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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Power Automate and Nintex RPA based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft Power Automate vs. Nintex RPA Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"It comes as a part of the Microsoft suite, which makes it an easy sell.""Microsoft Power Automate offers over 200 connectors that enhance the user experience.""Good core applications.""The best feature is that it doesn't require any other connectivity.""I like Power Automate because it is very easy to use for users who don't have IT knowledge.""I believe document reading has been beneficial when dealing with Microsoft.""The solution is relatively easy to use and cost-effective.""Its ease of use is most valuable. A lot of the bulk functionality is done either through standalone or custom connectors and standard API processes."

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"Nintex RPA doesn't require much coding, and you can drag and drop the activities.""The initial setup process is easy.""Nintex RPA often includes security features, including encryption and user access controls, which ensure the protection of sensitive data and compliance with security standards."

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Cons
"It should be faster and more user-friendly.""The initial setup is complex and has room for improvement.""The issue lies more in how you learn the solution. The information is very generalized. It could be extremely useful to have more specific information about how to use various features within the platform.""I would like to have a user account so that the staff can see all of their requests, including the status and other details for each one, on the dashboard.""The solution could offer more specific training. There should be more examples of what the functions can do and more instructions and explanations to the process.""Their OCR capabilities are not as evolved as the other tools.""Some automation features on some programs did not work smoothly.""AI-enabled voice recognition features could be included in the product."

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"Nintex RPA is not suitable for PDF automation.""Further simplifying the low-code development process can attract a broader user base by making automation accessible to those with minimal technical skills.""There could be some features to fix compatibility issues with firmware."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "This solution is bundled with our Office 365, so there is no additional licensing fee."
  • "You pay for use and if you want a premium connector or adapter, but a lot of things are available for free."
  • "Power Automate is a much less expensive product than the competition."
  • "This solution is reasonably priced and offers a free trial period."
  • "There are many different ways to license it."
  • "There is flexibility in pricing."
  • "This solution can save money when used for simple tasks specifically using only Microsoft products."
  • "There is zero licensing cost. It comes with our Microsoft Office subscription."
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  • "The product has reasonable pricing."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Yes, Attended Bots  which can run without centralized control Module. RPA Tools like Automation Anywhere, uiPath ,Power Automation they do support this.
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    Top Answer:‌Neither‌ ‌solution‌ ‌requires‌ ‌any‌ ‌coding‌ ‌experience,‌ ‌and‌ ‌both‌ ‌are‌ ‌easy‌ ‌to‌ ‌use‌ ‌and‌ ‌have‌ ‌great‌ ‌drag-and‌ ‌drop‌ ‌functionality.‌ ‌The‌ ‌training‌ ‌and‌ ‌resources‌ ‌for‌ ‌AA‌… more »
    Top Answer:We have found that Foxtrot (Now NintexRPA) is a very solid solution for IBM iSeries integration using the IBM ACS 5250 emulator, in addition Datamatics TruBot is an alternative solution.
    Top Answer:Nintex RPA often includes security features, including encryption and user access controls, which ensure the protection of sensitive data and compliance with security standards.
    Top Answer:It is one of the cheapest in the market for small businesses.
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    Also Known As
    Power Automate, Microsoft Flow, MS Power Automate, WinAutomation by Softomotive, ProcessRobot by Softomotive
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    Overview

    Microsoft Power Automate is a powerful tool that streamlines and automates tasks within an organization. 

    It is used for workflow automation, data integration, and creating automated notifications and approvals. 

    Power Automate connects different applications and services, such as SharePoint, Excel, and Outlook, to automate data transfer and synchronization. 

    Using Nintex RPA, enterprises can leverage trained bots to quickly and cost-effectively automate routine tasks without the use of code in an easy-to-use drag and drop interface. Users are now equipped with a comprehensive, enterprise-grade process management and automation solution that streamlines processes fueled by both structured and unstructured data sources.

    Sample Customers
    1. Coca-Cola 2. General Electric 3. Siemens 4. Accenture 5. Deloitte 6. Johnson & Johnson 7. Ford 8. Nestle 9. Procter & Gamble 10. IBM 11. Amazon 12. Google 13. Microsoft 14. Adobe 15. Cisco 16. Oracle 17. SAP 18. Intel 19. HP 20. Dell 21. Verizon 22. AT&T 23. T-Mobile 24. Walmart 25. Target 26. Home Depot 27. McDonald's 28. Starbucks 29. Nike 30. Apple 31. Facebook 32. Twitter
    Amazon, Audi, Chevron, Toyota, Uber, Walmart
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company24%
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Government9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Government6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government11%
    Healthcare Company7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise49%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise67%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise59%
    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft Power Automate vs. Nintex RPA
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft Power Automate vs. Nintex RPA and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    770,428 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Microsoft Power Automate is ranked 2nd in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with 123 reviews while Nintex RPA is ranked 28th in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with 3 reviews. Microsoft Power Automate is rated 7.8, while Nintex RPA is rated 7.4. The top reviewer of Microsoft Power Automate writes "Provides valuable integration with other Microsoft tools". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Nintex RPA writes "Helps automate tasks and increases efficiency but does stop working sometimes". Microsoft Power Automate is most compared with UiPath, Automation Anywhere (AA), Blue Prism, IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Blue Prism Cloud, whereas Nintex RPA is most compared with UiPath, Kryon RPA and Automation Anywhere (AA). See our Microsoft Power Automate vs. Nintex RPA report.

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