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Microsoft Foundry vs UiPath Platform comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 23, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
6.5
Automation Anywhere boosts efficiency and accuracy by reducing manual effort, enhancing speed, and enabling strategic employee tasks.
Sentiment score
5.3
Microsoft Foundry accelerates AI development, cuts infrastructure costs, boosts productivity, and increases Azure revenue, benefiting clients and partners.
Sentiment score
6.9
UiPath Platform delivers significant ROI through cost savings, increased efficiency, and improved resource allocation, boosting operational and financial performance.
In terms of cost, we participated in projects achieving two to three million dollars in annual savings.
Software Developer at Boston Scientific
As a return on investment, we have achieved a 250% ROI in six to nine months, and sometimes it increases up to 380% percent.
Software Engineer Intern at a university with 11-50 employees
Automation Anywhere has helped us save money.
RPA Solution Architect at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Each one we've carefully measured ROI and been able to demonstrate significant ROI with them.
AI Practice Director at a consultancy with 201-500 employees
The biggest return on investment for me when using Azure AI Foundry is the savings in cost for implementing our own observability, visibility, evaluation, and building our own infrastructure to do proof of concepts.
Assistant VP, Architecture (Engineering & Director at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
The playground is where you can deploy the model and test, and guardrails serve as the protection mechanism.
Advisory Specialist Master at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
It has saved about 20% to 30% of costs.
Governance Director at Diyar United Company
We have seen a 100% return on investment.
Software Engineer at university of southern california
UiPath has reduced human error and saved employee time.
Developer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.9
Automation Anywhere offers responsive customer support with varying response times, helpful resources, and premium plans for faster service.
Sentiment score
5.3
Microsoft Foundry's customer service is seen as efficient and improving, though some report delays and inconsistencies.
Sentiment score
7.0
UiPath's customer support is responsive and helpful, though some report slow responses; premium support is considered beneficial.
Whenever we need help, we can reach out to them, and they help us out.
Software Developer at Boston Scientific
We also have dedicated account managers and technical experts to solve our problems related to Automation Anywhere.
Software Engineer Intern at a university with 11-50 employees
We just have to raise a ticket, after which we receive a call, email, or ping from the Automation Anywhere team.
Solution architect at Boston Scientific
I evaluate customer service and technical support positively because we have the enterprise license, which allows us to prioritize serious issues, ensuring that Microsoft support responds quickly.
Manager, Data Science at a outsourcing company with 10,001+ employees
On a scale from one to ten, I would rate customer service and technical support as a nine.
Senior VP, AI, Innovation & Architecture at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
I am receiving full support due to our partnership with Microsoft and because we are in the evaluation phase.
Sr Director at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
They were very helpful, addressing the issue in three hours.
Consultor at Visagio
Even though they are external, I can ping them on Slack and I get a response right away, so they really make it very accessible to be in touch.
Senior Finance Manager at a retailer with 5,001-10,000 employees
He works through whatever unique internal environment scenarios we have to overcome to make sure that it's doing exactly what we need, even though we're constantly having new security measures to implement on top of it.
Senior Manager, Tools & Automation at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.2
Automation Anywhere efficiently scales from a few bots to a large workforce, offering flexibility, centralized management, and seamless scaling.
Sentiment score
5.6
Azure AI Foundry effectively handles workloads with flexible scalability, though some users occasionally encounter GPU capacity issues.
Sentiment score
7.3
UiPath Platform enhances scalability with flexible licensing, supporting multiple users and workflows, boosting productivity and seamless integration.
As we are using Microsoft Copilot for our AI agents, I look forward to integrating it with Automation Anywhere and its solutions, seeing it as a beneficial partnership as Automation progresses toward AI as the main solution.
Sr. Manager, Finance Transformation at Amkor Technology, Inc.
The centralized control room allows us to orchestrate and manage bots seamlessly.
Associate Leadership Team at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
I can scale it in terms of hundreds of bots and configure hundreds of parallel robots easily.
Director at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Azure AI Foundry scales with the growing needs of my organization very well.
Senior VP, AI, Innovation & Architecture at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
The platform expands to all of our needs without us really having to do anything, so scalability is definitely there.
Staff Software Developer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
I've had a couple of times where I've had to get to the VP level of Microsoft before I could get the capacity I needed for my customers.
AI Practice Director at a consultancy with 201-500 employees
We run our automations on dedicated Azure VMs, and when we needed to increase the number of unattended licenses, it was just a matter of acquiring those licenses and spinning up new VMs for the additional automations.
Robotic Process Automation Developer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
The framework provided allows for building scalable and reliable bots that meet non-functional requirements.
Automation Software Engineer at apollo studios
Scaling the same process to multiple machines just involves assigning users and adding the machines to the templates, making it an easy process.
Technical Lead at Alferix Inc
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.0
Automation Anywhere is praised for stability, though occasional issues exist, newer versions enhance reliability, dependent on good infrastructure.
Sentiment score
7.0
Microsoft Foundry is generally stable with minimal downtime, high reliability, and occasional issues during Azure outages or capacity limits.
Sentiment score
7.5
UiPath Platform is generally stable with minimal downtime, though third-party integrations and updates can cause occasional instability.
With the latest applications, there are no significant issues like freezing or crashing.
Senior RPA Team Leader at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
From a stability and reliability perspective, we can remain confident that the product performs as an enterprise solution and meets expected standards.
Director Automation CEO at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
If you have good best practices, reusable code, an effective framework, and a solid development methodology, bots can be very stable.
Intelligent Automation Engineering Manager at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
I have not experienced any downtime, crashes, or performance issues.
Directeur Des Ventes at Ited
Regarding stability and reliability, I've had zero downtime with Azure AI Foundry, and it helps fix itself.
IT Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
I would assess the stability and reliability of Azure AI Foundry as very good.
Senior VP, AI, Innovation & Architecture at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
I have not experienced any downtime, crashes, or performance issues.
Senior Software Engineer at a transportation company with 10,001+ employees
Staying stable with UiPath Platform is very important because if the tool becomes unresponsive or the application I am interacting with does not respond, it can impact my business.
Senior Software Engineer at iOPEX technologies
We have never seen the automation fail because of UiPath Platform.
AI & Automation Developer at HP
 

Room For Improvement

Users want improved coding, governance, API integrations, support, and AI integration for Automation Anywhere, especially for non-technical users.
Microsoft Foundry needs better integration, user-friendliness, pricing clarity, support speed, and deployment efficiency through improved governance and tooling.
UiPath faces challenges with costs, compatibility, debugging, user interface, training, integration, AI capabilities, error handling, and documentation.
It is better to write a Python script instead of using Automation Anywhere's package when dealing with Excel because it is buggy and tends to break.
Low Code Developer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Making the product more lightweight by reducing its dependency on infrastructure could greatly help in the long run.
Software Developer at Boston Scientific
It would be beneficial if the platform provided options for power developers to integrate seamlessly with languages like Java or C#, allowing them to write their own scripts and code.
Infrastructure Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Providing data on the internal workings of Azure AI Foundry would help customers like us feel more comfortable adopting it.
Assistant VP, Architecture (Engineering & Director at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
What did not work well for us regarding Azure AI Foundry includes the security piece, being able to identify how to deploy to multiple regions, reducing latency, and managing tokens per minute.
Azure Cloud Architect at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
With code, you know what the binary result is, but with prompting, it is a lot harder.
Senior Director, Data Orchestration Ai & Helix Practice Advisor at Connection
Adding more AI could help in small tasks that require intelligence or machine learning, leading to the next stage of automation.
Governance Director at Diyar United Company
If the UI changes or a label is changed, sometimes the whole flow breaks.
Student at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
Regarding additional functionality for UiPath, I believe that additional features will only come into play when you start talking to the customers, accept feedback, and work on it.
Team lead at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
 

Setup Cost

Automation Anywhere offers competitive pricing with scalability and options, yielding strong ROI despite extra costs for advanced features.
Enterprise users have mixed opinions on Microsoft Foundry's pricing and setup, with concerns about cost visibility and competitive options.
UiPath Platform's high pricing with complex licensing is offset by valuable features, but may deter small businesses.
It is more cost-efficient compared to all other RPA platforms.
AI/Robotics Process Automation Specialist at Bell
Automation Anywhere costs are aligned with UiPath and Blue Prism, which are also expensive.
Developer at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
It is not cheap, with costs ranging between 700 to 800 dollars per month.
Director, Co-Founder & CEO at HEDEHI Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Regarding the pricing, setup cost, and licensing of Azure AI Foundry, I would say it is fair, but I think it gets more expensive.
Assistant VP, Architecture (Engineering & Director at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
the pricing, setup costs, and licensing for Azure AI Foundry are very expensive, but still cheaper than hiring an additional position
Manager, Data Science at a outsourcing company with 10,001+ employees
It was difficult to get an understanding of how we could model out our pricing and cost over time without talking to someone.
Senior VP, AI, Innovation & Architecture at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
Comparing it with other RPA tools, the licensing cost can be high, which is especially challenging for small businesses.
Automation Software Engineer at apollo studios
from what I have heard and seen, it is probably more expensive than other vendors, but there are no doubts that it is worth it.
Senior Software Engineer at EPAM Systems
Overall, I describe UiPath Platform as providing good value for enterprise automation, with simple licensing structures, clear packaging of AI capabilities, and enhanced productivity justifying the costs associated with usage.
Senior Business Process Automation Engineer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
 

Valuable Features

Automation Anywhere enhances productivity with user-friendly bot building, strong integration, and robust security for efficient task automation.
Microsoft Foundry optimizes AI workflows with intuitive UI, security, and integration, making it essential for AI-driven organizations.
UiPath Platform offers comprehensive automation with intuitive tools, low-code interface, AI integration, and robust community support for efficiency.
I can set it up to provide users with a form to fill in all required information, and then the bot operates based on those specifications.
Low Code Developer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
For example, the email module has been enhanced over the years to support all the latest authentication technologies. That is very important as we move away from username and password and embrace multi-factor authentication.
Automation Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Automation Anywhere has undergone drastic changes over the past five years, transitioning from version 10 to A360, including desktop-based and cloud-based options.
Solution architect at Boston Scientific
Some examples of how its features have benefited my organization include ease of access, being able to see what's functioning, what's not functioning, why it's not functioning, and when it stopped functioning, and to maintain visibility on day-to-day operations.
IT Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
The feature of being able to pick the right models has been the most beneficial for enhancing our customer service because some AI models are more expensive but slower, while others are faster and cheaper, allowing us to pick the right model for the right task that we are trying to solve.
Manager, Data Science at a outsourcing company with 10,001+ employees
The feature that has been the most beneficial for enhancing customer experience is the one that allows you to compare multiple models to one another and see how they perform against each other.
AI Practice Director at a consultancy with 201-500 employees
We've had processes that someone literally would spend two days out of the month submitting stuff online. That's all they did for two days. We've automated that where they don't touch it at all. They just get a confirmation email at the end of the month that it's been done.
IT Advisor & Software Engineer at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
RPA has been huge in allowing our current workforce to stay the right size and we use automation to really handle those tedious processes, saving money from a people perspective and capturing denials a lot faster, enabling us to appeal in a timely manner.
CEO/MD at Resources and Energy Group Limited
Some benefits I've realized from using UiPath Platform include the elimination of data entry errors, giving folks time back to remove those mundane tasks, and allowing them to have high value in things they were hired for or find other ways to contribute to a better steward of the dollar within the company.
Product Owner Citizen Development at a marketing services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Automation Anywhere
Sponsored
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
665
Ranking in other categories
Business Process Management (BPM) (2nd), Robotic Process Automation (RPA) (2nd), Process Mining (1st), Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) (1st), Agentic Automation (1st), Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies (2nd), AI Legal & Compliance (1st), AI Finance & Accounting (2nd), AI Procurement & Supply Chain (1st)
Microsoft Foundry
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.5
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
AI Development Platforms (4th), Low-Code Development Platforms (9th), Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) (9th), AI Agent Builders (3rd)
UiPath Platform
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
1061
Ranking in other categories
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) (1st), Agentic Automation (2nd), AI Agent Builders (1st), Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies (1st), AI Finance & Accounting (1st)
 

Featured Reviews

Venkat Sivaprakash - PeerSpot reviewer
Management Consultant at Accenture
Has significantly improved document-driven workflows and reduced processing time across finance and HR functions
Automation Anywhere has evolved significantly and upgraded itself to provide agentic AI and AI-based automation solutions for document automation. The product has matured considerably over time. We can create workflows that can call an API. We can include prompts in particular workflows for ChatGPT-related functions, connecting to an LLM and RAG to perform tasks. For document automation, modern features are available to train documents, ensuring high accuracy and repeatability over time. The system is very easy to use. I recently completed a course in document automation, typically designed for people involved in coding and technical aspects. Though I understand coding comprehensively, I don't do actual coding. The course was very accessible. Currently, extensive coding isn't necessary due to the hybrid model incorporating GenAI aspects, low-code, no-code capabilities, APIs, and numerous pre-built objects in Automation Anywhere. The features include GenAI-driven prompting methods and workflow creation capabilities. In these workflows, we can create decision boxes and call APIs without coding. We simply pull objects, drop them, connect them, and add minimal coding when needed. The most crucial aspect isn't coding but rather sizing the automation and fleshing out the details. Automation Co-pilot takes notes and performs automated analysis. It can extract details from videos, summarize conversations, and provide detailed information. During calls, it identifies instructions and performs tasks such as preparing reports and reconciliation. Automation Anywhere can also connect with Microsoft Co-pilot. Through Co-pilot, real-time operations can be executed, allowing direct interaction between vendors and automation through this component.
Sudhakar Pyndi - PeerSpot reviewer
Data, Analytics & Ai Senior Director, Enterprise Architecture at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Document processing has accelerated contract reviews and enabled rapid development of AI-driven supply chain solutions
With regard to security, compliance, or governance features in Azure AI Foundry, this is something that we have started looking into, primarily using Microsoft Purview for our governance, data governance. There is this new module called DSPM for AI, and we are exploring it while trying to operationalize it with different policies and so forth, but we're still not where we want to be on the governance, AI governance side. It's a process and a path, and we are trying to work through that right now. Azure AI Foundry can be improved from the governance perspective, as a lot can be done. The promising part is the recent announcement on the Foundry control plane. A couple of days back, there was an announcement regarding it bringing in some of the gaps that were on the platform, so it's a really positive direction in terms of where it's going. More governance is what is lacking, but the control plane will really play a big role there.
HP
Senior Business Process Automation Engineer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Automation has transformed document processing and frees teams to focus on higher‑value analysis
Sometimes, we encounter system errors that could be resolved via support, but connection issues are more frequent in enterprise applications. However, these can usually be solved by raising tickets if you are part of an enterprise, though we are not, which makes it somewhat challenging. It is vital to ensure the connections of UiPath Platform are maintained because it has a larger community. If UiPath Platform website included more features and documentation accessible easily, it would greatly enhance the experience. Instead of continually needing to raise support tickets, having a documentation hub where details can just be entered to retrieve required documents would be extremely beneficial.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Outsourcing Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business161
Midsize Enterprise86
Large Enterprise562
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise17
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business271
Midsize Enterprise162
Large Enterprise795
 

Questions from the Community

How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?
It depends on your use case. Is it simply to automate a couple of processes? Is it to augment a human team? AA is ver...
How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?
From my experience using AA tool, it depends on the applications that you want to automate, because there some applic...
How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?
It is a highly preferred RPA tool. You can check my Automation Anywhere Review to know more.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure AI Foundry?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that it is good and definitely manageable.
What needs improvement with Azure AI Foundry?
I think Microsoft Foundry can be improved by providing integrations with things such as MCP, which is our next goal. ...
What is your primary use case for Azure AI Foundry?
My main use case for Microsoft Foundry is building chatbots. A specific example of how I'm using Microsoft Foundry fo...
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I can only speak to UiPath since that is the only RPA solution that I have used. I know that there are specific packa...
RPA that Bots can run without centralized control?
Yes, Attended Bots which can run without centralized control Module. RPA Tools like Automation Anywhere, uiPath ,Pow...
How do I choose between UiPath and Microsoft Power Automate?
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Also Known As

Automation Anywhere, Testing Anywhere, Automation Anywhere Enterprise, Agentic Process Automation System (Now Certified for WorkSpaces)
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UiPath Maestro, UiPath Apps, UiPath Agent Builder
 

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Sample Customers

Google, Linkedin, Cisco, Juniper Networks, DellEMC, Comcast, Mastercard, Quest Diagnostics
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