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Automation Anywhere alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Automation Anywhere alternative is Microsoft Power Automate (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Automation Anywhere compared with 6 alternatives: UiPath, Blue Prism, Microsoft Power Automate, Robomotion, Nintex and 1 more.

Automation Anywhere has a free plan. 4 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Automation AnywhereThis toolFree planYesmacOS, Windows
UiPathFree plan · from $25/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
Blue PrismFree trialTrial onlyWeb
Microsoft Power AutomateFree plan · from $15/moYesWeb, Windows
RobomotionFree plan · from $49/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
NintexFree trialTrial onlyWeb
KognitosFree planYesWeb

How each one differs from Automation Anywhere

  1. UiPath

    Enterprise platform for RPA, AI agents and process orchestration

    • UiPath starts at $25 per month (Basic plan; billing basis not stated).
    • UiPath also lists a web app and a Linux app.
    • UiPath is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • UiPath does not cover documents, which Automation Anywhere does.

    Suits: Enterprises automating work across legacy desktop applications

  2. Blue Prism

    Enterprise robotic process automation, now SS&C Blue Prism

    • Blue Prism has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Automation Anywhere.
    • Blue Prism also lists a web app.
    • Blue Prism lists no Windows and macOS apps, which Automation Anywhere has.
    • Blue Prism does not cover AI agents and documents, which Automation Anywhere does.

    Suits: Large enterprises standardizing on one RPA platform

  3. Microsoft Power Automate

    Cloud workflows and desktop RPA in the Microsoft Power Platform

    • Microsoft Power Automate starts at $15 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Microsoft Power Automate also lists a web app.
    • Microsoft Power Automate lists no macOS app, which Automation Anywhere has.
    • Microsoft Power Automate also covers templates.
    • Microsoft Power Automate does not cover AI agents and documents, which Automation Anywhere does.

    Suits: Organizations already licensed for Microsoft 365 or Dynamics 365

  4. Robomotion

    RPA platform for building workflows, AI agents and apps

    • Robomotion starts at $49 / month for Solo, or $40.83 / month billed annually.
    • Robomotion also lists a web app and a Linux app.
    • Robomotion is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Robomotion also covers templates and forms.
    • Robomotion does not cover documents, which Automation Anywhere does.

    Suits: Back-office work in web portals and desktop software that have no API

  5. Nintex

    Workflow, process and document automation platform

    • Nintex has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Automation Anywhere.
    • Nintex also lists a web app.
    • Nintex lists no Windows and macOS apps, which Automation Anywhere has.
    • Nintex also covers forms.
    • Nintex does not cover AI agents, which Automation Anywhere does.

    Suits: Microsoft and Salesforce-centered organizations

  6. Kognitos

    Business process automation written in plain English

    • Kognitos starts at Free workspace; paid use is consumption-based and quoted by sales.
    • Kognitos also lists a web app.
    • Kognitos lists no Windows and macOS apps, which Automation Anywhere has.
    • Kognitos also covers no-code.
    • Kognitos does not cover documents, which Automation Anywhere does.

    Suits: Finance and operations teams automating invoice and reconciliation work

Limits worth knowing in Automation Anywhere

  • No paid prices are published; the old pricing page returns 404.
  • Community Edition use by organizations is limited by machines, users or annual revenue.
  • Platform support was read only for Community Edition: Windows and Mac.
Automation Anywhere pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Automation Anywhere?

The alternatives to Automation Anywhere in this directory are UiPath, Blue Prism, Microsoft Power Automate, Robomotion, Nintex and Kognitos. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Automation Anywhere.

Is there a free alternative to Automation Anywhere?

Yes. UiPath, Microsoft Power Automate, Robomotion and Kognitos have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Automation Anywhere alternatives work on Linux?

The Automation Anywhere listing does not include a Linux app. UiPath and Robomotion list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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