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Microsoft Power Automate
Workflow automation in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem
A hosted automation tool in the Power Platform for building workflows and approvals across Microsoft 365 and other connectors.
In depth
What it is
Microsoft Power Automate is a hosted automation tool in the Power Platform for building workflows and approvals across Microsoft 365 and other connectors.
Key features
- Microsoft integration - Connects closely to Microsoft 365 and Power Platform.
- Connectors - Large connector catalog including Microsoft services.
- Approvals - Approval flows and notifications as first-class concepts.
- RPA - Desktop automation for UI-driven tasks (where applicable).
Strengths
- Microsoft integration - Connects closely to Microsoft 365 and Power Platform.
- Connectors - Large connector catalog including Microsoft services.
- Approvals - Approval flows and notifications as first-class concepts.
Trade-offs
- Licensing - Pricing and entitlements can be complex across SKUs.
- Ecosystem coupling - Coverage is strongest within the Microsoft stack.
- Governance - Environment strategy and DLP policies become operational work.
Pricing
Commercial product sold via subscriptions and/or licenses. Pricing commonly varies by seats, usage, and governance features.
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