Microsoft Power Automate Reviews & Product Details

I'm relatively new to Microsoft Power Automate, but I've already found it incredibly useful for automating repetitive processes and improving reporting efficiency.

I've primarily used it to automate the daily refresh of financial and operational dashboards used by our executives and managers. By integrating Power Automate with Excel, Office Scripts and SharePoint, I've been able to create scheduled flows that update dashboard data automatically, reducing the need for manual intervention and ensuring stakeholders have access to up-to-date information.

I particularly like how straightforward it is to build flows, even without extensive technical experience. The ability to connect different Microsoft applications and automate processes has saved time and allowed me to focus more on analysing information rather than preparing it.

An additional benefit has been the opportunity to develop more interactive, self-service reporting tools for management. I'm still exploring its capabilities, but I can already see significant potential to further streamline our finance processes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a relatively new user, I've found that there can be a bit of a learning curve when setting up flows, particularly when troubleshooting errors or working with multiple applications. I've made a few wrong turns along the way and needed quite a bit of trial and error to get some of my flows working as intended.

One challenge I encountered was trying to automate the refresh of Power Query data in Excel. I initially expected this to be fairly straightforward, but discovered some limitations with refreshing Power Query through automated flows. This meant I had to explore alternative approaches and make adjustments to my processes.

I also find that troubleshooting can sometimes be time-consuming, particularly when it's not immediately clear why a flow hasn't worked as expected.

That said, I've been able to work through most of these challenges with the help of AI for troubleshooting and guidance. While the initial setup can take some time, the ongoing efficiency benefits have made the effort worthwhile. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about Microsoft Power Automate is how it enables meaningful automation quickly, without requiring deep technical expertise. It allows teams to remove repetitive, manual work, connect systems seamlessly, and turn everyday processes into efficient, scalable workflows. The combination of low‑code flexibility, strong Microsoft ecosystem integration, and the ability to deliver real productivity gains makes it a powerful tool for driving impact at both individual and organizational levels. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I dislike about Microsoft Power Automate is that, as workflows grow more complex, they can become harder to maintain and troubleshoot—particularly when error handling and dependencies aren’t clearly structured from the start. Versioning, visibility across environments, and debugging can also be less intuitive than in traditional development tools. That said, these challenges are usually manageable with good design discipline and governance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most is that it lets me automate repetitive tasks without having to write much code. There are plenty of ready-made connectors, so it’s straightforward to build workflows between Microsoft applications and other services. Automations like sending notifications, updating files, moving data, or triggering actions automatically can save a lot of manual effort.

I also appreciate how well it fits into the Microsoft ecosystem. Since I already use tools like Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, and other Microsoft services, creating workflows between them feels natural. The interface is easy to follow, and once you’ve built a couple of flows, putting together new ones becomes much faster.

Copilot is another helpful addition. It can generate flows from simple descriptions and suggest improvements, which comes in handy when I’m trying to automate something quickly or when I’m learning a new workflow. I still review everything before using it, but it definitely helps speed things up.

Overall, it’s a solid tool for cutting down on repetitive work and improving productivity without needing deep development experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don’t have any major issues with it, but there is a bit of a learning curve as workflows get more complex. Simple automations are easy to build; however, once you start adding multiple conditions, approvals, or integrations, it takes some time to understand how everything fits together.

When a flow fails, troubleshooting can also mean digging through the run history to pinpoint exactly where the problem occurred. It’s not especially difficult, but clearer error messages would make debugging faster and more straightforward.

Other than that, it’s been a reliable tool and has worked well for the automation scenarios I’ve explored so far. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about Microsoft Power Automate is how well integrated it is with the Microsoft ecosystem. It makes it easy to connect the tools and services we already use and turn repetitive activities into automated workflows.

The drag-and-drop experience makes workflow creation straightforward, even when the underlying process has multiple steps. For many common automation scenarios, I can focus on the business logic and what I want to achieve rather than spending time building everything from scratch.

Once the workflow is configured correctly, it simply runs and handles the repetitive work for me. That simplicity is probably what I appreciate most. It allows relatively small automations to remove manual steps from day-to-day work and makes it much easier to turn an idea into a working process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The biggest disappointment for me is licensing. Power Automate is easy to use and has a lot of potential, but too many useful capabilities seem to sit behind Premium licensing.

This creates unnecessary friction. You can design a good workflow, but whether you can actually deploy and scale it may depend on licensing rather than the technical solution itself. For enterprise users, I would like to see Microsoft make more of these capabilities available as part of the existing Microsoft 365 investment.

The product makes automation easy. The licensing sometimes makes using that automation harder than it needs to be. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Microsoft Power Automate makes it easy to automate repetitive tasks and workflows without extensive coding. Its seamless integration with Microsoft 365 and numerous third-party applications helps improve efficiency, save time, and reduce manual work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Troubleshooting complex workflows can be difficult, and some advanced features require premium licenses. There is also a learning curve for new users, and performance can sometimes be impacted in large or complex automations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One of the newest things I like is the growing integration with AI capabilities and Microsoft Copilot, which makes creating and optimizing workflows much easier. The expanding library of connectors allows seamless integration with Microsoft services and many third-party applications. I also appreciate the improvements in cloud flows, approval processes, and automation monitoring, which help reduce manual work and improve operational efficiency across business processes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Power Automate could improve the debugging experience by providing clearer error messages and more detailed execution logs for complex workflows. Managing large flows with many conditions and actions can also become difficult, so better design tools and visualization would be helpful. Additionally, simplifying licensing, improving connector performance, and offering more advanced monitoring and governance features would make the platform even more valuable for enterprise environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really like that Microsoft Power Automate can connect with many different software, like Google, which is very nice. It's very useful for transferring my data from Microsoft to Google, allowing me to manage my personal and business accounts easily. Also, I find it very easy to set up, especially for Microsoft users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Many times, the connection with Microsoft Power Automate fails, especially due to load, which is really frustrating. The flow can be improved for more reliable connections. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is easy to build useful workflows with a drag-and-drop interface with no deep coding needed. That means business users can automate things like approvals, notifications, or data movement without waiting on IT. It fits naturally with tools like Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, and OneDrive. For someone already working in the Microsoft stack (like me), this is a huge advantage since we can automate workflows right where the work already lives. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

When something fails in the workflow, troubleshooting isn’t always straightforward. Error messages can be vague, and tracking down the exact step or data issue takes effort especially in larger flows. Also, flows can sometimes be slow or inconsistent, particularly with complex logic or multiple connectors. Delays in triggers (like email or SharePoint events) can impact time-sensitive processes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s easy to build no-code automations that can be deployed in the cloud and connected with Microsoft applications like Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint. They’re very straightforward to deploy in the cloud and have a very low failure rate, so the automations feel highly reliable. The basic connectors are free and cover most of my everyday automation needs, such as automatically sending emails and updating SharePoint files.Has a no code UI where with drag and drop the automation can be built Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

No issues so far. It’s a very well-integrated product for developing automations with Microsoft tools like Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc. The only shortcoming I’ve found is that Excel macros can’t be executed in cloud automation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love the possibility of automating my entire Microsoft environment in my company, as we work with the entire Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem. We have been able to integrate the whole company with a few automations and with few licenses, because only those who develop and those who use the flow need a license. So far, I haven't had any failures, except for some configurations that don't hold. In general, it is very fast and efficient. Moreover, the interface has been improved over time and today it is much more user-friendly and smooth. Lastly, Microsoft's support team is top-notch: always at your service. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I feel that they have fallen behind in AI topics, ease of integrations, and the automatic creation of actions with AI builder, etc. They should focus more on integrating AI into their tools. I have also had problems with the permanence of certain configurations that after a while I have to readjust because they stop working unexpectedly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.