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Head to head · 2026

Botpress vs Microsoft Power Automate

Pricing, free plans, ratings, features, pros and cons, side by side. Where one comes out ahead, we mark it.

Botpress

A visual flow builder for chatbots, with open-source roots

4.3$89/mo

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Microsoft Power Automate

Cloud flows and desktop RPA under one Microsoft roof

4.3$15/mo

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Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

  • Lower starting price

    Microsoft Power Automate

    From $15/mo against from $89/mo

  • Free plan

    Botpress

    Only Botpress has one

  • Higher rating

    Tie

    4.3 against 4.3

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Automation tools

Side by side

Compared onBotpressMicrosoft Power Automate
Our rating4.34.3
Starts at$89/mo$15/moBetter
Free planYesBetterNo
CategoryAutomationAutomation
PlansFrom $89/mo
  • Premium$15/user/mo, paid yearly
  • Process$150/bot/mo, paid yearly
  • Hosted Process$215/bot/mo, paid yearly
  • Process Mining add-on$5,000/tenant/mo, paid yearly
Key features
  • Visual flow builder for structured conversation design
  • LLM integration for open-ended generative responses
  • Multi-channel deployment (web, WhatsApp, Slack, and more)
  • Open-source origins with a hosted platform option
  • Free tier for smaller-scale testing
  • Cloud flows for SaaS app integration
  • Desktop RPA for legacy software automation
  • AI-generated steps layered into traditional flows
  • Deep integration with Power Apps, Power BI, and Dataverse
  • 30-day free trial
Pros
  • Granular flow control suits complex, structured conversation needs
  • Hybrid flow-plus-LLM design balances flexibility and predictability
  • Wide multi-channel deployment from one bot
  • Combines cloud integration and desktop RPA in one platform
  • Deep ties to the broader Power Platform ecosystem
  • AI steps add generative capability to traditional automation
Cons
  • Higher entry price than simpler chatbot builders
  • Flow-based design has more of a learning curve than pure prompt-based bots
  • Best suited to businesses with defined processes, less to casual use
  • Per-user pricing adds up for larger teams
  • Full value depends on Microsoft 365 and Power Platform adoption
  • Desktop RPA setup can be more involved than pure cloud automation
CompanyBotpress, founded 2017Microsoft, founded 2016

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260703. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Botpress better than Microsoft Power Automate?

In our reviews Botpress scores 4.3 and Microsoft Power Automate scores 4.3. The better pick depends on the job. Botpress: A visual flow builder for chatbots, with open-source roots. Microsoft Power Automate: Cloud flows and desktop RPA under one Microsoft roof.

Which is cheaper, Botpress or Microsoft Power Automate?

Microsoft Power Automate has the lower starting price: from $89/mo for Botpress and from $15/mo for Microsoft Power Automate.

Do Botpress and Microsoft Power Automate have free plans?

Only Botpress has a free plan.

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