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	Microsoft Power Apps	Paid	No	Web, Windows, iOS +1	4 of 4	38.6

1. Microsoft Power AppsTop pick
Best for: Organisations on Microsoft 365 that want governed business apps built by IT and power users
PaidWeb, Windows, iOS, Android
38.6
score / 100
Why switch from Microsoft Power Automate
Microsoft's companion tool when a flow needs a user-facing app.
Pros
Deep integration with Microsoft 365, Teams and Dynamics
Hundreds of connectors and Dataverse storage
Strong governance through Microsoft admin tools
Cons
Licensing is complicated and premium features cost extra
Canvas apps can be slow with large data
Little appeal outside the Microsoft ecosystem
Visit Microsoft Power Apps Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.37
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 Microsoft Power Apps a good Microsoft Power Automate alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Premium price
$20 per user/month, paid yearly
Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
Volume price
$12 per user/month with 2,000-seat minimum
Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
Developer plan
Free
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Extra database capacity
$40 per GB/month
Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.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.