IBM Robotic Process Automation vs. WorkFusion Intelligent Automation Cloud

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
IBM Robotic Process Automation
Score 8.6 out of 10
N/A
IBM 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
WorkFusion Intelligent Automation Cloud
Score 6.0 out of 10
N/A
WorkFusion (Crowd Computing Systems) headquartered in New York offers RPA Expression, a robotic process automation solution available free.N/A
Pricing
IBM Robotic Process AutomationWorkFusion Intelligent Automation Cloud
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
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
IBM Robotic Process AutomationWorkFusion Intelligent Automation Cloud
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesYes
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional Details
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IBM Robotic Process AutomationWorkFusion Intelligent Automation Cloud
Considered Both Products
IBM Robotic Process Automation
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.
WorkFusion Intelligent Automation Cloud

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User Ratings
IBM Robotic Process AutomationWorkFusion Intelligent Automation Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
8.5
(97 ratings)
7.7
(5 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.7
(7 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.7
(18 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.8
(19 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
4.5
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
8.9
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
IBM Robotic Process AutomationWorkFusion Intelligent Automation Cloud
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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WorkFusion Inc.
It is well suited for desktop automation but for web based or virtual environment it fails to replicate the success.
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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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WorkFusion Inc.
  • WorkFusion merges features of two of the largest tools in RPA when it comes to captured HTML objects.
  • The tool is visually pleasing to the developer.
  • The cost of your licenses is low, although that is not something that the tool "does well".
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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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WorkFusion Inc.
  • The threat of unemployment caused by automation.
  • Very Complexity during the implementation of the process.
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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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WorkFusion Inc.
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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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WorkFusion Inc.
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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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WorkFusion Inc.
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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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WorkFusion Inc.
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Alternatives Considered
IBM
I love how this tool helps to engage employees with mission-critical work, optimizing their skillsets, instead of focusing on mundane, time-consuming tasks that can be easily automated. Through this we've been able to save time and cut costly operations, free from repetitive work and elevates job satisfaction and creates a more efficient workplace.
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WorkFusion Inc.
As stated in the good points of the tool, WorkFusion merges two UiPath and Automation Anywhere features in a very winning way.
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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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WorkFusion Inc.
  • I am not part of the team responsible for this part, but I believe we will have a positive impact, since the pretension is to have a robbery running 24/7.
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ScreenShots

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