Head-to-head · Process Automation Software
NiCE RPA vs UiPath Agent Builder
NiCE RPA leads on 0 checks, UiPath Agent Builder on 1, 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 scoreNiCE RPA · 8.8/10
- Free planonly UiPath Agent Builder
- Free trialonly UiPath Agent Builder
- Most featuresNiCE RPA · 2 of 4
NiCE RPA scores higher on our rubric for process automation software: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
UiPath Agent Builder offers free plan; NiCE RPA doesn't.
NiCE RPA is the better fit for enterprises automating desktop and agent workflows. UiPath Agent Builder is the better fit for low-code AI agents with human controls.
- NiCE RPA fits best
Enterprises automating desktop and agent workflows
- UiPath Agent Builder fits best
Low-code AI agents with human controls
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Side by side
| Feature | NiCE RPA 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | UiPath Agent Builder 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #4 in Process Automation Software | #6 in Process Automation Software |
| Best for | Enterprises automating desktop and agent workflows | Low-code AI agents with human controls |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | $25/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | 60 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows | Web |
| Features NiCE RPA 2/4 · UiPath Agent Builder 0/4 | ||
| Visual workflow builder | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Conditional logic | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Approval workflows | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Desktop RPA | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
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| Monthly run limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Included connectors | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Deployment | Cloud | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | NiCE RPA is an enterprise process automation offering for teams handling repetitive desktop work and customer-service or operational workflows. Its Automation Studio provides a cloud-based visual drag-and-drop environment for business and… 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
NiCE RPA — where it wins
- Design attended and unattended automations in one environment
- Capture screen elements to connect with desktop and legacy applications
- Use process discovery recommendations to generate automation flows
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Aimed at enterprise use rather than smaller teams
- Agent guidance and desktop automation center on specific workflows
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
- NiCE RPA8.8/10 · Pricing on request
Enterprise RPA combines desktop automation, process discovery and live agent guidance.
Visit NiCEFull 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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