Automation Anywhere vs SS&C Blue Prism
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best RPA Software (2026). Last verified July 18, 2026.
The short answer
Automation Anywhere ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #4) for Automation CoE leads, IT operations, and business process teams automating high-volume, rules-based work across finance, HR, and back-office systems. The strongest fully cloud-native RPA suite.
At a glance
| Automation Anywhere | SS&C Blue Prism | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best RPA Software (2026) | #4 / The 11 Best RPA Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9 | 8.7 |
| Best for | Cloud-native enterprise RPA | Governed unattended automation for regulated firms |
| Pricing | $$$$ (Quoted annually, enterprise tiers) | $$$$ (Quoted annually) |
| HQ | San Jose, USA | Warrington, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2003 | 2001 |
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