Microsoft Power Automate

Automates cloud workflows and desktop apps (RPA), with Copilot for building flows from natural language

#32 in Automation & AgentsLast verified: 24 Oct 2026

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The short answer

Microsoft Power Automate is ranked #32 of 32 in Automation & Agents on ToolRank. Premium is $15 per user a month paid yearly, with a 30-day free trial and attended desktop RPA included. Paid plans start at $15/user/month (Premium, paid yearly). Free trial: 30-day free trial with cloud flows and standard connectors. Best for: Microsoft 365 organisations automating cloud apps and Windows desktop tasks. Main limitation: Unattended bots cost $150 per bot a month; prices may vary by country and the page did not show monthly billing. Facts checked against vendor pages on 24 Oct 2026.

Why it’s ranked here

Premium is $15 per user a month paid yearly, with a 30-day free trial and attended desktop RPA included.

Editorial verdict: Microsoft's low-code automation for cloud flows and desktop RPA, with Copilot to build flows in natural language. How we rank →

Main limitation

Unattended bots cost $150 per bot a month; prices may vary by country and the page did not show monthly billing

Pricing

Pricing modelpaid
Starting price$15/user/month (Premium, paid yearly)
Free tier30-day free trial with cloud flows and standard connectors
PlanPriceIncludes
Free trialFree for 30 daysUI-based cloud flows and standard connectors
Premium$15/user/monthCloud flows, attended desktop flows (RPA), process mining
Process$150/bot/monthUnattended desktop flows (RPA)
Hosted Process$215/bot/monthUnattended RPA on a Microsoft-hosted virtual machine

Notes: Prices in USD and paid yearly, per the vendor page; it notes actual prices can vary by country and are shown at checkout. AI: Copilot in Power Automate for natural-language flow authoring and AI insights.

Prices as shown on the vendor’s pricing page on 24 Oct 2026, USD unless stated. Vendors change prices; check before you buy.

Best for

Microsoft 365 organisations automating cloud apps and Windows desktop tasks

Avoid if

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Platforms & integrations

Platforms

WebPower Automate for desktop (Windows)

Integrations

Microsoft 365Microsoft DataverseCopilot Studio

Model / provider: Not yet verified

Evidence & sources

Every fact on this page comes from the sources above. Anything we could not confirm says “Not yet verified”.

FAQ

Is Microsoft Power Automate free?

Microsoft Power Automate's pricing page lists a free trial rather than a permanent free plan: 30-day free trial with cloud flows and standard connectors. Checked 24 Oct 2026.

How much does Microsoft Power Automate cost?

Paid plans start at $15/user/month (Premium, paid yearly). Plans listed: Free trial (Free for 30 days); Premium ($15/user/month); Process ($150/bot/month); Hosted Process ($215/bot/month). Prices as shown on the vendor's pricing page on 24 Oct 2026; they can change.

What is Microsoft Power Automate best for?

Microsoft 365 organisations automating cloud apps and Windows desktop tasks.

What is the main limitation of Microsoft Power Automate?

Unattended bots cost $150 per bot a month; prices may vary by country and the page did not show monthly billing.

Which platforms does Microsoft Power Automate run on?

Web and Power Automate for desktop (Windows), per the vendor's pages (checked 24 Oct 2026).

How does ToolRank rank Microsoft Power Automate?

Microsoft Power Automate is #32 of 32 in Automation & Agents. Rankings are editorial: capability and reliability weigh more than popularity, and paid placements never change rank.

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