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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

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1UiPath logoUiPathFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, Self-hosted3 of 362.6
2Automation Anywhere logoAutomation AnywhereFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS3 of 359.6
3Microsoft Power Apps logoMicrosoft Power AppsPaidNoWeb, Windows, iOS +14 of 438.6
  1. UiPath logo

    1. UiPathTop pick

    Best for: Enterprises automating work in legacy desktop and web apps without APIs

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Microsoft Power Automate

    A dedicated RPA platform with stronger enterprise robot management.

    Pros

    • Market-leading RPA for UI-level automation
    • Free Community plan for learning
    • Cloud or on-premises orchestration

    Cons

    • Robots can break when interfaces change
    • Enterprise licensing is expensive
    • Needs governance and skilled developers at scale
    Visit UiPath Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 UiPath a good Microsoft Power Automate alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Community, free forever
    Checked Oct 25, 2026uipath.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $25/month (Basic)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026uipath.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Studio
    Builds agents, RPA, API integrations and apps
    Checked Oct 25, 2026uipath.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Automation Anywhere logo

    2. Automation Anywhere

    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)
  3. Microsoft Power Apps logo

    3. Microsoft Power Apps

    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
    Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    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.

Zapier logo

Best Microsoft Power Automate alternative for most people

Zapier

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

UiPath logo

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

UiPath

A dedicated RPA platform with stronger enterprise robot management.

n8n logo

Best Microsoft Power Automate alternative for self-hosting

n8n

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

Automation Anywhere logo

Best Microsoft Power Automate alternative for Mac

Automation Anywhere

Cloud RPA platform with a free Community Edition to start.

Microsoft Power Apps logo

Best Microsoft Power Automate alternative for Windows

Microsoft Power Apps

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

Microsoft Power Apps logo

Best Microsoft Power Automate alternative for iPhone and Android

Microsoft Power Apps

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

Make logo

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.