Microsoft Power Automate
Automate workflows and connect apps without coding
What it does well
- Extensive pre-built connectors (600+) covering popular business applications
- Seamless integration with Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, and Azure services
- Low-code/no-code interface accessible to non-technical users
- Affordable pricing with flexible licensing options for different use cases
Where it falls short
- Complex workflows can require advanced formula knowledge and troubleshooting
- Desktop automation (RPA) can be unreliable with frequent UI changes
- Premium features and advanced connectors significantly increase licensing costs
Core Features
| Cloud Flows | Yes |
| Desktop Flows (RPA) | Yes |
| Approval Workflows | Yes |
| Scheduled Flows | Yes |
| Business Process Flows | Yes |
Integrations
| Pre-built Connectors | 600+ |
| Microsoft 365 Integration | Yes |
AI Capabilities
| AI Builder Integration | Yes |
Automation
| Robotic Process Automation | Yes |
Analytics
| Process Advisor Analytics | Yes |
| Process Mining | Yes |
Collaboration
| Teams Integration | Yes |
Security
| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Yes |
| Role-based Access Control | Yes |
Free
Free
- Up to 750 flow runs per month
- Basic cloud flows (cloud, desktop, business process)
- Limited connectors
- Basic workflow automation
Cloud Flows
$5/mo
- Everything in Free
- Unlimited cloud flow runs
- Premium connectors
- Advanced workflow features
- Process advisor
Desktop Flows
$15/mo
- Everything in Cloud Flows
- Desktop automation (RPA)
- Unattended bots
- Advanced desktop process automation
- Robotic process automation capabilities
Business Process Flows
$15/mo
- Everything in Cloud Flows
- Advanced business process flows
- Guided processes
- Process visualization
- Enterprise automation
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