SS&C Blue Prism vs Tray.io (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: SS&C Blue Prism does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Neither has one
Higher rating
Tray.io
4.1 against 4.4
Same job?
Yes
Both are Automation tools

Side by side

Compared on	SS&C Blue Prism	Tray.io
Our rating	4.1	4.4Better
Starts at	Not listed	Not listed
Free plan	No	No
Category	Automation	Automation
Plans	See pricing	ProQuote only (demo) TeamQuote only (demo) EnterpriseQuote only (sales) UsageBilled in Tasks
Key features	Widely credited with coining the term "RPA" Owned by SS&C Technologies since a 2022 acquisition Strong historical presence in banking, insurance, and healthcare Generative AI layered onto an established rules-based engine Enterprise contract pricing, no self-serve tier	Enterprise integration platform since 2012, rebranded to Tray.ai Merlin Agent Builder for governed AI agent creation Merlin Guardian for compliance and sensitive-data masking 700+ app integration library Built-in audit logs for agent actions
Pros	Longest institutional history of any RPA vendor in this category Deep, proven experience in regulated industries Backed by SS&C's larger financial software business	Mature, technically capable integration engine underlies newer AI features Strong governance and audit controls for enterprise compliance needs Wide integration library from over a decade of development
Cons	No free tier or transparent self-serve pricing Corporate ownership under SS&C means less independent product direction Rules-based core feels less AI-native than newer agent-first competitors	No free tier or transparent self-serve pricing Enterprise focus and pricing put it out of reach for small teams More technical setup than simpler consumer-facing automation tools
Company	SS&C Technologies, founded 2001	Tray.ai, founded 2012

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

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is SS&C Blue Prism better than Tray.io?

In our reviews SS&C Blue Prism scores 4.1 and Tray.io scores 4.4. The better pick depends on the job. SS&C Blue Prism: Credited with coining the term RPA, now owned by SS&C. Tray.io: Rebranded to Tray.ai, with a governed agent-builder called Merlin.

Which is cheaper, SS&C Blue Prism or Tray.io?

SS&C Blue Prism: see pricing. Tray.io: see pricing.

Do SS&C Blue Prism and Tray.io have free plans?

Neither lists a free plan.

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