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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (36.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (70.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$15.00 1 User
Free
Microsoft 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
Browse all 4 pricing plansZapier
Star Rating
(1,727)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 5 pricing plansMicrosoft Power Automate vs Zapier
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Zapier easier to use and administer. However reviewers felt that the products are equally easy to set up, and both vendors make it equally easy to do business overall.
- Reviewers felt that Zapier meets the needs of their business better than Microsoft Power Automate.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Zapier is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Zapier over Microsoft Power Automate.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
Zapier
Free
Free
For individuals starting out with automation.
- 1-to-1 automations
- Unlimited Zaps (Zap = automated workflow)
- Visual editor
Free Trial
Microsoft Power Automate
Free Trial is available
Zapier
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
745
9.0
1,447
Ease of Use
8.3
753
8.6
1,474
Ease of Setup
8.6
578
8.6
961
Ease of Admin
8.5
306
8.8
704
Quality of Support
8.1
668
8.3
1,210
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
292
8.8
657
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
737
8.9
1,407
Features by Category
Automation Building
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
Not enough data
Bot Management & Execution
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
Not enough data
Intelligent Automation
7.6
220
Not enough data
7.4
221
Not enough data
7.3
214
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
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
Not enough data
Development
Not enough data
9.0
634
Not enough data
8.2
346
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
356
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
358
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
349
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
331
Not enough data
8.0
312
Management
Not enough data
8.7
349
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
339
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
342
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
338
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
317
Security
Not enough data
8.7
324
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
327
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
319
|
Verified
Integration Options
Not enough data
8.7
316
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
309
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
303
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
289
|
Verified
Deployment
Not enough data
8.1
286
Not enough data
8.6
294
Process Management
8.4
43
Not enough data
8.6
41
Not enough data
8.7
44
Not enough data
8.4
43
Not enough data
Process Analysis
8.5
44
Not enough data
8.4
44
Not enough data
8.6
44
Not enough data
Automation
8.4
41
Not enough data
8.5
43
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
20
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Process Mining
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
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.4
334
Not enough data
7.3
331
Not enough data
Process Management
8.5
414
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
408
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
412
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
386
Not enough data
7.9
390
Not enough data
7.9
384
Not enough data
8.3
390
Not enough data
Customization
8.1
418
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
430
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
418
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
423
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
420
|
Verified
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.2
420
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
414
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
417
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
413
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Process Management
7.7
164
Not enough data
7.9
161
Not enough data
8.1
166
Not enough data
7.5
163
Not enough data
7.5
163
Not enough data
7.6
161
Not enough data
7.6
164
Not enough data
Process Development
8.2
385
Not enough data
Customization - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
8.6
36
Not enough data
8.4
36
Not enough data
8.1
36
Functionality - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
8.3
36
Not enough data
8.1
36
Not enough data
8.2
35
Not enough data
7.9
35
Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
7.8
34
Not enough data
7.5
34
Not enough data
7.9
32
Integration - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
8.8
35
Not enough data
8.6
35
Not enough data
8.6
34
Not enough data
8.6
35
Workflow Design & Orchestration
8.2
55
Not enough data
8.4
55
Not enough data
Integrations & Connectivity
8.3
54
Not enough data
7.9
53
Not enough data
Automation Execution & Intelligence
7.8
51
Not enough data
8.4
51
Not enough data
Development & Customization
8.8
51
Not enough data
8.4
49
Not enough data
Governance & Security
7.8
52
Not enough data
7.8
50
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
8.2
52
Not enough data
8.1
53
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Automation Platforms (BAPs)
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
Not enough data
Workflow Design & Integration - AI Orchestration
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
8.0
23
Not enough data
8.2
23
Performance Optimization & Analytics - AI Orchestration
Not enough data
7.2
23
Not enough data
7.0
23
Not enough data
7.5
23
Not enough data
7.0
23
Not enough data
7.1
23
Not enough data
7.3
22
Governance & Compliance Controls - AI Orchestration
Not enough data
7.3
22
Not enough data
7.2
22
Not enough data
7.6
22
Not enough data
7.3
21
Not enough data
7.3
22
Agentic AI - Productivity Bots
Not enough data
8.1
90
Not enough data
8.5
90
Not enough data
7.5
87
Not enough data
7.5
88
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Power Automate and Zapier share no categories
Unique Categories
Microsoft Power Automate is categorized as Process Mining, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Business Process Management, and Business Automation Platforms (BAPs)
Zapier is categorized as Productivity Bots, iPaaS, API Marketplace, AI Agent Builders, and AI Orchestration
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Power Automate
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zapier
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
18.3%
Computer Software
9.8%
Financial Services
4.1%
Consulting
3.3%
Accounting
3.2%
Other
61.3%
Marketing and Advertising
17.6%
Information Technology and Services
10.3%
Computer Software
9.2%
Internet
4.0%
Real Estate
3.8%
Other
55.1%
Alternatives
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 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
What is the best way to implement this system in a small business?
3 Comments
G2
The implementation of this tool would not be tough. We took around 2 weeks to automate using Zapier.
Read more
What is Zapier used for?
3 Comments
SB
Zapier is the information superhighway for your data. It has become the productivity tool of choice for small to large businesses. Connecting your current...Read more
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