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Best Robotic Process Automation Software in 2026

Automating repeatable work involves choices about how bots run and what tasks they handle. Compare attended and unattended automation, bot orchestration, and browser automation, then consider document processing and deployment options. Supported operating systems can help you assess fit with your environment, while free plans and paid-from pricing provide cost points. AutomationEdge, BotCity, and Ui.Vision RPA are among the entries, along with Zoho RPA and Automation Anywhere Document Automation. Consider the processes you want to automate and compare the listed capabilities with the way your organization operates.

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    AutomationEdge

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

    Choose AutomationEdge if you need a broad automation platform spanning agents, RPA, documents, integrations, and workload scheduling, with hybrid and on-premises deployment options.

    7.7 Free plan Visit site
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    BotCity

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    BotCity brings code-based automation oversight, execution, and developer tools into one platform.

    7.6 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Brity RPA

    Free plan AndroidAPILinux+3

    Brity RPA combines visual process design, action recording, and bot orchestration for enterprise automation. Buyers should confirm component licensing and deployment requirements with Samsung SDS.

    7.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    EdgeVerve AssistEdge

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

    AssistEdge brings process discovery, RPA, document processing, and workforce assistance into one automation platform.

    7.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    ElectroNeek RPA Platform

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb+1

    Consider ElectroNeek if you need a broad automation platform spanning bots, AI agents, integrations, and document processing, with cloud or on-premise deployment choices.

    7.5 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
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    Laiye RPA

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Ui.Vision RPA

    Free plan APIExtensionLinux+3

    Ui.Vision RPA combines browser and desktop automation with several scripting and AI options.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $299/yr Visit site
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    OpenRPA

    Free plan Self-hostedWindows

    OpenRPA offers Windows-based workflow automation with both assisted and orchestrated robot modes.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Zoho RPA

    Free plan APIExtensionLinux+3

    Zoho RPA combines task recording with a broad set of desktop, web, and document automation actions.

    6.9 Free plan · 15-day trial Visit site
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    Tailent Automation Platform

    Free plan WebWindows

    TAP combines workflow creation, bot management, reusable SkilledBots, and Salesforce integration.

    6.8 From €500/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    taskt

    Free plan Windows

    taskt combines visual bot design and recorders with options for .NET code and scripts.

    6.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Heptora

    Free trial APILinuxMac+2

    Heptora brings process automation, document-focused AI agents, and a plain-language assistant into one platform.

    6.4 14-day trial Visit site
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    Fortra Automate

    Free trial APISelf-hostedWindows

    Fortra Automate covers desktop and centrally managed automation with broad integrations and document processing.

    6.3 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Microsoft Power Automate

    Free trial WebWindows

    Power Automate covers cloud and desktop automation, with connectors, AI features, and administrative controls.

    5.9 Free plan · paid from $15/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
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    OpenBots

    Free trial WebWindows

    OpenBots combines healthcare revenue-cycle agents with document processing, orchestration, and human review workflows.

    5.9 30-day trial Visit site
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    Hyland OnBase

    by Hyland OnBase
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Choose OnBase if your organization needs document capture, workflow automation, case management, and records controls in one content management product.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    NICE NEVA

    Free trial WebWindows

    NEVA combines live agent guidance, desktop automation, process discovery, and low-code automation design. Organizations should assess its desktop data collection and request pricing to determine fit.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Rocketbot

    Paid APILinuxMac+3

    Rocketbot provides a broad automation stack covering desktop tasks, cloud workflows, documents, and integrations.

    5.6 From $7,990/yr Visit site
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    UiPath Agent Builder

    Free plan Web
    5.6 Free plan · paid from $25/mo · 60-day trial Visit site
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    Pega RPA

    by Pega RPA
    Paid Self-hostedWebWindows

    Choose Pega RPA if your organization needs to automate manual work across applications, including those without well-defined APIs.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    WorkFusion

    Free trial Web

    WorkFusion combines AI agents, automation, integrations, and human review for financial-crime compliance.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Automation Anywhere AI Agent Studio

    Paid Web
    4.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    IBM Robotic Process Automation

    Paid Windows
    4.8 From $981/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Nintex RPA

    Paid WebWindows
    4.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    SS&C Blue Prism Enterprise

    Paid Windows
    4.2 Pricing on request Visit site

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