Microsoft Power Automate vs Bizagi Modeler

Microsoft Power Automate9.3Visit Bizagi Modeler8.4Visit

Higher score Microsoft Power Automate #1 in Process Automation Software 9.3/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Power Automate

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Bizagi Modeler #8 in Process Automation Software 8.4/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Bizagi

• Microsoft Power Automate fits best

  Microsoft-centric workflow and RPA automation

• Bizagi Modeler fits best

  Free BPMN modeling and process documentation

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft Power Automate 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Bizagi Modeler 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.4
Ranking	#1 in Process Automation Software	#8 in Process Automation Software
Best for	Microsoft-centric workflow and RPA automation	Free BPMN modeling and process documentation
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$15/user/mo	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows	Web, Windows
Support	Community, Docs	Community, Docs
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Enterprise
Features Microsoft Power Automate 1/4 · Bizagi Modeler 0/4
Visual workflow builder	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Conditional logic	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Approval workflows	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Desktop RPA	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Monthly run limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Included connectors	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Connects cloud flows to Microsoft 365, Salesforce, SAP, and custom APIs Combines attended and unattended Windows desktop automation Includes approvals, process mining, AI authoring, and governance tools	Free plan includes unlimited processes and models with local storage. Simulates processes and what-if scenarios alongside documentation. Imports and exports multiple formats, including Visio, BPMN, and XPDL.
Cons	The $150 and $215 plans are priced per bot, not per user Process mining storage is a separate add-on Premium connectors and desktop automation require a paid tier	Free edition is local-only; cloud libraries and collaboration require Enterprise. The desktop application runs on Windows. Enterprise pricing requires a tailored proposal from sales.
Our verdict	Microsoft Power Automate brings cloud workflow automation, Windows desktop RPA, approvals, and process mining into a low-code platform. It suits organizations automating work across Microsoft 365 and other business systems, from… Read the review →	Bizagi Modeler is a process-modeling application for individuals and organizations that need to map, document, and simulate processes using BPMN. Its free desktop edition includes unlimited processes and models, documentation, simulation… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Microsoft Power Automate — where it wins

  • Connects cloud flows to Microsoft 365, Salesforce, SAP, and custom APIs
  • Combines attended and unattended Windows desktop automation
  • Includes approvals, process mining, AI authoring, and governance tools

  Where it doesn't

  • The $150 and $215 plans are priced per bot, not per user
  • Process mining storage is a separate add-on
  • Premium connectors and desktop automation require a paid tier

• Bizagi Modeler — where it wins

  • Free plan includes unlimited processes and models with local storage.
  • Simulates processes and what-if scenarios alongside documentation.
  • Imports and exports multiple formats, including Visio, BPMN, and XPDL.

  Where it doesn't

  • Free edition is local-only; cloud libraries and collaboration require Enterprise.
  • The desktop application runs on Windows.
  • Enterprise pricing requires a tailored proposal from sales.

• Microsoft Power Automate9.3/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A broad automation platform for Microsoft-centric workflows, approvals, and RPA.

  Visit Power AutomateFull verdict →
• Bizagi Modeler8.4/10 · Free plan · pricing on request

  A free Windows modeler for documenting and simulating processes, with cloud collaboration in Enterprise.

  Visit BizagiFull verdict →