Our verdict
Being tested. An editor is using Automation Anywhere hands-on; the verdict and score appear here once they sign it off.
What it does
Automation Anywhere makes software robots and AI agents that automate business processes, such as handling invoices, updating records across systems and answering routine requests. Its platform runs in the cloud and includes AI that reads documents.
It is used mainly by large organisations. A free Community Edition lets individuals learn and try it.
Why use it
- It automates multi-step processes across many business systems.
- AI reads documents such as invoices and forms.
- A free Community Edition for learning.
How it works
- Sign up for the free Community Edition on its website.
- Build a bot in its editor, step by step.
- Test it on sample data.
- Put it to work, then monitor its runs.
How hard is it to use?
Advanced Made for people at home with technical tools, or ready to learn them.
Building reliable automations needs technical skill and training, which is why we rate it Advanced.
What it costs
Free plan; paid plans. A free Community Edition for learning. Business use is paid, priced for organisations.
Prices change often, so check Automation Anywhere’s own site before you pay.
Watch out for
- Bots need maintenance when the apps they work with change.
- For a small business, simpler tools may do the job for less.
Your data
Check Automation Anywhere’s trust pages, and limit what each bot can access, especially personal data.
We haven’t confirmed that Automation Anywhere can keep your data in the UK, so check where it keeps your data before you share anything private or about other people.