# UiPath vs Automation Anywhere: which do AI models recommend for RPA, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, Robotic process automation. Seven of fourteen models named UiPath first on the direct prompt; one named Automation Anywhere. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/operations/robotic-process-automation/uipath-vs-automation-anywhere/

| | First-choice share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels | Models naming it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UiPath | 33% | #2 of 6 | 17% | 70 | 14 of 14 |
| Automation Anywhere | 4% | #3 of 6 | 11% | 63 | 14 of 14 |

## The direct prompt, model by model

- Muse Glimmer 30B: both first (first choices: Automation Anywhere, UiPath) (alternatives: IBM Robotic Process Automation, Microsoft Power Automate)
- Claude Haiku 4.5: uipath first (first choices: UiPath) (alternatives: Automation Anywhere, Enate, Microsoft Power Automate, RaftLabs)
- GPT-5.4 mini: uipath first (first choices: UiPath) (alternatives: Automation Anywhere, Microsoft Power Automate)
- Perplexity Sonar: uipath first (first choices: UiPath) (alternatives: Automation Anywhere, Microsoft Power Automate, Rocketbot)
- Grok 4.1 Fast: uipath first (first choices: UiPath) (alternatives: Automation Anywhere, ElectroNeek, Microsoft Power Automate, Zoho RPA)
- Llama 4 Maverick: uipath first (first choices: UiPath)
- GLM 4.7 FlashX: uipath first (first choices: Microsoft Power Automate, UiPath) (alternatives: Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism)
- Gemini 3.5 Flash: neither first, one named (first choices: Microsoft Power Automate) (alternatives: Automation Anywhere, Make, UiPath, Zapier, iNymbus)
- Mistral Small: neither first, one named (first choices: Microsoft Power Automate) (alternatives: UiPath, Zoho RPA)
- DeepSeek V4 Flash: neither first, one named (first choices: Microsoft Power Automate) (alternatives: Automation Anywhere, UiPath, Zoho RPA)
- Qwen 3.7 Flash: neither first, one named (first choices: Microsoft Power Automate) (alternatives: Automation Anywhere, UiPath)
- Kimi K2: neither first, one named (first choices: Microsoft Power Automate) (alternatives: Automation Anywhere, UiPath, Zoho RPA)
- MiniMax M2.5: neither first, one named (first choices: Microsoft Power Automate) (alternatives: Automation Anywhere, ElectroNeek, UiPath)
- GPT-6 Luna: neither first, one named (first choices: Microsoft Power Automate) (alternatives: UiPath)

## What the models said about UiPath

- "SMBs should approach UiPath with caution... its licensing fees, Orchestrator costs, and the high salary demands of specialized UiPath developers make its TCO steep." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "Be cautious if you need low-code citizen development on a tight budget, or want AI-first automation rather than RPA+AI add-ons." (Muse Glimmer 30B, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "High/ unpredictable licensing costs... Steep learning curve for advanced features; complexity overwhelms non-developers." (Grok 4.1 Fast, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "UiPath recognized as a Leader for the sixth consecutive year—positioned highest for Ability to Execute and furthest for Completeness of Vision" (MiniMax M2.5, comparative prompt, first choice)
- "the best robotic process automation software for a mid-sized B2B company would be UiPath, Automation Anywhere, or IBM Robotic Process Automation" (Llama 4 Maverick, paraphrase prompt, first choice)
- "Start with the UiPath Community Edition. It is the only way to get high-end, professional-grade automation software for free." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, budget prompt, first choice)

## What the models said about Automation Anywhere

- "It is also considered expensive, with no public pricing available. It is suitable for enterprise buyers but may not be suitable for smaller organizations." (Llama 4 Maverick, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "Be cautious if you need best-in-class AI document understanding today, low cost for small teams, or out-of-the-box ERP/CRM connectors." (Muse Glimmer 30B, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "Choose Automation Anywhere if you want a cloud-first, web-based RPA with strong document AI and pre-built Bot Store assets." (Muse Glimmer 30B, direct prompt, first choice)
- "would be UiPath, Automation Anywhere, or IBM Robotic Process Automation" (Llama 4 Maverick, paraphrase prompt, first choice)
- "Focus on platforms like UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Microsoft Power Automate, or Blue Prism, which suit mid-market needs." (Grok 4.1 Fast, scale prompt, alternative)

Share is the count of first choices across the direct, paraphrase, budget and scale prompts over all fourteen models, for a mid-market B2B company; rank is within the category. Comparisons are drawn for the top eight products in each category. Published under CC BY 4.0; the output is the models' output, and nothing here is a recommendation by the index.