AutomationEdge vs Microsoft Power Automate comparison

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AutomationEdge and Microsoft are both solutions in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) category. AutomationEdge is ranked #18 with an average rating of 7.0, while Microsoft is ranked #4 with an average rating of 7.7. AutomationEdge holds a 1.4% mindshare in RPA, compared to Microsoft’s 5.3% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of AutomationEdge users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 4, 2024

AutomationEdge and Microsoft Power Automate compete in business process automation. Power Automate holds an edge due to its extensive features, whereas AutomationEdge is notable for competitive pricing and support satisfaction.

Features: AutomationEdge integrates effectively with IT systems, offering AI-driven automation, enhanced service management capabilities, and efficient data processing. Microsoft Power Automate offers comprehensive workflow automation, seamless integration with Microsoft 365, and a user-friendly interface for broad business applications.

Room for Improvement: AutomationEdge could benefit from improved ease of use and expanded third-party integrations, and enhancing documentation for users. Microsoft Power Automate might explore improving pricing clarifications, optimizing AI integrations, and extending capabilities for non-Microsoft environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Power Automate offers seamless deployment within the Microsoft ecosystem with extensive resources and robust customer service. AutomationEdge provides a supportive environment focusing on IT operations and service management, although it may lack the deployment ease of Power Automate.

Pricing and ROI: AutomationEdge offers cost-effective plans that provide a good return on investment for budget-conscious organizations. Microsoft Power Automate, while having a higher initial setup cost, offers significant ROI due to its robust features and integration, justifying the investment for comprehensive needs.

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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 Microsoft Power Automate is 5.3%, down from 16.2% 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%
Microsoft Power Automate	5.3%
AutomationEdge	1.4%
Other	88.4%

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Featured Reviews

Nadeem K.

Rpa Developer at a consultancy with 11-50 employees

Automation has freed teams from repetitive finance and supply tasks and supports global operations

In the current organization, we had trouble initially because I think the documentation and support could be better than what it is now. This is one difference between Automation Anywhere and other RPA tools such as UiPath. In UiPath, if you have an issue, you go to the UiPath website and search for it, and you get lots of help materials. In Automation Anywhere, you do not get exactly what you are looking for. You get a very large number of results when you search for something, and from this large result set, you have to filter out what you need, or only partial information will be available. User handbooks are available for each product. In that regard, I would say Automation Anywhere is lagging compared to other RPA tools. It is difficult to get hold of their customer support team. I want to clarify that it is not a matter of us building logic on Automation Anywhere and it failing. When it is a product-related issue, they have to give us support because we only know how to develop within Automation Anywhere. We do not know how to fix Automation Anywhere itself. Whenever we have an issue, trying to get in touch with them always takes three to four business days.

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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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Brijesh-Kumar

Sr. General Manager , Global IT Services at a non-profit with 5,001-10,000 employees

No-code workflows have streamlined daily operations and support seamless cross-application automation

Microsoft Power Automate's no-code workflows help my team in daily operations to a great extent. Automating a particular activity may not be so useful, but when you connect the whole workflow, then it starts helping a lot. I cannot say much about the best features in Microsoft Power Automate because I have not used it personally, but first of all, it is very easy, it is a low-code platform, and Microsoft has a lot of integration with Microsoft technologies, making it very easy to connect with MS Teams and different Microsoft products, including MS Azure. From that point of view, it provides a lot of connectivity options. From a cost point of view, Mendix is much more costly compared to Microsoft Power Platform, allowing us to develop applications very quickly.

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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

"The solution is very easy to implement."

"The most valuable feature is that it is intuitive. It is designed so business users can use it with a drag and drop functionality to develop automation of business processes. Since they are the experts on business processes, there are probably the best ones to create the automation."

"Automation Anywhere has helped my customers save time and costs, especially in card settlements, where a task that used to take about fourteen days to refund the user now takes the next day or at the same time using Robotic Process Automation."

"I would rate Automation Anywhere a nine out of ten."

"In particular, with our requirements, we have seen reduced dependency on the workforce and we had proper execution of our business process."

"Automation Anywhere has a great learning curve, and we have automated processes through bots that ease our work by handling repetitive tasks and minimizing effort and work inefficiencies."

"The best feature is the drag-and-drop command. Users with less coding knowledge can also automate their end-to-end processes very easily."

"I found the new feature of integrating Python and HTML the most valuable."

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"AutomationEdge has shown the most productive impact, and the productivity was excellent before, and now it can increase by 20 to 30% more with AI implementation."

"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 initial setup was easy and straightforward."

"AutomationEdge is really easy to use because the workflows are simple."

"The most valuable feature of AutomationEdge is creating accounts."

"The chatbot that they have is most valuable. It is one of the best features because they own it, and they don't need to integrate with other parties to have a chatbot. This is one of the main features. The rest of the features are common to all RPA tools or vendors available in the market."

"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 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."

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"To me, what's most useful in WinAutomation by Softomotive is that it's quite intuitive, especially because most of the capabilities of the older WinAutomation remain."

"WinAutomation is very easy to use; it's a code three platform that works very easily with documents to create custom automations and also allows users to share their automations with colleagues, so users can send and receive automations quite easily."

"It comes as a part of the Microsoft suite, which makes it an easy sell."

"It's not hard to learn, which means we'll be able to make more workflows in the future."

"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Power Automate is the ability to automate tedious tasks."

"I have very high regard for the stability of this product."

"It is easy to migrate from other tools to Power Automate."

"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Power Automate in the desktop version is web scraping because you can do a lot with it. I work in retail and you can study prices changes, which can give you a lot of information. The solution is no code which is a large advantage."

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Cons

"The interface is not intuitive for business users who are used to seeing the process on a flow chart, like a Visio workflow diagram. This may be because of the nature of the way the interface is structured and the way the functions are built in list type of format."

"The assign value function is not there in the A2019 Community edition, which makes it hard for a developer to manipulate the data."

"In high-availability, we have two Control Rooms acting as a cluster so if one fails the other one will take over. But that's not our environment operationally, and the latest information we have is that they identified another product bug."

"The solution should have a more robust forum to help users navigate the solution, learn about it, and get help when they need it."

"I feel the tool has to provide deeper insights for debugging issues, considering both internal and external factors."

"The document processing, OCR, needs to be more accurate. Sometimes, when you try it on documents, it keeps on failing and goes to a different queue. It needs to mature."

"They continue to release new features, but end users struggle to adapt to them."

"For assisted automation, the AA bot needs the facility to be triggered through an application interface after collecting input from the user."

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"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."

"The price of the solution could be improved."

"We cannot use extra modules while working with AutomationEdge. It crashes if we have lots of data to process in Excel."

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

"There are some shortcomings in the product's stability that need improvement."

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

"The ease of use is the main thing on which they really have to focus. If they want to go against the giants, it should be improved in ease of use, and it should be more user-friendly. It would be helpful because everyone should be empowered irrespective of whether they know how to code or not. They should enhance its user interface and make it more intuitive."

More AutomationEdge cons

"When we scale up, we switch to another application."

"Execution of workflows could be improved."

"Microsoft Power Automate requires some knowledge and understanding of nuances for setup and security approvals."

"Automatic selectors that allow me to select parts of a website could be more adaptable."

"AI-enabled voice recognition features could be included in the product."

"The UI of the solution is not so good."

"All the services on the Microsoft platform are great. If we want to try something like with SharePoint or Azure or the 365 CRM, then we can't with the everyday community edition of the Microsoft Power Automate. It would be a good thing if there was some sort of trial period. Let's say you have 14 days. That way, can log into the loading screen with Power Automate, and get to utilize services like SharePoint, OneDrive, 365 CRM or etc. to see if they like them. It would be a good way for Microsoft to cross-sell or up-sell."

"I would not recommend it for large-scale or for critical operations because it returns quite a lot of errors, not only automation errors, but also errors when liaising with other applications, so in some cases, those applications may not run properly, resulting in errors."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"In terms of pricing, it's not at all cheap, and that's a concern. The licensing cost is very high. While I don't know the exact prices of other tools, Microsoft offers the lowest pricing for its RPA platform compared to UiPath and Automation Anywhere."

"The cloud-based version comes at an increased cost, although our clients are happy with the new features and have not complained about the pricing."

"It costs up to $1,200 per license."

"With the rebate processing automation that we did, it has provided us a savings of around an hour or two a person on a daily basis, which is quite a lot of savings."

"The price of this product is good."

"We are currently negotiating a contract. Depending upon that, we will definitely look at increasing usage."

"The cost is affordable, which makes an easy barrier to entry for the RPA market."

"We have reduced our headcount, approximately 200 to 300 employees, by eliminating manual, repetitive work. It provides profit to the business."

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"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."

"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."

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

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

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

"We use Office 365 and this solution is free for me to use with the package we have. We have plans to increase the usage of Microsoft Power Automate."

"I don't deal with the financial side. I know that we pay for a per-user license. It is probably less than $20 a user, but I am not sure about the exact figures."

"Currently, we are using the free license for testing. After everything is done, we'll buy the license."

"The free version is quite good."

"It has a cost-effective pricing model compared to competitors."

"This solution is reasonably priced and offers a free trial period."

"There are many different ways to license it."

"You can have two types of licenses, one is user-based, and the other is app-based in the Power Platform."

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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

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

Outsourcing Company

Computer Software Company

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

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

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	50
Midsize Enterprise	18
Large Enterprise	67

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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RPA that Bots can run without centralized control?

Yes, Attended Bots which can run without centralized control Module. RPA Tools like Automation Anywhere, uiPath ,Pow...

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How do I choose between UiPath and Microsoft Power Automate?

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How is Automation Anywhere compared to Microsoft Power Automate?

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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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Power Automate, Microsoft Flow, MS Power Automate, WinAutomation by Softomotive, ProcessRobot by Softomotive, Minit

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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.

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Microsoft Power Automate is a powerful tool that streamlines and automates tasks within an organization.

It is used for workflow automation, data integration, and creating automated notifications and approvals.

Power Automate connects different applications and services, such as SharePoint, Excel, and Outlook, to automate data transfer and synchronization.

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Sample Customers

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

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1. Coca-Cola 2. General Electric 3. Siemens 4. Accenture 5. Deloitte 6. Johnson & Johnson 7. Ford 8. Nestle 9. Procter & Gamble 10. IBM 11. Amazon 12. Google 13. Microsoft 14. Adobe 15. Cisco 16. Oracle 17. SAP 18. Intel 19. HP 20. Dell 21. Verizon 22. AT&T 23. T-Mobile 24. Walmart 25. Target 26. Home Depot 27. McDonald's 28. Starbucks 29. Nike 30. Apple 31. Facebook 32. Twitter

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