Microsoft Power Automate vs SAP Build Process Automation comparison

Microsoft and SAP are both solutions in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) category. Microsoft is ranked #3 with an average rating of 7.8, while SAP is ranked #38. Microsoft holds a 10.3% mindshare in RPA, compared to SAP’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution.

Microsoft Power Automate

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88% willing to recommend

SAP Build Process Automation

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662 Comparison Views

0% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Microsoft Power Automate and SAP Build Process Automation based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Power Automate

Ranking in Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

3rd

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

133

Ranking in other categories

Process Mining (3rd), Agentic Automation (3rd), Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies (4th)

SAP Build Process Automation

Ranking in Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

38th

Average Rating

0.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Power Automate is 10.3%, down from 20.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Build Process Automation is 1.0%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Power Automate	10.3%
SAP Build Process Automation	1.0%
Other	88.7%

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

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Ayobami Shobaloju

Customer Solution Provider at Wema Bank

Automating processes has saved time and improved communication

Something frustrates me concerning Microsoft Power Automate, and that is about the integration with Microsoft Forms and Excel. The issue now is that I don't get my responses synchronized automatically, and that frustrates me a lot. If the team could take this as feedback, the synchronization of the feedback responses from the forms and the Excel sheets should be seamless. This synchronization issue happens frequently, and it causes a lot of delays in the sense that the mails that ought to go out to the agents fail at some point. I have to reload these responses so that the agents can get their responses as when submitted. What I notice is that the responses don't go out without proper synchronization, so I reload the field responses, and this works afterwards. I would say probably a seamless walkthrough process for new users would be beneficial. For those using it for the first time, a seamless walkthrough process would be fine.

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Craig Van Der Walt

CTO at Atheneum

Simplifies integrations and is suitable for large companies

Sometimes, when our company develops using the latest technology, the knowledge is not yet cycled down to the tool's support team. The tool's support team is not mature enough to handle the tool. The promotion of a feature before it is mature may cause issues, and I feel that sometimes the deployment of such features is a little too early. The tool will release a feature, but it will have bugs in it. We face challenges because the tool's team doesn't have the knowledge to deal with the issues in the product's new features. When SAP develops something, if the tool's team doesn't know how to support it, it becomes a problem because now we have to access developers to get the information that is not readily available.

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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

"The initial setup isn't too difficult."

"Its integration with the Office 365 ecosystem is most valuable. We use a lot of ready-to-use templates."

"Microsoft Power Automate's no-code workflows help my team in daily operations to a great extent."

"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."

"The most advantageous aspect of the solution is its cloud capabilities."

"Power Automate has allowed us to simplify the business process and improve operational efficiency."

"This product has an easy-to-use interface with nice detail in the features."

"WinAutomation is very handy to use, and it has the power to interact with multiple systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or .NET systems."

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"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it offers an integrated development environment."

Cons

"There are some bugs or intermittent behavior in the Excel activities that require using workarounds."

"Sometimes, Microsoft changes the game rules, and the free tools are no longer free, which makes it too hard to explain to customers. It is a SaaS service, so the cost is calculated based on the execution hours. However, we don't know the background of this cost because we cannot touch the infrastructure. They can be more open to developers or customers about this. The infrastructure part must be open for the customers."

"There needs to be more support documentation and videos that could be more helpful. However, having experience with coding is essential to fully utilize Power Automate."

"Microsoft could offer more AI education and training."

"While working with big data, when we have structured data like logs, we have to work with an ETL tool before manipulating the data and creating the workflows and the forms. This can be improved. Big data support is something that I'd like to be covered a lot."

"The stability of the product is not very good and can even fail with simple projects."

"The UI of the solution is not so good."

"The licensing model is difficult to understand and is something that should be improved."

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"The tool's support team is not mature enough to handle the tool."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"Its licensing is flexible."

"There is flexibility in pricing."

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

"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."

"I am not aware of the recent pricing model, but during the time that I was using this solution is was reasonable."

"The free version is quite good."

"We have it on our system. I don't really know if we need a separate license."

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"The product is not cheaply priced."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Insurance Company

Energy/Utilities Company

13%

Computer Software Company

11%

Consumer Goods Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	50
Midsize Enterprise	17
Large Enterprise	66

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Questions from the Community

RPA that Bots can run without centralized control?

Yes, Attended Bots which can run without centralized control Module. RPA Tools like Automation Anywhere, uiPath ,Power Automation they do support this.

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How do I choose between UiPath and Microsoft Power Automate?

Microsoft‌ ‌Power‌ ‌Automate‌ ‌is‌ ‌intuitive‌ ‌and‌ ‌easy‌ ‌to‌ ‌integrate‌ ‌and‌ ‌use.‌ ‌I‌ ‌like‌ ‌that‌ ‌there‌ ‌is‌ ‌no‌ ‌coding‌ ‌experience‌ ‌necessary,‌ ‌and‌ ‌appreciate‌ ‌the‌ ‌automated‌...

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How is Automation Anywhere compared to Microsoft Power Automate?

‌Neither‌ ‌solution‌ ‌requires‌ ‌any‌ ‌coding‌ ‌experience,‌ ‌and‌ ‌both‌ ‌are‌ ‌easy‌ ‌to‌ ‌use‌ ‌and‌ ‌have‌ ‌great‌ ‌drag-and‌ ‌drop‌ ‌functionality.‌ ‌The‌ ‌training‌ ‌and‌ ‌resources‌ ‌for‌ ‌A...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP Build Process Automation?

The product is not cheaply priced. In a development environment, the tool simplifies landscape management, etc. Whether the product is expensive or not depends on the customers. Smaller customers m...

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What needs improvement with SAP Build Process Automation?

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What is your primary use case for SAP Build Process Automation?

I use the solution in my company for the development of applications.

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Compared 1% of the time

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Also Known As

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

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Overview

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.

Microsoft

SAP Build Process Automation accelerates business process automation by offering tools for designing, executing, and monitoring workflows, enabling scalable and efficient operations.

SAP Build Process Automation is designed for optimizing business processes by automating repetitive tasks, reducing human intervention. It serves digital transformation goals by providing tools for creating, managing, and tracking workflows. This fosters an environment of efficiency and scalability, supporting companies in adapting to evolving industry demands.

What are the key features of SAP Build Process Automation?

Low-code/No-code Platform: Enables users to automate processes without extensive coding knowledge, facilitating rapid deployment.
Pre-built Templates: Offers ready-to-use templates that speed up the creation of automated workflows.
Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly integrates with SAP and non-SAP systems, ensuring smooth data exchange.
Intelligent Bots: Automates tasks using AI-powered bots that mimic human actions in business workflows.
Monitoring Tools: Provides tracking and analytics to measure the performance and effectiveness of automated processes.

What benefits or ROI should users look for in reviews?

Increased Efficiency: Users should note the reduction in manual errors and time spent on tasks.
Cost Savings: Reviews may highlight decreased operational costs due to lower reliance on manual labor.
Scalability: Consider user experiences regarding how automation scales with business growth.
Enhanced Compliance: Automation may lead to increased adherence to regulatory standards.
Improved Decision Making: With real-time data processing, users report more informed business decisions.

SAP Build Process Automation is implemented in several industries such as manufacturing, where it manages production workflows; finance, automating transaction processes; and healthcare, enhancing patient management efficiency. These implementations prove its versatility in meeting industry-specific challenges with tailored solutions.

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Sample Customers

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

1. Accenture 2. Airbus 3. Allianz 4. Aon 5. AT&T 6. Bayer 7. BMW 8. Bosch 9. Cisco 10. Coca-Cola 11. Colgate-Palmolive 12. Comcast 13. Deloitte 14. Deutsche Bank 15. Ericsson 16. FedEx 17. General Electric 18. GlaxoSmithKline 19. Google 20. HSBC 21. IBM 22. Intel 23. Johnson & Johnson 24. JPMorgan Chase 25. Kimberly-Clark 26. KPMG 27. Liberty Mutual 28. Mastercard 29. Merck 30. Microsoft 31. Nestlé 32. Nike 33. Novartis 34. Oracle 35. PepsiCo 36. Pfizer 37. Procter & Gamble 38. PwC 39. SAP 40. Siemens 41. Sony 42. Spotify 43. Swiss Re 44.Toyota

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