Microsoft Power Automate vs ActivePieces
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of UiPath vs Microsoft Power Automate vs Automation Anywhere: 11 Best RPA Software 2026 and Make vs Workato vs n8n: 11 Best Automation Platforms (Zapier Alternatives) 2026. Last verified July 18, 2026.
The short answer
Microsoft Power Automate ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #10) for Automation CoE leads, IT operations, and business process teams automating high-volume, rules-based work across finance, HR, and back-office systems / Operators automating workflows across SaaS. Lowest-friction RPA inside Microsoft 365.
At a glance
| Microsoft Power Automate | ActivePieces | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / UiPath vs Microsoft Power Automate vs Automation Anywhere: 11 Best RPA Software 2026 | #10 / Make vs Workato vs n8n: 11 Best Automation Platforms (Zapier Alternatives) 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 7.2 |
| Best for | Best value for Microsoft 365 shops | Modern open-source automation |
| Pricing | $$ (From ~$15/user/mo, add-ons for unattended) | $ ($0 to $500+/mo) |
| HQ | Redmond, USA | Wilmington, USA |
| Founded | 2016 | 2022 |
Microsoft Power Automate
Lowest-friction RPA inside Microsoft 365.
www.microsoft.com/power-platform/products/power-automateActivePieces
A user-friendly and modern open-source alternative for self-hosted or cloud automation.
www.activepieces.comSee full entry in Make vs Workato vs n8n: 11 Best Automation Platforms (Zapier Alternatives) 2026
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.