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TulipFarm vs UiPath: desktop robots or shared records

UiPath pairs robots with agents built in Studio Web and run in Orchestrator. TulipFarm gives a team records, agents and approvals without that setup.

TulipFarm

$50 free

In credits at signup

UiPath

$25 a month

Starting price for Basic

uipath.com/pricing
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Where TulipFarm differs

Four differences that matter when a small team runs the process itself, each with a note on UiPath.

  • Records, agents and approvals in one place

    TulipFarm

    Tables, files, agents and workflows share one workspace. There are no robots or separate consoles to set up.

    See Workflows

    How UiPath handles it

    Agents are built in Studio Web and run through Orchestrator, alongside apps, tasks and Maestro.

    docs.uipath.com/agents/automation-cloud/latest/user-guide/agent-capabilities-in-the-uipath-platform

  • Approval without building an app first

    TulipFarm

    On actions you pick, the agent shows the exact change, and a person approves or rejects it.

    See Agents

    How UiPath handles it

    An agent escalation uses an Action app that you deploy to your tenant first, then routes it to a user or group.

    docs.uipath.com/agents/automation-cloud/latest/user-guide/agent-escalations

  • Agents work in your Slack channels

    TulipFarm

    Mention an agent in a Slack channel you grant it, and it replies there.

    See Integrations

    How UiPath handles it

    Conversational agents in Slack work in direct messages through the Autopilot app. Channels and @mentions aren’t supported.

    docs.uipath.com/agents/automation-cloud/latest/user-guide/conversational-agents-slack

  • Your team edits the records agents use

    TulipFarm

    People and agents work in the same tables, and field rules stop an incomplete row from saving.

    See Tables

    How UiPath handles it

    Data Fabric, formerly Data Service, is persistent data storage for automation projects, with entities you model.

    docs.uipath.com/data-service/automation-cloud/latest/user-guide/introduction

Feature comparison

UiPath’s column comes from its own site and docs. “Not published” means UiPath doesn’t say, not that the feature is missing.

Feature comparison
FeatureTulipFarmUiPath
Workspace and data
Built-in tables for business recordsYesField rules reject bad values before they saveYesData Fabric entities
Field types and choicesYesType, required, choices and uniqueYesChoice set, Relationship, File and Auto-number fields, among others
Personal chats hidden from adminsYesNot published
Agents
Low-code agentsYesSaved agents with reusable skillsYesBuilt in Studio Web, plus coded agents from its SDKs
Rules that stop or escalate a tool callYesApproval of the exact change on actions you pickYesGuardrails per tool, checked before or after it runs
Software robots that operate desktop appsNoYesAttended and unattended robots, from desktop to web
Automation and approvals
Human approval inside a processYesBuilt into agents and workflowsYesAction Center tasks and agent escalations
Long-running work that waits for a personYesUp to 30 days, resumes after a restartYesAction Center suspends and resumes long-running workflows
Webhook triggersYesNot published
Integrations
Built-in app connectionsPartialSlack, GitHub, Google Workspace, Jira, Confluence and TrelloYesIntegration Service connectors, plus a connector builder
MCP servers as agent toolsPartialA manager reviews and enables each toolYesUiPath-hosted, coded, command and remote servers
Agents in Slack channelsYesMention an agent in a channel; access is granted per channelPartialDirect messages only, through the Autopilot app
Security and deployment
SSO and SCIMNoSign in with Google or an email linkYesSAML SSO on the Enterprise licensing plan
Audit log exportNoRecords who changed membershipsYesExport on the Enterprise licensing plan
Security attestationsNoNo SOC 2YesSOC 2 Type 2 report listed on its trust center
Run on your own premisesPartialOpen source (AGPL v3.0); self-hosting is unsupportedYesStandard and Enterprise plans

When to stay with UiPath

UiPath is the better choice if any of these sound like your company.

Robots need to work in desktop apps
UiPath robots run attended or unattended across desktop, web and virtual environments.
IT runs automation for the whole company
UiPath has SAML SSO, SCIM, audit log export and on-premises hosting for large organizations.
Approvals route to queues of people
Agent escalations go to a user, a whole group, the least busy member, or members in turn.

Pricing

UiPath also has a free Community plan and says “Basic is evolving”. UiPath prices checked on 20 October 2026.

TulipFarm

$50 free

In credits on your first signup. Paid plans aren’t public yet; see the pricing page.

UiPath

$25 a month

Basic starts at $25 a month with limited users and robots, hosted in Europe. Standard and Enterprise are priced by sales.

uipath.com/pricing

Switching from UiPath

TulipFarm can’t import UiPath processes, agents or robots. Move one team’s process at a time and keep UiPath for robot work.

  1. Pick a process that needs no robot

    Choose one that works through apps and data rather than a desktop screen, such as invoice checks.

  2. Bring the records in

    Export the entity or sheet it reads as CSV or XLSX, then import it into a TulipFarm table.

  3. Rebuild the agent and approvals

    Paste the agent’s prompt into a skill, add the workflow steps, and mark the actions that need a person’s OK.

  4. Run both, then switch

    Run both for one cycle and compare. Your first signup includes $50 in free credits.

Questions about TulipFarm and UiPath

Is TulipFarm a UiPath alternative?

Yes, for small teams whose processes run through apps and records rather than desktop screens. TulipFarm keeps tables, files, agents and workflows in one workspace. UiPath is an enterprise platform for robots, agents and business process orchestration.

What is the main difference between TulipFarm and UiPath?

UiPath splits the work across products: Studio to build, Orchestrator to run, Action Center for people and Data Fabric for data. TulipFarm keeps all of that in one workspace. On the actions you pick, an agent shows the exact change for a person to approve, with no separate app to build.

Can TulipFarm do everything UiPath can?

No. TulipFarm has no software robots, so it can’t operate desktop apps. It also lacks UiPath’s SAML SSO, SCIM, audit log export and supported on-premises hosting. TulipFarm is for teams that want records, agents and approvals without that setup.

When should I just use UiPath?

Choose UiPath if robots must work in desktop or legacy apps, if IT runs automation for the whole company, or if you need SSO, SCIM or on-premises hosting. It also fits if approvals must route to queues of people.

Do agents work in Slack channels?

Yes, in TulipFarm. Mention an agent in a Slack channel you grant it, and it replies there. UiPath conversational agents work in Slack through direct messages with its Autopilot app, and its docs say channels and @mentions aren’t supported.

Can I move my UiPath automations to TulipFarm?

Not automatically, and robot work should stay on UiPath. Move one app-based process at a time: import its data as CSV or XLSX, paste the agent’s prompt into a skill, rebuild the steps, and run both until you trust the result.

How much does TulipFarm cost compared with UiPath?

Your first TulipFarm Cloud signup includes $50 in free credits. Paid plans aren’t public yet; see the pricing page to ask for more credits or apply for student, NGO or startup support. UiPath has a free Community plan, Basic starts at $25 a month, and Standard and Enterprise prices come from sales.

Move one UiPath process to TulipFarm.

Sign up for TulipFarm Cloud and rebuild a process that doesn’t need a robot. The research preview is open to everyone, and your first signup includes $50 in free credits.

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Last reviewed 20 October 2026.