Blue Prism Cloud vs VisualCron comparison

SS&C Blue Prism and SMA Technologies are both solutions in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) category. SS&C Blue Prism is ranked #10 with an average rating of 7.7, while SMA Technologies is ranked #30. SS&C Blue Prism holds a 1.8% mindshare in RPA, compared to SMA Technologies’s 1.2% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of SS&C Blue Prism users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of SMA Technologies users who would recommend it.

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Download the report

Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 4, 2024

Blue Prism Cloud and VisualCron compete in the business automation software category. Blue Prism Cloud holds an advantage in security and advanced features, while VisualCron is noted for its ease of use and fair pricing model.

Features: Blue Prism Cloud is distinguished by its strong security, scalability, and integration with major cloud platforms, catering well to financial services. It provides comprehensive automation capabilities that can be easily deployed by non-coders. VisualCron offers a user-friendly experience, extensive scheduling functionalities, and direct database connections, enabling complex task automations without the need for programming expertise.

Room for Improvement: Blue Prism Cloud could benefit from more innovative features and competitive pricing. Enhancements in AI integration, resource efficiency, and better documentation are also suggested. VisualCron could improve its documentation, offer more robust technical support, and further simplify its user interface to enhance user experience.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Blue Prism Cloud offers flexible deployment across various cloud types, with commendable customer support, though some find the support model restrictive. VisualCron, being simpler to deploy, provides decent support but could improve in customer assistance and documentation.

Pricing and ROI: Blue Prism Cloud's pricing is higher than competitors like UiPath; however, its advanced features justify the cost for many users. VisualCron is praised for a clear and fair pricing structure that is highly competitive and accessible, appealing to budget-conscious organizations. Both solutions have demonstrated ROI through process automation, with VisualCron's pricing being more accessible.

To learn more, read our detailed Blue Prism Cloud vs. VisualCron Report (Updated: June 2026).

Buyer's Guide

Blue Prism Cloud vs. VisualCron

June 2026

Download the complete report

Helped 908,858 peers since 2012

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Automation Anywhere

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) category, the mindshare of Automation Anywhere is 5.4%, down from 9.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Blue Prism Cloud is 1.8%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VisualCron is 1.2%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Automation Anywhere	5.4%
Blue Prism Cloud	1.8%
VisualCron	1.2%
Other	91.6%

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Featured Reviews

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.

Read full review

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.

Read full review

Sourav-Dutta

Technical Lead - Database Administrator at SMART ENERGY SYSTEMS LLC

It's user-friendly, and I didn't need long to understand the process

We use VisualCron for all our automation needs, like connecting to FileZilla, calling APIs, generating PGP keys, creating encryption files with the PGP key login to Azure, etc. It can automatically log in to SQL Server and execute SQL script jobs in bulk. We had 2,000-3,000 users at my previous…

Read full review

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We were able to demonstrate that this application can do wonders for the organization, help us to digitally transform the way we're working, and introduce a new way of working to any organization."

"Automation Anywhere improved our organization since it saved us a lot monetary value."

"Our first automation removed manual work from employees, so they are now able to more quickly product quality work."

"We have multiple bots running. It saves time. If manual invoice processing in SAP takes two to three hours on a daily basis, a bot can do the same job in half an hour. We are saving more than 70% of the time."

"The most valuable feature is the power of AI Technologies involved in Automation Anywhere's IQBot - such as Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Fuzzy Logic, and Machine Learning."

"As a tool, IQ Bot is easy to use, powerful, and very competitive compared to others."

"It is easy to install and use."

"Ease of use is one thing that definitely first comes to mind when I think of Automation Anywhere. The tools are built in a fairly straightforward way. The documentation is really good and a Knowledge Base is available on every topic."

More Automation Anywhere pros

"The corporate leverage is better with Blue Prism. They just present better in a large corporation. It's easier to sell suits and ties than it is sneakers and jeans in financial institutions. That's not really about the application per se; it's the perception."

"If you have really complex process, this is a very good solution and the price is fair."

"The solution works well overall."

"It automates our accounts payable process, requiring no human interaction and saving us a hundred percent of the time."

"It is an easily scalable solution."

"Blue Prism Cloud is an easy to access and user-friendly solution."

"It's easy to use, the interface, the the the the queries is which we use. It's user friendly."

"The automation of the processes are very good; it's the most valuable feature of the solution and the product itself is quite mature."

More Blue Prism Cloud pros

"Support is AAA+, fast, and very detailed."

"We don't have to do any coding. We just plug and play and it works."

"VisualCron has enabled us to efficiently automate and maintain many tasks with minimal effort from our internal IT resources."

"The tool has reduced our operational costs by 40%."

"VisualCron is a very powerful program to automate different steps in your business processes. We use it to automate replacing files and inform departments about the replacement."

"VisualCronv is currently handling so many different critical processes for our company, it's become a key factor in our livelihood and success."

"The ability to clone jobs to shorten the time it takes to implement a process has been invaluable, but its flexibility also gives us the ability to create a job that can handle a multifaceted process with a complex workflow."

"It helped us reduce manual steps."

More VisualCron pros

Cons

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

"Instead of depending on other open-source BPM products, AA should provide their own BPM for attended automations."

"I struggled with understanding the use of different variables during my initial time with Automation Anywhere."

"Automation Anywhere can be improved by integrating self-correction capabilities into the bots, particularly as we develop RPA, where changes in environment paths require additional redeveloping efforts."

"The product is not totally stable."

"They should consider being more multi-platform."

"Bots get disconnected from control rooms sometimes without any reason and this takes up a lot of time."

"Scalability has been a pain point; the scalability is there, but there are ongoing operational issues with it."

More Automation Anywhere cons

"Lacking advance features like CIO and optical character recognition"

"It would be useful if some of the information protocols came built within the app instead having to create them."

"I think some of the issues we have experienced have been more painful because of the support."

"I wouldn't call Blue Prism user-friendly. It's one of its downfalls."

"Pricing for Blue Prism Cloud is a pain as it's a little higher."

"Blue Prism Cloud is a solid product that fulfils its intended functions well. Although there is room for improvement, it has integrated various cognitive and intelligent document processing features into a single product. But needs to effectively automate RPA processes despite some initial challenges addressed through product updates and new features."

"I wouldn't call Blue Prism user-friendly. It's one of its downfalls. They would benefit from having drag and drop functionality, for example. It would make them a strong competitor in the space. There needs to be less reliance on coding for customization, similar to Microsoft's Power Automate."

"Improvement should be per customer requirements."

More Blue Prism Cloud cons

"I want to improve the UI in VisualCron, as it's not as user-friendly, particularly when setting up the task scheduler."

"VisualCron's command console is a little bit difficult to understand and needs to improve."

"Our suggestion to make it better and more manageable in terms of GDPR: Implement it in a very partnership way."

"The error timeout and info could be better. When making web request calls, it will time out sometimes and we won't get any useful info out of the error response."

"The documentation is a bit weak."

"An area for improvement in VisualCron is its cluttered interface."

"I would like for VisualCron to expand audit log to show who changed job variables that are initialized per job run."

"There are some conditions in the mail trigger, but you can only use them as an "AND" condition, not as an "OR" condition."

More VisualCron cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Automation Anywhere is cheaper than UiPath and Blue Prism. From a market point of view, Automation Anywhere is reasonable. Any organization can adopt Automation Anywhere."

"The cost is high for small-scale businesses but it is fine for medium and large enterprises. Its high licensing cost may affect small-scale businesses. Reducing licensing costs would benefit many users."

"Automation Anywhere is competitive... Pega is somewhat comparable, but Pega also requires a lot more infrastructure and a lot more experience to get up and running."

"I'm not sure what the monthly licensing cost is, as that is taken care of by another team, but I would say it's around $100,000."

"Additional costs will be for the machines and the number of machines that you are using. You can deploy virtually as well as on physical machines. In both the situations, you do need to allocate a certain budget for securing the machines and where the software will be installed and running. The machines cannot be used for anything else, because only a certain bot can run at a certain time. You need to be very particular about your scheduling of running the bots, and while the bot is running nobody can use the machine. You cannot have an agent working on a machine and the bot running in the background. It has to be completely dedicated. Then there are the network bandwidth requirements and space requirements, which are additional costs apart from the licensing and software costs. The developer is also going to charge you for their coding time too."

"Automation Anywhere is costlier than the general competition. That is aligned with the share of the market it has."

"They are already coming out with a community license, which is really good. That's something that I wish to have."

"There is an annual license to use the solution."

More Automation Anywhere pricing and cost advice

"When compared with UiPath, I believe it will be difficult for Blue Prism to maintain its market share."

"Pricing can be negotiated in situations where there will be heavy usage."

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

"Blue Prism Cloud’s pricing is fine for commercial usage."

"This solution comes at a medium to high price point. They need to work on their pricing to enable smaller enterprises to get the benefit of using the product."

"It is highly-priced."

"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."

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

More Blue Prism Cloud pricing and cost advice

"The price is a bit high."

"The pricing is extremely fair, and because of that I recommend purchasing multiple instances to split out the processing load across multiple application servers."

"ROI is 95 percent."

"ROI is one month."

"VisualCron is correctly priced because it wasn't very cheap, and it wasn't overly expensive, so the price for it was set correctly. When my previous company bought VisualCron, it was €800 per server per year. On a scale of one to five, I would rate the pricing for VisualCron a five because it was just right. The tool was affordable, and it has one of the most competitive pricing in the market."

"We are fine with a rather cheap setup. Licensing with VisualCron is fair. You have a simple one-year licence in different sizes. There isn't a licensing jungle with hundreds of options and opt-ins."

See which vendors are best for you

Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions are best for your needs.

See recommendations

908,858 professionals have used our research since 2012.

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Construction Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Construction Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

Marketing Services Firm

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

25%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	157
Midsize Enterprise	81
Large Enterprise	558

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

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	5

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...

See all answers

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...

See all answers

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.

See all answers

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.

See all answers

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...

See all answers

What is your primary use case for Blue Prism Cloud?

My use case for Blue Prism Cloud is for automation.

See all answers

Ask a question

Earn 20 points

Comparisons

UiPath Platform vs Automation Anywhere

Compared 12% of the time

Microsoft Power Automate vs Automation Anywhere

Compared 9% of the time

Blue Prism vs Automation Anywhere

Compared 6% of the time

AutomationEdge vs Automation Anywhere

Compared 2% of the time

WorkFusion vs Automation Anywhere

Compared 2% of the time

More Automation Anywhere Competitors

UiPath Platform vs Blue Prism Cloud

Compared 15% of the time

Blue Prism vs Blue Prism Cloud

Compared 6% of the time

Nintex RPA vs Blue Prism Cloud

Compared 5% of the time

Fortra's Automate vs Blue Prism Cloud

Compared 5% of the time

NICE Robotic Automation vs Blue Prism Cloud

Compared 5% of the time

More Blue Prism Cloud Competitors

ActiveBatch by Redwood vs VisualCron

Compared 10% of the time

UiPath Platform vs VisualCron

Compared 7% of the time

Microsoft Power Automate vs VisualCron

Compared 7% of the time

Control-M vs VisualCron

Compared 7% of the time

Stonebranch vs VisualCron

Compared 6% of the time

More VisualCron Competitors

Product Reports

Buyer's Guide

Automation Anywhere

August 2026

Download Automation Anywhere product report

Buyer's Guide

Blue Prism Cloud

August 2026

Download Blue Prism Cloud product report

Buyer's Guide

VisualCron

July 2026

Download VisualCron product report

Also Known As

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

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

No data available

Interactive Demo

Automation Anywhere

Demo not available

SS&C Blue Prism

Demo not available

SMA Technologies

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

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

VisualCron offers task automation through a visual interface, eliminating the need for programming skills. With capabilities like alerting and variable usage, users benefit from integration with databases, timely task execution, and cross-platform operations.

VisualCron empowers users by simplifying complex workflows. It allows seamless task automation through features like interactive scheduling and role-based operations. Users appreciate its integration capabilities, replacing multiple tools with a comprehensive automation solution. The support system ensures quick assistance, making it a reliable choice for workflow visualization and task execution. However, areas like error handling and interface design require enhancements for improved user experience.

What are the key features of VisualCron?

Visual Interface: Users automate tasks without needing programming skills.
Integration: Connects with databases and multiple systems to streamline operations.
Alerting: Notifies users about tasks and system statuses.
Task Scheduling: Allows interactive management of automated tasks.
Credentials Management: Enables cross-platform operations securely.

What benefits can users expect when evaluating VisualCron?

Increased Efficiency: Reduces the time spent on manual processes.
Cost Reduction: Eliminates the need for multiple tools by consolidating functionalities.
Enhanced Support: Offers robust post-sales support for quicker assistance.
Streamlined Workflows: Simplifies complex task automation.

Organizations leverage VisualCron in industries like finance and logistics to automate tasks such as encryption and secure file transfers. It's also integral in managing data operations, facilitating communications between systems, and executing SQL jobs, enhancing operational efficiency across sectors.

SMA Technologies

Sample Customers

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

Cabot Credit Management, Hovis, Utilita

7 Eleven, ABB Sécheron SA, Adobe Systems Incorporated, Amazon Europe Core, Apple, Assa Abloy, Aston Martin, Banco Santander, BMW (Australia)

Buyer's Guide

Blue Prism Cloud vs. VisualCron

June 2026

Free Report: Blue Prism Cloud vs. VisualCron

Find out what your peers are saying about Blue Prism Cloud vs. VisualCron and other solutions. Updated: June 2026.

DOWNLOAD NOW

908,858 professionals have used our research since 2012.

See our Blue Prism Cloud vs. VisualCron report.

See our list of best Robotic Process Automation (RPA) vendors.

We monitor all Robotic Process Automation (RPA) reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.