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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (37.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 USD
$15.00 1 User
IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Star Rating
(285)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 USD
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Star Rating
(902)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.0% of reviews)
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 Microsoft Power Automate excels in its visual editor, scoring 8.4, but reviewers mention that IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA) offers a superior experience with a score of 9.1, making it easier to create and manage workflows.
- Reviewers say that while Microsoft Power Automate provides a decent selection of pre-built templates with a score of 7.9, IBM RPA shines in this area with a score of 8.7, allowing users to quickly implement automation without starting from scratch.
- G2 users highlight that Microsoft Power Automate has a solid ease of use rating of 8.4, but users on G2 emphasize that IBM RPA's ease of use is notably higher at 9.2, indicating a more intuitive interface for new users.
- Users report that Microsoft Power Automate's bot performance analytics score of 7.8 falls short compared to IBM RPA's 8.8, which reviewers mention provides more comprehensive insights into bot efficiency and effectiveness.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Power Automate's automation building capabilities, particularly in custom automation, score 8.4, while IBM RPA outperforms with a score of 9.1, showcasing its flexibility in tailoring automation to specific business needs.
- Users say that while both products offer good data security, IBM RPA scores higher at 8.9 compared to Microsoft Power Automate's 8.2, indicating a stronger emphasis on protecting sensitive information during automation processes.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
No-cost Trial
$0.00
USD
No-cost 30-day trial to build bots, intelligent virtual agents (IVAs) and dashboards.
- Attended bots - Included
- Unattended bots - Included
- Studio (build environment) - Included
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 Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Power Automate
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
245
8.5
741
Ease of Use
9.2
247
8.3
749
Ease of Setup
8.6
68
8.6
574
Ease of Admin
8.5
66
8.5
305
Quality of Support
9.2
239
8.1
664
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
67
8.8
291
Product Direction (% positive)
9.7
253
8.8
734
Features by Category
Automation Building
9.1
237
8.3
301
8.8
237
8.0
293
8.7
216
7.8
286
9.1
235
8.1
298
8.9
233
8.0
267
9.3
241
7.9
229
Bot Management & Execution
9.1
241
8.2
274
9.1
233
8.4
282
9.1
237
8.0
283
8.8
228
7.7
255
8.9
237
8.3
223
9.1
237
7.8
229
Intelligent Automation
8.7
233
7.6
219
8.8
207
7.4
220
8.9
206
7.3
213
Agentic AI - Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Not enough data
7.9
52
Not enough data
7.4
51
Not enough data
7.9
52
Not enough data
6.9
50
Not enough data
6.9
49
Not enough data
7.0
49
Not enough data
7.3
48
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
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.3
332
Not enough data
7.3
329
Process Management
Not enough data
8.5
411
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
405
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
410
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
383
Not enough data
7.9
387
Not enough data
7.9
382
Not enough data
8.3
386
Customization
Not enough data
8.0
415
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
426
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
415
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
419
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
418
|
Verified
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.1
417
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
411
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
414
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
411
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Business Process Management
Not enough data
7.7
162
Not enough data
7.9
159
Not enough data
8.1
162
Not enough data
7.5
161
Not enough data
7.5
161
Not enough data
7.6
159
Not enough data
7.6
162
Process Development
Not enough data
8.2
383
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Microsoft Power Automate are categorized as Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Unique Categories
IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has no unique categories
Microsoft Power Automate is categorized as Process Mining, Business Process Management, and Business Automation Platforms (BAPs)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
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
23.6%
Telecommunications
17.0%
Financial Services
5.2%
Retail
4.8%
Logistics and Supply Chain
4.4%
Other
45.0%
Information Technology and Services
18.4%
Computer Software
9.8%
Financial Services
4.2%
Consulting
3.2%
Accounting
3.2%
Other
61.3%
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Discussions
For the creation of AI, as I have not yet had projects with this function, how would this type of real implementation of the tool work?
1 Comment
CL
The IBM RPA deploys two machine learning mechanisms and an integration point:
- Knowledge Base (KB) is a question-and-answer algorithm that learns from a...Read more
How can this technology be integrated with Blockchain?
1 Comment
CL
IBM RPA provides integration with any platform that supports the HTTP protocol. Several platforms provide API integration through HTTP. With IBM RPA, the...Read more
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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