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    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

    UiPath Automation Platform

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AUiPath's agentic platform combines the company's Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solution for automating repetitive tasks with agentic automation. By unifying agentic AI, automation, BPM, and process intelligence, the platform gives organizations control to design, run, and optimize new agentic processes.

    $25

    per month (for 1 user with basic tier features)

    Pricing
    IBM Robotic Process AutomationUiPath Automation Platform
    Editions & Modules
    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
    Automation Cloud Basic
    $25
    per month 1 user, 1 basic platform tier
    Automation Cloud Enterprise
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    Enterprise Medium Business
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    Automation Cloud Standard
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    Automation Cloud Basic
    starting at $25
    per month 1 user, 1 basic platform tier
    Automation Suite
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    IBM Robotic Process AutomationUiPath Automation Platform
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    IBM Robotic Process AutomationUiPath Automation Platform
    Considered Both Products
    IBM
    Chose IBM Robotic Process Automation
    I can tell that I did use UiPath Automation Platform and IBM Robotic Process Automation together and I can safely say that IBM Robotic Process Automation is far more compatible with enterprise environment because it's far more secure and reliable however being a new tool in the …
    Incentivized
    Chose IBM Robotic Process Automation
    IBM RPA is more cost-effective compared to competitors
    Incentivized
    Chose IBM Robotic Process Automation
    Looking forward to the long run the IBM provides the better cost effective licensing cost as compared to other tools. The cost is a bit high but the usage flexibility copes with that. The bots can sometime gets inaccurate and could get costly, IBM AI and cognitive interaction …
    Incentivized
    Chose IBM Robotic Process Automation
    Main difference was speed as well as accuracy of data matching. UIPATH was pathetic and not stable. Lot of features were not there. Automation Anywhere was good but we want to go with the best solution available in the market. Based on key parameters, we selected IBM …
    Incentivized
    Chose IBM Robotic Process Automation
    We selected IBM Robotic Process Automation because it was offered at a more affordable price compared with AA and UiPath.
    Incentivized
    Chose IBM Robotic Process Automation
    The decision generally and most obviously falls behind the PO deparment however I did use IBM Watson before that's why I have likened the IBM products and also when we alongside with the procurement department compare it to UiPath, IBM sounded more enterprise friendly and the …
    Incentivized
    Chose IBM Robotic Process Automation
    UiPath was very popular with conferences and they were a big player in the market however, when it comes procurement I guess the decision lies with the multiple departments and we felt that UiPath was not ready to be scaled in a corporate format so that we chose IBM RPA …
    Incentivized
    Chose IBM Robotic Process Automation
    Their platform allows us to establish connections with various database types, including AS400 through a separate package. Unlike UiPath, the development of the user interface is not based on selectors or drivers.One of the most valuable features of IBM RPA is its ability to …
    Incentivized
    Chose IBM Robotic Process Automation
    • Open platform approach: IBM RPA has an open platform approach, allowing us to easily integrate with other enterprise systems and data sources.
    • Scalable and flexible architecture: IBM RPA has a scalable and flexible architecture that can accommodate the changing needs of our …
    Incentivized
    Chose IBM Robotic Process Automation
    IBM is much better compared to any player in the market. They are fast to build, and deploy it as well as test the bots. Dashboard is good and gives a full picture. AI works like a charm, quick to learn and you will see desirable results really soon. Support from IBM is the best.
    Incentivized
    Chose IBM Robotic Process Automation
    IBM Robotic Process Automation effectively optimized our operations by freeing employees from repetitive tasks, enabling efficient workflows.
    Incentivized
    Chose IBM Robotic Process Automation
    It is very cost effective and easy to use. It has very good customer support and documentation. This product is being used by large users so it has good user community. It provides all features that our company requires. All other available products in market are not cost …
    Incentivized
    Chose IBM Robotic Process Automation
    The ease of integration. We have been using other IBM tools, and the process of integrating them was crucial. IBM RPA stood out in the evaluations mainly due to this factor.
    Incentivized
    Chose IBM Robotic Process Automation
    easy to use, powerful, scalable. the integration with Watson and the possibility to have an intelligent reading of all the customers' documents.
    Incentivized
    Chose IBM Robotic Process Automation
    Compared with other products in the field of automation, IBM's solution stands out in several ways: firstly, they have a massive and great community with provided technical support on a variety of topics interested in; secondly, it can be implemented and integrated with a …
    Incentivized
    Chose IBM Robotic Process Automation
    We always recommend the IBM Robotic Process Automation as it is easy to use, no complex installation, easy control center operations and will do automation one way or another. Low cost of IBM RPA with all features is eye-catching.
    Incentivized
    Chose IBM Robotic Process Automation
    The IBM Robotic Process Automation tool has advantages such as a more user-friendly interface, greater ease of coding the program, a range of easy-to-understand commands to be used, and an emphasis on the ease of deploying robots in production. It also has a lower cost and …
    Incentivized
    Chose IBM Robotic Process Automation
    The tool works very well and very fast when it comes to extracting structured data from the web and filling spreadsheets in excel. More than 500 possible tasks help automate any mapped process.
    Incentivized
    Chose IBM Robotic Process Automation
    IBM Robotic Process Automation is robust, easy to use, it has private programming language and it has several ready-to-use bots to help us to face development problems. We choose this stack because it has a huge community and the owner provides faster support.
    Incentivized
    Chose IBM Robotic Process Automation
    This tool is the market leader by giving the developer more freedom by developing their robots. It has more than 500 task possibilities to be used.
    Incentivized
    UiPath
    Chose UiPath Automation Platform
    UiPath is good when compared to other RPA tools, No doubt, it's always No. 1 or 2 due to its robust product features and also the low license cost. We have selected UiPath because training our existing IT team was easy. Overall cost vs performance was high so naturally, it was …
    Incentivized
    Chose UiPath Automation Platform
    UiPath stands out among these two for its ease. It is very intuitive because it is a very visual tool, and is easy to handle. The courses offered by the platform are of great value.
    Incentivized
    Chose UiPath Automation Platform
    If they are starting in the RPA area, start with UiPath. It will certainly be pleasant learning, the community is extremely active in the forums and the social network of UiPath itself and the courses they offer are of great value.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Best Alternatives
    IBM Robotic Process AutomationUiPath Automation Platform
    Small Businesses
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    Medium-sized Companies
    UiPath Automation Platform
    Score8.5 out of 10
    IBM Robotic Process Automation
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Enterprises
    UiPath Automation Platform
    Score8.5 out of 10
    Automation Anywhere
    Score8.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    IBM Robotic Process AutomationUiPath Automation Platform
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.1
    (94 ratings)
    8.8
    (195 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.8
    (7 ratings)
    8.0
    (8 ratings)
    Usability
    9.1
    (17 ratings)
    8.0
    (7 ratings)
    Availability
    -
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    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
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    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (18 ratings)
    8.0
    (82 ratings)
    Online Training
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.9
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
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    7.0
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    Product Scalability
    -
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    9.0
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    Vendor post-sale
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    User Testimonials
    IBM Robotic Process AutomationUiPath Automation Platform
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    UiPath
    UiPath Automation Platform is well-suited for automating repetitive and time-consuming tasks such as invoice processing, data entry, and report generation. By using UiPath Automation Platform, employees can focus on more strategic tasks, which leads to increased efficiency. Additionally, UiPath Automation Platform is highly effective at automating rule-based processes, such as financial processes like bank statement reconciliation, account payable, and account receivable processes that follow a set of predetermined rules.
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    Pros
    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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    UiPath
    • UiPath is very simple to learn.
    • Any type of application can be automated (Desktop Application, Web Application and also applications reachable only via remote technologies such as Citrix, Remote Desktop and so on).
    • The writing of a process code takes place entirely through the use of objects. In the event that there were no objects capable of solving a particular problem, it is possible to use some languages of the .net platform such as: VB.net, C#.
    • It is easy to scale the solution by adding more robots to run a process in case the solution requires more performance in the future.
    • It can also be used by functional analysts to design the flow to be automated.
    • An academy is available online where basic and advanced courses can be taken. It is also possible to take a completely free basic certification.
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    Cons
    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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    UiPath
    • As I mentioned, Excel automation is not very effective, there are a number of packages to add, but there is nothing as smooth as a good macro.
    • Working with selectors is certainly challenging and UiPath does a good job with that, but there is room for improvement since the interface could be smarter in selecting the right attributes and warn the user if something is not properly setup.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    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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    UiPath
    This platform has so much potential and have been garnering a lot of attention by proving benefits in terms of saving operational and manpower costs. I am sure with minute efforts we were able to achieve our ROI and the same is the case with many of our customers whom we have been working around Digital Automation initiatives.
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    Usability
    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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    UiPath
    There are two main reasons with this rating 1. UiPath Automation Platform requires the old school type of Change Weather management, Which actually eats a lot of time to manage and roll out the recent changes. There is not something kind of CI/CD when you are developing the things With UiPath Automation Platform. 2. Very high development and maintenance cost, which actually decrease its usability.
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    Reliability and Availability
    IBM
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    UiPath
    Its a cloud based platform which is easily available and used
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    Performance
    IBM
    No answers on this topic
    UiPath
    It has proved and provided good performance across platforms and technologies.
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    Support Rating
    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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    UiPath
    UiPath RPA has an exceptional studio interface. It has been a year and so since I am using UiPath RPA. Whether it is some my personal task to scrape information & links from the Journal or find a specific character string from multiple PDF collection using OCR, UiPath RPA has made its roots to our technological ecosystem
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    Online Training
    IBM
    No answers on this topic
    UiPath
    Video material supported by text. The training has evolved a lot in the past 3 years to become more attractive. Specific training tracks exist for the different roles in RPA development, where everyone is expected to learn basic development.
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    Implementation Rating
    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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    UiPath
    The implementation was quick and practical
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    UiPath
    As compared to other products, we require programming knowledge and concepts to work but UiPath is for everyone. It provides us extensive event logging at various stages and effective exception handling for applications and business. It increases our agility and enhances the overall productivity further by using the source control SVC. The solution that we implemented is also very scalable in terms of incorporating new requirements.
    The open source tools require lots of IT effort in order to set up and maintain over time. UiPath is like a complete package and customer service is also active in terms of solving issues arising while automating procession on a day to day basis.
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    Scalability
    IBM
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    UiPath
    It can be widely used across various departments regardless of platform the product,processes, use cases are build on.
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    Return on Investment
    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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    UiPath
    • We are well on our way to automating our expenses, saving so many hours for project managers and engagement managers.
    • Proofs-of-concept excite our clients, though we are yet to make a sale on a project.
    • UiPath specifically has incited interest with our apprentices and has led them to join the RPA team.
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