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Microsoft Power Automate

Microsoft's automation platform with deep Office 365 integration, desktop automation (RPA), and AI Builder — the natural choice for enterprises already in the Microsoft ecosystem.

84Avg Review
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PricingIncluded in M365 · Per-user $15/mo · Per-flow $100/mo
Ease of UseIntermediate
Best ForMicrosoft 365 organizations, enterprises needing RPA, IT teams automating internal processes

Why It Matters

Power Automate's desktop flows automate legacy Windows applications that don't have APIs — scraping screens, clicking buttons, filling forms. That RPA capability bridges old and new systems.

Limitations

Best value inside Microsoft ecosystem · Desktop flows require Windows · Can be complex for simple automations

Last updated: Mar 18, 2026

Ethics & Responsibility

72
Good
Above-average practices with good transparency.
Safety
78
Good safety practices in place with active monitoring.
Bias
72
Active bias monitoring with documented fairness practices.
Power
42
Concentrated control with limited transparency.
Copyright
78
Clear content policies with attribution practices.
Security
82
Robust safeguards against malicious use.
Privacy
68
Standard data practices; some collection.
Environment
58
Standard practices; limited environmental reporting.
Military
65
No specific military policy; consumer focus.
Arts
85
Augments creative work with licensed training data and creator compensation.
Truth
81
Good accuracy with some source attribution features.
Cognition
82
Supports learning outcomes alongside assistance.

Ethics Breakdown

72Good
Certifications
  • SOC 2
    An auditing standard that verifies a company securely manages data to protect customer privacy. Covers security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
  • ISO 27001
    An international standard for information security management systems (ISMS). Demonstrates a systematic approach to managing sensitive company and customer information.
  • FedRAMP Authorized
    Authorized under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program. Means the product meets strict U.S. government security standards for cloud services.
Known Concerns
  • Microsoft ecosystem lock-in
Last updated: 2026-03
How we score ethics:
Tools are evaluated across 11 categories based on public disclosures, third-party audits, regulatory actions, and documented incidents.
Good Bot = Top 25% of ethics scores
Bad Bot = Bottom 10% of ethics scores

User Ratings

Gartner
Leader
"Microsoft is a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Robotic Process Automation."
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