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Categories and Ranking

Automation Anywhere
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Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
661
Ranking in other categories
Business Process Management (BPM) (2nd), Robotic Process Automation (RPA) (2nd), Process Mining (1st), Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) (1st), Agentic Automation (1st), Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies (2nd), AI Legal & Compliance (1st), AI Finance & Accounting (2nd), AI Procurement & Supply Chain (1st)
ConnectWise PSA
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
Help Desk Software (15th), Business Management Software (1st), Professional Services Automation (PSA) (1st)
Zoho Desk
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
CRM Customer Engagement Centers (10th), Help Desk Software (23rd)
 

Featured Reviews

Venkat Sivaprakash - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
SK
Associate Director at a outsourcing company with 51-200 employees
Centralized alerts and ticketing have improved SLA compliance and guided infrastructure decisions
For system monitoring and the alert system within ConnectWise PSA, we find it very useful, and its critical alerts are very important for us for ISOs and SOC compliances. The ticketing follow-up system is good, and there are many features that are very good in ConnectWise PSA. We use the time tracking feature with ConnectWise PSA, specifically for SLAs. The time tracking feature helps us improve billing accuracy, as it is really useful in improving the SLA of the tickets. We have different SLAs for different customers, including those who need a response within one hour and those who need a solution in one hour. According to those customer requirements, we have set the SLAs on the platform, and we get alerts if a ticket is going to be nearing the SLA. With the help of that, we improve the turnaround time and achieve the SLAs up to 90 percent maximum. ConnectWise PSA's reporting tools help our decision-making process a lot because, at certain points, we must make critical calls on moving and rebuilding servers. We can see the number of tickets and analyze server performance to make decisions, so it helps in that way.
JJ
Advisor at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Efficient integration enhances customer insights and communication
The integration between Zoho CRM, Zoho Desk, and Zoho Projects is very good. One of the key features of Zoho CRM is the ability to record telephone calls using AI. The AI tool, Tele Zia, translates calls into bullet points, providing insights such as when to send emails or contact the customer based on previous conversations.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I started my RPA journey with Automation Anywhere only because it is the best available solution in the market."
"I'd say the most impactful and heavily or commonly used ability of v11 and A2019 has been the ability to integrate other code types and operations within the process."
"It an easy, simple, and user-friendly tool that can be accessed through the mobile application as well."
"The most valuable feature is IQ Bot, as it allowed us to train it to extract important logistical information from customer PDF documents, irrespective of the format."
"I have worked on other RPA tools but this is more logical and easy to use."
"With our conversion from v11 to A360, there has been better ease of development of components within the control room for our development teams."
"Overall, I would rate Automation Anywhere a nine out of ten."
"We have increased our productivity internally by using RPA with our employees who are completing the same tasks every day."
"All the features of ConnectWise Manage are valuable. However, ticketing, customer management, customer communication, technician efficiency, calendars, coding, billing, invoicing, and contract management are available. It's a complete solution. Additionally, the company is responsive with the ability to progress or make necessary changes happen."
"The few times I've had to call, when I first joined the company, support was always excellent, professional, courteous, friendly, and efficient, and they always resolved my issue or answered my questions."
"The initial setup isn't too difficult."
"It's definitely one of those tools that is super powerful."
"My tool to manage my devices and my tool for ticketing are all in one."
"It's a pretty simple web interface. The rules engine was really easy to set up, and it ingests emails very well."
"We use this solution because it does everything we need as opposed to other programs that are always missing one feature or another."
"I've talked to other MSP owners and I still have the opinion that it's the best solution out there."
"The most valuable features are that it's user-friendly, you can customize it the way you want it, and it is very easy to use. You don't need anybody else to configure it."
"Overall, I consider Zoho CRM to be one of the best CRMs in the market today."
"The initial setup is easy."
"Good at capturing online inquiries has portal functionality, and is very good at managing inbound customer inquiries."
"The tool has made support very flexible and strong. We can use chat boxes and auto-responses. If someone creates a ticket, it will be created in Zoho Desk's ticket module. We can get emails and respond to them within the product. We don't need a support email product to manage emails. We can easily manage it within Zoho Desk. The tool's interface is good since it updated the layout three months ago and the current interface is more effective."
"Zoho Desk is very flexible, just like the other applications of Zoho."
"The ticketing feature is very easy to use, compared to other systems."
"The most valuable features of Zoho Desk are archiving queries and analytics."
 

Cons

"Automation Anywhere risks falling behind by focusing solely on Robotic Process Automation when competitors offer more versatile and adaptable solutions that integrate AI for a more intelligent automation experience."
"They should do more on the cognitive side. If they can keep adding more features, that would be their greatest advantage."
"The product needs improvements in dealing with remote servers and providing more APIs that will be used with other systems."
"The optical character recognition of various documents and templates, particularly when using the Arabic language, has room for improvement."
"One key feature we are looking for from Automation Anywhere is the need for a fully evolved CI/CD pipeline approach within our IT organization, given that we manage multiple applications."
"It has been challenging integrating Automation Anywhere with other solutions, due to all of the controls, as we are a bank."
"We had initial hiccups, like any new process. It took us six to eight months to sort the product out."
"As far as stability is concerned, there have been some challenges. Sometimes, we experience our computers freezing up for no apparent reason or the network being inaccessible."
"There should be some improvements to the interface. It is not completely intuitive. When you click in a blank area of a screen, you'll find some options."
"Better documentation and access to the back end database would be nice."
"ConnectWise Manage can improve third-party integrations and the UI. The UI is good but it could improve in the graphics."
"Reliability is definitely something that I have issues with, especially over a bad connection."
"The UX for general users can be improved as the UI is quite clunky and complicated."
"A lot of times, it'll take a couple of moments for things to go through. If you're not patient about it, it may seem like things aren't working."
"Their reporting options aren't great. BrightGauge was something that we added on, and that enhanced the experience."
"The speed could be better, and the reporting could be a lot better."
"The customization of modules and some blueprint in the solution are areas with shortcomings that need improvement."
"The solution could improve its stability and scalability."
"They could enhance the product’s features to customize the automated email responses."
"Zoho Desk should provide more integrations and improve the Zoho project integration."
"Sometimes support is available according to their time slots and they can't fulfill everything I need them to. They give us a time slot but it's not always enough."
"I would want Zoho Desk to integrate Zoho CRM, Zoho SalesIQ , and Zoho Campaigns."
"The solution urgently needs improvement in the display's night mode. When we use the system for a long time, it's very stressful for our eyes. I also need to see improvements that can help to find the assets under a previous owner."
"There is room for improvement in customer service and support. It could be more knowledgeable."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licensing fees are approximately $10,000 USD for between five and ten users."
"If I compare it with Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere is cheaper. Blue Prism is very costly. Automation Anywhere's pricing follows the market, not less and not more."
"I believe it is $10,000 for Bot Creator."
"If we count the integrations that we have done with Appian, which is where a lot of our savings is from, we are well over a million dollars in savings. This is from only doing development for about a year and a half."
"AA comes at a more affordable price than the other tools."
"The licensing cost of Automation Anywhere is better than UiPath and Blue Prism."
"The major reason that we selected Automation Anywhere was the licensing model."
"It is the most economically friendly and it provides you with a lot of functions."
"I have one monthly license for all of the ConnectWise products I use, and it's $85 per user."
"The pricing of ConnectWise Manage is reasonable."
"There are some different add-ons and benefits that are optional and come at an additional cost."
"We're paying $940 a month for 14 users."
"The pricing is not based on my clients so much as it is on how many people I have accessing the system, and I think it's pretty good."
"The cost can be the main barrier. It's not a solution for a three person company. It just isn't going to be cost effective. Because ConnectWise Manage does have everything there, the licensing is a little bit restrictive as far as how they want to granularly assign licenses rather than having more of an all-inclusive package."
"The gap is limited, but it should limit the price back bracket so that most start-ups can use it most effectively."
"The pricing is better than Zendesk. Zendesk charges in USD per user per month, whereas Zoho let us pay in Naira (Nigerian currency)."
"Zoho Desk is a cost-effective solution."
"The solution costs INR 8400 per user."
"Zoho Desk's cost is pretty much okay."
"For what it does, it's quite cheap."
"Price-wise, Zoho Desk is about 35 USD a month per user."
"Zoho Desk's pricing is more flexible."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
16%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Performing Arts
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Construction Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business161
Midsize Enterprise82
Large Enterprise558
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise1
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise1
 

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...
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...
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.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ConnectWise Manage?
We are purchasing 1,000 seats per year, so I am aware of the pricing and we are getting it at a dealer's price. The p...
What needs improvement with ConnectWise Manage?
The only area of ConnectWise PSA that I find could be improved is in configuring everything, as we have to take help ...
What is your primary use case for ConnectWise Manage?
I have been working with ConnectWise PSA for the past four years, and we are using the platform for our ticketing sys...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zoho Desk?
The pricing in Brazil is complicated due to the high exchange rate, with one dollar equaling six reais. Altasnet has ...
What needs improvement with Zoho Desk?
Zoho Desk could be improved by making it multi-tenant, as it is currently not suitable for service providers with mul...
What is your primary use case for Zoho Desk?
We use Zoho Desk ( /products/zoho-desk-reviews ) for support tickets. We have a web interface where each customer can...
 

Also Known As

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

 

Sample Customers

Google, Linkedin, Cisco, Juniper Networks, DellEMC, Comcast, Mastercard, Quest Diagnostics
IT Connexx, High Standards Technology Inc, Solvere One, MyIT, ConnectWise, Simpatico Systems, Fred IT Group, ECS, OneStop, K2 Technologies, Clark Integrated Technologies, Jmark, Geek on Wheels
Intel, Sears, Daimler, Essilor, Aon Hewitt, Shop Your Way, CoffeeRocket
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