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Fortra's Automate pros and cons

Vendor: Fortra
4.3 out of 5

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PROS

Fortra's Automate offers the ability to use a database as a trigger to launch tasks, a feature rarely seen in similar systems.
It effectively replaces manual workloads, saves time and money, and increases efficiency in documentation and invoicing processes while eliminating errors.
The tool continuously integrates more elements to facilitate workflows and supports machine learning, voice recognition, and computer vision, offering unique market advantages.
Fortra's Automate provides no-code or low-code automation, essential for users who prefer not to engage deeply in coding activities.
It proves to be a cost-effective option, with only a one-time license needed, and competitive pricing that users find very reasonable.

CONS

Fortra's Automate needs improved web automation and better web-based workflow designers.
OCR capabilities, particularly for Hebrew text, require enhancement to deal with more diverse document types.
Documentation and support are insufficient, leading to difficulties in understanding errors and seeking help for troubleshooting.
OCR and AI development for tasks like machine learning in Automate could be significantly improved for handling complex processes.
Integration with modern platforms like AWS services is limited, necessitating custom scripts due to the lack of built-in API tools for seamless connectivity.
 

Fortra's Automate Pros review quotes

it_user266805 - PeerSpot reviewer
Computer Services & Infrastructure Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Sep 25, 2017
A great feature that you seldom see in these kind of systems is the ability to use a database as trigger to launch a task. This is something I asked for a few years ago and that was added.
reviewer1028862 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager at a consultancy with 201-500 employees
Jun 21, 2019
This product is quite easy to install, learn, and use, with our new employees being able to start using it in projects for clients after only two weeks of internal training.
LP
Chief Technology Officer at LIbi Technologies
Jun 4, 2020
The interface is simple, user-friendly, and very intuitive.
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JF
Principal at Adaptive Growth, Inc
Sep 2, 2020
The most valuable feature is the drag-and-drop interface, which is very Windows-like.
TR
Senior Principal @ Trexin - an Architecting Delivery Executive and Fairy Duster in Chief at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
Oct 1, 2020
The most valuable features for my client are timing and scheduling.
FS
RPA Architect & RPA Product Owner at Francisco Sosa
Dec 30, 2020
The licensing of the product is very good. You only need to license it once and then you have it forever.
reviewer1417143 - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Analyst at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Jan 6, 2021
I actually quite liked the no-coding functionality.
OM
Chief Administrative Officer at rpa total centroamerica
Feb 4, 2021
The pricing is excellent. I would give them perfect marks in that regard.
reviewer1550007 - PeerSpot reviewer
Product Manager - RPA at a security firm with 11-50 employees
Apr 8, 2021
The solution is continuously adding more integrations to help with workflows and bot and task creation.
JG
Automation Architect at Credibanco
May 14, 2021
This tool has machine learning and voice recognition and computer vision, which are both quite useful aspects. These aren't available in other tools. It's a good addition to this tool and it gives the solution an edge on the market.
 

Fortra's Automate Cons review quotes

it_user266805 - PeerSpot reviewer
Computer Services & Infrastructure Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Sep 25, 2017
I would like to see some better web automation, a wizard like the one in the product WinAutomation would be very nice.
reviewer1028862 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager at a consultancy with 201-500 employees
Jun 21, 2019
While this solution is continually improving, as it is now, the user interface could use improvement when I compare it to a product like UiPath.
LP
Chief Technology Officer at LIbi Technologies
Jun 4, 2020
The OCR for Hebrew text needs to be improved.
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JF
Principal at Adaptive Growth, Inc
Sep 2, 2020
The vendor is currently working on a solution that allows us to automatically create a process that is based on a document that we receive via email.
TR
Senior Principal @ Trexin - an Architecting Delivery Executive and Fairy Duster in Chief at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
Oct 1, 2020
They do not encrypt passwords, so this is an issue with HIPAA compliance.
FS
RPA Architect & RPA Product Owner at Francisco Sosa
Dec 30, 2020
The solution has a very weak knowledge base.
reviewer1417143 - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Analyst at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Jan 6, 2021
It's possible that they could use a stronger community for seeking guidance and help.
OM
Chief Administrative Officer at rpa total centroamerica
Feb 4, 2021
The technical support could be better. We suffer from language barriers, as we are in Argentina.
reviewer1550007 - PeerSpot reviewer
Product Manager - RPA at a security firm with 11-50 employees
Apr 8, 2021
Some companies have asked for voice integration. This is likely part of the roadmap.
JG
Automation Architect at Credibanco
May 14, 2021
The interface could be more user-friendly and easier to navigate.