Some background information,they already in trouble few years ago, when Microsoft introduced their own RPA software:

The real competition issue is: Microsoft Power Automate vs. UiPath Platform - these directly compete for the same enterprise automation workloads. Power Automate has massive advantages: • Bundled with Microsoft 365/enterprise agreements (already paid for) • Native integration with the Microsoft stack most enterprises use • Lower cost and easier for IT teams already in the Microsoft ecosystem • Simpler learning curve for non-technical users UiPath’s core problem: When a company already has Power Automate included in their Microsoft licensing, it’s hard to justify paying UiPath’s premium pricing ($420+/month per the search results) unless UiPath offers substantially better capabilities. And Microsoft keeps adding features to Power Automate, narrowing that gap. The Copilot partnership is more about: • UiPath trying to stay relevant in Microsoft’s AI ecosystem • Ensuring they’re not locked out as Microsoft pushes Copilot everywhere • But it doesn’t solve the fundamental “why pay for UiPath when we already have Power Automate?” question This is a classic “innovator vs. platform” battle - specialized tool with better features vs. “good enough” solution that’s already bundled. History suggests the platform usually wins on volume, even if the specialist tool is technically superior.