Microsoft Power Automate vs Skygen (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: Skygen does not list a price
Free plan
Skygen
Only Skygen has one
Higher rating
Microsoft Power Automate
4.3 against 3.5
Same job?
Yes
Both are Automation tools

Side by side

Compared on	Microsoft Power Automate	Skygen
Our rating	4.3Better	3.5
Starts at	$15/mo	Free
Free plan	No	YesBetter
Category	Automation	Automation
Plans	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	Free
Key features	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	Agent that operates local desktop applications Reaches software with no API or web interface Native desktop app rather than browser-based Task automation from demonstration or instruction Free download to try
Pros	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	Reaches desktop software no web automation can touch Free to try on a real repetitive task Covers the drudgery that survives other automation
Cons	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	Slower and less predictable than API-based automation An agent controlling your desktop deserves a permissions review
Company	Microsoft, founded 2016

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260730. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Microsoft Power Automate better than Skygen?

In our reviews Microsoft Power Automate scores 4.3 and Skygen scores 3.5. The better pick depends on the job. Microsoft Power Automate: Cloud flows and desktop RPA under one Microsoft roof. Skygen: A desktop AI agent that operates applications on your own machine.

Which is cheaper, Microsoft Power Automate or Skygen?

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

Do Microsoft Power Automate and Skygen have free plans?

Only Skygen has a free plan.

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