Why people look for a Power Automate alternative
Power Automate for desktop needs a Microsoft, work or school account, and with a Microsoft account flows are stored on OneDrive. Unattended automation needs a Process or Hosted Process plan. People who want automation that stays on the machine, or runs unattended without a per-bot plan, look for alternatives.
Key differences
| Aevornix Automate | Microsoft Power Automate | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | One-time licence, permanent for the major version bought, with maintenance updates for that version. | Premium, Process and Hosted Process plans priced per user or per bot per month, paid yearly. Power Automate for desktop with a Microsoft account is available at no extra cost. |
| Where data is kept | Files and data stay on your computer; no Aevornix server. | Desktop flows built with a Microsoft account are stored automatically on OneDrive. |
| Unattended runs | Background runner keeps triggers active. | Unattended desktop flows need the Process or Hosted Process plan; Premium covers attended desktop flows. |
Microsoft Power Automate facts from microsoft.com/en-gb/power-platform/products/power-automate/pricing, learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-automate/desktop-flows/introduction, learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-automate/desktop-flows/getting-started-msa, checked 2026-09-26. Aevornix facts from the product pages on this site. Check the vendor's own site for current terms before deciding.
The Aevornix option
Aevornix Automate records steps and uses Windows UI Automation for other programs, with a permission review before any workflow is activated or imported and a run history of each step's input and output.
Limitations
Aevornix Automate does not provide Microsoft's cloud flows or connector catalogue, and it runs on Windows only.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Microsoft account?
Not for Aevornix Automate. It needs no account of any kind.
Where are my workflows stored?
On your computer.
Is Power Automate for desktop free?
Microsoft says Power Automate with a Microsoft account is available at no extra cost; premium and unattended features are paid.
