Microsoft Power Automate vs SS&C Blue Prism Enterprise

Microsoft Power Automate9.2Visit SS&C Blue Prism Enterprise9.0Visit

Higher score Microsoft Power Automate #1 in Robotic Process Automation - Enterprise Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Microsoft

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SS&C Blue Prism Enterprise #2 in Robotic Process Automation - Enterprise Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit site

• Microsoft Power Automate fits best

  Microsoft-centric teams wanting affordable RPA

• SS&C Blue Prism Enterprise fits best

  Enterprises standardizing governed unattended automation

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft Power Automate 9.2/10 Visit ↗	SS&C Blue Prism Enterprise 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	9.0
Ranking	#1 in Robotic Process Automation - Enterprise Software	#2 in Robotic Process Automation - Enterprise Software
Best for	Microsoft-centric teams wanting affordable RPA	Enterprises standardizing governed unattended automation
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$15/user/mo	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows	Windows
Integrations	8 integrations	5 integrations
Features Microsoft Power Automate 0/3 · SS&C Blue Prism Enterprise 0/3
Process discovery	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Credential vault	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Audit logs	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment options	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Bot execution modes	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported desktop OS	Not checked yet	windows
Our review
Pros	Combines cloud workflows with Windows desktop RPA and mining $15-per-user Premium plan includes attended desktop flows and connectors Integrates with Microsoft 365, Salesforce, SAP, and custom APIs	Reusable objects and drag-and-drop, no-code process design Centralized monitoring, digital-worker management, and SLA orchestration Automates across legacy and modern apps, including browser workflows
Cons	Desktop robotic process automation targets Windows applications Unattended automation plans are priced per bot rather than per user Standalone iOS and Android app support ended August 31, 2026	Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales Enterprise focuses on unattended automation; attended automation is separate Windows platform support may limit fit for other operating systems
Our verdict	Microsoft Power Automate is a low-code platform for automating cloud workflows, Windows desktop tasks, approvals, and broader business processes. It suits mid-market and enterprise teams that need to connect Microsoft 365 services, cloud… Read the review →	SS&C Blue Prism Enterprise is an RPA platform for organizations that need to design, deploy, monitor, and govern software robots across business processes. Its emphasis is unattended automation, making it a fit for enterprises… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Microsoft Power Automate — where it wins

  • Combines cloud workflows with Windows desktop RPA and mining
  • $15-per-user Premium plan includes attended desktop flows and connectors
  • Integrates with Microsoft 365, Salesforce, SAP, and custom APIs

  Where it doesn't

  • Desktop robotic process automation targets Windows applications
  • Unattended automation plans are priced per bot rather than per user
  • Standalone iOS and Android app support ended August 31, 2026

• SS&C Blue Prism Enterprise — where it wins

  • Reusable objects and drag-and-drop, no-code process design
  • Centralized monitoring, digital-worker management, and SLA orchestration
  • Automates across legacy and modern apps, including browser workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales
  • Enterprise focuses on unattended automation; attended automation is separate
  • Windows platform support may limit fit for other operating systems

• Microsoft Power Automate9.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  Affordable Microsoft-focused RPA with cloud workflows, desktop automation, mining, and governance.

  Visit MicrosoftFull verdict →
• SS&C Blue Prism Enterprise9.0/10 · Pricing on request

  Governed, unattended automation with centralized worker management and SLA-based orchestration.

  Visit siteFull verdict →