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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Foxtrot RPA (discontinued)

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ANintex RPA LE, which was based on Foxtrot powered by Enablesoft, was a suite of robotic process automation (RPA) software solutions. Foxtrot is now discontinued.

    $85

    per month

    IBM Robotic Process Automation

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AIBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere is a robotic process automation solution combining business process management tools from IBM with Automation Anywhere's bots and automation capabilities.

    $840

    per month

    Pricing
    Foxtrot RPA (discontinued)IBM Robotic Process Automation
    Editions & Modules
    Nintex RPA Standard
    $85.00
    per month
    Nintex RPA Enterprise (includes Workflow)
    $135.00
    per month
    IBM RPA On premises
    Platform starter pack, starting at USD 840.00 per month
    per month
    IBM RPA Software as a service (SaaS)
    Platform starter pack, starting at USD 840.00 per month
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Foxtrot RPA (discontinued)IBM Robotic Process Automation
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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    Community Pulse
    Foxtrot RPA (discontinued)IBM Robotic Process Automation
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    Discontinued Products
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    IBM
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    97%
    Would buy again
    88 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    79 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    91 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    93%
    Implementation went as expected
    68 Answers
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    User Ratings
    Foxtrot RPA (discontinued)IBM Robotic Process Automation
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.2
    (3 ratings)
    8.1
    (94 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.8
    (7 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (17 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (18 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (2 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Foxtrot RPA (discontinued)IBM Robotic Process Automation
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Discontinued Products
    I use Foxtrot for maintenance purposes. It is very well suited for this type of activity. To have someone change a responsibility code on 1000 accounts is monotonous and time-consuming. Foxtrot just runs in the background while you continue your daily tasks. Less suited is if maintenance on several thousand accounts is required in one day. There needs to be planning involved to make sure that scripts are run through and validations are done by a specific date.
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    IBM
    While it can be applied to various scenarios, its suitability can depend on the specific requirements of a given task or process. Here are some scenarios where IBM RPA is well-suited and scenarios where it may be less appropriate: Well suited: 1.Data Entry and Data Migration: RPA can efficiently automate data entry tasks, such as copying information from one system to another or migrating data between databases, reducing the risk of human error 2. Report Generation: RPA can generate routine reports by extracting data from various sources, formatting it, and delivering the reports to the relevant stakeholders, saving time and effort. 3. Email and Message Handling: RPA can help manage and categorize emails and messages, such as routing customer inquiries to the right department or processing routine email requests.Less suited for: 1. Cases where there is High Variability: RPA may struggle with tasks that have a high degree of variability, where each case is unique and difficult to standardize. 2. For Complex Decision-Making: RPA is rule-based and not designed for complex decision-making processes. It cannot replace the judgment and decision-making capabilities of humans. 3.Tasks Requiring Creativity: RPA is not suitable for tasks that require creativity, innovation, or problem-solving skills, as it operates based on predefined rules and logic.
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    Pros
    Discontinued Products
    • Automating repetitive data input tasks.
    • Allows for the development of quick solutions without the need for IT.
    • Provide robust functionality for the automation of manual tasks.
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    IBM
    • accessing local system
    • It was programmed to navigate to the web page requiring reCAPTCHA verification, locate the reCAPTCHA challenge, and generate a screenshot or other data to present to a user for manual input.
    • It was programmed to extract employee data from emails or forms, update the employee record in Workday, and send automated notifications.
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    Cons
    Discontinued Products
    • Could be a bit more user-friendly.
    • Program not freezing up because of web site performance.
    • Easier error checking.
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    IBM
    • Security and data privacy: IBM RPA may not have the strongest security features, which can leave sensitive data vulnerable to breaches or hacking.
    • Scalability: IBM RPA may not scale well to accommodate larger businesses and more complex processes, which can lead to performance issues and increased costs.
    • Customization: IBM RPA may not provide as much customization options as some users would like, making it difficult to tailor the software to specific business needs.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Discontinued Products
    Foxtrot is the best data automation software on the market. Especially for the price and cost savings. I have been able to do so much data integrity clean up over the years to keep our system clean.
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    IBM
    By implementing IBM Robotic Process Automation, we realized that they are digital robots with a great impact on our manual tasks, generating good automation capabilities that are beneficial to the entire company.
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    Usability
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    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    IBM RPA is a very powerful tool, it has almost all the features that are necessary to build, implement and manage highly functional robots. The learning curve is very fast, so excellent skills are acquired. It is not necessary to have strong programming knowledge because its use is very easy. It is just drag and drop commands. By adding rules and logic, wonderful robots can be achieved.
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    Support Rating
    Discontinued Products
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    IBM has done a great job with enablement for the product. There is documentation for use-cases, development videos for beginners, and a community forum that has proven useful for getting started with the application. Although the resources cannot solve every problem a developer comes across, they have been very beneficial to our technical team.
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    Implementation Rating
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    IBM
    I am main developer of the this implementation. I have faced many chanllenges in implementation as IBM RPA not provided direct commands to automate Excel. I enjoyed in finding solution and best approach for the implementation
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    Alternatives Considered
    Discontinued Products
    Foxtrot does not have nearly as much in terms of functionality and workflow tools. It is primarily meant for automating and creating scripts that help with mainframe-based maintenance and migration tasks. In addition, it is very efficient in simulating the actions of an individual for daily and manual tasks. We selected Foxtrot because it was the tool that was recommended by the main vendor we needed to interface with, and industry-wide it was the main tool being used by other financial institutions with similar platforms to perform the tasks that we bought the platform to perform.
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    IBM
    I've always had excellent service and had no trouble communicating. It has aided in my understanding of how I can continue to use the bots. Reading peer assessments reveals that while IBM RPA demands a substantial initial financial commitment, it justifies its cost, unlike Blue Prism RPA, which does not.
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    Return on Investment
    Discontinued Products
    • Save time in mass updates.
    • Accurate logging of inserting records.
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    IBM
    • IBM Robotic Process Automation has helped save on cost and time as it is able to automate tasks that are repetitive and routine tasks.
    • IBM Robotic Process Automation has helped us increase productivity. This is because it is able to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy and speed.
    • It has enhanced compliance as it is able to automate compliance-related tasks. This has helped us improve our reputation.
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