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Microsoft Power Automate, formerly known as Microsoft Flow, is a powerful tool that allows users to create automated workflows between apps and services to synchronize files, get notifications, collect data, and more. Understanding Power Automate pricing structure is crucial for businesses and individuals looking to integrate automation into their operations efficiently. What drives Power Automate cost depends on plan type, amount of users, flows, and capacity.
| Power Automate Plan | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Power Automate Premium | $15 per user/month |
| Power Automate Process | $150 per bot/month |
| Hosted Process | $215 per bot/month |
| Pay-As-You-Go | Usage-based billing through an Azure subscription |
| Microsoft 365 Included Capabilities | Basic Power Automate functionality included with select Microsoft 365 licenses |
Power Automate offers a range of pricing options to suit different needs and scales of operation. The pricing is divided mainly into two categories: per-user plans and per-flow plans.
Power Automate Premium is licensed on a per-user basis and is ideal for individuals who need to create and run advanced automations across multiple applications and systems. At $15 per user per month, each licensed user can build and manage workflows that connect Microsoft and third-party services.
Power Automate Premium pricing also unlocks capabilities that aren’t available in standard Microsoft 365 automation, including premium connectors, attended robotic process automation (RPA), AI-powered features, and advanced process management tools. This makes the Power Automate Premium license cost a strong option for organizations looking to scale automation beyond basic productivity tasks.
Using a Power Automate per user plan is another great way to leverage Power Automate capabilities on a scale fit for smaller needs. The per-user plan is best suited for businesses that require predictable licensing costs. It allows licensed users to automate applications through API-based digital process automation (cloud flows) and UI-based robotic process automation (RPA) in attended mode. As of the latest information, the Power Automate Premium plan is priced at $15 per user/month, which includes unlimited cloud flows and desktop flows in attended mode, along with a 50 MB Power Automate Process Mining data storage and 5,000 AI Builder credits.
The per-flow plan is ideal for businesses that need to license individual automation bots that can be used for unattended desktop automation or a digital process automation flow accessible by an unlimited number of users within the organization. The Power Automate Process plan costs $150 per bot/month, providing cloud flows, desktop flows in unattended mode, and Dataverse entitlements.
For those looking to explore the capabilities of Power Automate, there is a free trial available, providing an opportunity to test the platform before committing to a paid plan.
Microsoft Power Automate is a versatile tool that can streamline a variety of business processes, enhance productivity, and reduce manual workload. Here are some common use cases where Power Automate can be particularly effective:
Power Automate can automatically collect data from various sources such as forms, emails, and social media, and integrate it into a central system like a CRM or ERP, reducing errors and saving time.
Organizations can use Power Automate to manage files across different platforms, such as automatically saving email attachments to a designated SharePoint folder.
Power Automate can handle leave requests, onboarding, and document approvals by routing requests to the appropriate parties and notifying employees of updates.
Power Automate can help manage customer service tickets by routing them to the right department, sending automated responses, and tracking the status of each ticket.
Power Automate can connect to financial systems and automate workflows such as invoices, expenses, and budget tracking, reducing the risk of human error.
Power Automate can assist IT departments by automating routine tasks such as system monitoring, user account management, and software updates.
One of the key offerings for Power Automate is the capacity add-on, which allows organizations to increase their daily Power Platform request limits, accommodating workloads that demand higher usage capacity than the standard allocation. This add-on is particularly beneficial for businesses experiencing growth spurts or those with variable request volumes, ensuring that their workflows remain uninterrupted and efficient. This add-on allows organizations to purchase additional daily Power Platform requests, with each unit providing an extra 50,000 requests per day at the cost of $50 per month.
The integration of AI Builder capacity add-ons empowers businesses to harness artificial intelligence capabilities, pooling service credit capacity at the tenant level. This facilitates the creation of intelligent workflows that can learn, adapt, and perform complex tasks with minimal human intervention.
Beyond what comes with individual license plans (5,000 credits), AI Builder service credits can be purchased at $500 per unit per month, with each unit comprising 1 million service credits pooled at the tenant level. This approach allows for flexibility and scalability, ensuring that businesses only pay for what they use.
There are three Power Automate Add-ons:
Microsoft Power Automate is a versatile tool that can significantly enhance productivity and efficiency by automating routine tasks. With its flexible pricing plans, businesses of all sizes can find an option that fits their budget and automation needs. As with any software solution, it’s essential to evaluate the features and benefits against the costs to ensure it aligns with your organizational goals.
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