Tungsten RPA vs UiPath comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 4, 2024

Tungsten RPA and UiPath are competing products in the robotic process automation sector. UiPath seems to have the upper hand due to its extensive feature set and perceived value, offering a competitive edge over Tungsten RPA.

Features: Tungsten RPA offers streamlined automation capabilities that focus on quick setup and ease of use. It is ideal for teams looking for straightforward solutions. UiPath provides a comprehensive suite of features including advanced AI and machine learning integrations. It enables more robust and scalable automation possibilities, appealing to organizations with complex automation needs.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: UiPath presents a sophisticated deployment model supported by extensive documentation and training resources which enhance customer onboarding. Tungsten RPA is designed for simplicity and rapid deployment, which attracts smaller teams. Despite UiPath's more complex deployment process, it is supported by thorough customer service resources ensuring smooth implementation for larger scale operations.

Pricing and ROI: Tungsten RPA features a lower initial setup cost, appealing to budget-conscious buyers. UiPath's pricing is higher but is often justified by its advanced capabilities leading to greater efficiency improvements and a higher potential return on investment over time.

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Tungsten RPA vs. UiPath

December 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Tungsten RPA

Ranking in Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

11th

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

UiPath

Ranking in Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

1st

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

815

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) category, the mindshare of Tungsten RPA is 2.1%, down from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of UiPath is 26.4%, up from 25.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Featured Reviews

Jamil Milhem

Project Manager-Senior RPA Specialist at DEWA

Automates browsing tasks without needing a server connection

I have worked with Microsoft Power Platform and UiPath. Kofax RPA offers a comprehensive solution with built-in capabilities for executing tasks like running Excel files and web automation without additional servers. They provide their browsers and extensions. For functions such as OCR, image processing, and data extraction, Kofax has built-in features powered by their engine, eliminating the need for subscriptions to external technologies like Microsoft Cognitive Services or Google Search. One of Kofax RPA's strongest features is its on-premise solution, which is particularly beneficial for organizations operating in regions with data regulations, such as the UAE.

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NicolasSandros

Director of Data ANI at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies

Has a lot of use cases, great automation capabilities, and helpful support

I'd rate the initial setup eight out of ten. It's pretty easy to implement. We use Azure Virtual Machines to deploy the robots and usually use a lot of the Azure services in conjunction with the robots. The cloud is on UiPath's automation cloud. That's where we have our servers - to manage the robust deployed data on multiple virtual machines. In terms of maintenance, there are always releases and updates, and then you can usually design your own robots to watch over the other robots, which is really interesting. You have the flexibility to make your own monitoring; if it sees something wrong, you can enter a ticket and then dispatch it to the support team to respond to it. My whole developer team is involved in maintenance; however, I have specific support team members. There's 28 developers and seven support team members in that group.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The most valuable feature of Kofax RPA is the simplicity of automating tasks."

"Initially, the most effective features for process automation were website automation related to web auditing, SharePoint implementations, and automated management of information."

"You can automate browsing tasks without needing a server connection. The platform provides its browser, allowing you to run anything inside it."

"The features that we have found the most valuable are the integration of different third-party support and productivity services."

"The drag and drop functionality is quite good."

"The product provides end-to-end solutions for different business problems."

"The OCR was quite stable and flexible."

"It is stable and scalable."

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"The most valuable features of this solution are that it is powerful and easy to use."

"We use a lot of unattended robots. We're almost entirely unattended right now. We find that those are the best early bang for our buck."

"Previously, nobody could automate the process. The design and implementation allowed clients to handle their own data, for example, for transfers and items like that. We were able to digitize entirely from end to end. Now, the customer doesn't have to come to the bank and they don't need a pen and paper. They just have to log on and fill out the details of their request."

"It is really easy for people to learn the basics and the learning curve is not steep."

"The product is good. It's highly scalable, and it's stable. Over the last one and a half years, based on whatever we have developed, we've found it to be pretty stable as compared to the other platforms, such as Automation Anywhere."

"It is easy to use and quick to install."

"The AI and machine learning that are built into these bots really help us to make bots at a mature level where they're able to track with real-world customers. They also help with employee engagement and business productivity and take them to a whole new level."

"It allows us to extract valuable information from various documents, categorize them based on their types, and make the data within these documents usable for our needs."

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Cons

"Kofax RPA's UI could be more user-friendly."

"Automating systems based on Citrix, where using AI or OCR-based capture of a screen, presents challenges."

"Kofax RPA could improve web-based automation and there should be a choice of what browser we can use, such as Google Chrome, instead of an inbuilt browser from Kofax RPA. Additionally, Kofax RPA is missing an orchestrator that other solutions have, such as UiPath."

"We are on version 10.6, and the current version seems to be 11. Kofax is cycling the capabilities of the product very quickly. One of the difficulties has been to actually keep up with the capabilities as they've evolved. On the one hand, it is good that the product is getting better, but on the other hand, it is difficult to implement the best way with a product that is evolving constantly."

"The product should improve desktop automation, which is hard to configure. It needs to have custom connectors. It is the only advantage that Microsoft Power Platform has over Kofax RPA. It has more than 800 custom connectors."

"The interface could be better from a usability standpoint."

"The product has some constraints and performance issues."

"The process discovery could be a bit better."

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"Sometimes we get some disconnection issues. This happens maybe 10% of the time."

"I tested the Process Mining at my previous company and I don't think it's suitable for RPA processes. It operates at a way higher level and, using it, you may find an area in which you can optimize a process, but it doesn't just give you a defined process for automation. It doesn't necessarily help you to identify the processes."

"When it comes to debugging, there is some improvement needed for UiPath compared to other RPA tools. There are features to edit the workflow or content of the automation file while we are debugging. For example, we have 10,000 lines of code that we have integrated by 10 different users. So, there is one integrated code and you are debugging it. After some time, you might find a line which is not an error. You may have forgotten to remove it or change the value to your desired criteria. It is really a pain to stop the entire debug session and just edit it, then start again at zero. It will do the same steps again just to reach that level or step where you were actually stuck previously. Whereas, in different automation tools, whether you are on the findings step or in-between a debug session, you can actually edit that information. This is good because sometimes the developer also forgets to add or remove certain values in-between a long code. I think this should be improved in UiPath. This should already be in consideration because I have been in touch with UiPath a couple of times because of this."

"It would help if there was functionality whereby you could upload something like a flow chart and the solution could process steps according to the flow chart."

"I would like to see anything that can increase the reliability of the processes."

"The operations need to be improved."

"More quality of life improvements like automatic argument inheritance would be an improvement."

"The stability of the bots could be improved. The bots could be expanded to have more objects already prebuilt."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I don't have complete insight at this point in time, but I would guess that Kofax is a lot less expensive than Automation Anywhere. I would expect its license to be on a yearly basis."

"Kofax's prices are pretty reasonable."

"The normal price for an on-premises license is €50,000. That's the price for one robot license. You can have more than one robot license but only one can be run at any one time. I believe the cost of adding a second robot is around €14,000."

"The cost depends on the number of licenses and the number of RPAs."

"Price is not a problem, because they are a competitor and we have a special rate."

"Kofax RPA is moderately priced but expensive in comparison to UiPath and Power Automate."

"The pricing model for automation solutions like Automation Anywhere, UiPath, and Microsoft Power Platform is subscription-based, where costs are calculated based on factors such as the number of hours used and the scale of automation required.......With Kofax, you purchase a license upfront, and that's all you need. You can create as many automation workflows as you require without additional costs for individual use cases."

"Kofax RPA's licensing costs are yearly and expensive."

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"One area that is challenging for me is tracking licenses. It would help to have a license dashboard so that we would know how many licenses have been allocated, who they're allocated to, and when they were last used. Right now, to gather that information, I have to go to four different screens in UiPath..."

"We would like to see improvement on the ROI, as we need to free up resources. Too many man-hours are being spent on trivial tasks which could be automated."

"The downside of UiPath is always the price because it's the most expensive platform. However, it is the fastest and most reliable."

"UiPath's cost can be prohibitive, and the sheer number of licensing options they offer makes it difficult to choose the right one, creating a confusing selection process."

"Small businesses do not have the budget to purchase the UiPath license. They should provide a cheaper license option for small businesses."

"The licensing costs for the unattended bots are a little too expensive."

"UiPath is on the higher side compared to Microsoft Power Automate and Automation Anywhere."

"UiPath is not cheap."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

16%

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

Government

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Kofax RPA?

You can automate browsing tasks without needing a server connection. The platform provides its browser, allowing you to run anything inside it.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kofax RPA?

The pricing models across the market initially differed significantly, as most RPA implementations were licensed on a per bot basis, unlike Tungsten RPA, which uses a server-based model. Though the...

What needs improvement with Kofax RPA?

Automation of complex processes involving stable legacy systems could be a major plus. The biggest issue lies in the stability of the target environment. Automating systems based on Citrix, where u...

Best RPA tools for IBM iSeries

I can only speak to UiPath since that is the only RPA solution that I have used. I know that there are specific packages that you can integrate into your project that is specifically made to work w...

RPA that Bots can run without centralized control?

Yes, Attended Bots which can run without centralized control Module. RPA Tools like Automation Anywhere, uiPath ,Power Automation they do support this.

How do I choose between UiPath and Microsoft Power Automate?

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Tungsten Automation

Overview

Tungsten RPA offers an efficient solution for streamlining business processes through Robotic Process Automation (RPA), which utilizes software "bots" to automate tasks like data entry and form filling. With Tungsten RPA, organizations can enjoy increased efficiency as repetitive tasks are automated, freeing up human resources for more strategic work. Moreover, the software ensures improved accuracy by performing tasks consistently and error-free, leading to reduced costs and enhanced compliance with regulations. Key features include a low-code design environment for easy workflow creation, intelligent document processing for handling unstructured data, automated process discovery, and flexible deployment options suitable for on-premises, cloud, or hybrid environments. Tungsten RPA presents a comprehensive solution for optimizing operational efficiency and driving business success through automation.

UiPath is a user-friendly automation software that streamlines business processes by automating repetitive tasks. It offers extensive automation capabilities, seamless integration with other systems, and robust security measures.

Users appreciate its intuitive design, ease of use, and ability to automate complex workflows.

Its seamless integration with various applications ensures smooth data exchange and enhances workflow management, while strong security measures protect sensitive data and maintain compliance with industry standards.

Sample Customers

Aetna, BNP Paribas, Citi, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, ING, Aviva, Humana, Willis, Merck, University Hospitals, CardinalHealth, American Red Cross, Alegri, Capita

1. Accenture 2. Deloitte 3. PwC 4. IBM 5. Capgemini 6. KPMG 7. Ernst & Young 8. Infosys 9. Cognizant 10. Wipro 11. Tata Consultancy Services 12. HCL Technologies 13. Genpact 14. Tech Mahindra 15. DXC Technology 16. Atos 17. NTT Data 18. CGI 19. L&T Infotech 20. Hexaware Technologies 21. Mindtree 22. Mphasis 23. Virtusa 24. Syntel 25. Zensar Technologies 26. WNS Global Services 27. Hexaware Technologies 28. Larsen & Toubro Infotech 29. Persistent Systems 30. QuEST Global 31. Sonata Software 32. Zensar Technologies