Microsoft Power Automate vs Tasker

Microsoft Power Automate9.0Visit Tasker8.2Visit

Higher score Microsoft Power Automate #3 in Task Automation Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Power Automate

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Tasker #8 in Task Automation Software 8.2/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Tasker

• Microsoft Power Automate fits best

  Microsoft-centric cloud and desktop automation

• Tasker fits best

  Deeply customizable Android automation

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft Power Automate 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Tasker 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.2
Ranking	#3 in Task Automation Software	#8 in Task Automation Software
Best for	Microsoft-centric cloud and desktop automation	Deeply customizable Android automation
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$15/user/mo	$4/device one-time
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	30 days	7 days
Free trial length	30 days	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows	Android
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	8 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Microsoft Power Automate 0/4 · Tasker 2/4
Scheduled runs	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
App triggers	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Browser automation	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Desktop recorder	Not checked yet	—
Specs
Desktop support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Monthly run limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Workflow step limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Connects Microsoft 365, Teams, Excel, SharePoint, and OneDrive Combines cloud flows with attended and unattended desktop automation Adds approvals, process mining, AI assistance, and governance controls	350+ actions for settings, files, media, messaging, and apps Context-based profiles support schedules, events, locations, and device states HTTP APIs, plugins, JavaScript, and standalone app creation
Cons	Paid entry starts at $15 per user per month with annual billing Unattended automation requires bot-based Process or Hosted Process plans Desktop automation is focused on Windows applications	Android-only; there is no desktop version No free plan is available Direct-purchase licenses are valid for one device at a time
Our verdict	Microsoft Power Automate is a low-code platform for automating cloud workflows, Windows desktop tasks, approvals, and broader business processes. It is aimed at organizations working across Microsoft 365, cloud services, on-premises… Read the review →	Tasker is an Android automation application for people who want device behavior to respond to defined contexts, events, schedules, and triggers. Profiles can use applications, time, dates, locations, gestures, events, and device states to… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Microsoft Power Automate — where it wins

  • Connects Microsoft 365, Teams, Excel, SharePoint, and OneDrive
  • Combines cloud flows with attended and unattended desktop automation
  • Adds approvals, process mining, AI assistance, and governance controls

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid entry starts at $15 per user per month with annual billing
  • Unattended automation requires bot-based Process or Hosted Process plans
  • Desktop automation is focused on Windows applications

• Tasker — where it wins

  • 350+ actions for settings, files, media, messaging, and apps
  • Context-based profiles support schedules, events, locations, and device states
  • HTTP APIs, plugins, JavaScript, and standalone app creation

  Where it doesn't

  • Android-only; there is no desktop version
  • No free plan is available
  • Direct-purchase licenses are valid for one device at a time

• Microsoft Power Automate9.0/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A broad automation suite for Microsoft environments, with paid plans starting at $15 per user monthly.

  Visit Power AutomateFull verdict →
• Tasker8.2/10 · 7-day trial

  A deeply customizable Android automation tool with a one-time purchase.

  Visit TaskerFull verdict →