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Automation Anywhere alternatives

10 companies ranked alongside Automation Anywhere on Lister's rankings, compared on what each is best for, its starting price and its Lister Score.

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The closest alternatives to Automation Anywhere on Lister are UiPath, Kofax and Lindy, the companies that share the most rankings with it. Each is compared below on its stated best fit, starting price and Lister Score.
Automation Anywhere alternatives, compared
#ALTERNATIVEBEST FORSCOREFROMRANKED
1UiPathThe enterprise automation platformEnterprise-scale intelligent automation95.0Custom#1 in Top 10 Robotic Process AutomationOn 4 of Automation Anywhere's rankings
2KofaxIntelligent automation for digital workflowsDocument-heavy process automation88.0Custom#4 in Top 10 AI Invoice Processing ToolsOn 3 of Automation Anywhere's rankings
3LindyAI agents that run your inbox and calendarSolopreneurs and small business owners delegating entire email workflows to AI88.0$49.99/month#7 in AI RPA tools with a free planOn 3 of Automation Anywhere's rankings
4ZapierEasy automation for everyoneGeneral business users and vast app integrations95.0$19.99/month#1 in Top 10 Workflow Automation PlatformsOn 2 of Automation Anywhere's rankings
5Microsoft Power AutomateAutomate processes across your organizationEnterprise Microsoft 365 users90.3$15/user/month#3 in Top 10 Robotic Process AutomationOn 2 of Automation Anywhere's rankings
6ServiceNowWorkflow automation for digital businessIT service management automation85.7Custom#5 in Top 10 Robotic Process AutomationOn 2 of Automation Anywhere's rankings
7AbbyyDocument intelligence and OCR with intelligent capture.Organisations processing legacy, low-quality, or international documents.74.0Custom#10 in Top 10 AI Document DigitizersOn 2 of Automation Anywhere's rankings
8Tray.ioThe general automation platformSaaS companies and revenue operations98.0Custom#1 in SOC 2 compliant AI workflow automation tools
9RossumAI-powered document gateway for enterprisesEnterprise accounts payable and document routing95.0Custom#1 in Top 10 AI Invoice Processing Tools
10MakeDesign, build, and automate visuallyComplex workflows and visual data routing92.7$9/month#2 in Top 10 Workflow Automation Platforms
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How to choose an alternative to Automation Anywhere

Start from what you need it for. Where each fits best, as Lister records it:

  • UiPath: Enterprise-scale intelligent automation
  • Kofax: Document-heavy process automation
  • Lindy: Solopreneurs and small business owners delegating entire email workflows to AI
  • Zapier: General business users and vast app integrations
  • Microsoft Power Automate: Enterprise Microsoft 365 users
  • ServiceNow: IT service management automation
  • Abbyy: Organisations processing legacy, low-quality, or international documents.
  • Tray.io: SaaS companies and revenue operations
  • Rossum: Enterprise accounts payable and document routing
  • Make: Complex workflows and visual data routing

Closest to Automation Anywhere by the rankings they share: UiPath (4 rankings), Kofax (3 rankings) and Lindy (3 rankings).

Stated starting prices: Lindy ($49.99/month), Zapier ($19.99/month), Microsoft Power Automate ($15/user/month) and Make ($9/month).

Custom or quote-based pricing: UiPath, Kofax, ServiceNow, Abbyy, Tray.io and Rossum.

Each Lister Score is the alternative's score on the ranking named in its row, so compare scores within one ranking rather than across rankings. How the score is made.

Each alternative in brief

01

UiPath

The enterprise automation platform

#1 in Top 10 Robotic Process Automation: An industry leader offering an end-to-end automation platform infused with artificial intelligence and specialised developer tools.

Pricing: CustomBest for: Enterprise-scale intelligent automationFull profile
PROS
  • Extensive AI integration
  • Large developer community
CONS
  • Steep learning curve for advanced features
95.0
02

Kofax

Intelligent automation for digital workflows

#4 in Top 10 AI Invoice Processing Tools: Kofax Capture and IDP combine OCR, AI, and machine learning to process invoices, purchase orders, and receipts. Purpose-built classifiers and extraction models handle complex, unstructured documents.

Pricing: CustomBest for: Document-heavy process automationFull profile
PROS
  • Superior data capture capabilities
  • Good optical character recognition
CONS
  • Interface feels less modern than competitors
88.0
03

Lindy

AI agents that run your inbox and calendar

#7 in AI RPA tools with a free plan: Lindy is an AI tool. It says it is built for teams seeking an integrated AI assistant.

From $49.99/monthBest for: Solopreneurs and small business owners delegating entire email workflows to AIFull profile
PROS
  • Autonomous agents reduce manual email handling dramatically
  • Integrates email, scheduling, and CRM management in one system
CONS
  • Higher price point at $49.99/month for solo users
  • Requires careful setup and monitoring to prevent unintended actions
88.0
04

Zapier

Easy automation for everyone

#1 in Top 10 Workflow Automation Platforms: Zapier is a leading no-code automation platform connecting over 6,000 apps. Users create workflows called Zaps to trigger actions across integrated services without coding.

From $19.99/monthBest for: General business users and vast app integrationsFull profile
PROS
  • Massive library of pre-built app integrations
  • Extremely user-friendly interface for beginners
CONS
  • Can become very expensive at scale
95.0
05

Microsoft Power Automate

Automate processes across your organization

#3 in Top 10 Robotic Process Automation: A user-friendly automation tool deeply integrated within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem for desktop and cloud workflows.

From $15/user/monthBest for: Enterprise Microsoft 365 usersFull profile
PROS
  • Seamless integration with Microsoft applications
  • Advanced enterprise-grade security and governance
CONS
  • Complex licensing structure
  • Interface can feel bloated for simple tasks
90.3
06

ServiceNow

Workflow automation for digital business

#5 in Top 10 Robotic Process Automation: A comprehensive digital workflow platform that incorporates robotic process automation to connect disparate systems.

Pricing: CustomBest for: IT service management automationFull profile
PROS
  • Unified platform experience
  • Excellent IT service integration
CONS
  • Implementation can be time-consuming
85.7
07

Abbyy

Document intelligence and OCR with intelligent capture.

#10 in Top 10 AI Document Digitizers: ABBYY specialises in intelligent document processing with advanced OCR, classification and information extraction. Its platform combines traditional capture technology with modern machine learning for enterprise automation.

Pricing: CustomBest for: Organisations processing legacy, low-quality, or international documents.Full profile
PROS
  • Industry-leading OCR quality on challenging documents.
  • Flexible architecture supports on-premises, cloud, and hybrid deployments.
CONS
  • Steeper integration lift compared to modern SaaS platforms.
  • Performance depends heavily on document quality and setup; requires expertise.
74.0
08

Tray.io

The general automation platform

#1 in SOC 2 compliant AI workflow automation tools: Tray.io is an AI-ready integration and automation platform. It provides a unified solution for data and AI orchestration.

Pricing: CustomBest for: SaaS companies and revenue operationsFull profile
PROS
  • Highly scalable architecture
  • Strong focus on API management and data flexibility
CONS
  • Pricing is opaque and tailored for mid-to-large companies
98.0
09

Rossum

AI-powered document gateway for enterprises

#1 in Top 10 AI Invoice Processing Tools: Rossum combines machine learning and human-in-the-loop validation to extract invoice data with high accuracy. The platform automates three-way matching, GL coding, and approval routing, reducing manual effort by up to 90%.

Pricing: CustomBest for: Enterprise accounts payable and document routingFull profile
PROS
  • Template-free data extraction technology
  • Strong enterprise-grade security features
CONS
  • Not suitable for small business budgets
95.0
10

Make

Design, build, and automate visually

#2 in Top 10 Workflow Automation Platforms: Make (formerly Integromat) is a visual automation platform offering scenario-based workflows. It combines no-code simplicity with advanced logic for complex process automation.

From $9/monthBest for: Complex workflows and visual data routingFull profile
PROS
  • Powerful visual execution mapping
  • Generous free tier and affordable entry pricing
CONS
  • Steeper learning curve than simpler alternatives
92.7