Software AG ARIS Robotic Process Automation vs UiPath Platform comparison

Software AG and UiPath are both solutions in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) category. Software AG is ranked #24 with an average rating of 8.0, while UiPath is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.5. Software AG holds a 0.8% mindshare in RPA, compared to UiPath’s 9.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Software AG users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 98% of UiPath users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 25, 2026

UiPath Platform and Software AG ARIS Robotic Process Automation compete in process automation. UiPath seems to have the upper hand due to scalability and ease of use, while Software AG ARIS excels in analytical capabilities.

Features: UiPath Platform supports seamless integration with various applications, provides advanced analytics, and offers comprehensive automation solutions. Software AG ARIS focuses on process design, delivers in-depth analysis, and ensures robust compliance monitoring. The difference is primarily in UiPath's broader compatibility versus Software AG ARIS's superior process orchestration.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: UiPath has a user-friendly deployment process and extensive support options, facilitating straightforward implementation. Software AG ARIS offers a detailed, complex deployment model with specialized support guidance, requiring more initial effort but benefiting from expert assistance.

Pricing and ROI: UiPath provides a competitive pricing model with flexible options and good ROI for rapid implementation. Software AG ARIS has higher initial costs but may justify these with detailed process insights and long-term benefits, appealing to businesses needing advanced process management.

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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 Software AG ARIS Robotic Process Automation is 0.8%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of UiPath Platform is 9.9%, down from 19.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
UiPath Platform	9.9%
Automation Anywhere	5.4%
Software AG ARIS Robotic Process Automation	0.8%
Other	83.9%

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.

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Eliot Mthimunye

Lead Enterprise Architect at Eskom Ltd

Automation has reduced manual reporting tasks and improved delivery speed

Software AG ARIS Robotic Process Automation has an opportunity to be improved in many ways, especially with AI. I see some improvements there and it can definitely be enhanced. Maybe even leveraging the cloud product rather than having Software AG ARIS Robotic Process Automation running on your local network would help. Because now you need to connect through a VPN. I understand because organizations don't want to share their data. However, using it as a subscription service can help to connect from anywhere. But then you just need to make sure that the data also complies with the POPI Act and all of those other acts for protecting the data.

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reviewer2761431

Manager Rpa at a retailer with 10,001+ employees

Significantly reduces manual effort and improves team workflows through automated ticketing

We've used Agent Builder, IXP, and Maestro for orchestration. We have created context-grounded searches or chatbots using context grounding, and we also use context grounding within an Agentic flow where a bot or agent reads ServiceNow tickets to determine whether it has been assigned to the right work group. If it has not been assigned correctly due to human error, it automatically reassigns it to the right group. I would assess Agentic AI's ability to extract data points as effective. We created an agent for the purpose of extracting data, though not in a document. We created what we call an email conversation agent that engages with a customer, vendor, or someone in an email conversation with a set goal of extracting specific data points for an action to be performed subsequently. The one automation we have deployed in production involves the agent interacting with team members to collect data points and create a ServiceNow ticket. We appreciate almost all features of UiPath Platform, with one of the most successful ones being the use of Coms Mining. Most of the new features related to AI have all been good, and we use Agentic. We have already created a few agents and have started to use Maestro for a few flows, though we are not yet there to orchestrate an end-to-end workflow. We have good ROI from the automations we have developed with UiPath Platform, which far exceeds the investment in the platform. It has saved us tens of thousands of hours in manual effort, making the team members happy to pursue other things of value.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"Automation Anywhere has a uniqueness with respect to the IQ Bot."

"The scalability of this solution is good compared to others."

"The OCR is the most valuable feature, though this is a third party feature that we have integrated. It is quite easy to integrate with other solutions."

"There is one user registration process in one application where there is no API which has been published by that framework. This is a very proprietary in one application by a third-party. So, there was a help desk, and whenever a call went to the help desk, they had a front-end where they created these user registrations. Now, this is completely automated for all employees who are onboarded. We receive the data, it is put it into Excel, and from Excel, it will update it into the particular tool where the registration happens."

"My impression of the Bot Store is good. It is a really smart offering. A lot of the time customers need the same things, and there's not necessarily a lot of logic in reinventing the wheel. When you take the Bot Store, you allow people to share knowledge, you allow best practices to be immediately adopted by users, and you can share good knowledge, saving a lot of time for customers. It's a really good thing."

"I'd say there are new useful features that will definitely help us as we do more development in the near future."

"Since it is based on the cloud, it is a highly scalable product. It is easy to deploy, has a very good UI, and the bots can be easily deployed with no issues."

"We offer them a cost and time-effective solution for repeated and time-consuming processes, which surely help a lot in terms of improving quality."

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"The automation features of Software AG ARIS Robotic Process Automation have assisted us to deliver quickly, especially if you have captured everything on ARIS, then you just need to run a report, and some of the elements are automated."

"UiPath Orchestrator is very user-friendly and easy to understand."

"The AI capabilities in UiPath Platform, particularly features like document understanding and agentic automation that run continuously without human intervention, help overcome problems, reduce human errors, and allow handling a large volume of processes."

"I like the ability to extract emails and other data from scanned documents. The machine learning and AI features are helpful because we're processing tons of documents and warehousing the data. UiPath's Document Understanding makes that much easier."

"It's easy to use and develop the solution, and simple to deploy."

"Any solution, such as Power Automate, can do traditional RPA functions, but UiPath's Document Understanding sets it apart. The document understanding feature can handle a significant amount of handwritten notes and efficiently extract information. While there is a human-in-the-loop component for validation, it is still faster than manually extracting information."

"The UiPath Academy is fantastic and amazing. I'm a big promoter of it in my discussions with customers."

"A lot of our return on investment has to do with time savings, as it is definitely amazing to see processes that could take eight days before actually run in ten minutes just because of automation."

"The most valuable aspect is its simplicity in coding."

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Cons

"Migration is probably our biggest challenge. When we were trying to do the migration to the new version, it was a little bit painful. We didn't have that many bots, and I can't imagine the level of effort that some of the bigger customers have to put in for that. The product is stable, but moving from one release to the other was the issue."

"For order processing, I would say that it is not very much time-saving because it is also taking time to extract and process, but it is giving us freedom in that the people who are doing the repetitive task are not doing that repetitive task now, and they are doing something else, maybe validation or something more productive."

"Automation Anywhere is headed in the right direction but they still have a good way to go."

"The key area where improvement can happen is understanding the different perspectives and different industries that they're serving in terms of industry-wise use cases."

"Automation Anywhere's current requirement for upfront annual payments limits flexibility for customers."

"The AA portal should not give us pop-ups every time a bot agent is updated."

"One thing about it that we have not found to be exceptionally useful are the built-in bot analytics, the Bot Insights. From our own extensive experimentation, as well as from what we've understood from other people using this solution, we've been able to come up with better solutions using our own in-house analytics and our own systems than through theirs."

"If we are going through the high availability in the IQ Bot setup, it's a bit complex."

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"Software AG ARIS Robotic Process Automation has an opportunity to be improved in many ways, especially with AI."

"Studio needs to be more user-friendly, maybe it could be integrated with an AI."

"UiPath has a wide range of features that they have brought into their ecosystem. If I look at something quite specific that we would like to see going forward, that would be the integration between Data Service and Insights. It is great that we are able to visualize our return on investments using Insights. We can see a whole bunch of metrics and how our processes are performing. I think what would give us a lot more power is if we could link that to Data Service and actually pull through some custom information."

"It needs to be easier to use with more low code."

"The stability is good, but they keep upgrading versions. If you want some of the new additions, sometimes you have to take a beta version."

"In terms of performance, sometimes it slows down when the internet connectivity is poor. They need to optimize it a little."

"The new features or functionalities that come with UiPath upgrades don't work perfectly in the initial days. Their new releases are not stable. We always find some set of issues. I have to work with the UiPath team for a week or so to resolve the issues, and then I'm able to use it. The stabilization should be there. We expect UiPath to reduce the number of errors before rolling out new features to end-users or customers."

"With respect to the stability, on a scale from one to five, I would rate this solution a four. There are some issues we've run into where we just can't exactly figure out what is causing the problems."

"I am overall very satisfied with UiPath Platform but believe there are areas for improvement, such as the licensing model being potentially expensive for smaller organizations and startups, as well as the desire for more built-in AI templates and reusable components for faster intelligent automations."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Licensing costs range from $50,000 to $200,000."

"I think the pricing is reasonable, but clients often perceive it as expensive."

"The licensing cost for Automation Anywhere is high."

"In most of the cases, the product value is very good. If the infrastructure, implementation, and framework are good, then generally, the client can get a good return on investment."

"UiPath is exceptionally more expensive than Automation Anywhere. UiPath is far ahead of its competition, but in terms of finances, Automation Anywhere offers better value and is more effective for organizations seeking cost-effective solutions."

"Complaints are generally about the cost of IQ Bot, which is higher than its competitors. The base model’s pricing is comparable to other platforms with attended, unattended, and IDP capabilities as well."

"The starting price, which is a one-off fee is a bit high and this may deter mid and small-sized companies from acquiring and decide to shun the platform."

"It is fantastic. It has been great. It is perfectly priced for the quality received. When paying for quality, that is exactly what you get."

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"The pricing is fair."

"Its pricing seems reasonable. I know we've been able to get a good amount of value in a few years. Our breakeven was only in year two. So, we're approaching breakeven in our licensing program. It's not a cheap product by any means, but the value that can be returned on an ROI basis is quite high."

"I don't know the exact cost, but UiPath is more expensive than Power Automate and Automation Anywhere."

"As an application, it is not very expensive. It's very reasonable."

"One of the downsides to UiPath is the cost of the enterprise version. It is a little bit on the higher side."

"The licensing makes sense, but it does lead to a few adoption issues when a lot of the licenses are per user. Convincing some of our business units to pay for user licenses for either Action Center or attended robots can be a roadblock."

"UiPath has several modules that we would like to use. They will enhance our installation, but they are very costly."

"UiPath's pricing and licensing have been reasonable and manageable for us. Despite challenges in constantly monitoring SharePoint folders, UiPath has worked well within our resources. We have a fully dedicated, unattended license for our invoice processing, which needs to be a top priority and is always running throughout the day. We have another one for all of our other scheduled automations, and we've been pleased with that so far."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Construction Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Outsourcing Company

10%

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Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Construction Company

10%

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	254
Midsize Enterprise	147
Large Enterprise	682

Questions from the Community

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

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Also Known As

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

ARIS Robotic Process Automation, ARIS RPA

UiPath Maestro, UiPath Apps, UiPath Agent Builder

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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.

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Software AG ARIS Robotic Process Automation enhances business processes by automating repetitive tasks, increasing efficiency, and reducing human error, making it ideal for companies looking to streamline operations.

With ARIS Robotic Process Automation, organizations can strategically automate their workflows by deploying bots to handle mundane, time-consuming activities. This solution enables a more scalable and adaptable business model by leveraging robotic process automation capabilities designed to integrate seamlessly with existing systems.

What are the key features of Software AG ARIS Robotic Process Automation?

Easy Integration: Quickly integrates with existing IT infrastructure to minimize disruption.
Scalability: Expands automation across departments to grow with business needs.
Analytics and Monitoring: Offers real-time insights and monitoring for continuous improvement.
User-Friendly Design: Simplifies bot creation and management for diverse users.
Security: Ensures data protection and compliance with industry standards.

What are the expected benefits and ROI from using Software AG ARIS Robotic Process Automation?

Increased Efficiency: Automates repetitive tasks, allowing employees to focus on higher-value activities.
Cost Reduction: Lowers operational expenses through reduced manual processing.
Improved Accuracy: Minimizes human errors, enhancing output quality.
Faster ROI: Quickly realizes value due to the rapid deployment and operational improvements.

ARIS Robotic Process Automation is implemented across industries such as finance and healthcare to optimize workflow, reduce compliance risks, and enhance service delivery. Companies in retail employ it to manage supply chain operations, while manufacturers use it to streamline production and quality control processes. Its versatility allows it to be adapted to industry-specific challenges, making it a valuable tool for innovation and competitiveness.

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UiPath Platform is appreciated for its user-friendly interface and extensive automation capabilities, offering seamless integration with diverse applications. Its intuitive drag-and-drop functionality enables users to design efficient workflows with minimal technical expertise.

UiPath Platform delivers a robust set of features that enhance automation and productivity. With components like Orchestrator, task management is optimized, facilitating better scalability. Users benefit from advanced AI and document understanding tools, boosting data handling accuracy and reducing errors. Despite its strengths, UiPath faces challenges with upgrading processes, AI enhancements, and user documentation. Integration and selector sensitivity issues, along with support and licensing complexities, highlight areas for potential improvement. Users request smoother deployment, error handling, and migration processes. Enhanced support for RHEL/Ubuntu, LINQ, and Lambda and improved real-time insights, automation recording, and scheduling are desired. Streamlining the experience for non-technical users with simplified workflows remains a priority.

What are the key features of UiPath Platform?

Drag-and-Drop Functionality: Allows users to design workflows easily without extensive technical skills.
Orchestrator: Enhances task management and enables scalable automation.
AI and Document Understanding: Improves data accuracy and minimizes errors.
System Integration: Offers seamless integration with SAP, CRM, Oracle, and more.
Active Community and Training: UiPath Academy provides resources for skill development.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Increased Efficiency: Reduction in manual workloads through automation of repetitive tasks.
Improved Accuracy: Enhanced data handling capabilities reduce errors.
Productivity Boost: Supports both attended and unattended automations to streamline operations.
Scalability: Ability to handle growing automation demands efficiently.
Integration Benefits: Easy integration with enterprise systems for streamlined operations.

UiPath Platform is widely implemented across sectors such as finance, healthcare, insurance, HR, IT, and supply chain to automate repetitive business tasks. Common uses include automating data entry, invoice processing, document management, report generation, and customer service operations. Organizations value the platform's ability to integrate seamlessly with systems like SAP, CRM, and Oracle, allowing for enhanced efficiency and accuracy in processing both structured and unstructured data.

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Sample Customers

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

ARIS serves customers across all industries and of every size worldwide. Companies trust ARIS as the market leader for process excellence with more than 30 years of experience in the market, 10 million users worldwide, from 1 user companies to the Fortune 500.

1. Accenture 2. Deloitte 3. PwC 4. IBM 5. Capgemini 6. KPMG 7. Ernst & Young 8. Infosys 9. Cognizant 10. Wipro 11. Tata Consultancy Services 12. HCL Technologies 13. Genpact 14. Tech Mahindra 15. DXC Technology 16. Atos 17. NTT Data 18. CGI 19. L&T Infotech 20. Hexaware Technologies 21. Mindtree 22. Mphasis 23. Virtusa 24. Syntel 25. Zensar Technologies 26. WNS Global Services 27. Hexaware Technologies 28. Larsen & Toubro Infotech 29. Persistent Systems 30. QuEST Global 31. Sonata Software 32. Zensar Technologies

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