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OpenRPA vs Power Automate: catalog facts
OpenRPA	Power Automate
Free Free and open source.	Freemium Free tier available, with paid plans for premium connectors and higher usage.
Windows	Windows, Web
Automates desktop, browser, Java and 3270 terminal applications Modular design with many optional components	Desktop flow designer can automate legacy Windows applications, not just web services Backed by deep integration with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem
Windows only Aimed at business process automation, which takes time to learn	Full desktop automation is Windows-only Advanced connectors and higher run volumes require paid licensing
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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