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Mediar vs Power Automate
OS-level desktop automation vs Microsoft ecosystem
The Verdict
Power Automate excels at Microsoft 365 workflows with 900+ connectors. For SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook automation, it's hard to beat. But Power Automate Desktop struggles with complex legacy applications - EHRs, Oracle, SAP GUI. Mediar specializes in the desktop layer where APIs don't exist, built from the ground up at the OS level.
At a Glance
Feature
Mediar
Microsoft Power Automate
Microsoft Integration
Limited
Excellent
Legacy Desktop Apps
Core focus
Add-on
Technology
OS-level APIs
Recorder-based
Different Problems
If your automation centers on Microsoft 365, Power Automate is the obvious choice. Mediar solves a different problem: legacy desktop applications, EHRs, and ERPs that lack modern APIs. Web APIs are fundamentally limited - they only work when vendors provide them. Our OS-level approach works with any application, regardless of API availability.
Pricing & Value
Recommended
Mediar
Usage-based
- Pay per successful execution
- 99% automation success rate
- Implementation in days, not months
Microsoft Power Automate
Often included with M365 / $15+/user/month
"Power Automate is cost-effective in the Microsoft ecosystem. Mediar handles desktop applications where Power Automate struggles."
Why move away from Microsoft Power Automate?
Cons of Microsoft Power Automate
- Fragmented UX (Cloud vs Desktop flows)
- Desktop recorder struggles with complex apps
- Complex licensing tiers
Where Microsoft Power Automate is strong
- 900+ pre-built connectors
- Deep Microsoft 365 integration
- Often included in enterprise licenses
- Copilot AI for building flows
Ready to switch to modern automation?
Join the teams moving from Microsoft Power Automate to Mediar for faster, more reliable workflows.