Microsoft Power Automate alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Microsoft Power Automate: licensing is complex and hard to estimate, and premium connectors cost extra. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Microsoft Power Automate, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Zapier currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Automation Anywhere	Free plan + paid	No	Web, Windows, macOS	3 of 3	59.6

1. Automation AnywhereTop pick
Best for: Large enterprises running RPA and document automation in the cloud
Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from Microsoft Power Automate
Cloud RPA platform with a free Community Edition to start.
Pros
Cloud-native platform with web-based bot builder
Generative AI document automation
Free Community Edition for learning
Cons
No public pricing for business plans
Community Edition has small-business limits
Bots need upkeep when apps change
Visit Automation Anywhere Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Automation Anywhere a good Microsoft Power Automate alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Free plan
Community Edition
Checked Oct 25, 2026automationanywhere.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
Windows and Mac
Checked Oct 25, 2026automationanywhere.com(opens source in a new tab)
Community Edition limit
Small businesses: up to 5 machines
Checked Oct 25, 2026automationanywhere.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Microsoft Power Automate alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Microsoft Power Automate alternative for most people

Zapier

Simpler to license and better coverage of non-Microsoft SaaS apps.

Best Microsoft Power Automate alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

UiPath

A dedicated RPA platform with stronger enterprise robot management.

Best Microsoft Power Automate alternative for self-hosting

n8n

Self-hosted automation if you want to avoid per-user licences.

Best Microsoft Power Automate alternative for Mac

Automation Anywhere

Cloud RPA platform with a free Community Edition to start.

Best Microsoft Power Automate alternative for Windows

Microsoft Power Apps

Microsoft's companion tool when a flow needs a user-facing app.

Best Microsoft Power Automate alternative for iPhone and Android

Microsoft Power Apps

Microsoft's companion tool when a flow needs a user-facing app.

Best Microsoft Power Automate alternative for working in the browser

Make

Visual workflows with straightforward credit-based pricing.

Microsoft Power Automate alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Microsoft Power Automate?

Zapier ranks first right now. Simpler to license and better coverage of non-Microsoft SaaS apps. UiPath and Automation Anywhere follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Power Automate?

Yes. Zapier (free plan + paid), UiPath (free plan + paid), Automation Anywhere (free plan + paid) and Make (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Microsoft Power Automate?

None of the 7 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Microsoft Power Automate?

The complaints we hear most: licensing is complex and hard to estimate; premium connectors cost extra; less pleasant outside the Microsoft ecosystem.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Microsoft Power Automate, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.