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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Power Automate and Python RPA based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft Power Automate vs. Python RPA Report (Updated: May 2024).
772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"Technical support is responsive.""The most valuable feature is the ability and ease of linking multiple connectors within the same flow.""We have a good overview of our processes now thanks to Power Automate.""It comes as a part of the Microsoft suite, which makes it an easy sell.""The most valuable feature is that it is very easy to use.""The integrations that are built into Power Automate for those different Microsoft functions are good.""The product is very stable.""The solution has saved us hours of work."

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"Keyword-driven automation has been beneficial in streamlining operations.""Instead of writing multiple lines of code, we can do it in a single statement."

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Cons
"It is mostly integrated with the Microsoft environment. Unlike UiPath, we cannot really use external tools with Microsoft Power Automate. There should be a possibility to integrate it with external tools or systems.""Looping can be a bit tricky.""It is challenging to scale the solution across multiple branches.""More OCR and AI capabilities are needed to improve the solution. Other solutions have better features, such as Blue Prism and UiPath.""Tech support could be more hands-on. Right now, they simply direct users to documentation instead of directly dealing with issues.""Better support is needed for building custom components on top of ProcessRobot.""There should be more transparency when it comes to which features accompany the pricing, as there appear to be hidden features of which I am not aware.""I've had some issues with the stability."

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"Support could be improved.""When we call an API and there is an error, it doesn't tell you what the error is."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "This solution is bundled with our Office 365, so there is no additional licensing fee."
  • "You pay for use and if you want a premium connector or adapter, but a lot of things are available for free."
  • "Power Automate is a much less expensive product than the competition."
  • "This solution is reasonably priced and offers a free trial period."
  • "There are many different ways to license it."
  • "There is flexibility in pricing."
  • "This solution can save money when used for simple tasks specifically using only Microsoft products."
  • "There is zero licensing cost. It comes with our Microsoft Office subscription."
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  • "The tool is not expensive."
  • "I am using an open-source solution."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Yes, Attended Bots  which can run without centralized control Module. RPA Tools like Automation Anywhere, uiPath ,Power Automation they do support this.
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    Top Answer:Keyword-driven automation has been beneficial in streamlining operations.
    Top Answer:Support could be improved.
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    Also Known As
    Power Automate, Microsoft Flow, MS Power Automate, WinAutomation by Softomotive, ProcessRobot by Softomotive
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    Overview

    Microsoft Power Automate is a powerful tool that streamlines and automates tasks within an organization. 

    It is used for workflow automation, data integration, and creating automated notifications and approvals. 

    Power Automate connects different applications and services, such as SharePoint, Excel, and Outlook, to automate data transfer and synchronization. 

    Python RPA is a powerful tool for automating tasks like data entry, web scraping, and document processing. Users value its simplicity, extensible library, and compatibility with various systems. It has improved efficiency and communication within teams, streamlining processes and enabling better collaboration. Strong community support and documentation enhance its capabilities.

    Sample Customers
    1. Coca-Cola 2. General Electric 3. Siemens 4. Accenture 5. Deloitte 6. Johnson & Johnson 7. Ford 8. Nestle 9. Procter & Gamble 10. IBM 11. Amazon 12. Google 13. Microsoft 14. Adobe 15. Cisco 16. Oracle 17. SAP 18. Intel 19. HP 20. Dell 21. Verizon 22. AT&T 23. T-Mobile 24. Walmart 25. Target 26. Home Depot 27. McDonald's 28. Starbucks 29. Nike 30. Apple 31. Facebook 32. Twitter
    1. Accenture 2. Airbus 3. Allianz 4. Amazon 5. American Express 6. Aon 7. BCG 8. BNP Paribas 9. Coca-Cola 10. Colgate-Palmolive 11. Deloitte 12. Deutsche Bank 13. DHL 14. Ericsson 15. FedEx 16. General Electric 17. GlaxoSmithKline 18. HSBC 19. IBM 20. Intel 21. KPMG 22. Mastercard 23. McKinsey & Company 24. Microsoft 25. Nestle 26. Novartis 27. Oracle 28. PepsiCo 29. PwC 30. SAP 31. Siemens 32. Spotify 33. Swiss Re 34. Unilever 35. Verizon 36. Visa 37. Walmart
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    Computer Software Company24%
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Government9%
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    Financial Services Firm13%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Manufacturing Company10%
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise49%
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    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise67%
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    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft Power Automate vs. Python RPA
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft Power Automate vs. Python RPA and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Microsoft Power Automate is ranked 2nd in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with 123 reviews while Python RPA is ranked 23rd in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with 2 reviews. Microsoft Power Automate is rated 7.8, while Python RPA is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Microsoft Power Automate writes "Provides valuable integration with other Microsoft tools". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Python RPA writes "Helps streamline operations, the error handling capability is fairly good, and integrations are easy". Microsoft Power Automate is most compared with UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere (AA), IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Tungsten RPA, whereas Python RPA is most compared with . See our Microsoft Power Automate vs. Python RPA report.

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