Microsoft Power Automate vs Tines pricing (2026)
Microsoft Power Automate bills by user or bot license, Tines by workflow, so compare what you'll actually use. Data checked Oct 18, 2026.
| Microsoft Power Automate | Tines | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing unit | user or bot license | workflow |
| How usage is counted | Flat license per user (Premium) or per unattended bot (Process); runs are within Power Platform request limits. | Free edition limited by live workflows; paid editions quoted by sales. |
| Free plan | Unknown | Yes · 3 live workflows, unlimited users, one-time $50 AI allowance |
| Cheapest paid plan | $15 Premium, per user/month, annual | Not published |
| Plans | Premium, Process, Hosted Process | Free edition, Paid editions |
| Self-hosting | Desktop flows run on your machines; cloud service by Microsoft | "Flexible deploy options" on paid editions |
| Last checked | Oct 18, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Try Microsoft Power Automate | Try Tines |
These tools bill AI work in credits that vary per task, so a per-run cost estimate isn't meaningful.
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