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UiPath alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave UiPath: robots can break when interfaces change, and enterprise licensing is expensive. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces UiPath, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Automation Anywhere currently ranks first.

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The best UiPath alternative for…

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

Automation Anywhere logo

Best UiPath alternative for most people

Automation Anywhere

The main cloud-native RPA rival, with a free Community Edition.

Zapier logo

Best UiPath alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Zapier

Far simpler for SaaS-to-SaaS automations that don't need robots.

Automation Anywhere logo

Best UiPath alternative for Mac

Automation Anywhere

The main cloud-native RPA rival, with a free Community Edition.

Microsoft Power Automate logo

Best UiPath alternative for Windows

Microsoft Power Automate

Cheaper desktop RPA for organisations on Microsoft 365.

Microsoft Power Automate logo

Best UiPath alternative for iPhone and Android

Microsoft Power Automate

Cheaper desktop RPA for organisations on Microsoft 365.

Wo

Best UiPath alternative for working in the browser

Workato

API-based enterprise automation when your apps have APIs.

UiPath alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to UiPath?

Automation Anywhere ranks first right now. The main cloud-native RPA rival, with a free Community Edition. Microsoft Power Automate and Workato follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to UiPath?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to UiPath?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from UiPath?

The complaints we hear most: robots can break when interfaces change; enterprise licensing is expensive; needs governance and skilled developers at scale.

How is this list ranked?

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