Microsoft Power Automate

Microsoft's workflow automation tool, with Copilot to build flows from plain-language requests.

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What is Microsoft Power Automate?

Power Automate connects Microsoft 365 and hundreds of other apps to automate tasks like approvals, notifications and file handling. Copilot can build a flow from a written description, and desktop flows can automate steps in older Windows apps. It runs in the browser with a Windows desktop app.

Best for: Organisations that already use Microsoft 365.

What you can do with Microsoft Power Automate

  1. Send a Teams alert when a form is submitted

  2. Save email attachments to SharePoint

  3. Automate data entry in a desktop app

Key features

  • Cloud flows across many apps
  • Copilot builds flows from descriptions
  • Desktop automation for Windows apps
  • Approvals and Teams integration

Microsoft Power Automate pros and cons

Pros

  • Deep Microsoft 365 integration
  • Handles both cloud and desktop tasks

Cons

  • Advanced features need premium licences

Microsoft Power Automate pricing

Free + PaidIncluded with some Microsoft 365 plans

Microsoft Power Automate has a free plan, with paid plans that add more usage or features. Plans change often, so check the official site for current prices.

How to get started

  1. Open microsoft.com and create a free account.
  2. Try one real task first: send a Teams alert when a form is submitted.
  3. Compare the result with Zapier or Make, then keep the one that fits how you work.

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Microsoft Power Automate FAQ

What is Microsoft Power Automate?

Power Automate connects Microsoft 365 and hundreds of other apps to automate tasks like approvals, notifications and file handling. Copilot can build a flow from a written description, and desktop flows can automate steps in older Windows apps. It runs in the browser with a Windows desktop app.

Is Microsoft Power Automate free?

Microsoft Power Automate has a free plan, with paid plans that add more usage or features. Included with some Microsoft 365 plans. Check the official site for current limits and prices.

What can you do with Microsoft Power Automate?

With Microsoft Power Automate you can send a Teams alert when a form is submitted; save email attachments to SharePoint; automate data entry in a desktop app.

Who is Microsoft Power Automate best for?

Organisations that already use Microsoft 365.

Does Microsoft Power Automate have an app?

Yes. Besides the web version, Microsoft Power Automate has apps for Windows, iPhone & iPad and Android.

Who makes Microsoft Power Automate?

Microsoft Power Automate is made by Microsoft.

What are the best alternatives to Microsoft Power Automate?

Popular alternatives include Zapier, Make, Lindy and Browse AI. See the full ranking on our AI Agents & Automation page.

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