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UiPath vs Workato

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UiPath

Automation Integration

The leading platform for business process automation

From
$25/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Workato

Automation Integration

The enterprise integration platform

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: UiPath the Basic plan from $25 per month caps the tenant at 5 Basic users, 5 Plus users, 1 Pro user and 2 unattended robots; Workato the pricing page names four product lines, Enterprise iPaaS, Agentic solutions, API Management and Data Orchestration, and publishes no figure for any of them, gating all of it behind Schedule a demo
  • They diverge on capability: UiPath covers Desktop RPA, Workato covers Process orchestration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which UiPath and Workato actually diverge.

Attributes where UiPath and Workato differ
AttributeUiPathWorkato
Starting price$25/month$99/month
PlatformsDesktop, WebWeb, On-premise
Founded20052014

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 UiPath

  • Desktop RPA
  • Cloud RPA
  • Process mining
  • Task mining
  • AI capabilities
  • Analytics
  • 500+ connectors
  • Enterprise systems

Only in Workato

  • Process orchestration
  • Master data management
  • Integration templates
  • Real-time sync
  • Error handling
  • API management
  • Workflow analytics
  • 1000+ apps

Both cover

  • Monitoring
  • SOC2
  • HIPAA
  • GDPR
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

UiPath

  • Robotic process automation and business automationnot Workato
  • Enterprise-wide deployment and process optimizationnot Workato
  • UI automation and intelligent document processingnot Workato
  • Large-scale automation programs with custom requirementsnot Workato

Workato

  • Workflow Automationnot UiPath
  • Data Integrationnot UiPath
  • Process Automationnot UiPath
  • App Integrationnot UiPath
  • API Connectivitynot UiPath

Where each one falls short

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

UiPath

  • The Basic plan from $25 per month caps the tenant at 5 Basic users, 5 Plus users, 1 Pro user and 2 unattended robots
  • Basic tenants are hosted only in the European region
  • Only the Basic tier carries a published price; Standard and Enterprise require contacting sales
  • Self healing automation, process simulation, Elastic Robot Orchestration, bring your own encryption keys and dedicated deployments are Enterprise only
  • Agent capability is limited on Basic and requires Standard or Enterprise
  • Extra unattended robots are purchased separately on top of the plan

Workato

  • The pricing page names four product lines, Enterprise iPaaS, Agentic solutions, API Management and Data Orchestration, and publishes no figure for any of them, gating all of it behind Schedule a demo

Pricing, plan by plan

UiPath

$25/month
  • Automation Cloud Basic$25/month
    • Build and run basic personal automations
    • Limited scale
    • 99.9% service uptime
  • Automation Cloud Standard$null/month
    • Enterprise automation capabilities
    • Document classification and extraction at scale
    • No limits to scale
  • Automation Cloud Enterprise$null/month
    • Self-healing UI automation
    • Process optimization and simulation
    • Infrastructure automation
  • Test Cloud Standard$null/month
    • Contact Sales for pricing

Workato

$99/month
  • Starter$99/month
    • Up to 50 recipes
    • Basic integrations
    • Email support
  • Professional$299/month
    • Unlimited recipes
    • Premium integrations
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$999/month
    • Custom SLA
    • Dedicated support
    • Advanced security

Which should you pick?

Choose UiPath if

  • You need desktop rpa.
  • You work on Desktop, Web.
  • You also want cloud rpa.
UiPath review

Choose Workato if

  • You need process orchestration.
  • You work on Web, On-premise.
  • You also want master data management.
Workato review

Questions people ask

Is UiPath or Workato better?
Neither clearly leads. UiPath starts at $25/month and Workato at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, UiPath or Workato?
UiPath starts at $25/month and Workato at $99/month.
Does UiPath or Workato run on more platforms?
UiPath runs on Desktop, Web. Workato runs on Web, On-premise.
What is UiPath best used for?
UiPath is most often used for robotic process automation and business automation, enterprise-wide deployment and process optimization, ui automation and intelligent document processing, large-scale automation programs with custom requirements. Of those, robotic process automation and business automation and enterprise-wide deployment and process optimization are not what Workato is typically brought in for.
What can UiPath do that Workato cannot?
UiPath covers Desktop RPA, Cloud RPA, Process mining, Task mining. Workato covers Process orchestration, Master data management, Integration templates, Real-time sync. Both handle Monitoring, SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

UiPath: How much does UiPath cost?

UiPath Automation Cloud Basic starts at $25/month for individuals and small teams. Standard and Enterprise tiers require contacting sales for custom pricing based on organizational needs.

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Workato: How is Workato pricing structured?

Workato states their pricing is built for flexibility and designed to support organizations of all sizes and needs. However, specific tier costs, feature inclusions, and contract terms are not published on their website.

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UiPath: What are the limitations of UiPath's Basic tier?

The Basic tier at $25/month is limited to building and running basic personal automations at limited scale, with European region hosting only and bronze-level support. Standard and Enterprise tiers remove these limits.

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Workato: Can I see Workato's pricing without talking to sales?

No. Workato requires interested buyers to either request a demo, request a trial, or contact their sales team directly to discuss pricing.

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UiPath: Does UiPath charge for users and robots separately?

UiPath's pricing tiers include base costs, but users, robots, and agents may require additional purchases beyond the tier pricing, depending on organizational requirements.

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Workato: Does Workato have a Predictable Pricing Commitment?

Yes, Workato mentions a Predictable Pricing Commitment, but the details are not visible on the main pricing page. You would need to contact them or visit the linked resource for details.

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