UI.Vision RPA

Active

Country: Switzerland (CH)
Founded: 2015
Developer: A9T9
Pricing: Free (open-source)
Open source: Yes
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome, Firefox, Edge

Indexes

Automation

Overview

UI.Vision RPA is an open-source robotic process automation (RPA) software that automates repetitive tasks across web browsers and desktop applications using visual recognition, OCR, and AI capabilities. The tool is designed for both individual users seeking to save time and businesses looking to scale automation workflows. It distinguishes itself through a browser extension architecture combined with optional desktop modules, enabling users to automate complex workflows without requiring deep programming knowledge while maintaining enterprise-grade security with local data processing.

Key Features

Visual Web Automation - Screenshot-driven automation with computer vision and OCR to interact with web elements and canvas content
Desktop Automation - Image and text recognition technology to automate desktop applications, GUI elements, and screen scraping across Windows, Mac, and Linux
Visual Record & Replay - Record browser interactions and replay them as automated macros without manual coding
Selenium IDE Integration - Supports standard Selenium IDE commands for web automation, testing, form filling, and web scraping
AI-Powered Recognition - Built-in Anthropic Claude Computer Use and OCR capabilities for intelligent element detection
Data-Driven Testing - CSV file import and data table manipulation for parameterized test execution
File Automation - Automate file downloads, uploads, and manipulation tasks
Command-Line API - Extensive API for integration with CI/CD tools, Jenkins, Cucumber, and programming languages like Python, PowerShell, and C#

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free (Open-Source)	$0	Full RPA functionality for private and commercial use, browser extension, desktop automation, visual testing, OCR, and API access

Platforms & Requirements

UI.Vision runs as a browser extension on Chrome, Firefox, and Edge across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Desktop automation capabilities are available through an optional local application called XModules for enhanced real user simulation. The software executes entirely locally with no data transmission to external servers.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Selenium IDE commands
Jenkins CI/CD
Cucumber
Python
PowerShell
C#
Java
SAP GUI
Visual Basic
VBS

Alternatives

App	Difference
UiPath	Enterprise-focused RPA platform with more advanced orchestration and process mining capabilities, but requires licensing and more complex setup
Automation Anywhere	Commercial RPA solution with cloud-based deployment and broader enterprise integrations, contrasting with UI.Vision's local-first open-source approach
Blue Prism	Enterprise RPA platform emphasizing governance and scalability for large organizations, whereas UI.Vision targets individual users and small teams
Selenium	Web automation framework requiring programming knowledge, lacking UI.Vision's visual recognition and desktop automation capabilities

Reputation

UI.Vision is recognized as an accessible and effective RPA tool with a strong user base of 150,000+ users, particularly valued for its simplicity, visual automation capabilities, and open-source transparency. Strengths include its low barrier to entry, cross-platform support, and local data processing for security-conscious users. The tool is especially praised for handling complex websites and SAP automation. Limitations include less advanced orchestration features compared to enterprise platforms and a smaller ecosystem than commercial competitors, though its active development and community support address many use cases effectively.

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