FormsFlow vs Microsoft Power Automate (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

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
Not comparable
Not comparable: FormsFlow does not list a price
Free plan
FormsFlow
Only FormsFlow has one
Higher rating
Microsoft Power Automate
4.0 against 4.3
Same job?
Yes
Both are Automation tools

Side by side

Compared on	FormsFlow	Microsoft Power Automate
Our rating	4.0	4.3Better
Starts at	Free	$15/mo
Free plan	YesBetter	No
Category	Automation	Automation
Plans	Free	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	Drag-and-drop form builder powered by Form.io BPMN 2.0-compliant workflow engine (Camunda) for process orchestration Keycloak-based identity and role management Built-in analytics and reporting via Redash Fully open-source stack with no licensing fees for the core platform	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	No licensing fee for the open-source core, unlike most low-code competitors Combines form building, workflow, identity, and analytics instead of requiring separate tools BPMN 2.0 compliance keeps workflows portable and auditable for regulated environments	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	Self-hosting and integration still require technical setup effort despite the no-code form builder Support and custom work are paid services, so total cost is not zero for production use Tooling leans toward government and enterprise use cases over startup-style simplicity	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
Company	AOT Technologies, founded 2011	Microsoft, founded 2016

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260718. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is FormsFlow better than Microsoft Power Automate?

In our reviews FormsFlow scores 4.0 and Microsoft Power Automate scores 4.3. The better pick depends on the job. FormsFlow: Open-source low-code platform combining form building, BPMN workflows, and analytics. Microsoft Power Automate: Cloud flows and desktop RPA under one Microsoft roof.

Which is cheaper, FormsFlow or Microsoft Power Automate?

FormsFlow: free. Microsoft Power Automate: from $15/mo.

Do FormsFlow and Microsoft Power Automate have free plans?

Only FormsFlow has a free plan.

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