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SS&C Blue PrismMost similar to Automation Anywhere in what it does, its category and its price.
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UiPathHas a free plan, rated 4.5 out of 5.
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Microsoft Power AutomateFrom $15/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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NintexRated 4.2 out of 5 in our review, against 4.3 for Automation Anywhere.
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At a glance
Green means better than Automation Anywhere, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Automation AnywhereBaseline | 4.3 | Free | Yes | An RPA pioneer from 2003, now layering AI onto legacy bots | |
| SS&C Blue Prism | 4.1−0.2 | Not listed | No | Credited with coining the term RPA, now owned by SS&C | vs Automation Anywhere |
| Nintex | 4.2−0.1 | Not listed | No | Enterprise process automation since 2006, before RPA branding existed | vs Automation Anywhere |
| UiPath | 4.5+0.2 | $25/mo | Yes | The largest RPA vendor by market share, now adding agents | vs Automation Anywhere |
 Datamatics | 3.6−0.7 | Not listed | No | A Mumbai-founded technology company running agentic AI accelerators for enterprise automation and data capture. | vs Automation Anywhere |
| Microsoft Power Automate | 4.3Same | $15/mo | No | Cloud flows and desktop RPA under one Microsoft roof | vs Automation Anywhere |
 HuLoop Automation | 3.8−0.5 | Not listed | No | No-code, human-in-the-loop robotic process automation for enterprises. | vs Automation Anywhere |
 ElectroNeek | 4.2−0.1 | Not listed | No | No-code robotic process automation and AI agent platform that automates desktop and SaaS workflows, document processing, and cross-department tasks for businesses and MSPs. | vs Automation Anywhere |
 Sema4.ai | 4.0−0.3 | Not listed | No | Enterprise Cloudera veterans, built on an acquired Python RPA engine | vs Automation Anywhere |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Automation Anywhere.
SS&C Blue Prism
4.1Not listed
vs Automation Anywhere−0.2
Credited with coining the term RPA, now owned by SS&C.
- Widely credited with coining the term "RPA"
- Owned by SS&C Technologies since a 2022 acquisition
- Strong historical presence in banking, insurance, and healthcare
Longest institutional history of any RPA vendor in this category
No free tier or transparent self-serve pricing
Nintex
4.2Not listed
vs Automation Anywhere−0.1
Enterprise process automation since 2006, before RPA branding existed.
- Enterprise document workflow and process mapping
- Contract approval and forms automation
- Two decades of enterprise deployment history
Deep, long-standing expertise in document and approval workflows
No free tier or transparent self-serve pricing
UiPath
4.5$25/mo
vs Automation Anywhere+0.2
The largest RPA vendor by market share, now adding agents.
- Largest RPA vendor by market share, publicly traded since 2021
- Broadest partner ecosystem and community in the category
- Agentic AI reasoning layered onto an established RPA engine
Largest market share and most mature ecosystem in RPA specifically
Per-user pricing scales significantly for larger enterprise deployments
Datamatics
3.6Not listed
vs Automation Anywhere−0.7
A Mumbai-founded technology company running agentic AI accelerators for enterprise automation and data capture.
- TruBot robotic process automation for repetitive back-office workflows
- TruCap+ AI-driven document and data capture
- TruBI business intelligence and data visualization suite
Five-decade operating history gives it delivery experience most AI startups cannot match
No published pricing means every engagement starts with a sales cycle, not a checkout page
Microsoft Power Automate
4.3$15/mo
vs Automation AnywhereSame
Cloud flows and desktop RPA under one Microsoft roof.
- Cloud flows for SaaS app integration
- Desktop RPA for legacy software automation
- AI-generated steps layered into traditional flows
Combines cloud integration and desktop RPA in one platform
Per-user pricing adds up for larger teams
HuLoop Automation
3.8Not listed
vs Automation Anywhere−0.5
No-code, human-in-the-loop robotic process automation for enterprises.
- Combines robotic process automation and intelligent document processing in one platform
- No-code agent builder for business users without a dedicated automation team
- Deploys automation agents alongside existing systems without ripping out current software
Spin-off from an established automation product (BeatBlip/AgreeYa) rather than a first-time team's RPA attempt
No published pricing page; every deal requires a sales conversation before a cost estimate
ElectroNeek
4.2Not listed
vs Automation Anywhere−0.1
No-code robotic process automation and AI agent platform that automates desktop and SaaS workflows, document processing, and cross-department tasks for businesses and MSPs.
- No-code RPA bots and AI agents working alongside human team members
- 3,000+ pre-trained models for document data extraction and validation
- Runs bots locally or in the cloud with scheduling and fault tolerance
Well-funded and independently verified at scale ($20M Series A, 250+ customers)
No published pricing; every core package requires a sales conversation
Sema4.ai
4.0Not listed
vs Automation Anywhere−0.3
Enterprise Cloudera veterans, built on an acquired Python RPA engine.
- Founded by former Cloudera and Hortonworks leadership
- Built on the acquired Robocorp Python automation engine
- Agent-first, reasoning-driven positioning versus legacy RPA
Strong enterprise infrastructure pedigree among its founding team
No self-serve free tier or transparent pricing
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Automation Anywhere free?
Automation Anywhere has a free plan.
What is the best free alternative to Automation Anywhere?
UiPath is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.5 out of 5).
What is the cheapest alternative to Automation Anywhere?
Among paid plans, Microsoft Power Automate has the lowest starting price (from $15/mo). If you need it free, start with UiPath.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.