SAP Intelligent RPA vs UiPath Platform comparison

SAP and UiPath are both solutions in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) category. SAP is ranked #13 with an average rating of 7.0, while UiPath is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.5. SAP holds a 1.7% mindshare in RPA, compared to UiPath’s 10.1% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of SAP users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 98% of UiPath users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 25, 2026

UiPath and SAP Intelligent RPA compete in the robotic process automation category. Based on the available data, UiPath appears to have an advantage due to its user-friendly interface, extensive community support, and comprehensive feature set.

Features: UiPath offers a comprehensive suite including UiPath Studio for low-code automation, Orchestrator for central control, and Document Understanding for data extraction. It supports integration with third-party tools such as AWS and Salesforce. SAP Intelligent RPA stands out for its seamless integration within SAP ecosystems, robust orchestration features, and ability to automate CRM and API tasks.

Room for Improvement: UiPath could improve its monitoring tools and streamline licensing models. Enhanced AI capabilities and user training for advanced features could also benefit its user base. SAP Intelligent RPA may need smoother integration with non-SAP systems and further streamlining of the setup process. Enhancements in user documentation and adaptability could improve its ease of use.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: UiPath offers an intuitive deployment process, reinforced by strong community support and training resources available through UiPath Academy. SAP Intelligent RPA provides reliable deployment structures, complementing existing SAP systems with good customer support and adaptability for dynamic environments, though it might require more technical expertise for initial setup.

Pricing and ROI: UiPath offers a competitive pricing model, including a free version for small teams and individual developers, ensuring quick ROI by reducing manual workloads. SAP Intelligent RPA also presents a competitive edge within SAP environments, offering scalability and integration efficiencies, although initial costs might be higher. Both products aim to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs through effective automation solutions.

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Automation Anywhere

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) category, the mindshare of Automation Anywhere is 5.5%, down from 9.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Intelligent RPA is 1.7%, down from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of UiPath Platform is 10.1%, down from 19.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
UiPath Platform	10.1%
Automation Anywhere	5.5%
SAP Intelligent RPA	1.7%
Other	82.7%

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Featured Reviews

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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SantoshSundar

RPA Technical Solution Lead at Infomentum

Helps automate processes but needs to offer different licensing models to users

Right now, I am not working on process mining at the minute. Before I switched to the company, I worked extremely closely with the process mining tool from UiPath, SAP BTP, and the process mining that they had created. I am working with MuleSoft Automation and Anypoint. We are not doing any sort of process mining at the minute, but in my company, because MuleSoft is one of the only RPA tools that we are looking at, we have another application called Appian that we are trying to explore now. Appian has process mining capability, which is why we thought we would look at it along with AI capabilities.

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reviewer2761431

Manager Rpa at a retailer with 10,001+ employees

Significantly reduces manual effort and improves team workflows through automated ticketing

We've used Agent Builder, IXP, and Maestro for orchestration. We have created context-grounded searches or chatbots using context grounding, and we also use context grounding within an Agentic flow where a bot or agent reads ServiceNow tickets to determine whether it has been assigned to the right work group. If it has not been assigned correctly due to human error, it automatically reassigns it to the right group. I would assess Agentic AI's ability to extract data points as effective. We created an agent for the purpose of extracting data, though not in a document. We created what we call an email conversation agent that engages with a customer, vendor, or someone in an email conversation with a set goal of extracting specific data points for an action to be performed subsequently. The one automation we have deployed in production involves the agent interacting with team members to collect data points and create a ServiceNow ticket. We appreciate almost all features of UiPath Platform, with one of the most successful ones being the use of Coms Mining. Most of the new features related to AI have all been good, and we use Agentic. We have already created a few agents and have started to use Maestro for a few flows, though we are not yet there to orchestrate an end-to-end workflow. We have good ROI from the automations we have developed with UiPath Platform, which far exceeds the investment in the platform. It has saved us tens of thousands of hours in manual effort, making the team members happy to pursue other things of value.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"On the server-side, multiple developers working on a single project can save their individual works and have them stored in a single repository."

"From the second year onward, ROI is achieved, which is a great thing because year-over-year you are accruing those benefits."

"Automation Anywhere can easily be adopted and learnt."

"They can build an end-to-end solution with Automation Anywhere."

"What I appreciate the most about Automation Anywhere is that the end-user experience is superior to any of the other tools on the market that we've looked at."

"My clients have seen ROI, as what would take them two to three days in work is now taking them two to three hours."

"AA brings a lot of benefits for our organization in a number of different ways."

"We have used document processing from the beginning. We have a few use cases running in production, processing thousands of documents. With the success rate of more than 80%, it's efficiently extracting data for us."

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"It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution."

"The standout features of SAP Intelligent RPA are its flexibility and integration capabilities."

"The most valuable feature of SAP Contextor is that everyone is in one place in the program that I need."

"Most of the details are already in the help portal and SAP notes are available. It is well documented as part of the product support."

"Contextor is a good solution for a Citrix environment."

"Scalability is fine. It is pretty nice."

"It is remarkably easy to configure and code, and it doesn't require an extensive technical background or coding expertise."

"The initial setup of SAP Contextor is easy."

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"Turnaround time for claims payment has been reduced from 120 days to 30 days."

"The support that we get from the company is good, and it does everything that we expect it to do."

"UiPath is easy to use with very simple drag and drop functionality that allows you to automate processes without knowledge of coding."

"It is saving us time through compliance."

"The business value that you can create with it is immense."

"This solution is intuitive, user-friendly, and has a specific framework that allows for quick robot deployment."

"UiPath is the first RPA tool I've used, but it seems to me that it is the best of what is currently available on the market."

"Those who do not have a programming background and want to understand how UiPath works can go to the UiPath portal to get free training. They can train themselves as a business analyst, a developer, or an automation developer. The training system is good."

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Cons

"We had several issues when trying to connect the different components, due to our firewalls. They were eventually solved by our internal IT and the AA technical team."

"Some things that I do not see as of today are interactive chat or video interface."

"I would like more with OCR and data capture."

"Custom models with advanced features can be included in the IQ Bot models for unstructured and semi-structured data."

"They have incorporated many latest technologies, such as AI, and there is always scope to improve the processes and have more stability."

"One thing with the bot that we are always struggling with is the memory management."

"When we try to process structured documents but with some little pen marks, improper partitions, or faded documents, IQ Bot fails to extract data properly out of them."

"For people who don't have technical skills, Automation Anywhere may take time when it comes to browsing or loading time, and sometimes becomes very buggy with unwanted failures."

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"The support is expensive."

"There should be more of an error, like a proper error feature, in future releases. Sometimes, we don't understand why that automation is not learning what, like, where it is stuck, or what is the reason like, or what is the criteria we are missing to add. So a proper error message would be helpful."

"I would like to see a better capacity for unstructured data, for example, PDF, or text within images."

"I found that the SAP scripting of a program is easier than SAP Contextor."

"The initial setup is of medium complexity. It is neither too hard nor too simple. You need some background in SAP and an understanding of it."

"One way SAP Intelligent RPA could improve is by integrating built-in DI services for document processing."

"The tool's licensing has been kind of a challenge...At the moment, the tool does not offer different licensing models to users."

"SAP Contextor could improve by automating some processes."

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"Despite all the good points, UiPath still leaves a bit to be desired with the documentation."

"This is because the platform requires a multitude of building blocks even for the simplest use cases and when dealing with newer clients, this can be challenging."

"If I were to talk about the improvements, I think that reducing the cost would be the first thing on my list."

"While running the code, if we want to pause it we can't, so it results in some exceptions for attended bots."

"The first thing I dislike is it is not available in a Linux environment."

"When the Orchestrator got upgraded and UiPath didn't get upgraded, we started getting errors regarding the managed packages; the packages were not getting upgraded."

"The performance could be improved, and it is especially noticeable on older hardware."

"There should be a little bit of a longer trial version. I know that their existing trial version is around 30 days. I think it would be very beneficial to make that a 60 day trial for active POCs."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product’s pricing is reasonable."

"In most of the cases, the product value is very good. If the infrastructure, implementation, and framework are good, then generally, the client can get a good return on investment."

"Costs savings have been seen by employing bots for multiple shifts instead of people."

"We're on a license package with Automation Anywhere (AA), paid yearly. What would be better is for them to have different packages for different types of organization."

"Time-wise: We have saved hundreds of thousands of hours."

"The price is very reasonable."

"It has good licensing costs which are average for the market."

"We save 34,000 hours of time per year and have recouped up to $6000 in lost revenue."

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"The initial cost might seem higher, but over time, with continued use over five or ten years, the cost tends to decrease, making it a more economical choice."

"This is not a tool or software with a license as others are. The SaaS model is based on the usage of the tool."

"The pricing is not that expensive. It is manageable."

"It all comes with a bundle right now. Having advanced features, it is competitively priced."

"There is some initial sticker shock from a lot of people regarding cost, until you show them what the actual benefit is. Initially, people are just going, "Why?" So, the retort for that is, "Look how much you will save, time, and budget-wise with one bot. If one bot costs X, this is how much it will save you over one year. This alleviates the "Oh my gosh" face, when it's 1200 dollars for a bot."

"We analyzed and compared the costs of RPA from different vendors and we found that UiPath was the most cost-effective in the long term. An unattended robot costs approximately $8,500 annually."

"In India, where I am from, UiPath is expensive. But customers in other regions, like Europe or the US, will not find it so expensive."

"UiPath is more expensive than other automation services, but the ROI justifies the cost."

"The main thing that could be improved is the cost. I have worked with other tools and the licensing cost of UiPath is slightly higher than the others."

"The price for the attended bot is between $1,800 and $3,000. The unattended bot was $8,000 last year. Orchestrator is around $20,000."

"UiPath is priced high."

"I have a bit of a different issue because at my old company that I just left, I was only paying $3,600 USD per bot. I turned up at my new company, and because of our size, we are paying $8,000 per bot."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Construction Company

11%

Outsourcing Company

Manufacturing Company

12%

Construction Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Construction Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	159
Midsize Enterprise	81
Large Enterprise	553

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	4

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	253
Midsize Enterprise	147
Large Enterprise	678

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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What needs improvement with SAP Contextor?

The tool's licensing has been kind of a challenge. If the tool can bring up a usage-based licensing model, it would b...

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What is your primary use case for SAP Contextor?

The inputs of SAP Intelligent RPA used to come from the process mining output. Whenever we connect process mining to ...

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What advice do you have for others considering SAP Contextor?

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I can only speak to UiPath since that is the only RPA solution that I have used. I know that there are specific packa...

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

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Compared 9% of the time

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Also Known As

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

SAP Contextor, Contextor

UiPath Maestro, UiPath Apps, UiPath Agent Builder

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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.

Automation Anywhere

SAP Intelligent RPA offers flexible automation with capabilities to manage attended and unattended tasks, seamlessly integrating with systems like CRM and providing robust scheduling solutions. Its ease of use in document extraction and web automation makes it adaptable for a variety of needs.

This platform is ideal for automating SAP-centric processes by improving efficiency in sectors such as accounting, procurement, and sales. It efficiently handles attended and unattended automation, streamlining actions in retail and wholesale sectors. Many companies utilize SAP Intelligent RPA to automate repetitive tasks such as sales order creation, enhancing the low-code capabilities within SAP environments. It's particularly beneficial in transactional operations and process mining insights.

What are the key features of SAP Intelligent RPA?

Seamless Integration: Connects effortlessly with systems like CRM for improved process automation.
Flexible Task Management: Supports both attended and unattended automation.
Orchestration and Job Factory: Simplifies scheduling and task management.
Document Extraction: Offers user-friendly tools for efficient data handling.
Web Automation: Enhances ease of use for online task execution.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Ease of Use: Minimal technical setup and adaptable process integration.
Language Support: Includes languages like Python for custom script creation.
Data Connectivity: Effective in connecting data across multiple systems.
Efficient Low-Code Environment: Reduces development time with easy-to-use tools.

SAP Intelligent RPA is primarily implemented to optimize SAP-centric processes, enhancing operational efficiency in industries like retail and wholesale. Companies automate tasks like sales order creation and material master creation with ease, benefiting from increased process efficiency within SAP environments and better handling of transactional operations.

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UiPath Platform is appreciated for its user-friendly interface and extensive automation capabilities, offering seamless integration with diverse applications. Its intuitive drag-and-drop functionality enables users to design efficient workflows with minimal technical expertise.

UiPath Platform delivers a robust set of features that enhance automation and productivity. With components like Orchestrator, task management is optimized, facilitating better scalability. Users benefit from advanced AI and document understanding tools, boosting data handling accuracy and reducing errors. Despite its strengths, UiPath faces challenges with upgrading processes, AI enhancements, and user documentation. Integration and selector sensitivity issues, along with support and licensing complexities, highlight areas for potential improvement. Users request smoother deployment, error handling, and migration processes. Enhanced support for RHEL/Ubuntu, LINQ, and Lambda and improved real-time insights, automation recording, and scheduling are desired. Streamlining the experience for non-technical users with simplified workflows remains a priority.

What are the key features of UiPath Platform?

Drag-and-Drop Functionality: Allows users to design workflows easily without extensive technical skills.
Orchestrator: Enhances task management and enables scalable automation.
AI and Document Understanding: Improves data accuracy and minimizes errors.
System Integration: Offers seamless integration with SAP, CRM, Oracle, and more.
Active Community and Training: UiPath Academy provides resources for skill development.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Increased Efficiency: Reduction in manual workloads through automation of repetitive tasks.
Improved Accuracy: Enhanced data handling capabilities reduce errors.
Productivity Boost: Supports both attended and unattended automations to streamline operations.
Scalability: Ability to handle growing automation demands efficiently.
Integration Benefits: Easy integration with enterprise systems for streamlined operations.

UiPath Platform is widely implemented across sectors such as finance, healthcare, insurance, HR, IT, and supply chain to automate repetitive business tasks. Common uses include automating data entry, invoice processing, document management, report generation, and customer service operations. Organizations value the platform's ability to integrate seamlessly with systems like SAP, CRM, and Oracle, allowing for enhanced efficiency and accuracy in processing both structured and unstructured data.

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Sample Customers

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

BNP Paribas, Societe Generale, Kabel Deutschland, Orange, Carrefour

1. Accenture 2. Deloitte 3. PwC 4. IBM 5. Capgemini 6. KPMG 7. Ernst & Young 8. Infosys 9. Cognizant 10. Wipro 11. Tata Consultancy Services 12. HCL Technologies 13. Genpact 14. Tech Mahindra 15. DXC Technology 16. Atos 17. NTT Data 18. CGI 19. L&T Infotech 20. Hexaware Technologies 21. Mindtree 22. Mphasis 23. Virtusa 24. Syntel 25. Zensar Technologies 26. WNS Global Services 27. Hexaware Technologies 28. Larsen & Toubro Infotech 29. Persistent Systems 30. QuEST Global 31. Sonata Software 32. Zensar Technologies

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