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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Power Automate and SAP Intelligent RPA based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft Power Automate vs. SAP Intelligent RPA Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The feature most useful for integrating different applications is its ability to create flows. Specifically, we use flows to integrate with finance and operations.""It is a stable solution.""It comes as a part of the Microsoft suite, which makes it an easy sell.""I have found the scheduling and email notifications features to very good compared to other RPA tools I have used.""The most valuable features of Microsoft Power Automate are the connectors, such as loops, which make things easier.""The solution is very easy to use. It's a code three platform that works very easily with documents to create custom automations.""The most valuable feature is that you can run multiple automations at the same time, in parallel.""The product is very reliable and very easy to use."

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"Scalability is fine. It is pretty nice.""Most of the details are already in the help portal and SAP notes are available. It is well documented as part of the product support.""The initial setup of SAP Contextor is easy.""The standout features of SAP Intelligent RPA are its flexibility and integration capabilities.""The most valuable feature of SAP Contextor is that everyone is in one place in the program that I need.""It is remarkably easy to configure and code, and it doesn't require an extensive technical background or coding expertise.""Contextor is a good solution for a Citrix environment. It's the first with this tool. Other tools provide the same functionality, but not with the Citrix environment."

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Cons
"Microsoft shouldn't charge extra for the database license if you want to store the data in the database during the trial. We wanted to have a historical trend of the data, and we started with the trial version of the tool. The database license is not included with the trial version, and you have to purchase it separately. Because we had a budget constraint, we had to pull all the information manually from the system, massage it, and push it to the dashboard. About two months ago, we have upgraded to the full-fledged version in which the database is integrated. The database license should be there in the trial version, but they have totally decoupled it. They should have provided a bundle, at least for the trial version, so that once a person or a firm gets a sense of it, they can start building. It might be because they wanted to sell additional licenses or premium licenses, and that's why they have added it in the premium version. It should have more cognitive features. Automation Anywhere and UiPath are different because they have cognitive functionality plus intelligent automation. The cognitive functionality is currently not there in Microsoft Power Automate. It is just for workflow automation and basic bot-level tasks. It should have more cognitive features, which probably will be launched in a couple of years.""It is mostly integrated with the Microsoft environment. Unlike UiPath, we cannot really use external tools with Microsoft Power Automate. There should be a possibility to integrate it with external tools or systems.""The initial setup is complex and has room for improvement.""All the services on the Microsoft platform are great. If we want to try something like with SharePoint or Azure or the 365 CRM, then we can't with the everyday community edition of the Microsoft Power Automate. It would be a good thing if there was some sort of trial period. Let's say you have 14 days. That way, can log into the loading screen with Power Automate, and get to utilize services like SharePoint, OneDrive, 365 CRM or etc. to see if they like them. It would be a good way for Microsoft to cross-sell or up-sell.""The tool should improve its price.""I would like to see better data integration with different sources.""The OCR part or scanning of documents is missing.""It would be great if you could integrate outside of Microsoft environments."

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"I found that the SAP scripting of a program is easier than SAP Contextor.""SAP Contextor could improve by automating some processes.""There should be more of an error, like a proper error feature, in future releases. Sometimes, we don't understand why that automation is not learning what, like, where it is stuck, or what is the reason like, or what is the criteria we are missing to add. So a proper error message would be helpful.""For potential features or improvements, one aspect I would suggest enhancing is the flexibility of the extraction process.""One way SAP Intelligent RPA could improve is by integrating built-in DI services for document processing.""The initial setup is of medium complexity. It is neither too hard nor too simple. You need some background in SAP and an understanding of it.""I would like to see a better capacity for unstructured data, for example, PDF, or text within images."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "This solution is bundled with our Office 365, so there is no additional licensing fee."
  • "You pay for use and if you want a premium connector or adapter, but a lot of things are available for free."
  • "Power Automate is a much less expensive product than the competition."
  • "This solution is reasonably priced and offers a free trial period."
  • "There are many different ways to license it."
  • "There is flexibility in pricing."
  • "This solution can save money when used for simple tasks specifically using only Microsoft products."
  • "There is zero licensing cost. It comes with our Microsoft Office subscription."
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  • "This is not a tool or software with a license as others are. The SaaS model is based on the usage of the tool."
  • "The initial cost might seem higher, but over time, with continued use over five or ten years, the cost tends to decrease, making it a more economical choice."
  • "The pricing is not that expensive. It is manageable."
  • "It all comes with a bundle right now. Having advanced features, it is competitively priced."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Yes, Attended Bots  which can run without centralized control Module. RPA Tools like Automation Anywhere, uiPath ,Power Automation they do support this.
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    Top Answer:The standout features of SAP Intelligent RPA are its flexibility and integration capabilities.
    Top Answer:The pricing for SAP Intelligent RPA operates on a model that considers power usage and transactions per job. It is adaptable based on the number of cases and the specific needs of our business. The… more »
    Top Answer:One way SAP Intelligent RPA could improve is by integrating built-in DI services for document processing. Currently, users might have to use external AI tools, but having these services within SAP… more »
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    Also Known As
    Power Automate, Microsoft Flow, MS Power Automate, WinAutomation by Softomotive, ProcessRobot by Softomotive
    SAP Contextor, Contextor
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    Overview

    Microsoft Power Automate is a powerful tool that streamlines and automates tasks within an organization. 

    It is used for workflow automation, data integration, and creating automated notifications and approvals. 

    Power Automate connects different applications and services, such as SharePoint, Excel, and Outlook, to automate data transfer and synchronization. 

    SAP Intelligent Robotic Process Automation lets you automate enterprise business processes. Design process automations within the Cloud Studio by creating end-to-end workflows. Generate packages from these automations into the Cloud Factory powered by SAP BTP to configure and execute these packages with Agents. Agents running on workstations can work as a digital assistant (attended automation) or as a digital worker (unattended automation).

    SAP Intelligent RPA enables business users and technologists to become citizen developers. With powerful yet intuitive low-code and no-code capabilities, the solution supports you in driving automation by tapping into the expertise of citizen developers.

    Sample Customers
    1. Coca-Cola 2. General Electric 3. Siemens 4. Accenture 5. Deloitte 6. Johnson & Johnson 7. Ford 8. Nestle 9. Procter & Gamble 10. IBM 11. Amazon 12. Google 13. Microsoft 14. Adobe 15. Cisco 16. Oracle 17. SAP 18. Intel 19. HP 20. Dell 21. Verizon 22. AT&T 23. T-Mobile 24. Walmart 25. Target 26. Home Depot 27. McDonald's 28. Starbucks 29. Nike 30. Apple 31. Facebook 32. Twitter
    BNP Paribas, Societe Generale, Kabel Deutschland, Orange, Carrefour
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company24%
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Government9%
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    Financial Services Firm13%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Government6%
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Educational Organization7%
    Energy/Utilities Company7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise49%
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    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise67%
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    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise57%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise63%
    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft Power Automate vs. SAP Intelligent RPA
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft Power Automate vs. SAP Intelligent RPA and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Microsoft Power Automate is ranked 2nd in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with 123 reviews while SAP Intelligent RPA is ranked 18th in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with 7 reviews. Microsoft Power Automate is rated 7.8, while SAP Intelligent RPA is rated 7.2. The top reviewer of Microsoft Power Automate writes "Provides valuable integration with other Microsoft tools". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SAP Intelligent RPA writes "Enhanced streamlining and optimization of the business processes with reduced operational costs, improved data accuracy, and increased overall productivity". Microsoft Power Automate is most compared with UiPath, Automation Anywhere (AA), Blue Prism, IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Tungsten RPA, whereas SAP Intelligent RPA is most compared with UiPath, Automation Anywhere (AA), Blue Prism Cloud, ABBYY Vantage and Blue Prism. See our Microsoft Power Automate vs. SAP Intelligent RPA report.

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