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Actiona alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Actiona alternative is Ui.Vision (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Actiona compared with 5 alternatives: AutoIt, Pulover's Macro Creator, Macro Recorder, RoboTask and Ui.Vision.

Actiona is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ActionaThis toolFreeFreeWindows, Linux
AutoItFreeFreeWindows
Pulover's Macro CreatorFreeFreeWindows
Macro RecorderFree plan · from $99.95 one-timeYesmacOS, Windows
RoboTaskFree plan · from $149 one-timeYesWindows
Ui.VisionFree plan · from €11.90/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension

Price against what you get

Actiona has no paid plan and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Ui.Vision scores higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500$1k$2k$5kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessActionaAutoItPulover's Macro Creat…Ui.Vision

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of automation tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Actiona

  1. AutoIt

    Freeware BASIC-like scripting language for automating Windows

    • AutoIt is free.
    • AutoIt lists no Linux app, which Actiona has.
    • AutoIt also covers window management.
    • AutoIt does not cover no-code, which Actiona does.

    Suits: IT staff scripting repeatable Windows desktop tasks

    AutoIt vs ActionaAutoIt pricing and details

  2. Pulover's Macro Creator

    Free macro recorder and script generator for Windows

    • Pulover's Macro Creator is free.
    • Pulover's Macro Creator lists no Linux app, which Actiona has.
    • Pulover's Macro Creator also covers window management.
    • Pulover's Macro Creator does not cover no-code, which Actiona does.

    Suits: Windows users recording repetitive mouse and keyboard tasks

    Pulover's Macro Creator vs ActionaPulover's Macro Creator pricing and details

  3. Macro Recorder

    Records mouse and keyboard actions for replay on Windows and Mac

    • Macro Recorder starts at $99.95 one-time for the Standard edition, with 12 months of updates.
    • Macro Recorder also lists a macOS app.
    • Macro Recorder lists no Linux app, which Actiona has.
    • Macro Recorder can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Repeating the same clicks and keystrokes in desktop software or a browser

    Macro Recorder vs ActionaMacro Recorder pricing and details

  4. RoboTask

    Task automation for Windows built from ready-made actions

    • RoboTask starts at $149 one-time for a Personal license, with 1 year of updates.
    • RoboTask lists no Linux app, which Actiona has.
    • RoboTask can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Windows users replacing Task Scheduler jobs and batch files

    RoboTask vs ActionaRoboTask pricing and details

  5. Ui.Vision

    Open-source browser and desktop automation with computer vision

    • Ui.Vision starts at €11.90 / month for AI PRO (introductory price); PRO Edition is US$299 / year.
    • Ui.Vision also lists a macOS app and a browser extension.
    • Ui.Vision does not cover no-code, which Actiona does.

    Suits: Testers and developers familiar with Selenium IDE-style commands

    Ui.Vision vs ActionaUi.Vision pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Actiona

  • Only Windows and GNU/Linux are listed; there is no macOS build.
  • The current version, 3.11.4, lists only 64-bit Windows downloads, though the wiki says 32-bit binaries exist.
  • Support is through a Discord server, a forum and the wiki rather than a company help desk.
Actiona pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Actiona?

The alternatives to Actiona in this directory are AutoIt, Pulover's Macro Creator, Macro Recorder, RoboTask and Ui.Vision. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Actiona.

Is there a free alternative to Actiona?

Yes. AutoIt and Pulover's Macro Creator are free to use. Macro Recorder, RoboTask and Ui.Vision have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Actiona alternatives work on macOS?

The Actiona listing does not include a macOS app. Macro Recorder and Ui.Vision list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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