Likelihood to Recommend Microsoft Power Automate is the best tool to extend Microsoft services you already use. Hands down. Prototyping workflows is very easy in Microsoft Power Automate. It's also the best choice for sending custom cards through Teams and email. It's the easiest way to get data from Microsoft Graph.
Read full review For anyone looking to build customized user experiences quickly on Salesforce.com and who don't have access or budget for developers then Skuid is an excellent option. Although some investment in license costs and learning is required the pay off comes with the sheer speed and volume of applications that can be built and delivered to the business in short time frames.
Read full review Pros Sending confirmation email to clients and user once the flow is triggered. Fetching or Dumping files from one location to another if the flow is triggered. Schedule flow helps to send alerts and triggers the flow at a specific interval of time to carry out the required task. Power Automate also be used to convert any file format to a specific file format and save it to the required location Read full review Pulling data from external sources. Providing visualizations that tell a story & summarize. Integrations with other applications, i.e. Sharepoint for document library storage. Amazing support! Very quick to respond and also wonderful to work with when scoping out your needs. Read full review Cons Many times it doesn't feel very "low-code" or intuitive. AI builder is helping more and more. Workflows should have a longer lifespan in days, we have approval processes that take months and it's very annoying to fix if the instance is stopped. Better debugging and quick fix help Read full review Release management. Whenever a new version of Skuid is released, upgrading can be a dubious task. Support. Skuid does not offer standard support. Instead, you will be required to use the Skuid community or purchase engineering hours. Read full review Likelihood to Renew my employer is absolutely fearful of ever changing anything, ever.
Read full review Usability Power Automate has an intuitive interface that is easy for novices to use. It doesn't require programming knowledge, however having that experience will help troubleshoot potential issues if they do arise. There are advanced features that allow the use of "code-like" steps that will help power users get more advanced automations set up quickly.
Read full review Support Rating I really have had a need to contact Win Automation support, but when I do google how to do a task, Win Automation has an extensive message board with a broad number of topics and questions answered where I could see how other people were able to solve similar problems to the ones I have.
Read full review In-Person Training after reviewing the main features of Power Automate, the Microsoft trainer focused on some of our real life use cases implementation, from simple to more advanced.
Read full review Online Training although it was productive, it is more difficult to stay focused and in a 7 hours a day online training (including screen share issues and the fact that the trainer just can't precisely show the exact location of your mistake)
Read full review Implementation Rating I had to migrate from
Robocorp to Power Automate. The automation was using API and sharepoint. So it was better to use Power Automate instead of
Robocorp so we did the migration. in some areas the migration was easy but creating flows and making it smaller codes was difficult. Debugging the code was tough so we took lots of time.
Read full review Alternatives Considered Power Automate is a no-code/low-code solution tailored for workflow automation, data integration, and AI integration, making it an excellent choice for Microsoft-centric organizations.
OutSystems , on the other hand, is a comprehensive application development platform, offering rapid app development with both low-code and traditional development options. This platform is well-suited for organizations seeking custom application development.
Nintex specializes in workflow and process automation with a strong focus on SharePoint and Office 365 integration. It also includes advanced features like document generation and robotic process automation (RPA).The choice among these platforms should align with your organization's specific needs, considering factors like integration requirements and the desired level of technical expertise. In the bottomline, it's up to cost and licensing.
Read full review Salesforce Flows was another way of accomplishing some goals we had but Skuid was much simpler to set up, more intuitive for users, and faster to run. We didn't experience any Apex exceptions or query limits. The only downside to using Skuid vs. Flows was that Skuid required developers whereas Flows can be done by an administrator.
Read full review Return on Investment It has encouraged everyday users to get a feel for low code no code without the detailed technical programmings skills This has encouraged the use of Power Automate to replace what was once an excel filled with complex macros and VBA! It has significantly saved time for someone like myself from chasing people for information and now I can create an auto alert using PA Ikbal Miah Senior Digital Transformation Business Analyst
Read full review Our customers have been very happy with Skuid and it has allowed them to do things that otherwise would have been impossible. Read full review ScreenShots Microsoft Power Automate Screenshots