Glean Platform vs Microsoft Foundry comparison

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Glean and Microsoft are both solutions in the AI Agent Builders category. Glean is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.5, while Microsoft is ranked #3 with an average rating of 7.8. Additionally, 100% of Glean users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 23, 2026

Glean Platform and Azure AI Foundry compete in the AI and enterprise integration space. Glean Platform appears to have an upper hand due to its extensive integration capabilities and user-friendly workflows enhancing productivity.

Features: Glean Platform offers enterprise search, integration across systems such as Confluence and Jira, and custom agents to enhance productivity by automating tasks. Its user-centric workflows and various connectors ensure seamless data integration. Azure AI Foundry, on the other hand, provides a playground for model testing, an observability feature for agent workflows, and a centralized management console, making it suitable for diverse AI deployments.

Room for Improvement: Users want Glean Platform to simplify integration processes and offer better guidance for agent creation via wizards. A more straightforward workflow interface is also suggested. Azure AI Foundry could improve by offering clearer documentation, improved observability tools, streamlined Microsoft product integrations, and unified AI services for enhanced user experience and governance.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Glean Platform supports deployments across public, private, hybrid cloud, and on-premises environments, providing implementation flexibility. It is known for highly rated customer support. Azure AI Foundry focuses on public and hybrid cloud deployments, with customer service having room for improvement, particularly in pricing and usage clarity.

Pricing and ROI: Glean Platform users report affordable pricing and significant ROI due to time-saving and productivity improvements, though licensing options are limited. Azure AI Foundry has higher costs, but its capabilities streamline tasks that would otherwise require more personnel. Users seek better transparency and predictability in pricing, influenced by factors such as OpenAI model pricing.

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Automation Anywhere

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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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Analyst at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

Creating low-code agents has transformed policy queries and now saves employees hours daily

What I would like to see is an ease by which I can have different connectors set up. Right now I have to do a lot of back and forth in order to have these connectors enabled. Having them by default on the platform would be very helpful for me. Also, when developing custom actions, having a developer portal where users can track the log of how the requests are being sent to custom endpoints created would be helpful because right now I do not have anything of that nature. It is just a final response that I get and it becomes very difficult to keep track of what is happening in the backend. Also, the latency that the platform offers is a little high right now. What I have noticed is that on a particular query, the user has to wait a long time in order to get responses. If there is a way to reduce this time and improve performance by decreasing the time for responses, that would be very good. I believe that the latency offered is a little high right now. If I can get prompt responses quickly, then that would be a real user experience enhancement. Also, what I have noticed is the problem that developers face when creating custom actions in Glean Platform, where we are not able to keep track of what is happening in the backend. A logger of sorts would be very good so that I can maintain an idea of what is happening in the backend. If that issue is resolved, along with also the issue of having custom connectors available from the start rather than going to Glean Platform and having conversations about the thing, then it would be very good. If these issues are resolved, then it would be a strong 10 out of 10 from me. But as of now, it will be an 8 out of 10. Glean Platform is a very capable platform. It is good for indexing documents and reducing manual workflows by incorporating an element of AI in it. Business usage can be increased as well. The one caveat is if there are developers who are creating actions on Glean Platform, then I must keep an eye on the logging that I have for the platform because interacting with the backend systems becomes very difficult using Glean Platform. Also, what I have noticed is that it is a real challenge in terms of latency as some of the responses may take a little while to load. However, what I have noticed is that the responses are usually very accurate, and so it is a trade-off between speed and accuracy. This is what I would advise to someone who is looking at Glean Platform.

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Sudhakar Pyndi

Data, Analytics & Ai Senior Director, Enterprise Architecture at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees

Document processing has accelerated contract reviews and enabled rapid development of AI-driven supply chain solutions

With regard to security, compliance, or governance features in Azure AI Foundry, this is something that we have started looking into, primarily using Microsoft Purview for our governance, data governance. There is this new module called DSPM for AI, and we are exploring it while trying to operationalize it with different policies and so forth, but we're still not where we want to be on the governance, AI governance side. It's a process and a path, and we are trying to work through that right now. Azure AI Foundry can be improved from the governance perspective, as a lot can be done. The promising part is the recent announcement on the Foundry control plane. A couple of days back, there was an announcement regarding it bringing in some of the gaps that were on the platform, so it's a really positive direction in terms of where it's going. More governance is what is lacking, but the control plane will really play a big role there.

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Pros

"Automation Anywhere has evolved significantly and upgraded itself to provide agentic AI and AI-based automation solutions for document automation, with modern features to train documents ensuring high accuracy and repeatability over time."

"We've shifted platforms a couple of times, and Automation Anywhere is the one that stuck based on end-user experience, the ease of development, and trainability with the tool."

"I started my RPA journey with Automation Anywhere only because it is the best available solution in the market."

"Now, we can have the bot check all of them."

"The core functionality, the ability to automate these tasks and to interact, both with our own in-house software solutions as well as with our customers' and vendors' solutions and portals, has been incredibly valuable for us."

"The impact of Automation Anywhere on our organization has been significant; it has helped us save a considerable amount of time, approximately 30% to 40%, in repetitive processes and has improved automation accuracy."

"It is easy to use for non-technical people, with a simple drag-and-drop interface, so they don't need to be technically savvy to automate their processes."

"Automation Anywhere saves time and money."

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"The best features Glean Platform offers are mostly the view, which I think is very good, and what I find most helpful about the view is that the user interface is very good, making it very easy to chat with the chatbot and get all the material that I want in the way that I need it."

"Productivity has really skyrocketed."

"The major impact that I have noticed is how business users are now being impacted and they are using the platform because they understand it easily."

"The best features Glean Platform offers include the ability to create my own agents, for example, I created a self-service agent for my stakeholders, so rather than email me, I sent them a link to an agent where the agent asks them questions and drills down to exactly what they need, and then I get a qualified response from them."

"Glean Platform has positively impacted my organization by speeding up a lot of repetitive tasks and making it easier for people outside of support to understand what kind of issues impact the support groups."

"I have used many solutions, but Glean Platform is the best, and I would truly appreciate it if everyone considers this platform."

"Glean Platform offers excellent user interface design and integration capabilities with other platforms."

"When I searched for internal information spread across different systems, Glean Platform did centralize and retrieve that data for me effectively, giving me eighty percent accuracy."

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"These features have benefited our organization by allowing us to release new products and new offerings this year, accelerate our growth, and quickly drive our AI agents into customers' hands."

"The features of Azure AI Foundry that I appreciate the most include the model catalog and the capability to deploy all of these different models, especially now that they've added Anthropic, which was the big one that was missing."

"In my evaluation process, I found that Microsoft Azure AI Foundry is much more accessible compared to AWS on model selection and the capabilities of using Document Intelligence versus Textract were much better."

"The feature of Azure AI Foundry that I prefer most is the guardrails, as it is much easier than the one that Bedrock in AWS provides."

"Azure AI Foundry has affected our management of privacy, performance, and compliance primarily based on our location in the UK, where it is more focused on the region in terms of where that data is being processed and who has access to it, which is hopefully no one other than us."

"Having Azure AI Foundry as a tool has benefited our organization significantly because our team has five data scientists, and this type of tool makes everything much faster."

"Microsoft Foundry has significantly reduced development cycles for AI applications and agents."

"The features of Azure AI Foundry that I appreciate the most include the containment of all the agents and the ability to see all agents in a single dashboard and to have access to all of them from one portal."

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Cons

"We only faced some problems when integrating it with SAP, and Oracle integration was a bit challenging, especially with Oracle Fusion. We had some issues when we were trying to connect some of the applications on the API level. But, in general, integration using Automation Anywhere is fine."

"In terms of improvements for Automation Anywhere, I would prefer to see more options in packages and pricing, including a breakdown of different features and products, which would allow us to select certain products while potentially skipping others as needed."

"From my experience, for a normal automation-related task, Automation Anywhere is a good tool, but currently the world is moving toward AI, Gen-AI, and code-based agents; I feel that Automation Anywhere is lagging behind in the AI realm."

"With our current version, we are experiencing issues with the access of the Control Room. Therefore, at the moment, we cannot really scale."

"I want Automation Anywhere to work on IQ Bot further to help evolve the tool more and create a certain set of solutions using IQ Bot. They can maybe use better machine learning algorithms to come up with better accuracy for OCR extractions. This is an area that I want them to work on."

"Sometimes, I find that Excel automation is not as expected. Excel automation can be enhanced."

"It is not able to use OCR effectively and has limited usability."

"I would like to have a cloud-based version with support."

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"My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Glean Platform reveals limited options, and I wish there was more customization available."

"Currently, Glean Platform does not integrate with Teams, Microsoft-owned platforms."

"There are multiple ways in which Glean Platform can be improved."

"I tried pulling in an architecture diagram of a workflow, and it pulled in some other image instead."

"I chose seven out of ten because if I could upload PDFs and have them analyzed, or have it integrate with my Gmail and help me go through my emails, that would be very useful, but I do not think it does that."

"Sometimes Glean Platform gets slowed down."

"In workflow agents, I would prefer that we do not use AI in every step and instead we have a toggle button or something which can configure whether AI should be used in this specific search field or not, or in this specific node or not, because currently it's using AI in all nodes which sometimes messes up the output."

"My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that the licenses were expensive, and it was hard to convince the company to adopt based on that."

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"For Azure AI Foundry, there is no actual clear pricing structure, which can be confusing for customers to understand, as every feature that you activate has its own price, and it is not very clear sometimes to define the pricing."

"My experience with Azure AI Foundry's pricing, setup cost, and licensing was a mess."

"I have concerns about pricing."

"I do see some disadvantages that could be improved. The document management side of it needs work."

"I would improve Azure AI Foundry by adding more functions within Foundry itself, as right now it is quite basic in what it does."

"I would evaluate customer service and technical support as terrible. Whenever I have to reach out to customer support, I end up waiting sometimes days for a response, and our 24-hour response time often turns into three to five days."

"Right now, because of the UI and the complexity of it, it is complicated and cumbersome, and I think figuring out how to simplify that would probably make it a faster process."

"My experience with deploying Azure AI Foundry is that, at this point in time, given the limited capabilities available in Foundry, we built pro-code agents, hosted them, containerized them, and deployed them."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We were paying approximately $30,000 for a year license."

"If you look at the capital expenditure, Automation Anywhere is number two to UiPath. But if you take a long-term view, on a scalable model of a large number of bots coming out, it slowly goes on to become the costliest tool. There is something they can do about that. The capital expenditure goes out right at the point of buying the tool. For Automation Anywhere, I would need to spend $20,000. UiPath can give me something for $6,000, while Blue Prism will come in at $300,000."

"Automation Anywhere's pricing falls within the mid-range, but the long-term benefits outweigh the initial investment."

"We generally follow the Gain-Sharing Pricing model, which enables the customer to start getting the RPA benefits right from day one of their implementation."

"The pricing model can be a bit more flexible."

"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."

"We purchase on a bot basis. Our costs are approximately $5,000."

"It is somewhere in the middle. The price and value of Automation Anywhere are better than UiPath. The pricing is good globally. It could be a little bit cheaper, but it is good."

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Top Industries

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Outsourcing Company

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Comms Service Provider

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

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15%

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Manufacturing Company

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Midsize Enterprise	86
Large Enterprise	564

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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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Glean Platform?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Glean Platform reveals limited options, and I wish there wa...

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What needs improvement with Glean Platform?

In workflow agents, I would prefer that we do not use AI in every step and instead we have a toggle button or somethi...

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What is your primary use case for Glean Platform?

I use Glean Platform as an enterprise search tool and I am a power user of agents, so I mostly use this on a day-to-d...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure AI Foundry?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that it is good and definitely manageable.

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What needs improvement with Azure AI Foundry?

I think Microsoft Foundry can be improved by providing integrations with things such as MCP, which is our next goal. ...

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What is your primary use case for Azure AI Foundry?

My main use case for Microsoft Foundry is building chatbots. A specific example of how I'm using Microsoft Foundry fo...

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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

Glean Platform harnesses cutting-edge technology to empower organizations, bridging data access gaps and enhancing productivity through its advanced search and knowledge capabilities.

Glean Platform transforms how organizations operate by integrating powerful search functions with intelligent knowledge management tools. It empowers users to locate and utilize information efficiently, fostering a more connected work environment. Its dynamic capabilities provide seamless integration, enabling users to access critical data swiftly, thus driving informed decision-making processes within teams. Designed for scalability, Glean Platform adapts to varying enterprise needs, ensuring customized solutions that align with business objectives.

What features does Glean Platform offer?

Intelligent Search: Delivers precise search results tailored to user queries.
Knowledge Graph: Visualizes connections between data for better insights.
Seamless Integration: Works with a wide range of existing tools and applications.
Security Controls: Protects data with robust security features.

What are user benefits and ROI?

Increased Productivity: Reduces time spent searching for information.
Enhanced Collaboration: Facilitates knowledge sharing across teams.
Scalability: Grows with the organization’s evolving needs.
Improved Decision-Making: Provides access to real-time information.

In industries like finance and healthcare, Glean Platform aids in streamlining operations by offering tailored data solutions that adhere to specific compliance standards. By facilitating efficient information retrieval, it supports critical tasks such as data analysis and regulatory reporting.

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Azure AI Foundry harnesses advanced AI technologies to streamline complex tasks across industries, offering cutting-edge solutions that enhance business processes and boost efficiency.

Azure AI Foundry integrates seamlessly into business environments, leveraging AI to transform traditional operations. It supports diverse applications by providing robust machine learning capabilities that drive innovation and enable intelligent automation. Designed to handle large-scale data analytics, it empowers users to make data-driven decisions swiftly and accurately, thereby optimizing resources and workflows.

What are the key features of Azure AI Foundry?

Scalable Machine Learning: Provides tools to build, deploy, and manage machine learning models at scale.
Data Integration: Offers seamless integration with data storage solutions for comprehensive data processing.
Security and Compliance: Ensures high-level security measures and compliance standards for data handling.
Interactive AI Development: Facilitates interactive and collaborative development environments for AI projects.

What benefits and ROI should users look for when evaluating Azure AI Foundry?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces operational costs through automation and optimized resource usage.
Improved Decision-Making: Enhances decision-making with real-time insights and analytics.
Innovation Acceleration: Supports rapid deployment of AI solutions, driving technological advancement.
Enhanced Productivity: Boosts productivity by automating routine tasks, allowing focus on strategic activities.

Azure AI Foundry is utilized across multiple industries, including finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, where it aids in predictive analytics, patient data management, and supply chain optimization. Its ability to integrate AI-driven insights into everyday operations helps these sectors enhance their efficiency and innovate steadily in dynamic markets.

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Sample Customers

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

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