Microsoft Power Automate alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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Best Microsoft Power Automate alternative for most people
ZapierSimpler to license and better coverage of non-Microsoft SaaS apps.
Best Microsoft Power Automate alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
UiPathA dedicated RPA platform with stronger enterprise robot management.
Best Microsoft Power Automate alternative for self-hosting
n8nSelf-hosted automation if you want to avoid per-user licences.
Best Microsoft Power Automate alternative for Mac
Automation AnywhereCloud RPA platform with a free Community Edition to start.
Best Microsoft Power Automate alternative for Windows
Microsoft Power AppsMicrosoft's companion tool when a flow needs a user-facing app.
Best Microsoft Power Automate alternative for iPhone and Android
Microsoft Power AppsMicrosoft's companion tool when a flow needs a user-facing app.
Best Microsoft Power Automate alternative for working in the browser
MakeVisual 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.