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digital worker vs RPA
RPA automates the screen; a digital worker can go deeper. Here’s how they differ and when each makes sense.
RPA (robotic process automation) automates tasks by mimicking how a person clicks and types across existing software — useful when there are no APIs to work with, but brittle when interfaces change. A digital worker is a broader idea that can use real integrations and APIs, not just screen automation.
Both need building and ongoing care. Coworkers builds robust integrations so you’re not left maintaining fragile click-based scripts.
Screen-scraping bots break every time a vendor tweaks their UI. Where an API exists, a proper integration is far more reliable. Coworkers builds real integrations first and uses automation only where it genuinely makes sense — and maintains all of it on the same subscription.
You submit as many requests as you like — features, integrations, automations, internal tools, bug fixes. We work through them one active item at a time, from the top of your priority queue, and ship to production. No new quotes, no new contracts, no re-explaining your product every month.
It is a flat monthly subscription with no lock-in. Pause when the backlog is quiet, restart when it is not. You talk directly to the founder building your features, in your own Australian timezone.
| RPA | Digital worker | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Mimics clicks and keystrokes on the UI | Uses APIs and real integrations where possible |
| Robustness | Breaks when screens change | Sturdier with proper integrations |
| Best when | No API access to a legacy system | You want maintainable, scalable automation |
| Still needs | Building and constant upkeep | Building and maintenance |
Unlimited development requests, shipped one feature at a time. No lock-in, pause anytime, Australian timezone.
Get started todayRPA automates tasks by imitating a person clicking through existing screens, which is brittle when interfaces change. A digital worker is broader and can use real APIs and integrations. Coworkers builds robust integrations and maintains them.
Most customers are onboarded within 24–48 hours. Your first feature is usually active in the same week.