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Technical Manager at Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co. KG
Real User
Top 20
Automated operation enhances data report automation and a quick deployment
Pros and Cons
  • "The focus on repeat application automation is valuable."
  • "UiPath Orchestrator has eliminated the need for human operation, enhancing our automation process."
  • "The major issue is with the application according to the new version of the UI."
  • "The major issue is with the application according to the new version of the UI."

What is our primary use case?

We declare it for the regular application in our engineering and analytics report. We conduct engineering data analysis in our system, read out engineering data from the database, and create regular reports which we publish to others. This is how we use UiPath Orchestrator in our deployment.

How has it helped my organization?

UiPath Orchestrator has eliminated the need for human operation, enhancing our automation process.

What is most valuable?

The focus on repeat application automation is valuable.

What needs improvement?

The major issue is with the application according to the new version of the UI. We have developed our engineering and written it ourselves, so it becomes a problem.

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For how long have I used the solution?

I have used UiPath Orchestrator for about one year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

UiPath Orchestrator is stable as long as the problems with resolution or operation interface are solved. When set up correctly, it works normally.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I would rate the scalability around seven out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support is about eight out of ten.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I cannot recommend UiPath Orchestrator to others since we only have one option in our company, and I haven't used other solutions.

How was the initial setup?

The installation took maybe one day.

What about the implementation team?

We have a team from our information department.

What was our ROI?

I'm not sure about the financial benefit for our company.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The price is about six on a scale from one to ten and needs improvement.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We only use UiPath and no other solution.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate UiPath Orchestrator eight out of ten overall.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Other
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C Data and Documents For Automation at PRTi Digital
Reseller
Top 20
Provides a centralized management system and has a straightforward setup process
Pros and Cons
  • "The support team is very responsive and effective in resolving issues promptly."

    What is most valuable?

    The product's most valuable features include centralized data management, which eliminates the need for customers to store data internally, and the cloud-based platform that offers significant benefits in terms of speed and efficiency.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We have used UiPath Orchestrator for three years.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The product is highly scalable and flexible. Its scalability is ten out of ten, allowing us to expand our automation processes seamlessly.

    How are customer service and support?

    The support team is very responsive and effective in resolving issues promptly.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Positive

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    UiPath Orchestrator is more user-friendly, particularly for younger professionals entering the field. While Power Automate is suitable for standalone bots, it must improve in production or long-tail processes. ABBYY, while powerful, requires more expertise for development. UiPath Orchestrator stands out for its comprehensive and accessible platform.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup is very straightforward. It is designed to be user-friendly, allowing individuals to become proficient quickly. The comprehensive community support further simplifies the process.

    What was our ROI?

    The platform has positively impacted our ROI by enhancing the efficiency and reliability of our processes. While the initial cost includes licensing and sustainability, the long-term benefits of process accuracy, speed, and management capabilities justify the investment.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    The pricing is reasonable and competitive. Depending on the professional services included, the cost can range from approximately $7,000 for a standalone bot managed through the Orchestrator to $100,000.

    What other advice do I have?

    Centralized management has allowed us to monitor and manage bots efficiently through the platform. Utilizing the platform's API can integrate data into our management system, enhancing our ability to oversee bot operations and ensuring smooth workflow execution.

    I highly recommend UiPath Orchestrator. Whenever I have the opportunity, I advocate for its use due to its superior capabilities and user-friendly nature.

    I am particularly excited about Intelligent Document Processing (IDP). The platform supports this by integrating features that allow efficient data extraction from images, enhancing our automation capabilities.

    I rate it a ten. 

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    Assistant Vice President Operations at RPATech Pvt. Ltd.
    Real User
    Easy to use and automate in areas involving queue management and asset management
    Pros and Cons
    • "The features of UiPath Orchestrator that I find to be the most useful for automation processes are scheduling, queue management, and asset management."
    • "The installation of the product on an on-premises version can take a long time and may involve some troubleshooting procedures to be followed."

    What is our primary use case?

    My company's customers use the tool. Whosoever uses UiPath Orchestrator in the present gets a cloud license, so if someone wants to go by cloud services, they can get it. People can even use the tool's on-premises version, which is free of cost, but earlier you had to buy it.

    What is most valuable?

    The features of UiPath Orchestrator that I find to be the most useful for automation processes are scheduling, queue management, and asset management. The tool's asset management is very nice because of the encryption and decryption features. The clients or customers of the tool need not worry about data security because they have access to it, and they can put in the credentials for all their applications. None of the developers or anyone else has access to it, so it is only in the hands of the customers.

    What needs improvement?

    The installation of the product on an on-premises version can take a long time and may involve some troubleshooting procedures to be followed.

    It would be great if the product could be made simple in terms of the installation part.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using UiPath Orchestrator for five years. My company has a partnership with UiPath.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    It is a scalable solution.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    It is a scalable solution.

    How are customer service and support?

    The technical support for the solution is very nice, especially when you create a ticket with them. Based on the severity of the problems, the product's support team will address the queries as soon as possible. I have not come across any lame services in terms of the support offered by UiPath. The support team has always provided help on time and prioritized dealing with our company's issues related to the product. I rate the technical support as eight and a half to nine out of ten because there have been times when my company wanted support right away after contacting them. Sometimes, UiPath sends a help guide, but it may not work. There might be a need for a technical person to be on a call so that proper assistance can be provided by looking into the problems directly. The availability of technical staff may be challenging at times since it takes a day or two for our company to get help from UiPath's support team.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Positive

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    I have experience with Microsoft, UiPath, and ABBYY.

    How was the initial setup?

    The product's initial deployment phase is a bit complex. For the deployment, some prerequisites are definitely there, but after the prerequisites also, there are certain hidden things that come to the surface when you start deploying it, like the TLS might not work at times, or there might be a key issue or sometimes some configuration of the system has to be done in order to deploy the tool and sometimes there might be issues with SQL. The aforementioned areas consist of the little challenges that users come across, but otherwise, having the tool on the cloud is easy. The on-premises deployment part can get difficult because it only goes to the client's on-premises environment. The tool's cloud version is easy, as you just log in and you are ready to use it.

    The deployment of the tool on an on-premises model can be helpful, especially if everything goes well on the first go. It would not take more than an hour or two to deploy it.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    The products are available for free on the cloud, and even it is the same to a certain extent for the on-premises version. The pricing is included as a part of the license of the robot from UiPath.

    What other advice do I have?

    I think UiPath Orchestrator has lately enhanced the quality and the features of the product. UiPath Orchestrator is very handy when dealing with simple or complex automation. Earlier, the tool's licensing part was very complicated and complex. Now I think when UiPath Orchestrator comes with cloud services, it becomes very useful for attended and unattended automation. Earlier, the tool could be used only for unattended automation.

    The tool has been effective in deploying, scheduling, and running automated bots. Mainly, you can have your queue management very effectively done in UiPath Orchestrator. Scheduling is very, very effective in the tool. The bifurcation of work to be done and managed, both happens very asynchronously in the tool.

    In terms of the centralized dashboard or asset management of UiPath Orchestrator for operational efficiency, I think that from the centralization of the assets and everything, if customers use multiple processes or automated multiple processes, it centralizes their IT or the operation systems, which is basically the workforce, and so they don't have to run around and have multiple applications to look at or multiple files where they have to update the credentials. I think efficiency has definitely improved with the use of the tool, and whenever there is a reminder to be sent, it automatically sends it to them since that is how it is configured and programmed.

    In terms of integration, UiPath Orchestrator interacts with UiPath Assistant and the robot, so you don't have to integrate anything else with it. Everything in the tool is performed by the robot only. Considering the robot's functionalities, I would say that it is governed by UiPath Orchestrator.

    I recommend the product to those companies that have multiple projects where multiple products need to be deployed, have a few projects in the pipeline, or have large operations. For small-scale operations, the product is okay to use. For large-scale operations involving multiple bots and multiple projects, I believe UiPath Orchestrator can help run two or three bots, which can be very helpful.

    The tool is easy to use.

    Considering the product's complex setup process, I rate the tool an eight out of ten.

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    Practice Director at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
    Reseller
    Streamlines RPA workflow management with a centralized dashboard, robust monitoring and seamless integration with other tools that facilitate efficient automation deployment and optimization
    Pros and Cons
    • "The monitoring feature stands out as the single most indispensable aspect of UiPath Orchestrator for our automation processes."
    • "Limiting certain deployment scenarios and enforcing best practices could be beneficial."

    What is our primary use case?

    We utilize UiPath Orchestrator to manage, monitor, and optimize our RPA workflows. The primary function of Orchestrator is to trigger and oversee the execution of these workflows efficiently.

    How has it helped my organization?

    It has proven highly effective in deploying, scheduling, and executing our automated bots across diverse environments, particularly in its latest iterations. Its continuous enhancements have contributed significantly to its efficiency.

    The centralized dashboard and asset management have enhanced our operational efficiency. The dashboard provides quick insights into ongoing activities and vital statistics, facilitating informed decision-making.

    The integration of UiPath Orchestrator with various other tools has enhanced the overall automation strategy, adding significant value. Some clients integrate Orchestrator with additional tools for monitoring and reporting purposes.

    What is most valuable?

    The monitoring feature stands out as the single most indispensable aspect of UiPath Orchestrator for our automation processes. While other features are also highly valuable, this particular functionality is essential and irreplaceable.

    What needs improvement?

    The main challenges typically stem from the client's infrastructure rather than the product itself. It often revolves around ensuring prerequisites are met, obtaining necessary authorizations, and ensuring adequate security permissions are in place.

    Limiting certain deployment scenarios and enforcing best practices could be beneficial. While this might make initial deployment more complex, it could lead to better scalability in the long run.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been working with it for six years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    I would rate its stability capabilities eight out of ten.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Scalability varies depending on the version you're using. The on-premise version may not offer high scalability, whereas the cloud version is highly scalable. I would rate it six out of ten. The primary challenge does not lie with the scalability of Orchestrator itself, but rather with the scalability of automation initiatives within the client's organization. The key hurdle is identifying RPA use cases and implementing them across the company.

    How are customer service and support?

    The technical support team is highly knowledgeable and proficient. However, there are occasional difficulties in connecting with the appropriate individual promptly, which represents the main challenge. I would rate it seven out of ten.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Neutral

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    I have previously utilized various products that were developed in-house.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup is quite straightforward, particularly when opting for the cloud version.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    The pricing is quite reasonable, particularly with the cloud version where Orchestrator is included in all other licenses at no additional cost.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend anyone considering implementing it to undergo proper training beforehand. While the solution may initially appear simple, without adequate planning, particularly for long-term scalability, it can become challenging to scale later on. Overall, I would rate it nine out of ten.

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    Srinivas Marneni - PeerSpot reviewer
    RPA Consultant at Maantic
    Real User
    Top 5
    Has a valuable centralized dashboard management features and a straightforward implementation process
    Pros and Cons
    • "The centralized dashboard and asset management in UiPath Orchestrator have proven valuable in enhancing operational efficiency."
    • "We encounter errors while configuring and integrating the product with other vendors."

    What needs improvement?

    We encounter errors while configuring and integrating the product with other vendors like Discord.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We have been using UiPath Orchestrator for four years.

    How are customer service and support?

    The licenses for technical support services are equally distributed. They offer automation user licenses with associated features like document understanding. However, additional components like the action center, UiPath Studio, and the case data license may require a separate purchase.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    We have used Automation Anywhere before. In comparison, UiPath Orchestrator is better as it is a 360-degree tool. Its user-friendly interface offers many drag-and-drop activities that simplify workflow configuration. It integrates well with JavaScipt.

    How was the initial setup?

    The implementation is straightforward. Once the contract is established and the workflow is prepared within the studio, the process involves a simple click on the publish option. Simultaneously, the bot gets integrated with office data, where we need to create separate folders or use default folders. It doesn't require configuration and consists of very easy steps.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    Larger organizations may benefit from more favorable pricing, as the costs can be distributed across more licenses. The different types of licenses available, such as document understanding and architectural support, may have separate costs and limitations. Additionally, when purchasing a license, it's important to be aware of any restrictions on access to certain components.

    What other advice do I have?

    The most beneficial features for automation processes in UiPath Orchestrator include improved bot configuration for both attended and unattended processes. Additionally, features such as folder management prove to be valuable, aiding in the efficient organization and maintenance of folders. Notably, features like SolarWinds integration further expand the capabilities of UiPath Orchestrator in managing and optimizing automation workflows.

    In our office center, we effectively utilize UiPath Orchestrator to manage and monitor our RPA workflow, which involves maintaining a pool of thirty-eight bots.

    It has proven effective in deploying, scheduling, and running automated bots across different environments. While my primary deployment mode has been in Windows, Orchestrator also provides excellent support for Linux environments.

    The centralized dashboard and asset management in UiPath Orchestrator have proven valuable in enhancing operational efficiency. When initiating the integration, a comprehensive list of approximately a hundred tools becomes available, and the integration options are user-friendly.

    The impact of UiPath Orchestrator on the overall automation strategy has been highly positive, especially in terms of integration. We have successfully integrated with tools such as Salesforce and SAP.

    We need to learn a few technical concepts for smooth time scheduling and avoiding bot-related issues.

    I rate the product a nine out of ten.

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    RPA Architect at a consultancy with 5,001-10,000 employees
    Real User
    Provides efficient integration features, but it could be easy to learn the functionality
    Pros and Cons
    • "The platform serves as a valuable tool for orchestrating solutions within an organization."
    • "One of the significant challenges we've encountered with UiPath Orchestrator is the frequent and rapid changes in the tool's interface and functionality."

    What is our primary use case?

    The primary use case for UiPath Orchestrator is managing, monitoring, and optimizing RPA workflows.

    What needs improvement?

    One of the significant challenges we've encountered with UiPath Orchestrator is the frequent and rapid changes in the tool's interface and functionality. New versions often introduce organizational changes in various sections, making navigating and managing workflows challenging.

    One such feature could involve aggregating all user information in a single, easily accessible point within the interface. It could include guide tools and chatbots to help new users understand the functionality.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We have been using UiPath Orchestrator for five years.

    How are customer service and support?

    The customer service and support provided by UiPath have been quite good. Particularly in a production environment with a production license, they try to assist you promptly, which is commendable. The service desk is responsive and efficient. However, there are times when interaction with them can be challenging. They often request specific information about the program, which may be difficult to provide, especially if you cannot share client data. For instance, you may be unable to send them images, and organizing a meeting to demonstrate something can be complex.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Neutral

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    We previously used Automation Anywhere, among other RPA tools. However, we didn't utilize external orchestration tools besides those provided within our automation environment. One advantage of Power Automate in comparing these tools to UiPath lies in its integration features. With its seamless integration with Microsoft Office tools and company systems, Power Automate stands out as a strong competitor in the RPA landscape.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    The product is expensive, and the associated licenses add to the expenses, initially making deploying new processes costly. While costs may decrease over time as new bots are developed and deployed, the starting point can indeed be expensive. It's worth noting that pricing structures may vary, with options to pay for the entire bundle or each UiPath product separately.

    The maintenance and support services are typically included in the overall cost. However, additional licenses may be required to utilize specific features such as document understanding.

    What other advice do I have?

    The platform serves as a valuable tool for orchestrating solutions within an organization. It facilitates processes involving human intervention or review tasks, seamlessly integrating them into automated workflows developed with UiPath.

    The opportunity to check out the logs is invaluable because accessing them directly from the production machines is difficult and less secure. Retrieving them from the Orchestrator is very convenient and safe. Additionally, having license management integration is a beneficial feature.

    Although it's a comprehensive tool, it is challenging to learn and utilize all of its functionalities. Finding specific features or information can be difficult, and some functions may appear duplicated, leading to confusion about where to make changes.

    I rate it a seven out of ten.

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    Senior System Engineer at NEC Vietnam
    Real User
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    Streamlines workflows by consolidating data integration
    Pros and Cons
    • "UiPath Orchestrator has helped us by replacing manual processes with automation."
    • "UiPath Orchestrator has helped us by replacing manual processes with automation."
    • "I am interested in seeing more features like document understanding and AI integration."
    • "I am interested in seeing more features like document understanding and AI integration."

    What is our primary use case?

    We are using UiPath Orchestrator to create an Excel file, filter the data, and send email alerts to colleagues. It is a simple email alert system.

    How has it helped my organization?

    UiPath Orchestrator has helped us by replacing manual processes with automation. Previously, we needed a person to work on a repetitive task every week. Now, with UiPath Orchestrator, we only need to check the log, freeing up time for our team.

    What is most valuable?

    We use UiPath Orchestrator to connect with different applications, extract and analyze data by specific criteria, and send emails. This feature supports integration between our existing applications and internal systems.

    What needs improvement?

    I am interested in seeing more features like document understanding and AI integration. These features seem interesting. I haven't had a chance to try them yet.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using UiPath Orchestrator for some time and supporting our team to use it with one or two robots.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    I only use UiPath Orchestrator - not any other tools.

    What other advice do I have?

    I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

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    Finance Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
    Real User
    Top 20
    Helps automate processes and is useful for document understanding and generating reports
    Pros and Cons
    • "The reporting features are good."
    • "The tool makes the laptops slow."

    What is our primary use case?

    We're actively using the solution for document understanding and generating reports. We post the reports on our general SharePoint. We use it for data entry to our ERP system. Other teams in the organization are also using the tool for their needs.

    What is most valuable?

    The solution helps automate processes. It is quite helpful. The reporting features are good. We can make generic reports of the ERP system. The transportation department uses the product to consolidate all the Excel files of the invoices and bills. We use the document understanding feature very often.

    What needs improvement?

    Currently, we have some bugs. Some tasks are not auto-run. We need a person to run it. I do not know what the issue is. The users need to have two laptops while running the Orchestrator. The tool makes the laptops slow. So we need to run it on a different laptop.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We started using the solution recently.

    How was the initial setup?

    The tool is easy to deploy. We need a lot of time to learn the tool. It might be easy for the IT team. We spent a lot of time on training, but even after the training, we could not understand how to use the tool. If we have any issues with the integration, we reach out to our IT team. One or two people from the finance team can use the tool well, but it is not our core competency.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    The product is quite expensive. We are trying to minimize the number of licenses and maximize the training.

    What other advice do I have?

    I use the output of the project that's being automated. We are still learning to use the tool. The only issue we faced was that we had to run the product on a separate laptop. Otherwise, it is good. Overall, I rate the product an eight out of ten.

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