Head-to-head · Process Automation Software
Microsoft Power Automate vs UiPath Agent Builder
Microsoft Power Automate leads on 1 check, UiPath Agent Builder on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreMicrosoft Power Automate · 9.3/10
- Lowest starting priceMicrosoft Power Automate · $15/user/mo
- Free planboth
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresMicrosoft Power Automate · 1 of 4
Microsoft Power Automate scores higher on our rubric for process automation software: 9.3 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.
Microsoft Power Automate is cheaper to start at $15/mo against $25/mo.
Microsoft Power Automate is the better fit for microsoft-centric workflow and RPA automation. UiPath Agent Builder is the better fit for low-code AI agents with human controls.
- Microsoft Power Automate fits best
Microsoft-centric workflow and RPA automation
- UiPath Agent Builder fits best
Low-code AI agents with human controls
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Side by side
| Feature | Microsoft Power Automate 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | UiPath Agent Builder 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #1 in Process Automation Software | #6 in Process Automation Software |
| Best for | Microsoft-centric workflow and RPA automation | Low-code AI agents with human controls |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $15/user/mo (best) | $25/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 30 days | 60 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days | 60 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows | Web |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Features Microsoft Power Automate 1/4 · UiPath Agent Builder 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 |
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| 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 → |
UiPath Agent Builder is a low-code development experience in Studio Web for creating and deploying conversational AI agents. It suits teams that want agents to work alongside automations and people, with defined prompts, context, tools,… 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
UiPath Agent Builder — where it wins
- Combines API, RPA, connector, and MCP tools in agent workflows
- Adds grounding, file analysis, guardrails, and user confirmations
- Supports human escalations and agent evaluation in Studio Web
Where it doesn't
- Basic offers only limited agentic automation capabilities
- The $25 Basic tier is platform pricing, not a separate Agent Builder price
- Execution entitlements and usage limits vary by licensing model
- 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 → - UiPath Agent Builder8.6/10 · Free plan · 60-day trial
A low-code way to build AI agent workflows with tools, guardrails, and human escalation.
Visit UiPathFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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