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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.1% of reviews)
Mid-Market (36.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
$15.00 1 User
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
Star Rating
(39)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Learn more about IBM Cloud Pak for Business AutomationMicrosoft Power Automate
Star Rating
(911)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (36.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$15.00 1 User
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation excels in its Quality of Support, scoring 9.0, with many reviewers mentioning that the support team is responsive and knowledgeable, particularly when it comes to complex automation scenarios.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Power Automate has a slight edge in Ease of Setup, scoring 8.7 compared to IBM's 8.2. Users appreciate the intuitive interface and quick onboarding process, making it easier for teams to start automating workflows right away.
- G2 users highlight that IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation meets requirements exceptionally well, with a score of 9.2. Reviewers say that its robust features, such as advanced analytics and AI-driven automation, cater well to enterprise needs.
- Users on G2 report that Microsoft Power Automate shines in its Ease of Use, scoring 8.4. Many users mention that the drag-and-drop functionality and pre-built templates make it accessible for non-technical users, enhancing productivity across teams.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation has a strong Product Direction, scoring a perfect 10.0, indicating that users feel confident in the product's future development and enhancements, particularly in areas like integration capabilities.
- Users say that while both products serve the enterprise market well, IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation has a larger market segment presence at 42.1% of reviews, suggesting a strong reputation among larger organizations looking for comprehensive automation solutions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation Trial
Free Trial
Test drive IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation at no cost for 30 days.
- Explore on your own or take a guided tour of a pre-built use case, such as how to automate the processing of a customer refund request or HR onboarding.
Microsoft 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
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Power Automate
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
24
8.5
745
Ease of Use
8.2
24
8.3
753
Ease of Setup
8.2
17
8.6
578
Ease of Admin
8.7
17
8.5
307
Quality of Support
9.0
23
8.1
668
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
17
8.8
293
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
24
8.8
737
Features by Category
Setup
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Management
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
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
Automation Building
Not enough data
8.3
302
Not enough data
8.1
294
Not enough data
7.8
287
Not enough data
8.1
299
Not enough data
8.0
268
Not enough data
7.9
230
Bot Management & Execution
Not enough data
8.2
275
Not enough data
8.5
283
Not enough data
8.0
284
Not enough data
7.7
256
Not enough data
8.3
224
Not enough data
7.8
230
Intelligent Automation
Not enough data
7.6
220
Not enough data
7.4
221
Not enough data
7.3
214
Agentic AI - Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Not enough data
8.0
53
Not enough data
7.5
52
Not enough data
7.9
53
Not enough data
7.0
51
Not enough data
7.0
50
Not enough data
7.1
50
Not enough data
7.4
49
Process Management
Not enough data
8.4
43
Not enough data
8.6
41
Not enough data
8.7
44
Not enough data
8.4
43
Process Analysis
Not enough data
8.5
44
Not enough data
8.4
44
Not enough data
8.6
44
Automation
Not enough data
8.4
41
Not enough data
8.5
43
Generative AI
Not enough data
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
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Logic
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Deployment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Decision Management Platforms
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
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
334
Not enough data
7.3
331
Process Management
Not enough data
8.5
413
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Verified
Not enough data
8.2
407
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
412
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Verified
Not enough data
7.8
385
Not enough data
7.9
390
Not enough data
7.9
384
Not enough data
8.3
389
Customization
Not enough data
8.1
418
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Verified
Not enough data
8.4
429
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Verified
Not enough data
8.2
418
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
422
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
420
|
Verified
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.2
419
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
413
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
416
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
413
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Verified
Agentic AI - Business Process Management
Not enough data
7.7
164
Not enough data
7.9
161
Not enough data
8.1
165
Not enough data
7.5
163
Not enough data
7.5
163
Not enough data
7.6
161
Not enough data
7.6
164
Process Development
Not enough data
8.2
385
Workflow Design & Orchestration
Not enough data
8.2
55
Not enough data
8.4
55
Integrations & Connectivity
Not enough data
8.3
54
Not enough data
7.9
53
Automation Execution & Intelligence
Not enough data
7.8
51
Not enough data
8.4
51
Development & Customization
Not enough data
8.8
51
Not enough data
8.4
49
Governance & Security
Not enough data
7.8
52
Not enough data
7.8
50
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
8.2
52
Not enough data
8.1
53
Agentic AI - Business Automation Platforms (BAPs)
Not enough data
7.7
31
Not enough data
7.9
34
Not enough data
7.9
34
Not enough data
8.0
33
Not enough data
7.7
33
Not enough data
7.9
33
Agentic AI - Enterprise Content Management (ECM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Management
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
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
Workflow
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
Platform
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation and Microsoft Power Automate are categorized as Business Automation Platforms (BAPs)
Unique Categories
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation is categorized as Decision Management Platforms, Workflow Management, and Enterprise Content Management (ECM)
Microsoft Power Automate is categorized as Process Mining, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and Business Process Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
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
Information Technology and Services
23.7%
Computer Software
13.2%
Marketing and Advertising
10.5%
Telecommunications
7.9%
Financial Services
7.9%
Other
36.8%
Information Technology and Services
18.3%
Computer Software
9.8%
Financial Services
4.1%
Consulting
3.3%
Accounting
3.2%
Other
61.3%
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Discussions
What is IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation used for?
1 Comment
NA
It is more like an RPA(Robotics Process Automation) tool, using this we will be able to automate the complex business process with a set of modular features...Read more
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation has no more discussions with answers
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 is Microsoft Power Automate used for?
2 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
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