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IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA) vs Pega Robotic Process Automation 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
8.3
IBM RPA offers 20-30% ROI, short payback period, cost-effectiveness, automates tasks, and enhances client satisfaction and financial benefits.
Sentiment score
5.4
Pega Robotic Process Automation improves efficiency and profitability by reducing costs, errors, and cycle times while boosting transaction efficiency.
My customers have seen high ROI with IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA) because it has a lower cost than other vendors.
Business Solutions Manager at valleysoft
 

Customer Service

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
6.0
Pega RPA support is generally effective and timely, though complex issues can require more time and clarity.
They need to improve their support by having more experienced level one support.
Business Solutions Manager at valleysoft
On-premise support is generally not as effective as the cloud support that Pega currently provides.
Global Head of Digital, Process Automation at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
The speed and quality of response could be improved.
Regional Director at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
IBM RPA is highly scalable, appreciated for its cloud flexibility, aided by Kubernetes, microservices, and AI expansion efforts.
Sentiment score
6.6
Pega RPA's scalability varies by environment and user knowledge, with cloud deployment easier than on-premise setups.
The solution is very scalable because it's supported by Cloud Pak for Automation, allowing scaling with other solutions or independently.
Business Solutions Manager at valleysoft
I would rate the scalability of IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA) as eight on a scale of one to ten.
executive procurement technology at a insurance company with 11-50 employees
There are limitations in scaling as RPA is not a scalable solution.
Regional Director at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
6.9
IBM RPA is generally stable, with improved version 11, but some users report minor issues and memory concerns.
Sentiment score
7.4
Pega RPA is stable, reliable, and highly rated, praised for seamless performance and flexible automation capabilities.
IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has been running smoothly for four years without any errors, which indicates a high level of stability.
executive procurement technology at a insurance company with 11-50 employees
On a scale from one to ten, stability would rate at three.
Regional Director at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Room For Improvement

IBM RPA needs stronger AI, better integrations, user-friendly features, and improved support to address user challenges and requests.
Pega Robotic Process Automation requires enhanced integration, OCR, UI improvements, streamlined deployment, and better global cloud support.
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.
Business Solutions Manager at valleysoft
Pega Robotic Process Automation is a temporary solution to a bigger issue, and the cost of implementation especially with Pega really stops customers from proceeding.
Regional Director at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Setup Cost

IBM RPA pricing is often high with annual licensing, but it offers flexibility, bundling, and a free trial.
Pega's RPA pricing targets enterprises with integrated, costly packages, offering flexible models and competitive integration advantages.
The pricing of IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is an area that could be improved.
executive procurement technology at a insurance company with 11-50 employees
 

Valuable Features

IBM Robotic Process Automation boosts efficiency and productivity with user-friendly automation, integration, and advanced analytics features.
Pega RPA excels in case management, offering low-code development, CRM integration, and centralized monitoring for efficient automation and scalability.
We haven't encountered any errors in the last four years, which speaks to its reliability.
executive procurement technology at a insurance company with 11-50 employees
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.
Business Solutions Manager at valleysoft
The number of human steps that have been eliminated is significant, and we try to maximize straight-through processing.
Regional Director at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Categories and Ranking

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
Pega Robotic Process Automa...
Ranking in Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
19th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) category, the mindshare of IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is 3.0%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Pega Robotic Process Automation is 3.0%, up from 2.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA)3.0%
Pega Robotic Process Automation3.0%
Other94.0%
Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
 

Featured Reviews

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Business Solutions Manager at valleysoft
Has improved analytics and reporting but needs better integration and support
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. There is an AI part in IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA) for Machine Learning, but IBM has another platform specifically for data and AI, which is integrated right now. More features are hoped for in the future.
reviewer1458102 - PeerSpot reviewer
Regional Director at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Has raised concerns due to outdated framework and high ownership costs
Pega Robotic Process Automation is a temporary solution to a bigger issue, and the cost of implementation especially with Pega really stops customers from proceeding. The total cost of ownership could be improved. From a technical perspective, the product performs adequately. The installation can be quite complex as it's not standalone, and customers need to get the whole Pega platform up and running. The total cost of ownership is not very attractive. RPA as a concept is outdated now, with agentic AI becoming more prominent. We don't see much interest from customers in going down the RPA route; Pega Robotic Process Automation is losing its prominence in the market.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Insurance Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
20%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Computer Software Company
11%
Outsourcing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise10
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise17
 

Questions from the Community

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)?
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. There ...
What is your primary use case for IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA)?
My customers' main use cases for IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA) are especially in the banking industry, particularly KYC.
What do you like most about Pega Robotic Process Automation?
The solution's automation handling capability has positively impacted the overall automation process in my experience.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Pega Robotic Process Automation?
I would rate the pricing a six out of ten, with ten being expensive.
What needs improvement with Pega Robotic Process Automation?
Pega Robotic Process Automation is a temporary solution to a bigger issue, and the cost of implementation especially with Pega really stops customers from proceeding. The total cost of ownership co...
 

Also Known As

IBM RPA
Pega RPA, OpenSpan
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

The Hanover Insurance Group
eBay Enterprise, M&I Bank
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