Power Automate Desktop License [portable]

You do not need to set up local hardware or your own VMs.

Previously known as the "Per Flow" or "Unattended RPA" add-on, this license is tied to the , not a specific user. Microsoft Learn power automate desktop license

You cannot use "Premium" connectors (like SQL Server or Azure DevOps) and cannot schedule flows to run automatically. Sharing flows with colleagues is also restricted. 2. Power Automate Premium ($15/user/month) You do not need to set up local hardware or your own VMs

| Feature | Windows Built-in (Free) | Per-User with Attended RPA | Unattended RPA Add-on | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Personal productivity, local PC tasks. | Power User productivity, personal automation. | Enterprise scale, server-side automation. | | Execution Context | User must be present/interactive. | User must be present/interactive. | Runs in background; no user required. | | Cloud Integration | None (No Cloud Flow triggers). | Full Cloud Flow integration. | Full Cloud Flow integration. | | Machine State | Screen must be unlocked. | Screen must be unlocked. | Screen can be locked/logged off. | | Management | Local Console only. | Centralized Web Portal. | Centralized Web Portal + Queues. | | Cost Factor | Included in Windows OS. | Monthly subscription per user. | Monthly subscription per bot capacity. | Sharing flows with colleagues is also restricted