Microsoft Power Automate

Microsoft's cloud workflow and desktop RPA tool, built into Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform.

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About Microsoft Power Automate

Power Automate is Microsoft's automation service, part of the Power Platform alongside Power Apps and Power BI. Cloud flows connect services such as Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Dynamics 365 and many third-party apps, triggered by events, schedules or buttons, while desktop flows record and replay actions in Windows applications and websites, which is Microsoft's take on robotic process automation. It also includes process mining and AI features through Copilot. Many organisations already have basic Power Automate rights through Microsoft 365 licences for standard connectors, and premium connectors, desktop RPA and unattended bots need paid per-user or per-bot licences. It is a cloud service, but an on-premises data gateway lets flows reach internal systems. The builder is capable, though licensing is notoriously confusing and the experience is best inside the Microsoft ecosystem. Power Automate for desktop runs on Windows 10 and 11, and the cloud designer runs in the browser with mobile apps for approvals and buttons.

Best for: Organisations on Microsoft 365 automating approvals, documents and Windows tasks.

What works

Deep integration with Microsoft 365 and Dynamics
Desktop RPA for Windows apps included in paid plans
On-premises data gateway for internal systems

Why people leave

Licensing is complex and hard to estimate
Premium connectors cost extra
Less pleasant outside the Microsoft ecosystem

Top Microsoft Power Automate alternatives

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Zapier
Simpler to license and better coverage of non-Microsoft SaaS apps.
66.5
2
UiPath
A dedicated RPA platform with stronger enterprise robot management.
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Automation Anywhere
Cloud RPA platform with a free Community Edition to start.
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Visual workflows with straightforward credit-based pricing.
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Workato
Enterprise iPaaS for cross-department integrations beyond Microsoft.
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Microsoft Power Automate: common questions

Is Microsoft Power Automate free?

No, Microsoft Power Automate is a paid product. Premium price: $15 per user/month (paid yearly) (checked on Microsoft Power Automate's own site).

Is Microsoft Power Automate open source?

No, Microsoft Power Automate is not open source.

What platforms does Microsoft Power Automate run on?

Microsoft Power Automate is available for Web, Windows, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Microsoft Power Automate?

The highest-ranked Microsoft Power Automate alternatives right now are Zapier, UiPath and Automation Anywhere. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Microsoft Power Automate facts

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Free trial: 30 days; Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab); “including premium features, free for 30 days.”
Premium price: $15 per user/month (paid yearly); Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab); “$15.00 user/month, paid yearly”
Process license: $150 per bot/month (paid yearly); Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab); “$150.00 bot/month, paid yearly”
Connectors: 1,400+; Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab); “More than 1,400 prebuilt, certified connectors”
On-premises: Cloud only, with on-premises data gateway; Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab); “No, Power Automate is a cloud service. However, you can securely connect to your own on-premises services through its on-premises data gateway.”