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Fortra

Automate

Composite Score
8.3 /10
CX Score
8.3 /10
Category
Automate
8.3 /10

What is Automate?

Boost your productivity with cost-effective, easy-to-use automation software that transforms virtually any business or IT process and brings together the applications that keep your business running. Automate offers scalable automation capabilities whether you need an RPA solution for one department or an enterprise-wide Center of Excellence (CoE) initiative—Automate is built for the needs of any organization.

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Awards & Recognition

Automate won the following awards in the Robotic Process Automation - Enterprise category

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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

87 Likeliness to Recommend

96 Plan to Renew

77 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+84 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Automate?

4% Negative
9% Neutral
87% Positive

Pros

  • Respectful
  • Enables Productivity
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Trustworthy

Feature Ratings

Average 81

Automation Orchestration

88

Process Discovery

87

Code-Free Programming

85

Unsupervised Launch

85

Role-Based Access

84

Central Deployment

83

Distributed Work

83

Concurrent Work

81

Cloud Hosting

81

User Libraries

81

Real-Time Debugging

79

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 81

Ease of IT Administration

84

Business Value Created

84

Ease of Implementation

83

Usability and Intuitiveness

82

Ease of Customization

82

Breadth of Features

82

Quality of Features

81

Vendor Support

81

Ease of Data Integration

81

Availability and Quality of Training

77

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

76

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Gwen De B.

  • Role: Consultant
  • Industry: Consulting
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2026

Boosts Productivity with Easy Automation

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Automate from other similar products?

Simple to set up secure flexible and scalable automation.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

its ability to automate repetitive tasks quickly and reliably. The easy to use interface and pre built automation templates make it simple for both beginners and experienced users to create workflows saving time and reducing human errors.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The main drawback of Fortra Automate is that advanced features can be complex for beginners requiring time and training to use effectively. Additionally, pricing can be high for small businesses especially if multiple bots or enterprise-level features are needed.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you’re considering Fortra Automate start by identifying the repetitive tasks in your business that will benefit most from automation. Take advantage of any available training or tutorials to learn the platform’s features, and begin with small projects before scaling up. This will help you get value quickly and avoid common pitfalls.

Pros

  • Trustworthy
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Unique Features
  • Inspires Innovation

Matteo M.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Education
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2026

Competent and Robust IT Support App

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Automate from other similar products?

Automate is versatile in offering robust IT automation and support, more son on repetitive tasks The program has solid proactive measures that includes endpoint security measures and support The tool offers remarkable remote device control, and this helps us in troubleshooting without problems

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The program facilitates the admins in matters device management and control and this happens remotely The platform has customizable support and this ensures we tailor make our business needs

What do you dislike most about this product?

The interface for Automate is complex and difficult to navigate The learning trend is demanding more so on the customization option

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Automate is the most efficient way to handle most of the IT tasks and this ensures every task is well executed

Pros

  • Enables Productivity
  • Altruistic
  • Over Delivered
  • Includes Product Enhancements

Sophia S.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Biotechnology
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2025

Very affordable

Likeliness to Recommend

6 /10

What differentiates Automate from other similar products?

Automate is easier to use, budget-friendly, and built for fast results,no coding required, just pure workflow magic

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

No code workflow builder

What do you dislike most about this product?

Automate is great for most tasks, but sometimes it struggles with really complex processes. Also, I wish the analytics dashboard was a bit cooler for keeping tabs on everythin

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Those Who Want Quick Wins: Automate helps you quickly build and deploy workflows, so you can see real results fast and free up time for strategic projects. Just that

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Trustworthy

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