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At a Glance
Microsoft Power Automate
Microsoft Power Automate
Star Rating
(551)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (36.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$15.00 1 User
Free Trial is available
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The UiPath Platform™
The UiPath Platform™
Star Rating
(6,694)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about The UiPath Platform™
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that "The UiPath Platform™" excels in "Ease of Bot Creation" with a score of 9.3, while "Microsoft Power Automate" lags behind at 8.1. Reviewers mention that UiPath's intuitive interface and robust visual editor make it easier for users to create and deploy bots quickly.
  • Reviewers mention that "The UiPath Platform™" offers superior "Process Library" capabilities, scoring 9.6 compared to Power Automate's 8.7. Users say that UiPath's extensive library of pre-built processes allows for faster automation implementation, which is particularly beneficial for enterprise-level users.
  • G2 users highlight that "The UiPath Platform™" provides better "Quality of Support" with a score of 8.8, while "Microsoft Power Automate" received a lower score of 8.1. Users report that UiPath's support team is more responsive and knowledgeable, which enhances the overall user experience.
  • Users on G2 note that "The UiPath Platform™" shines in "Execution Management" with a score of 9.5, whereas "Microsoft Power Automate" scored only 7.9. Reviewers mention that UiPath's execution management tools allow for real-time monitoring and adjustments, making it easier to manage automated processes effectively.
  • Reviewers say that "The UiPath Platform™" outperforms "Microsoft Power Automate" in "Custom Automation" with a score of 8.9 versus 8.4. Users report that UiPath's flexibility in creating tailored automation solutions is a significant advantage for businesses with unique needs.
  • Users report that "Microsoft Power Automate" has a more accessible entry-level price of $15.00, making it appealing for mid-market companies, while "The UiPath Platform™" is often seen as a more robust solution for larger enterprises, despite its higher cost. Reviewers mention that the investment in UiPath pays off in terms of scalability and advanced features.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Power Automate
Power Automate Premium
$15.00
1 User
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The UiPath Platform™
No pricing available
Free Trial
Microsoft Power Automate
Free Trial is available
The UiPath Platform™
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
432
9.1
4,448
Ease of Use
8.4
438
9.1
4,596
Ease of Setup
8.8
273
8.6
1,698
Ease of Admin
8.6
210
8.5
1,502
Quality of Support
8.1
390
8.8
4,247
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
201
8.8
1,450
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
430
9.5
4,370
Features by Category
Robotic Process Automation (RPA)Hide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
7.9
2,502
9.0
35,916
Automation Building
8.3
207
9.1
3218
|
Verified
8.1
201
9.0
3224
|
Verified
7.8
192
8.8
3121
|
Verified
8.2
205
8.9
3175
|
Verified
7.9
173
8.9
3074
|
Verified
7.8
137
9.3
1396
|
Verified
Bot Management & Execution
8.2
184
9.1
3078
|
Verified
8.5
191
9.0
3083
|
Verified
8.1
191
9.0
3075
|
Verified
7.7
164
8.9
2918
|
Verified
8.3
134
9.1
1366
|
Verified
7.9
138
9.3
1365
|
Verified
Intelligent Automation
7.6
130
9.0
1332
7.4
131
9.1
1275
|
Verified
7.3
124
9.0
1216
Not enough data
8.3
273
Development
Not enough data
8.2
54
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Management
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.3
11
Security
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Integration Options
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
7.1
11
Deployment
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
8.3
140
9.6
1,617
Process Management
8.4
16
9.6
180
8.0
14
9.5
181
8.3
16
9.5
178
7.8
16
9.5
181
Process Analysis
8.3
16
9.6
180
8.5
16
9.5
179
8.5
16
9.6
180
Automation
8.7
15
9.7
180
8.4
15
9.7
178
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
589
Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
87
Not enough data
9.2
83
Not enough data
9.3
84
Not enough data
9.2
84
Automation
Not enough data
9.4
86
Not enough data
9.2
82
Not enough data
9.3
83
Business Process ManagementHide 19 FeaturesShow 19 Features
8.2
3,110
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
112
Not enough data
7.3
112
Not enough data
Process Management
8.6
177
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
173
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
177
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
151
Not enough data
8.0
151
Not enough data
7.9
153
Not enough data
8.4
155
Not enough data
Customization
8.1
173
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
181
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
176
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
176
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
176
|
Verified
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.2
178
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
173
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
178
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
180
|
Verified
Not enough data
Process Development
8.3
158
Not enough data
Intelligent Document Processing (IDP)Hide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
8.7
318
Data Capture
Not enough data
8.6
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Data Extraction
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.3
21
Data Validation
Not enough data
8.2
21
Workflow Automation
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
8.9
22
Document Management
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
8.8
21
Machine Learning
Not enough data
8.6
21
Natural Language Processing
Not enough data
8.3
21
Semantic Analysis
Not enough data
8.3
21
Data Integration
Not enough data
9.2
21
Security
Not enough data
9.1
22
Not enough data
8.7
21
Low-Code Development PlatformsHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
9.4
6,720
Application Design
Not enough data
9.4
609
Not enough data
9.2
617
Not enough data
9.2
589
Not enough data
9.3
610
Not enough data
9.6
630
Data Control
Not enough data
9.3
605
Not enough data
9.3
605
Not enough data
9.4
605
Publishing
Not enough data
9.4
615
Not enough data
9.4
621
Not enough data
9.5
614
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Power Automate
Microsoft Power Automate
The UiPath Platform™
The UiPath Platform™
Microsoft Power Automate and The UiPath Platform™ are categorized as Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Process Mining
Unique Categories
Microsoft Power Automate
Microsoft Power Automate is categorized as Business Process Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Power Automate
Microsoft Power Automate
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
29.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
34.7%
The UiPath Platform™
The UiPath Platform™
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
24.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
48.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Microsoft Power Automate
Microsoft Power Automate
Information Technology and Services
20.0%
Computer Software
7.1%
Financial Services
4.2%
Hospital & Health Care
3.6%
Automotive
3.6%
Other
61.5%
The UiPath Platform™
The UiPath Platform™
Information Technology and Services
28.2%
Computer Software
9.9%
Financial Services
5.8%
Pharmaceuticals
3.9%
Telecommunications
3.8%
Other
48.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Microsoft Power Automate
Microsoft Power Automate
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Financial Services

It gets integrated well with all other power apps like power bi etc. The flow creator also helps to design easily a workflow for automation.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals

Complex and not user-friendly for beginners; hard to implement for newbie.

The UiPath Platform™
The UiPath Platform™
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Banking
GB
Verified User in Banking

Most Helpful Critical Review
Alan B.
AB
Alan B.
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals

As with most tools in this space, the visual construction feature soon becomes difficult to manage and navigate. Planning is especially important not just from a requirements prespective but from a design view point as well.

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Discussions
Microsoft Power Automate
Microsoft Power Automate Discussions
What is Robotic Process Automation?
2 comments
Official Response from WinAutomation by Softomotive
Robotic Process Automation is the technology that allows anyone today to configure computer software, or a “robot” to emulate and integrate the actions of a...Read more
Can I transfer a WinAutomation license to another machine?
2 comments
Official Response from WinAutomation by Softomotive
Yes - A WinAutomation license can be unassigned/de-registered from a machine in order to be assigned/registered to another. Check out our support portal...Read more
What are WinAutomation's minimum requirements?
1 comment
Official Response from WinAutomation by Softomotive
WinAutomation, works on any workstation with Operating System Windows Vista or later, or Windows Server 2008 or later in case of a server. Click here for...Read more
The UiPath Platform™
The UiPath Platform™ Discussions
Is it possible to integrate UIPath with any other software?
24 comments
AD
Yes UI path integrates with another Application interfacing elements are triggers and user actionsRead more
What is the best way to learn more instead of just watching video tutorials?
8 comments
SUSANTA KUMAR P.
SP
You need to increase your efforts and dedication.Read more
How much accurate is OCR
7 comments
Dillan H.
DH
UiPath uses many different methods of text recognition and reading, including multiple OCR engines such as Microsoft and Google, all of which are very reliable.Read more