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.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Automation Anywhere	Free plan + paid	No	Web, Windows, macOS	3 of 3	66.5
2	Microsoft Power Automate	Paid	No	Web, Windows, iOS +1	5 of 5	62.6

1. Automation AnywhereTop pick
Best for: Large enterprises running RPA and document automation in the cloud
Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from UiPath
The main cloud-native RPA rival, with a free Community Edition.
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 ×0.3100
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 UiPath alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Free plan
Community Edition
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Platforms
Windows and Mac
Checked Oct 25, 2026automationanywhere.com(opens source in a new tab)
Community Edition limit
Small businesses: up to 5 machines
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2. Microsoft Power Automate
Best for: Organisations on Microsoft 365 automating approvals, documents and Windows tasks
PaidWeb, Windows, iOS, Android
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from UiPath
Cheaper desktop RPA for organisations on Microsoft 365.
Pros
Deep integration with Microsoft 365 and Dynamics
Desktop RPA for Windows apps included in paid plans
On-premises data gateway for internal systems
Cons
Licensing is complex and hard to estimate
Premium connectors cost extra
Less pleasant outside the Microsoft ecosystem
Visit Microsoft Power Automate 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 Microsoft Power Automate a good UiPath alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free trial
30 days
Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
Premium price
$15 per user/month (paid yearly)
Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
Process license
$150 per bot/month (paid yearly)
Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
Connectors
1,400+
Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
On-premises
Cloud only, with on-premises data gateway
Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best UiPath alternative for…

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

Best UiPath alternative for most people

Automation Anywhere

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

Best UiPath alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Zapier

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

Best UiPath alternative for Mac

Automation Anywhere

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

Best UiPath alternative for Windows

Microsoft Power Automate

Cheaper desktop RPA for organisations on Microsoft 365.

Best UiPath alternative for iPhone and Android

Microsoft Power Automate

Cheaper desktop RPA for organisations on Microsoft 365.

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.