance at unseating today's market leaders?
Intellibot.io would be my suggestion. From DPA to RPA to cognitive model long to Chatbots to IOT they have come a lon...
What needs improvement with INTELLIBOT?
There are other INTELLIBOT products available in the market that are superior and have been around for a long time. S...
What is your primary use case for INTELLIBOT?
I work as an implementation partner for ServiceNow ( /products/servicenow-reviews ), using INTELLIBOT ( /products/int...
 

Also Known As

HelpSystems Automate, Automate
IBM RPA
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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
The Hanover Insurance Group
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