Microsoft Power Automate vs Robocorp comparison

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Microsoft and Sema4.ai are both solutions in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) category. Microsoft is ranked #3 with an average rating of 7.8, while Sema4.ai is ranked #32. Microsoft holds a 5.7% mindshare in RPA, compared to Sema4.ai’s 1.1% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 84% of Sema4.ai users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 4, 2024

Microsoft Power Automate and Robocorp are leading competitors in the automation software market. Based on feature breadth and integration, Microsoft Power Automate appears to offer an advantage due to its richer ecosystem within Microsoft tools.

Features: Microsoft Power Automate is known for its extensive template library, facilitating seamless integration within the Microsoft ecosystem. It provides low-code automation options great for non-technical users and supports connectors to integrate with various Microsoft applications. Robocorp leverages Python for development, delivering highly-customizable and scalable automation solutions. It caters effectively to organizations needing advanced Python-based solutions, enhancing flexibility in automation processes.

Room for Improvement: Microsoft Power Automate lacks improved AI capabilities and OCR functionality, with challenges in non-Microsoft integrations. Users find licensing complex and premium features trial periods missing. Robocorp requires advancements in its UI design and easier deployment options. It would benefit from enhanced library support and a streamlined debugging process for improved usability.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Power Automate deploys across various environments with mixed feedback on technical support. It enjoys community support but slow technical assistance responses. Robocorp's setup is straightforward, focusing on public cloud deployment but shows limitations in swift support response and comprehensive solutions.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Power Automate is budget-friendly for Office 365 users but complex in licensing and premium costs, providing considerable ROI by reducing manual labor. Robocorp is affordable, with a transparent pay-as-you-go model favorably viewed, especially for organizations seeking scalable pricing without upfront fees.

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Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) category, the mindshare of Automation Anywhere is 5.2%, down from 9.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Power Automate is 5.7%, down from 17.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Robocorp is 1.1%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Automation Anywhere	5.2%
Microsoft Power Automate	5.7%
Robocorp	1.1%
Other	88.0%

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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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Brijesh-Kumar

Sr. General Manager , Global IT Services at a non-profit with 5,001-10,000 employees

No-code workflows have streamlined daily operations and support seamless cross-application automation

Microsoft Power Automate's no-code workflows help my team in daily operations to a great extent. Automating a particular activity may not be so useful, but when you connect the whole workflow, then it starts helping a lot. I cannot say much about the best features in Microsoft Power Automate because I have not used it personally, but first of all, it is very easy, it is a low-code platform, and Microsoft has a lot of integration with Microsoft technologies, making it very easy to connect with MS Teams and different Microsoft products, including MS Azure. From that point of view, it provides a lot of connectivity options. From a cost point of view, Mendix is much more costly compared to Microsoft Power Platform, allowing us to develop applications very quickly.

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Mohammed Zaman

Senior Lead Developer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

It's easy to create Python libraries and custom scripts for a particular client and general use cases

We've had conversations with the head of Robocorp over Slack about things we want to improve. We want to introduce some packages, but the authentication tokens and many other things are not there. We can do it in Python, but the custom packages are unavailable. We would also like an integrated PDF reader and better integration with custom solutions. The built-in Excel customization is limited, but we can still accomplish what we want using Python. We must rely on Python to customize processes in Robocorp. I don't know about the latest IDE from Robocorp, but the old one doesn't have a lot of activities. I don't know if they have updated the UI in the latest version, but they could improve that. The UI selector isn't that great. It would be nice to take elements from the console and customize parts. Everything is based on command lines, which I do not like. A flow chart with block items would be good for optimizing code. I would also like more support tools for developers so it's easier to understand when passing code to others.

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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

"Easy to access: Without the need to download and install software on a local machine, we can access the RPA application from virtually anywhere."

"Using the Automation Anywhere University, you can go and train yourself to be an expert in the tool."

"While our Automation Anywhere's implementation is in a premature stage, it has really decreased the workload on our service desk and we definitely see some ROI in the future from this product."

"The integration of Automation Anywhere into our clients' workflows, APIs, business applications, and documents was seamless, but it was a bit of a struggle until we realized that it has a built-in integration platform."

"The most valuable feature is its Excel integration."

"Automation Anywhere brings speed with accuracy; we are replacing a lot of manual work that our agents used to do, this has been automated now, and we get things done faster."

"Scheduling helps to generate and send reports without any delay."

"I strongly recommend Automation Anywhere as a compelling platform for RPA needs."

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"This product is the best in terms of price and capabilities."

"The best feature is that it doesn't require any other connectivity."

"Due to the pricing model, the solution is more convenient than any other tool."

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

"During the last year, there have been many improvements from Microsoft that have taken it to the next level and can compete with UiPath and Automation Anywhere."

"Microsoft Power Automate has helped our organization by making processes faster."

"To me, what's most useful in WinAutomation by Softomotive is that it's quite intuitive, especially because most of the capabilities of the older WinAutomation remain. You also don't need to do or know hard coding, and this is another useful feature of the solution. I also like that WinAutomation by Softomotive integrates very well with Microsoft products, especially Microsoft Office, and this is great news because most companies use Microsoft Office. Having a very good integration with the Microsoft Office suite covers a lot of bases, and is one of the advantages of WinAutomation by Softomotive."

"It is easy to migrate from other tools to Power Automate."

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"It offers high scalability and enables automation in ways that haven't been possible before."

"I can use it as a library by importing Python scripts, allowing me to access its many features while working with coding."

"It supports Python runtime because of that, runtime also improves."

"The price is good."

"Robocorp is based on Python, so you can use Python scripts and create libraries for your use cases. Building libraries and custom scripts for a particular client and general use cases is easy. We can reuse those scripts for other clients, so we start seeing benefits quickly."

"The solution is based on Python which makes it very valuable."

"Time complexity is reduced and the execution speed is much higher."

"I like the fact that it's very fast. The processing speed is good, and that's what matters to me. I also like that we don't have to bother with the infrastructure setup. We don't have to care about the status of the data set, as I believe the local group will provide it. We don't care about the licensing model. We only have to care about how long we are using it."

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Cons

"Off the top of my head, I cannot think of anything that they would need to improve on, but there are probably opportunities to explore some potential use cases where maybe there is a feature that is not yet available. We can discover and pioneer something together."

"Sometimes, I find that Excel automation is not as expected. Excel automation can be enhanced."

"Commands in Excel, Outlook, and Word automation are very limited and hence facing difficulties automating complex requirements for the above applications with V11 version."

"I would suggest adding more fields while calling in API. There is no option to generate Authentication token within the Bot."

"The enterprise version is expensive for small businesses and individual users, which can pose a challenge."

"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."

"I would like to have the ability to schedule bots by whichever one is available."

"More interactions with PDFs would be great for Automation Anywhere."

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"I would like to have chatbot assistance available, where you can open it and receive help on the spot."

"WinAutomation is missing a lot of options that are available in UiPath."

"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."

"The stability is not very reliable."

"Microsoft Power Automate is limited if we want to create a complex flow because we have to split the log into two flows."

"The solution should offer similar features that users can easily access if they use Automation Anywhere or UiPath."

"I would like more integration with other tools. It integrates well with Microsoft products, but there should be more integration with other platforms and tools, such as chatbots."

"Execution of workflows could be improved."

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"We use the latest version of the process studio and it takes up a lot of CPU storage. In our case, this has been up to 14 GB of storage."

"The deployment process is complex and not straightforward, especially for legacy modernization."

"It would be better if it were more user-friendly for non-technical users. It would be better if they had some drag-and-drop features to create logic."

"I don't like the complexity of deployment."

"The platform's documentation could be better."

"They should fully develop Robocorp Studio because it would attract a lot of people to the Robocorp platform."

"I preferred the user interface in the older versions. When troubleshooting, it's sometimes hard to find details about where things went wrong. You need to search a little harder. It takes more clicks to get to where you want to go. It can be somewhat confusing. When you run a process that fails, it takes you somewhere you may not expect."

"There are certain libraries in Python, such as those dealing with PDF automation and word files, that require the presence of certain external dependencies in the environment to be successfully used."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is not too expensive, but there are many tools available in the market that can provide the same functionality at a cheaper price."

"We have saved customers 400% in terms of time saved by implementing this product."

"On average, a bot runner in Automation Anywhere can cost $5,000, while in Microsoft Power Automate, you can get most of the same functionality for $100."

"The price is a little bit high but the support is good."

"I think it's $5,500 per license."

"It is expensive. Automation Anywhere has reduced the price slightly, as we have grown. However, the price is still excessive enough that we are engaged in PoCs on other tools."

"We generally follow the Gain-Sharing Pricing model, which enables the customer to start getting the RPA benefits right from day one of their implementation."

"I believe it is $10,000 for Bot Creator."

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"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."

"There should be increased transparency about which features attend the pricing."

"The free version is quite good."

"The price of the solution is reasonable."

"I give the cost a three out of ten."

"It had by far the fairest licensing on the market. For the money, you got a very good value."

"When we purchase the Microsoft Dynamics license, the Power Automate license is often free, albeit with some limitations, such as a certain number of transactions per user."

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"The price is cheaper than other competitors. I would rate the cost as one out of five."

"The product has good pricing."

"Robocorp is much better in terms of pricing compared to UiPath."

"It's a cost-effective solution."

"In terms of licenses, there is a return on investment in that area."

"The solution is a very affordable price."

"You don't have to pay for the license. You have to pay for the time you use it."

"The pricing is fine."

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Top Industries

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Outsourcing Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

13%

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Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

16%

Comms Service Provider

Construction Company

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Small Business	161
Midsize Enterprise	86
Large Enterprise	562

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Small Business	50
Midsize Enterprise	18
Large Enterprise	67

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Small Business	6
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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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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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Also Known As

Automation Anywhere, Testing Anywhere, Automation Anywhere Enterprise, Agentic Process Automation System (Now Certified for WorkSpaces)

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

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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.

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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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Robocorp offers a developer-friendly platform that integrates Python-based RPA solutions for seamless deployment and fast processing, enhancing automation efforts across industries.

Robocorp's strength lies in its API-based deployment, robust debugging, and Python architecture, making it easy to integrate with third-party applications. Users value its affordability and enhanced development style, supporting custom libraries and efficient data management. Challenges include a need for simplified navigation, better IP handling, and region selection options. Improvements are desired in CPU storage consumption and overall stability, with calls for more external package integration, intuitive IDE, and drag-and-drop features. Deployment, documentation, and library enhancements are priorities for better end-user support, including advanced SAP automation capabilities.

What are the key features of Robocorp?

Seamless Deployment: Easily deploy RPA processes through APIs.
Python-Based Architecture: Leverage Python for automation tasks.
Custom Libraries: Create tailored libraries for specific needs.
Separate Billing: Flexibility in client billing arrangements.
Data Management: Efficient handling of sensitive information.

What benefits do users typically highlight in reviews?

Affordability: Cost-effective solution for businesses.
Fast Processing: Quick execution of automated processes.
Developer Friendly: Easy integration with existing systems.
Flexible Orchestration: Enhanced control over automation tasks.

Robocorp supports diverse industry applications, primarily in RPA process development for insurance, financial services, and banking portal management. It also caters to test automation, data processing, payroll management, and cloud-based deployments. The platform's open-source library, Python integration, and cross-platform support facilitate tasks like data entry, invoice and order processing, and ETL operations, generating valuable financial insights efficiently and at scale.

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Sample Customers

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

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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