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Microsoft Power Automate vs Gumloop

Microsoft Power Automate: Microsoft's workflow automation tool, with Copilot to build flows from plain-language requests. Gumloop: Drag-and-drop AI automations without code. Here is how they compare on features, pricing, platforms, pros and cons.

Quick verdict

Microsoft Power Automate

Best for: Organisations that already use Microsoft 365.

Stands out for: Deep Microsoft 365 integration; Handles both cloud and desktop tasks.

Gumloop

Best for: Marketers and ops people automating AI tasks.

Stands out for: Visual and beginner-friendly; AI built into each step.

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Microsoft Power Automate, Gumloop
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What it isMicrosoft's workflow automation tool, with Copilot to build flows from plain-language requests.Drag-and-drop AI automations without code.
Pricing
Free + PaidIncluded with some Microsoft 365 plans
Free + Paid
Free to useYesYes
CategoryAI Agents & AutomationAI Agents & Automation
Editor rank#9 in category#11 in category
Made byMicrosoftGumloop
Best forOrganisations that already use Microsoft 365.Marketers and ops people automating AI tasks.
Key features
  • Cloud flows across many apps
  • Copilot builds flows from descriptions
  • Desktop automation for Windows apps
  • Approvals and Teams integration
  • Drag-and-drop builder
  • Web scraping and document blocks
  • Templates
Pros
  • Deep Microsoft 365 integration
  • Handles both cloud and desktop tasks
  • Visual and beginner-friendly
  • AI built into each step
  • Free plan available
Cons
  • Advanced features need premium licences
  • Credit limits on the free plan
  • Smaller integration library than older tools
Use it to
  • Send a Teams alert when a form is submitted
  • Save email attachments to SharePoint
  • Automate data entry in a desktop app
  • Scrape websites and summarise results
  • Automate lead research with AI
  • Build internal AI workflows by dragging blocks
Web app
iPhone & iPad
Android
Windows
Chrome extension

Microsoft Power Automate vs Gumloop: questions

Is Microsoft Power Automate better than Gumloop?

Neither wins for everyone. Our editors rank Microsoft Power Automate slightly higher overall in AI Agents & Automation, but Gumloop can be the better fit: Marketers and ops people automating AI tasks.

Which is free, Microsoft Power Automate or Gumloop?

Both can be used without paying: Microsoft Power Automate is free + paid and Gumloop is free + paid. Paid plans add more usage or features.

Can I use Microsoft Power Automate and Gumloop together?

Yes. Many people keep both and pick per task, for example send a Teams alert when a form is submitted with Microsoft Power Automate, and scrape websites and summarise results with Gumloop.

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