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Blue Prism vs Salesforce Flows

Blue Prism logo

Blue Prism

Automation Integration

The digital exchange for intelligent automation

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Salesforce Flows logo

Salesforce Flows

Automation Integration

Automation inside Salesforce

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Salesforce Flows has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Blue Prism no pricing displayed on the vendor homepage; Salesforce Flows not suitable for highly complex scenarios with intricate decision-making or bulk data processing
  • They diverge on capability: Blue Prism covers RPA platform, Salesforce Flows covers Visual flow builder.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Blue Prism and Salesforce Flows actually diverge.

Attributes where Blue Prism and Salesforce Flows differ
AttributeBlue PrismSalesforce Flows
Starting price$1000/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, DesktopSalesforce Cloud, Web, Mobile
Founded20011999

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Automation Integration).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Blue Prism

  • RPA platform
  • Intelligent automation
  • Robotic workers
  • Process intelligence
  • Monitoring
  • Analytics
  • Scalability
  • 100+ connectors

Only in Salesforce Flows

  • Visual flow builder
  • Approvals
  • Scheduled actions
  • Screen flows
  • Multi-step workflows
  • Conditional logic
  • Error handling
  • Salesforce native

Both cover

  • HIPAA
  • GDPR
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Blue Prism

  • Workflow Automation
  • Data Integration
  • Process Automation
  • App Integration
  • API Connectivity

Salesforce Flows

  • Workflow Automation
  • Data Integration
  • Process Automation
  • App Integration
  • API Connectivity

Both are used for workflow automation, data integration, process automation, app integration, api connectivity, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Blue Prism

  • No pricing displayed on the vendor homepage
  • Enterprise automation platform typically requires custom pricing and implementation agreements

Salesforce Flows

  • Not suitable for highly complex scenarios with intricate decision-making or bulk data processing
  • No automatic record locking, causing conflicts when multiple users update same records
  • Limited error handling compared to Apex
  • Requires Enterprise edition or higher for full capabilities
  • Auto-launched Flows cannot display screens to users
  • Complex dependency management and configuration challenges when deploying between environments

Pricing, plan by plan

Blue Prism

$1000/month
  • Starter$1000/month
    • 1 bot
    • Basic features
  • Professional$3000/month
    • 5 bots
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$10000/month
    • Unlimited bots
    • Dedicated support

Salesforce Flows

Free
  • Salesforce FreeFree
    • 2 user licenses
    • Basic workflows
    • Limited automation
  • Starter$25/user/month
    • Sales flows
    • Lead routing
    • Email marketing analytics
  • Professional$100/user/month
    • Sales quoting
    • Forecasting
    • AppExchange access
  • Enterprise$165/user/month
    • Full Flow Builder
    • Custom objects
    • Sandboxes

Which should you pick?

Choose Blue Prism if

  • You need rpa platform.
  • You work on Web, Desktop.
  • You also want intelligent automation.
Blue Prism review

Choose Salesforce Flows if

  • You need visual flow builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Salesforce Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want approvals.
Salesforce Flows review

Questions people ask

Is Blue Prism or Salesforce Flows better?
Neither clearly leads. Blue Prism starts at $1000/month and Salesforce Flows at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Blue Prism or Salesforce Flows?
Salesforce Flows has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1000/month for Blue Prism and Free for Salesforce Flows.
Does Blue Prism or Salesforce Flows run on more platforms?
Blue Prism runs on Web, Desktop. Salesforce Flows runs on Salesforce Cloud, Web, Mobile.
Can I use Salesforce Flows for free?
Yes. Salesforce Flows has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Blue Prism starts at $1000/month.
What is Blue Prism best used for?
Blue Prism is most often used for workflow automation, data integration, process automation, app integration.
What can Blue Prism do that Salesforce Flows cannot?
Blue Prism covers RPA platform, Intelligent automation, Robotic workers, Process intelligence. Salesforce Flows covers Visual flow builder, Approvals, Scheduled actions, Screen flows. Both handle HIPAA, GDPR, Cloud deployment, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Blue Prism: How much does SS&C Blue Prism cost?

SS&C Blue Prism does not publish pricing on their website. Platform pricing is customized based on deployment requirements, number of users, and selected modules. Organizations should contact their sales team or schedule a free trial to discuss pricing.

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Salesforce Flows: Which Salesforce editions include Flows?

Salesforce Flow Builder is included in Enterprise Edition ($165/user/month) and above. Professional Edition lacks advanced automation capabilities and Flow Builder access. Starter and lower editions have limited Flow support.

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Salesforce Flows: What are the main limitations of Salesforce Flows?

Flows are limited by DML operations (max 150 data elements that modify data), SOQL queries (max 100 data elements that retrieve data), and are not designed for bulk processing. Auto-launched Flows do not support screens and have limited error handling compared to Apex.

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Salesforce Flows: Can Salesforce Flows integrate with external systems?

Yes, through MuleSoft connectors and Salesforce API Catalog. Pre-built connectors exist for systems like Asana, and admins can create custom connectors. Complex integrations may still require Apex or third-party platforms.

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Salesforce Flows: When was Salesforce Flow redesigned?

Flow Builder was introduced in Spring '19 as a replacement for the previous Flow Designer, providing a more familiar interface similar to other Salesforce Lightning Builder tools.

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