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Market Segments
Enterprise (58.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (35.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$15.00 1 User
Appian
Star Rating
(485)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(1,083)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$15.00 1 User
Free Trial is available
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- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft Power Automate excels in automating repetitive tasks across various applications without requiring coding skills. Users appreciate its straightforward setup for workflows, which allows for efficient handling of emails, approvals, and data updates, making it a strong choice for those looking to streamline their daily operations.
- Users say that Appian stands out for its robust capabilities in managing complex workflows and heavy logic across different departments. Reviewers highlight its advanced features like agentic AI and dynamic infrastructure scaling, which cater to businesses with strict audit requirements and intricate data paths.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft Power Automate's low-code approach is particularly beneficial for users who need to connect multiple systems, such as SharePoint and Dataverse, without extensive development work. This flexibility is a significant advantage for teams looking to implement automation quickly and efficiently.
- Reviewers mention that Appian's user-friendly interface and ease of deployment make it a favorable option for organizations that require a powerful business process management tool. Users appreciate how it simplifies the development and deployment of complex applications, positioning it as a solid foundation for enterprise-level processes.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both platforms offer strong support, Appian receives slightly higher marks for the quality of its customer service. Users have noted that Appian's support team is responsive and knowledgeable, which can be crucial for businesses navigating complex implementations.
- Users express that Microsoft Power Automate's extensive library of pre-built templates enhances its usability, allowing users to quickly implement automation solutions tailored to their needs. This feature is particularly appealing for mid-market companies looking to maximize efficiency without a steep learning curve.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Appian
No pricing availableMicrosoft Power Automate
Power Automate Premium
$15.00
1 User
Enables licensed users to automate modern applications via API-based digital process automation (cloud flows) and legacy applications via UI-based robotic process automation (desktop flows) in attended mode.
- Unlimited cloud flows (DPA) and desktop flows (RPA) in attended mode
- 50 MB Power Automate Process Mining data storage
- 1 5,000 AI Builder credits
Free Trial
Appian
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Power Automate
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
282
8.5
850
Ease of Use
8.7
339
8.3
859
Ease of Setup
8.5
280
8.5
680
Ease of Admin
8.5
226
8.5
342
Quality of Support
8.5
275
8.0
758
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
229
8.7
328
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
271
8.7
841
Features by Category
Automation Building
8.6
37
|
Verified
8.3
311
8.1
33
8.1
299
8.1
32
7.8
293
8.3
38
|
Verified
8.1
307
8.6
41
|
Verified
8.0
272
8.2
32
8.0
241
Bot Management & Execution
8.6
36
|
Verified
8.2
279
8.6
34
|
Verified
8.5
289
8.6
34
|
Verified
8.0
289
8.4
30
|
Verified
7.7
259
8.8
35
|
Verified
8.3
227
8.7
39
|
Verified
7.8
235
Intelligent Automation
8.5
31
|
Verified
7.6
224
8.0
27
|
Verified
7.4
224
8.0
28
|
Verified
7.3
215
Agentic AI - Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Not enough data
8.1
55
Not enough data
7.5
52
Not enough data
8.0
57
Not enough data
7.1
53
Not enough data
7.0
50
Not enough data
7.2
51
Not enough data
7.5
51
Digital Workflows
8.7
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
63
|
Verified
Not enough data
Forms
8.5
64
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
64
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
64
|
Verified
Not enough data
Automation
8.8
67
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
67
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
64
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
55
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Process Automation (DPA)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Process Management
7.7
8
8.4
43
7.6
9
8.6
41
7.6
9
8.7
45
7.2
9
8.4
43
Process Analysis
7.3
8
8.5
44
7.1
8
8.4
44
7.5
8
8.6
44
Automation
6.7
7
8.4
41
6.9
7
8.5
43
Generative AI
8.3
5
8.2
20
Agentic AI - Process Mining
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.0
16
Not enough data
8.1
16
Generative AI
7.7
53
7.4
341
7.7
52
7.3
337
Process Management
8.5
155
8.5
423
|
Verified
8.4
154
8.2
416
|
Verified
8.4
154
8.2
429
|
Verified
7.8
121
7.8
390
8.4
134
8.0
443
8.0
118
7.9
393
8.2
119
8.3
416
Customization
7.6
152
8.1
429
|
Verified
8.8
163
8.5
508
|
Verified
8.5
153
8.2
425
|
Verified
8.1
151
8.5
470
|
Verified
8.6
165
8.5
464
|
Verified
Collaboration
8.3
159
8.2
431
|
Verified
8.3
158
8.3
432
|
Verified
8.5
165
8.5
425
|
Verified
8.7
158
8.3
427
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Business Process Management
Not enough data
7.7
171
Not enough data
8.0
171
Not enough data
8.3
210
Not enough data
7.5
169
Not enough data
7.5
169
Not enough data
7.6
167
Not enough data
7.6
169
Process Development
8.5
127
8.2
393
Functionality - Process Orchestration
7.6
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
9.2
15
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
Integration & Adaptability - Process Orchestration
8.2
14
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
Customization - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Workflow Design & Orchestration
Not enough data
8.1
61
Not enough data
8.5
63
Integrations & Connectivity
Not enough data
8.5
66
Not enough data
8.0
56
Automation Execution & Intelligence
Not enough data
7.8
52
Not enough data
8.6
57
Development & Customization
Not enough data
8.8
64
Not enough data
8.5
52
Governance & Security
Not enough data
7.8
54
Not enough data
7.9
52
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
8.3
56
Not enough data
8.2
56
Agentic AI - Business Automation Platforms (BAPs)
Not enough data
7.9
34
Not enough data
8.1
36
Not enough data
8.2
40
Not enough data
8.1
35
Not enough data
7.7
34
Not enough data
8.0
35
Agentic AI - Genesys AppFoundry Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Application Design
7.8
136
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
139
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
145
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
115
Not enough data
9.0
152
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data Control
8.2
144
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
143
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
145
|
Verified
Not enough data
Publishing
8.7
153
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
148
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
149
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Low-Code Development Platforms
8.0
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Appian and Microsoft Power Automate are categorized as Business Automation Platforms (BAPs), Process Mining, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and Business Process Management
Unique Categories
Appian is categorized as Process Orchestration, AWS Marketplace, Genesys AppFoundry Marketplace, Digital Process Automation (DPA), Low-Code Development Platforms, and AI Agent Builders
Microsoft Power Automate has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Appian
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Power Automate
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Financial Services
21.2%
Banking
10.3%
Information Technology and Services
6.7%
Insurance
5.5%
Government Administration
5.5%
Other
50.7%
Information Technology and Services
18.0%
Computer Software
9.5%
Financial Services
4.4%
Consulting
3.6%
Accounting
3.2%
Other
61.3%
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Discussions
What is Appian software used for?
3 Comments
JP
Digital Transformation and process automationRead more
What is Appian used for?
1 Comment
PU
Appian is used to **build and automate business processes quickly** without heavy coding. I use it to manage workflows, handle approvals, connect data from...Read more
What programming language does Appian use?
1 Comment
JI
Appian is built on Java, but developers using Appian to develop web applications will be coding in SAIL or "Self Assembling Interface Layer" - a low-code...Read more
What is Microsoft Power Automate used for?
3 Comments
BV
if you are trying automate some tedious task in your organization you can power automate. For example if you want to send an welcome to the new joiner in...Read more
How do I install Microsoft Power automate?
2 Comments
JS
You do not need to install it, it integrates with Teams or via office 365.Read more
Can you provide free community edition for users ?
2 Comments
VV
At this point there is free trial avaialable for 30 days.Read more
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