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Difference between Power Automate Desktop Flow and WinAutomation Flow

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I need some clarity for Which tool is best for UI Automation?, Benefits and drawbacks of both tools

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    VJR 7,635 on at

    Hi @Anonymous 

     

    WinAutomation flow is Power Automate Desktop flow after being taken over by MSFT.

    RPA technology from WinAutomation is now available in Power Automate Desktop.

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    @VJR any other reply

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