AutomationEdge vs Blue Prism Cloud comparison

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AutomationEdge and SS&C Blue Prism are both solutions in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) category. AutomationEdge is ranked #18 with an average rating of 7.0, while SS&C Blue Prism is ranked #9 with an average rating of 7.5. AutomationEdge holds a 1.4% mindshare in RPA, compared to SS&C Blue Prism’s 1.9% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of AutomationEdge users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of SS&C Blue Prism users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 4, 2024

AutomationEdge and Blue Prism Cloud are competitive solutions in the automation space. AutomationEdge seems to have an upper hand due to its cost-effectiveness and customer support, whereas Blue Prism Cloud is favored for its robust feature set.

Features: AutomationEdge offers advanced AI capabilities, robust workflow automation, and scalability, making it appealing for businesses seeking these qualities. Blue Prism Cloud, in contrast, features a cloud-native architecture, extensive integration options, and high flexibility, benefiting enterprises prioritizing innovation.

Room for Improvement: AutomationEdge could enhance its integration features, improve user interface design, and expand on reporting capabilities. Blue Prism Cloud may need to address cost-effectiveness, optimize the ease of use for beginners, and provide more comprehensive technical support, especially around customization.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: AutomationEdge is known for its straightforward deployment process with responsive support, easing new implementations. Blue Prism Cloud offers seamless cloud deployment alongside a strong support structure tailored for cloud environments, which is advantageous for cloud-focused strategies.

Pricing and ROI: AutomationEdge is noted for a lower setup cost, attractive to smaller companies or those with tight budgets seeking quick returns. Blue Prism Cloud, although potentially more expensive initially, is often justified by its superior features, leading to significant long-term ROI.

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Automation Anywhere

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) category, the mindshare of Automation Anywhere is 4.9%, down from 8.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of AutomationEdge is 1.4%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Blue Prism Cloud is 1.9%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Automation Anywhere	4.9%
Blue Prism Cloud	1.9%
AutomationEdge	1.4%
Other	91.8%

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

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Venkat Sivaprakash

Management Consultant at Accenture

Has significantly improved document-driven workflows and reduced processing time across finance and HR functions

Automation Anywhere has evolved significantly and upgraded itself to provide agentic AI and AI-based automation solutions for document automation. The product has matured considerably over time. We can create workflows that can call an API. We can include prompts in particular workflows for ChatGPT-related functions, connecting to an LLM and RAG to perform tasks. For document automation, modern features are available to train documents, ensuring high accuracy and repeatability over time. The system is very easy to use. I recently completed a course in document automation, typically designed for people involved in coding and technical aspects. Though I understand coding comprehensively, I don't do actual coding. The course was very accessible. Currently, extensive coding isn't necessary due to the hybrid model incorporating GenAI aspects, low-code, no-code capabilities, APIs, and numerous pre-built objects in Automation Anywhere. The features include GenAI-driven prompting methods and workflow creation capabilities. In these workflows, we can create decision boxes and call APIs without coding. We simply pull objects, drop them, connect them, and add minimal coding when needed. The most crucial aspect isn't coding but rather sizing the automation and fleshing out the details. Automation Co-pilot takes notes and performs automated analysis. It can extract details from videos, summarize conversations, and provide detailed information. During calls, it identifies instructions and performs tasks such as preparing reports and reconciliation. Automation Anywhere can also connect with Microsoft Co-pilot. Through Co-pilot, real-time operations can be executed, allowing direct interaction between vendors and automation through this component.

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Jajati Panda

Software Engineer at Apmosys

Delivers increased productivity and streamlines fraud processing in banking, though technical support could be faster

Before AutomationEdge, we had to hire coder-level experts with Java or Python knowledge. This approach took considerable time and required error handling to automate processes. With this tool, all processes are automatically handled with errors, and no-code automation is available. The cost for a developer is now significantly lower. Previously, we hired highly efficient developers with high salary packages. The license cost of 5 to 10 lakhs per year for one person to automate is equivalent to a person's annual salary. With the license and a developer hired at 3 to 5 lakhs, we can automate 40 to 50 processes.

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AyanBanerjee

Cloud & AI Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Automation and AI integration enhance performance and user experience

The improvements or enhancements I would like to see in Blue Prism Cloud revolve around further developing server-client architecture, focusing on centralized control for remote agents. I believe more capabilities in that area could be beneficial. At the moment, I don't recall any specific features or functionalities missing from Blue Prism Cloud that come to mind. In terms of complexity, I find that Blue Prism Cloud is somewhat straightforward to use. Flexibility-wise, it engages well with Microsoft-based technologies. However, there are challenges with OCR capabilities that remain an issue. While there are readily available features that work well, the effectiveness does depend significantly on the type of use case I am implementing.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I have worked on other RPA tools but this is more logical and easy to use."

"Movement on cloud architecture according to me provided by AA2019, will be most beneficial as it will be easy to use and will provide flexibility."

"Workbench, which is a development tool, is very friendly. It is complete. Compared to Power Automate, Automation Anywhere is much more comprehensive and easy to understand."

"The ROI on major bots has been phenomenal."

"In terms of development for our developers, it is very easy and quick to learn because Automation Anywhere has provided an online academy where developers can easily learn the features. It is very easy. If someone does not have a coding background, they can also learn from it very easily because it is just drag and drop and very interactive."

"Since it can be utilized 24/7, the ROI is pretty high with minimal efforts and resources by using unattended automation."

"We have had a very good experience with Automation Anywhere and we are very happy with the solutions."

"We have automated the daily reports and it will trigger automatically once jobs are completed from the backend database which has saved a lot of extra work for our team, saving workforce and time."

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"The staff went above and beyond to make sure our stay was perfect, even surprising us with a complimentary dessert to celebrate our anniversary."

"The studio design is fine compared to other similar products. There is nothing extraordinary about it, but at the same time, there are not any negatives."

"The support from the vendor is very good."

"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten...I rate the technical support of the solution a nine out of ten."

"The ability to automate our processes with external plug-ins and zero code is the most valuable feature."

"In general terms, the solution has helped our business by speeding up execution times."

"Attended versus unattended automation in AutomationEdge has benefited my organization significantly."

"The product's most valuable feature is the executor."

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"Ability to see the blueprint of the design executed alongside the actual process."

"It is more secure for complex implementations."

"Last year that Blue Prism introduced a community version, and have really opened up their services."

"Blue Prism offers the whole package for LPR developers; it's a useful tool to automate anything, and as an LPR developer, I think the most important feature is that it lets you get anything into blocks of code that you can use anywhere."

"If I look at the top four, I believe it is far more user-friendly than the other competition."

"What I like best about Blue Prism Cloud is that it's secure, robust, and has 24 x 7 support available. I also find the solution quick and intelligent. Even a non-coder can easily use it."

"The solution is very complete. It's a good solution, for the kind of features that they offer."

"The user-friendly interface of Blue Prism Cloud is nice, and compared to the previous one, it has some advanced features such as drag and drop, PDF extraction, and accessing external applications with connectors, which has helped me design and automate processes."

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Cons

"They have incorporated many latest technologies, such as AI, and there is always scope to improve the processes and have more stability."

"Automation Anywhere lacks a desktop version and is solely web-based and cloud-based. Automation Anywhere is not so easy for business users who are not technical."

"I believe Automation Anywhere can be improved by leading in the direction of seamless integration with the LLM models that are readily available today in the market."

"Cloud was one of the features we wanted to see, because it makes it much easier. The second feature is ease of use in terms of agnostic operating system."

"In the 10.7 version, the back-end port for the MetaBot password has looping. This has been a type of limitation."

"IQ Bot should have an easier way to tag the document's source after extracting information from the document. (Which group does the document or a transaction belong to)."

"I would like to see a built-in read-only role for the control room so that the bot creators can log in and monitor the production environment without any auditing concerns."

"I would like to have the MetaBot screen name title dynamic instead of static."

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"Regarding stability and reliability, AutomationEdge is mid-range. When compared with other tools such as Automation Anywhere and UIPath, they are more stable than AutomationEdge."

"The installation process could improve. It was difficult to complete."

"The licensing for this solution should have a more competitive pricing model. The price is in the top five of similar products."

"With other automation solutions in the market, we can simulate the process in our notebooks where the solution creates the code for us, but with AutomationEdge we can't do this."

"There is significant room for improvement."

"AutomationEdge's ecosystem has shortcomings and needs improvement. When we compare AutomationEdge to other RPA tools in our company, we find that it has a very minor online community."

"While I find AutomationEdge generally stable, I believe that stability needs to be improved a little."

"In the future, they should have a similar version for the cloud and on-premises, and the installation should be flawless within few minutes."

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"Personally, I would recommend using something else for automation projects, but I'm not in a position to make that choice in my company."

"There are a few smart services that are not available in Blue Prism. For example, Excel sheets that are converted into a CS sheet have limitations with the number of columns when imported. This could be improved."

"The product’s licensing cost is expensive compared to other tools in the market."

"The pricing was a bit high, from what I understand. That might have played a role in the decision to migrate to another solution."

"Blue Prism is slightly difficult for the non-technical user."

"However, there are challenges with OCR capabilities that remain an issue."

"Selecting the right business processes that are stable enough to automate can be challenging."

"The AI part is currently missing in Blue Prism Studio... It would be good if the AI part is included in Blue Prism Studio, which can make it much more efficient and good to work."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is very reasonable."

"They recently launched a Community Edition, which is okay, but they should have done this a long time ago."

"Automation Anywhere is expensive, making it more suitable for enterprise organizations."

"The enterprise version is expensive for small businesses and individual users."

"If you are looking into Automation Anywhere, get the Community Edition and play with it."

"Our advice is that anybody interested in this product should negotiate product bundles in order to reduce the cost of installation and setup."

"Time-wise: We have saved hundreds of thousands of hours."

"The pricing that we received from Automation Anywhere in the beginning was very economical for us. We've seen a lot of benefit from what we spent to what we're receiving. From the beginning, it's been a very low-cost implementation for us."

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"I give the price of the solution a nine out of ten."

"Pricing can be made better. Currently, I think the pricing is based on the market. The pricing also depends on the business partners that offer you the solution."

"The product is available at the lowest price."

"If you are looking for a budget solution, you can consider AE. It has all the features. Scaling it is way easier because of the cost itself."

"The licensing for this solution should have a more competitive pricing model. The price is in the top five of similar products."

"Price-wise, AutomationEdge is pretty affordable, making it not so expensive when you compare this with other tools in the market."

"It is expensive but its value can justify the cost."

"The licensing of the solution is on a subscription-based model and costs around 4,999 for one bot's license. If someone wants to increase the number of bots you want from Blue Prism, then they provide a discount."

"I would rate the pricing a five out of ten, with one being cheap and ten being expensive."

"It is highly-priced."

"Blue Prism comes at a higher price point compared to other solutions on the market."

"There are many RPA solutions available from different vendors and the pricing for Blue Prism is competitive."

"The price is very competitive when you are comparing to other providers."

"I am not sure how we are set up today, but I recall we had an annual License."

"Annual licensing costs were somewhere between $5,000 - $10,000 for the development tool. For the control tower, I think fees were about $50,000 annually."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

14%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Construction Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Financial Services Firm

Outsourcing Company

Construction Company

13%

Marketing Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	162
Midsize Enterprise	86
Large Enterprise	565

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	12
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	4

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	22

Questions from the Community

How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?

It depends on your use case. Is it simply to automate a couple of processes? Is it to augment a human team? AA is ver...

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How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?

From my experience using AA tool, it depends on the applications that you want to automate, because there some applic...

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How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?

It is a highly preferred RPA tool. You can check my Automation Anywhere Review to know more.

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What needs improvement with AutomationEdge?

In AutomationEdge, I think there could be improvements. I have not used it in maybe two months, but in the past, you ...

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What is your primary use case for AutomationEdge?

My use cases for AutomationEdge include using two automations in my actual employment or company. I use it to create ...

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What advice do you have for others considering AutomationEdge?

I have not used the AI capabilities of AutomationEdge because in the workflows I need to create, I do not need to use...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Blue Prism Cloud?

Concerning pricing, it's moderate now, but when it comes to the cloud, it is a bit expensive.

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What needs improvement with Blue Prism Cloud?

The area for improvement in Blue Prism Cloud is the support component. Whenever I reach out to the Blue Prism communi...

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What is your primary use case for Blue Prism Cloud?

My use case for Blue Prism Cloud is for automation.

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Also Known As

Automation Anywhere, Testing Anywhere, Automation Anywhere Enterprise, Agentic Process Automation System (Now Certified for WorkSpaces)

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Blue Prism Thoughtonomy Virtual Workforce, Blue Prism Virtual Workforce, Thoughtonomy Virtual Workforce

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Overview

Automation Anywhere offers ease of use, robust system connectivity, and GenAI-driven document automation through a cloud-native platform, significantly enhancing productivity across multiple industries with advanced AI features.

Delivering a comprehensive suite of tools designed for easy integration and rapid deployment, Automation Anywhere drives efficiency by reducing costs and automating repetitive tasks. Its cloud-native platform supports broad industry adoption, including advanced AI features like process automation and Co-Pilot, streamlining complex workflows with minimal technical skills required. Users benefit from robust integration capabilities, which facilitate seamless interaction with multiple systems. However, there is room for improvement in areas such as user-friendliness for beginners, stability, flexible licensing, and enhanced OCR functionality. Organizations in sectors such as banking, finance, manufacturing, and healthcare gain from the improved operational efficiency and ROI Automation Anywhere offers.

What are the important features of Automation Anywhere?

Ease of Use: Simplifies automation tasks with a user-centric interface.
Robust Connectivity: Provides seamless integration with multiple systems.
GenAI-Driven Document Automation: Leverages AI to automate document management.
Process Automation & Co-Pilot: Enhances workflow automation with advanced AI.
Cloud-Native Platform: Enables rapid deployment and integration.

What benefits should be evaluated in reviews?

Time Savings: Automation drastically reduces manual processing time.
Cost Efficiency: Decreases overall operational costs by automating tasks.
Productivity Enhancement: Streamlines workflows with AI-driven tools.
Improved Integration: Enhances ability to work with multiple systems.
Scalability: Supports growth with a flexible cloud-native architecture.

In the insurance industry, Automation Anywhere is utilized for automating processes such as enrollment management and compliance checks. Its applications extend to supply chain management, financial transactions, and business performance monitoring across sectors like banking, finance, manufacturing, and healthcare, helping organizations to automate routine tasks, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.

Automation Anywhere

AutomationEdge delivers automation flexibility with coding, desktop automation, and technology tools like OCR and chatbots. Cost-effective with seamless integration, it supports scripting and scalability, optimizing workflows and enhancing productivity in diverse sectors.

AutomationEdge offers robust automation through concurrency, multithreading, and a suite of tools such as predictive analytics and Excel automation. It empowers companies by automating processes, simplifying workflows, and improving operational efficiency. This platform facilitates intuitive design, integrating AI capabilities with DocuEdge and enhancing business processes. Despite its advantages, it faces challenges in stability, GUI dependence, and integration, needing further improvement in AI capabilities, SAP integration, and pricing strategies. The cumbersome installation process and limited community support are noted, requiring attention to Excel automation, modularity, and intuitive design for competitive performance.

What are the key features?

Concurrent Processing: Allows simultaneous task execution for improved efficiency.
Desktop Automation: Streamlines repetitive tasks directly on users’ desktop environments.
Multithreading: Enhances performance by processing multiple tasks at once.
OCR and Chatbots: Incorporates optical character recognition and conversational interfaces for better user interaction.
Predictive Analytics: Utilizes data-driven insights to inform better decision-making.
AI Capabilities: Powered by DocuEdge for enhanced document management.
Seamless Integrations: Connects with other tools and services smoothly to improve workflow continuity.

How does AutomationEdge provide ROI?

Increased Productivity: Automating routine tasks enables staff to focus on higher-value activities.
Cost Efficiency: Offers a cost-effective way to streamline processes.
Enhanced User Support: Provides accessible support to optimize system use and resolve issues.
Scalability: Adapts to growing business needs ensuring long-term viability.
Improved Process Optimization: Fine-tunes operations to maximize resource use.

In industries like banking and finance, AutomationEdge automates routine tasks, enhancing customer service and process management. It optimizes manual tasks, reporting, and financial operations, integrating seamlessly into sales and finance design. Companies value its ability to automate and streamline workflows in cloud or on-premises deployments, improving efficiency in data-heavy processes.

AutomationEdge

Blue Prism Cloud offers robust automation capabilities for backend office operations with a user-friendly, no-code interface, enhancing security and cloud integration for organizational efficiency.

Blue Prism Cloud, a comprehensive automation platform, provides efficient process automation, leveraging features like Object Studio and flow design for ease of use and reusability. Non-programmers benefit from its intuitive interface, allowing for quick project turnaround with low-code development. Key features include seamless integration with cloud technologies and advanced AI functionalities, strengthening the automation of tasks. It's designed to enhance control and efficiency by enabling unattended automation, supported by solid security measures such as CyberArk. The platform's dashboard and analytics tools assist businesses in monitoring and management, making it a reliable choice for enhancing operations.

What are Blue Prism Cloud's features?

Process Automation: Automates backend processes with ease.
Object Studio: Facilitates flow design for streamlined automation.
No-Code Interface: Accessible to non-programmers for rapid deployment.
Security: Integrates with CyberArk for robust protection.
Advanced AI: Enhances automation with intelligent features.
Analytics: Offers tools for effective monitoring and management.

What benefits should users consider?

Speed in Execution: Reduces project turnaround time.
Customizability: Adapts to specific business needs.
Integration: Seamless with cloud platforms and applications.
Reliability: Ensures consistent operational performance.
User Engagement: Intuitive tools enhance user interaction.
Support Responsiveness: Access to timely and effective support.

In industries like finance, healthcare, and telecommunications, Blue Prism Cloud transforms operations by automating tasks such as test evaluation, process automation, and data integration across applications. Organizations automate accounting, CRM, and reporting functions while leveraging AI for document processing. The platform supports unattended automation, enabling businesses to craft tailored infrastructures to fulfill precise client needs.

SS&C Blue Prism

Sample Customers

Google, Linkedin, Cisco, Juniper Networks, DellEMC, Comcast, Mastercard, Quest Diagnostics

Smart Dubai Government (SDG)

Cabot Credit Management, Hovis, Utilita

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