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Automation AnywhereMost similar to UiPath in what it does, its category and its price.
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FlowableHas a free plan, rated 4.2 out of 5.
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Microsoft Power AutomateFrom $15/mo, against from $25/mo for UiPath.
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NintexRated 4.2 out of 5 in our review, against 4.5 for UiPath.
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At a glance
Green means better than UiPath, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UiPathBaseline | 4.5 | $25/mo | Yes | The largest RPA vendor by market share, now adding agents | |
| Automation Anywhere | 4.3−0.2 | Free | Yes | An RPA pioneer from 2003, now layering AI onto legacy bots | vs UiPath |
 SS&C Blue Prism | 4.1−0.4 | Not listed | No | Credited with coining the term RPA, now owned by SS&C | vs UiPath |
| Microsoft Power Automate | 4.3−0.2 | $15/mo$10 less | No | Cloud flows and desktop RPA under one Microsoft roof | vs UiPath |
 Sema4.ai | 4.0−0.5 | Not listed | No | Enterprise Cloudera veterans, built on an acquired Python RPA engine | vs UiPath |
| Nintex | 4.2−0.3 | Not listed | No | Enterprise process automation since 2006, before RPA branding existed | vs UiPath |
 ElectroNeek | 4.2−0.3 | 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 UiPath |
| Flowable | 4.2−0.3 | Free | Yes | Open-source business process automation platform for modeling, running, and monitoring enterprise workflows. | vs UiPath |
 Datamatics | 3.6−0.9 | Not listed | No | A Mumbai-founded technology company running agentic AI accelerators for enterprise automation and data capture. | vs UiPath |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches UiPath.
Automation Anywhere
4.3Free
vs UiPath−0.2
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
SS&C Blue Prism
4.1Not listed
vs UiPath−0.4
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
Microsoft Power Automate
4.3$15/mo
vs UiPath$10 less−0.2
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
Sema4.ai
4.0Not listed
vs UiPath−0.5
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
Nintex
4.2Not listed
vs UiPath−0.3
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
ElectroNeek
4.2Not listed
vs UiPath−0.3
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
Flowable
4.2Free
vs UiPath−0.3
Open-source business process automation platform for modeling, running, and monitoring enterprise workflows.
- BPMN 2.0, CMMN, and DMN engines for modeling processes, case management, and decision logic
- Open-source Community Edition under Apache License 2.0
- Low-code app builder for forms and task UIs
Built on open standards (BPMN/CMMN/DMN), reducing vendor lock-in
Enterprise pricing is not published, requiring a sales conversation for cost estimates
Datamatics
3.6Not listed
vs UiPath−0.9
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
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is UiPath free?
UiPath has a free plan, and paid plans start from $25/mo.
What is the best free alternative to UiPath?
Automation Anywhere is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.3 out of 5). Other free options: Flowable.
What is the cheapest alternative to UiPath?
Among paid plans, Microsoft Power Automate has the lowest starting price (from $15/mo). If you need it free, start with Automation Anywhere.
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.