Power Automate Alternatives for Enterprises: 8 Solutions Compared

Microsoft Power Automate is a common starting point for workflow automation, especially for organizations already using Microsoft 365.

However, many operations teams hit friction when they try to move past a few simple flows. In highly regulated industries (like construction, healthcare, or finance), workflows often involve long approval chains, field or mobile data entry, evidence collection, and audit-ready reporting.

That’s why many enterprises evaluate Power Automate alternatives to overcome licensing costs, ongoing technical involvement, and maintenance.

In this guide, we compare 8 Power Automate alternatives built for enterprise use. We assess each option on usability, integration fit, pricing structure, workflow depth, and governance so you can choose a platform that supports growth without extra operational overhead.

 8 Power Automate Alternatives 

The workflow automation market is expected to reach $78.26 billion by 2035, reflecting strong enterprise demand for tools that reduce manual effort and improve operational control.

As more organizations adopt intelligent automation, the focus has shifted from basic task automation to platforms that can support end-to-end workflows at sustainable pricing.

Below is a list of 10 Power Automate alternatives (including our tool FlowForma) that support broader workflow requirements across construction, healthcare, finance, and other regulated industries, ranked by their G2 ratings.

Comparison table between 8 Power Automate Alternatives

How We Compiled This List

To build this comparison, we reviewed widely adopted workflow and business process automation platforms, including our own tool, FlowForma.

We analyzed publicly available information from vendor websites alongside independent review data from G2 and other user feedback sources where accessible.

Each platform (including our own platform, FlowForma) was assessed against consistent criteria:

• Core workflow capabilities
• Usability for business teams
• Scalability across departments
• Integration with existing systems
• Governance and compliance controls
• Mobile accessibility
• Onboarding and customer support quality
• Pricing transparency
• Overall customer satisfaction

Rather than relying solely on feature lists, we considered how these tools perform in real-world environments. The goal was to present a practical, enterprise-focused comparison that reflects both functional depth and day-to-day usability.

1. Kissflow

Best for: Mid-sized organizations automating internal business processes.

Kissflow's homepage

Business teams looking to build structured workflows and lightweight applications prefer Kissflow. It is positioned for organizations that want configurable automation without fully custom development.

Besides, it supports approval flows, internal service requests, and department-level process management.

Kissflow’s Key Features

1. Visual process builder

Kissflow’s visual builder allows users to design workflows using a drag-and-drop interface. Teams can configure approval steps, conditional logic, and task routing without writing code. It is suited for structured internal processes such as procurement requests or HR approvals.

2. App builder

The app builder enables teams to create lightweight business applications tied to workflows. Users can configure forms and logic to support operational use cases without full-scale development projects.

3. Analytics & governance

Kissflow provides dashboards to track workflow performance, task completion, and bottlenecks. Role-based access controls help manage permissions.

What are users saying about Kissflow?

Reviewers often mention responsive customer support and ease of getting started with basic workflows. The app builder is viewed positively for internal process automation. Some users report that advanced configurations can be restrictive and that the interface may require new users to spend time adjusting.

G2 Rating for Kissflow

Kissflow’s Pros

• Helps citizen-developers digitize processes with ease
• Clean layout and solid form-building capabilities
• Good for departmental workflows

 G2 review of Kissflow from Carlos C: Source

G2 review of Kissflow form Mark B: Source

Kissflow’s Cons

• Limited depth for complex enterprise workflows
• Advanced configurations and customizations can be restrictive

G2 review of Kissflow from Carlos C: Source

G2 review of Kissflow from a small business customer: source

2. FlowForma

Best for: Enterprise IT leaders on MS 365 within construction, healthcare, education and financial services

FlowForma is an AI-powered process automation platform designed for organizations operating in regulated or documentation-heavy environments.

We have designed the tool to allow business users to configure workflows without coding while still providing governance controls for IT oversight.

Our platform runs within Microsoft 365 environments and focuses on structured, multi-stage workflows, including approvals, permit management, onboarding, compliance tracking, and financial processes.

FlowForma’s Key Features

You can describe a workflow in plain language or upload an existing diagram to generate a process draft, reducing the time required for manual workflow configuration.

Our AI Agent supports document-based workflows by extracting structured data from uploaded files and routing it through approval chains automatically.

FlowForma includes governance controls and detailed audit trails to support compliance with HIPAA, ISO standards, GDPR, and DORA regulatory requirements.

Our dynamic forms support real-time structured data collection across devices, which is useful for field-based teams, particularly in the construction industry.

Provides built-in dashboards that let you monitor process performance without exporting to separate BI tools.

You can automatically generate structured documents from captured workflow data. Designed for simplicity and ease of use, the feature allows organizations to scale digitalization without worrying about manual, scattered documents.

What are users saying about FlowForma?

Reviewers across G2 and Capterra frequently highlight ease of use and the ability for non-technical teams to build workflows independently.

Some also mention that advanced customization options could be broader and that the platform works best within Microsoft 365 environments.

G2 Ratings for FlowForma

FlowForma’s Pros

• No-code workflow builder for non-technical users, while providing IT oversight
• Fast implementation, 10x faster than other no-code tools
• End-to-end workflow automation with conditional logic, routing, and escalation

G2 review of FlowForma by Kumarappan M: source

G2 review of FlowForma by Imelda: source

G2 review of FlowForma by Medical Device company: source

FlowForma’s Cons

• Advanced customization can be limited and may require an additional learning curve
• Dependent on Microsoft 365

G2 review of FlowForm from Pablo B: source

FlowForma’s Pricing

FlowForma follows a transparent, process-based pricing model, making it suitable for mid-sized to enterprise organizations looking to scale their processes rapidly without incurring high costs.

FlowForma’s process-based pricing model

Nintex

Best for: Enterprises combining workflow automation with robotic process automation.

A glimpse at Nintex's home page

If you need workflow automation, document handling, eSignatures, and RPA, Nintex is a good option for you. It is often shortlisted by enterprises running processes across multiple systems.

It is typically used for structured, approval-heavy workflows where teams want both front-end routing (requests, sign-offs, handoffs) and back-end task automation (moving data between systems).

Nintex’s Key Features

Nintex supports multi-step routing, approvals, and conditional logic for processes that span teams and tools. It is commonly used for request management, compliance workflows, and operational approvals where accountability and status visibility matter.

RPA bots handle repetitive, rule-based tasks such as copying data from one system to another or updating records. It becomes useful when integrations are limited or when teams need to reduce manual back-office work.

3. eSignatures and document automation

Nintex supports eSignatures for workflows that require formal sign-off. It also automates document generation by pulling captured workflow data into templates, which helps standardize contracts, approvals, and compliance documentation.

Nintex includes form-building capabilities to collect structured inputs at the start of a workflow. Teams can use forms to standardize requests, reduce back-and-forth, and capture the data needed for routing, reporting, and downstream automation.

What are users saying about Nintex?

Users describe Nintex as powerful and capable of handling complex workflows. Integration flexibility and document automation are often praised. However, reviews commonly reference pricing as a concern, along with a learning curve for new users.

G2 Ratings for Nintex

Nintex’s Pros

• Robust workflow capabilities
• Intuitive to use with a drag-and-drop interface
• Reliable document automation

G2 review of Nintex by Ashish: Source

G2 review of Nintex by Mark M.: Source

Nintex’s Cons

• High entry cost
• Steep learning curve
• The mobile interface can feel complex

G2 review of Nintex by Ashish S: Source

G2 review of Nintex from a small business owner customer: source

4. Cflow

Best for: Small to mid-sized teams seeking cost-effective workflow automation.

Cflow homepage

For smaller teams looking for straightforward automation without advanced enterprise orchestration, Kissflow is a dependable solution.

Known for its accessibility and cost-efficiency, the tool supports structured approvals, document tracking, and workflow visibility.

Cflow’s Key Features

CFlow’s visual builder lets teams set up approval routes and task assignments without coding. You can configure multi-step workflows with rules and escalation paths for common internal requests.

Tracks documents through each workflow stage so teams can see what’s pending and where delays sit. This reduces manual follow-ups and improves accountability.

Provides basic dashboards for workflow status, completion rates, and turnaround times. Useful for day-to-day visibility, though not built for advanced analytics.

Connects with common business tools to sync process data and reduce duplicate entry. Integration depth can vary by plan and use case.

What are users saying about Cflow?

Users appreciate the affordability and straightforward setup. Many reviews highlight that it works well for smaller teams and structured approval flows. Feedback sometimes mentions performance slowdowns with larger or more complex workflows, and some users request UI improvements.

Caption: G2 Ratings for Cflow

Cflow’s Pros

• No-code workflows
• Easy, user-friendly setup
• Centralized workflow tracking to improve tracking and process visibility

G2 review of Cflow from Arif K: Source

G2 review of Cflow from Andrews S. Source

Cflow’s Cons

• Performance limitations at scale
• Limited advanced workflow customization

G2 review of Cflow from Sapna P. Source

Review of Cflow from a customer in the software industry: Source

5. ProcessMaker

Best for: Organizations requiring BPM-style process modeling with automation.

ProcessMaker’s Homepage

For organizations seeking structured, documented workflows aligned with BPM standards, ProcessMaker is a low-code platform with formal process modeling capabilities. It supports document-heavy processes and regulated workflows.

ProcessMaker’s Key Features

Provides a visual BPM diagram builder to map processes clearly before automation. Useful for teams that need documented workflows for consistency, reviews, or compliance.

Extracts key fields from uploaded documents and converts them into structured data. This data can then trigger workflow steps or populate forms automatically.

3. Workflow automation

Supports task delegation, conditional routing based on rules, and multi-stage approvals. Works well for procedures that call for exception handling or team handoffs.

Uses AI to speed up parts of the process setup and refinement, such as suggesting steps or improving workflow logic. Helps reduce manual configuration effort for repeatable workflows.

What are users saying about ProcessMaker?

Users value the visual BPM modeling capabilities and document processing features. Several reviewers note reduced coding requirements compared to traditional BPM tools.

At the same time, some feedback references UI complexity and occasional bugs.

G2 Ratings for ProcessMaker

ProcessMaker’s Pros

• Reduced coding requirements
• Good customization for varying business processes
• Good customer support

G2 review of Process Maker from Izchukwu: Source

G2 review of Process Maker from Retail Customer: Source

ProcessMaker’s Cons

• UI complexity
• Occasional bugs

G2 review of Process Maker from Izchukwu: Source

G2 review of Process Maker from Manufacturing Cusomer: source

6. Appian

Best for: Enterprise low-code apps
Key strengths: Fast building, data fabric, process intelligence
Considerations: Requires technical skills, pricing clarity

Appian is a low code process automation platform for business workflow automation. Its platform specialises in automation for the financial services, insurance, public sector and life science industries. 

Features

Key features include:

• Platform: Design, automate, and optimize your business processes.
• Artificial Intelligence: Discover the next-generation, AI-powered platform for process automation.
• Low-Code: Build fast with low-code design.
• Data Fabric:  Unify data silos with an integrated data fabric.
• Process Automation: Deliver end-to-end process automation with RPA, AI, IDP, and API integrations.
• Total Experience: Create exceptional experiences for every user with mobile-ready capabilities and web portals.
• Process Intelligence: Access, analyze, and report on process and business data.
• Case Management Studio: Rapidly build modular apps for complex casework.

Pricing

Pricing starts at $75.00 per user per month.

Pros

• Speed: Reviews on G2 have highlighted that the platform is fast to use.

Cons

• Cost: Users have highlighted that the Appian pricing model is unclear and more transparency is needed to understand the total and recurring cost of the platform. 
• Skills: Customers have noted that advanced coding skills are required to use the platform, making it less accessible to non-technical users. 
• Documents: Customers have highlighted that the features for storing and managing documents can be improved. 
• Customization: Users have reported a lack of customization for the front end and user experience.

7. Automation Anywhere

Best for: RPA at scale
Key strengths: Strong integrations, NLP features
Considerations: Complexity and resource needs

Automation Anywhere is a platform that combines three core components,  artificial intelligence (AI), process automation, and robotic process automation (RPA). 

Features

• Natural language processing: Simply describe automation goals in natural language and Automation Co-Pilot for Automators can transform them into optimized, personalized automation.
• AI-assisted automation development: Quickly expand and scale automation programs by accelerating professional developers and empowering even more business users to build with no-code with in-app suggestions for next actions to auto-complete automation development.
• Safeguard with governance: Build compliant automation fast with built-in user access controls and compliance checks to ensure you get the right automation that meets your enterprise’s unique governance requirements.
  

Pricing

Pricing starts at $750 per month.

Pros

• Integrations: The consensus among customers is that the platform is fast and easy to integrate with third-party software such as SAP. 

Cons

• Speed: Customers have commented that Automation Anywhere is slow relative to other platforms.
  
• Bugs: Some users have raised concerns about bugs occurring when users upgrade to new versions of the platform. 
• Too complex: Some customers have highlighted that the platform is very complex, leading to a steep learning curve for new users. 
• Labor intensive: Users have commented that the platform requires significant resources to automate processes. 

8. Bizagi

Best for: Process automation plus low-code apps
Key strengths: Easy to start, AI insights
Considerations: Limited form customization, skills needed

Bizagi is a low code app development platform with a key focus on automation in the manufacturing, retail and banking sectors. 

Features

• Process automation: Drive efficiency by orchestrating your enterprise operations.
  • Operational Efficiencies​
  • Standardized Operations​
  • Governance & Compliance
    
• Enterprise low-code apps: Deliver modernization faster through better collaboration.
  • Personalized Experiences​
  • AI-Powered Insights & Decisions​​
  • Composability​

Pricing

Pricing is hidden on the Bizagi website. But, they do offer three tiers of pricing including:

• Start Small and Scale
• Shared Success
• Unlimited Users & Apps

Pros 

• Ease of use: Users find the platform easy to use and fast to get started. 

Cons

• Forms: Customers have noted that while the forms do have an intuitive user interface design, they do lack customization options.
• Needs technical skills: Some users have reported that high-level technical knowledge is needed to set up and operate the platform. 

Free and Open-Source Alternatives

For budget-conscious organizations, free and open-source workflow automation tools offer basic functionality without licensing costs:

When to Consider Open-Source Solutions

• Pros: No licensing fees, customizable code, community support
• Cons: Requires technical expertise, limited support, security responsibility
• Best fit: Small teams with development resources and simple workflow needs

How to Choose the Right Workflow Automation Solution

Follow this step-by-step evaluation process to select the best platform for your enterprise needs:

Evaluation Checklist

1. Assess Current State: Document existing processes, pain points, and technical requirements

2. Define Success Metrics: Establish ROI targets, user adoption goals, and compliance requirements

3. Evaluate Technical Fit: Test integration capabilities with your existing systems

4. Calculate Total Cost: Include licensing, implementation, training, and ongoing support

5. Run Pilot Program: Test with a small team on a representative workflow

6. Plan Rollout Strategy: Develop change management and training programs

Key Considerations When Selecting a Workflow Automation Solution

While Microsoft Power Automate can automate simple workflows, scaling to enterprise-wide, multi-step processes often requires coding expertise, IT involvement, or additional paid add-ons, particularly challenging for operations teams in construction and healthcare sectors.

FlowForma, by contrast, is purpose-built for end-to-end digital process automation with a fully AI-powered, no-code platform designed for enterprise operations teams.

The following are the key reasons why FlowForma stands out for enterprise operations teams:

1. Your All-in-One Process Automation Solution

FlowForma combines forms, workflows, document generation and AI into a single, no-code platform. Move from manual processes to fully automated business operations, capture data, route tasks, track progress, and generate insights, all in one place. No silos, no extra tools, just united process automation.

2. Compliance Made Simple and Audit-Ready

FlowForma helps organizations stay compliant without the manual overhead. Our no-code workflow platform automates approvals, document management, audit trails, and reporting, ensuring every process is transparent and traceable.

3. Rapid ROI for enterprise organizations

FlowForma’s 100% no-code platform allows business users to independently design and automate processes from approvals and audits to complex workflows. Customers report measurable ROI after automating just 3 processes, saving thousands of hours and reducing errors.

4. Array of AI-powered innovations

With FlowForma’s AI Suite, teams can map, automate, and optimize workflows through a no-code interface.

Here’s how:

• AI Copilot: Build workflows instantly by describing them in plain language or uploading forms and diagrams. For example, a finance team can upload an invoice template and automatically generate a workflow skeleton, eliminating manual setup.

• Discovery Agent: Capture processes directly from workshops, whiteboards, or conversations. Teams can record a meeting or brainstorming session, and the agent transcribes it into a ready-to-review workflow, saving weeks of manual documentation.

• AI Agent Rules: Automate document handling and validation. In claims, order, or HR processing, the agent can extract key data, validate it, and route results automatically, reducing errors and rejected submissions.

• Smart Assistants: Provide contextual guidance at every step. Employees get step-by-step help filling forms or building workflows, while the system suggests rules, missing logic, or optimizations in real time.

• Summarization: Generate clear, natural-language summaries of workflow progress. Teams can instantly produce reports summarizing approvals, decisions, and anomalies—ideal for audits or stakeholder updates.

5. Cross-functional collaboration

FlowForma breaks down silos by enabling collaborative workflow management (CWM). Teams can work securely across departments, reducing misalignment, rework, and downstream compliance risks.

6. Build workflows in minutes

Use prompts or upload a form or diagram to the FlowForma playground and generate a workable process, refine, and publish. It is a fast way to move from pilot to production, with consistent audit trails.

7. Seamless integration with existing systems

FlowForma runs on SharePoint and integrates with Microsoft 365 and other legacy systems, ensuring collaboration, reporting, and adoption without disruption. Mobile access and offline capability mean workflows continue seamlessly across all devices and locations.

8. Cost-effective path to digital transformation

FlowForma delivers a cost-effective path to workflow automation with clear, process-based pricing and no hidden fees, helping organizations scale efficiently.

9. Data security and Native SharePoint integration

FlowForma keeps your data safe with enterprise-grade security, ensuring compliance and peace of mind for every workflow. Its native SharePoint integration means your forms, workflows, and approvals live directly within SharePoint—no complex connectors, no extra platforms, just secure, seamless automation.

Say goodbye to operational bottlenecks, manual errors, and hidden costs. Switch to FlowForma today, and experience AI-powered, no-code process automation that accelerates digital transformation.

Sign up for a live demo or start a 7-day free trial to see how easily your team can automate complex processes.

Paul Stone's Expert Insight