Best Robotic Process Automation Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Hyland AP Automation is ranked #1 of 29 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Nintex Automation CE and Tungsten Power PDF. The best-ranked option with a free plan is AutomationEdge. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Ui.Vision RPA at €11.90/mo.
Robotic process automation software is used to automate tasks through software bots, with options that vary in how they handle attended and unattended work. This ranked best-of selection can be compared on bot orchestration, browser automation, document processing, deployment options, and supported operating systems. Free-plan availability and the listed starting price provide additional points to consider. Hyland AP Automation, Nintex Automation CE, and Tungsten Power PDF are among the first entries, followed by AutomationEdge and others. Weigh the kinds of processes you need to automate against the capabilities shown for each entry.
29 robotic process automation software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Hyland AP Automation iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3
- 2 Nintex Automation CE iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Deployment options: on-premisesAttended automation: YesUnattended automation: Yes
- 3 Tungsten Power PDF iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$179/mo Deployment options: hybridAttended automation: YesUnattended automation: Yes
- 4 AutomationEdge No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4Free Deployment options: hybridAttended automation: YesUnattended automation: Yes
- 5 Ui.Vision RPA No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4€11.90/mo Deployment options: hybridAttended automation: YesUnattended automation: Yes
- 6 Automation Anywhere Document Automation No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free
- 7 BotCity No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Deployment options: hybridAttended automation: YesUnattended automation: Yes
- 8 EdgeVerve AssistEdge No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Deployment options: hybridAttended automation: YesUnattended automation: Yes
- 9 Laiye RPA No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Deployment options: hybridAttended automation: YesUnattended automation: Yes
- 10 OpenRPA No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Deployment options: desktopAttended automation: YesUnattended automation: Yes
- 11 Zoho RPA No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Deployment options: hybridAttended automation: YesUnattended automation: Yes
- 12 Pega CRM No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9
- 13 ElectroNeek RPA Platform No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Deployment options: hybridAttended automation: YesUnattended automation: Yes
- 14 Microsoft Power Automate No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7$15/mo
- 15 UiPath Test Cloud No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7
- 16 Nintex eSign No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Deployment options: on-premisesAttended automation: YesUnattended automation: Yes
- 17 Brity RPA No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Deployment options: hybridAttended automation: YesUnattended automation: Yes
- 18 Tungsten RPA No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Deployment options: hybridAttended automation: YesUnattended automation: Yes
- 19 WorkFusion No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Deployment options: on-premisesAttended automation: YesUnattended automation: Yes
- 20 Hyland OnBase No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3
- 21 SS&C Blue Prism Chorus No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Deployment options: on-premisesAttended automation: NoUnattended automation: Yes
- 22 taskt No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Deployment options: hybrid
- 23 Fortra Automate No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Deployment options: hybridAttended automation: YesUnattended automation: Yes
- 24 Heptora No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Deployment options: hybridAttended automation: YesUnattended automation: Yes
- 25 NICE NEVA No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Deployment options: hybridAttended automation: YesUnattended automation: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which robotic process automation software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Hyland AP Automation is ranked #1 of 29 with a score of 7.3. Nintex Automation CE is second and Tungsten Power PDF third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Ui.Vision RPA has the lowest first paid tier we found: €11.90/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.