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UiPathMost similar to Microsoft Power Automate in what it does, its category and its price.
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ZapierHas a free plan, rated 4.5 out of 5. Microsoft Power Automate has none.
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CeligoRated 4.4 out of 5 in our review, against 4.3 for Microsoft Power Automate.
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At a glance
Green means better than Microsoft Power Automate, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Power AutomateBaseline | 4.3 | $15/mo | No | Cloud flows and desktop RPA under one Microsoft roof | |
| UiPath | 4.5+0.2 | $25/mo$10 more | YesMicrosoft Power Automate has none | The largest RPA vendor by market share, now adding agents | vs Microsoft Power Automate |
| Zapier | 4.5+0.2 | $19.99/mo$4.99 more | YesMicrosoft Power Automate has none | Still the widest app library after more than a decade | vs Microsoft Power Automate |
 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 Microsoft Power Automate |
 Automation Anywhere | 4.3Same | Free | YesMicrosoft Power Automate has none | An RPA pioneer from 2003, now layering AI onto legacy bots | vs Microsoft Power Automate |
| Celigo | 4.4+0.1 | Not listed | No | Enterprise integration platform (iPaaS) connecting business applications, data, and AI-driven automation workflows. | vs Microsoft Power Automate |
 Nintex | 4.2−0.1 | Not listed | No | Enterprise process automation since 2006, before RPA branding existed | vs Microsoft Power Automate |
 SS&C Blue Prism | 4.1−0.2 | Not listed | No | Credited with coining the term RPA, now owned by SS&C | vs Microsoft Power Automate |
 Vertex AI Agent Builder | 4.2−0.1 | Not listed | No | Google Cloud's full agent platform, grounded in Search and Gemini | vs Microsoft Power Automate |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Microsoft Power Automate.
UiPath
4.5$25/mo
vs Microsoft Power Automate$10 more+0.2Free plan
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
Zapier
4.5$19.99/mo
vs Microsoft Power Automate$4.99 more+0.2Free plan
Still the widest app library after more than a decade.
- Largest app integration library in this category
- Original popularizer of the trigger-action automation pattern
- AI-assisted Zap creation and generative workflow steps
Largest integration library gives the best odds of supporting any given app
Per-task pricing can grow higher-priced at higher automation volume
ElectroNeek
4.2Not listed
vs Microsoft Power Automate−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
Automation Anywhere
4.3Free
vs Microsoft Power AutomateSameFree plan
An RPA pioneer from 2003, now layering AI onto legacy bots.
- Robotic process automation for legacy enterprise software
- Two decades of enterprise deployment history
- Document understanding and generative AI layered onto RPA
Long, proven track record automating complex legacy enterprise systems
Enterprise pricing isn't transparent without a sales conversation
Celigo
4.4Not listed
vs Microsoft Power Automate+0.1
Enterprise integration platform (iPaaS) connecting business applications, data, and AI-driven automation workflows.
- Pre-built connectors for NetSuite, Salesforce, Shopify, SAP, and other business systems
- Low-code flow builder for multi-step integration workflows
- AI-assisted field mapping and anomaly detection
Deep, purpose-built connectors for NetSuite-centric application stacks
No published pricing, requiring a sales conversation to get a quote
Nintex
4.2Not listed
vs Microsoft Power Automate−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
SS&C Blue Prism
4.1Not listed
vs Microsoft Power Automate−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
Vertex AI Agent Builder
4.2Not listed
vs Microsoft Power Automate−0.1
Google Cloud's full agent platform, grounded in Search and Gemini.
- No-code and code-first agent building paths
- Google Search grounding for current, verifiable answers
- Deep integration with Gemini models
Google Search grounding is a genuinely distinctive capability
No free tier, built for Google Cloud enterprise usage
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Microsoft Power Automate free?
Microsoft Power Automate does not list a free plan. Paid plans start from $15/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Microsoft Power Automate?
UiPath is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.5 out of 5). Other free options: Zapier, Automation Anywhere.
What is the cheapest alternative to Microsoft Power Automate?
Among paid plans, Zapier has the lowest starting price (from $19.99/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.