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Apache Airflow alternatives with a Linux app

The Apache Airflow listing does not include a Linux app. 13 of the 134 other automation tools in this directory list a Linux app.

Apache Airflow is free to use. 11 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Apache Airflow

  1. Apache Camel

    Open-source Java framework for integration routes

    • Apache Camel is free. Apache Airflow is free.
    • Only Apache Camel lists Linux, macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Apache Airflow lists a web app.
    Apache Camel vs Apache AirflowApache Camel pricing and details

  2. Apache NiFi

    Open-source system for routing and processing data flows

    • Apache NiFi is free. Apache Airflow is free.
    • Only Apache NiFi lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    Apache NiFi vs Apache AirflowApache NiFi pricing and details

  3. Rundeck

    Runbook automation and job scheduling for IT operations

    • Only Rundeck lists Windows, Linux and macOS apps.
    • Rundeck also covers job scheduling.
    Rundeck vs Apache AirflowRundeck pricing and details

  4. StackStorm

    Open-source event-driven automation for DevOps and SRE teams

    • StackStorm is free. Apache Airflow is free.
    • Only StackStorm lists a Linux app.
    StackStorm vs Apache AirflowStackStorm pricing and details

  5. Node-RED

    Open-source, flow-based programming tool for event-driven apps

    • Node-RED is free. Apache Airflow is free.
    • Only Node-RED lists Windows and Linux apps.
    Node-RED pricing and details

  6. Huginn

    Open-source agents that watch the web and act, on your own server

    • Huginn is free. Apache Airflow is free.
    • Only Huginn lists a Linux app.
    Huginn pricing and details

  7. UiPath

    Enterprise platform for RPA, AI agents and process orchestration

    • UiPath starts at $25 per month (Basic plan; billing basis not stated). Apache Airflow is free.
    • Only UiPath lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Apache Airflow is open source, according to its own site.
    • UiPath also covers AI agents.
    UiPath pricing and details

  8. Axiom.ai

    Browser automation and web scraping bots, built without code

    • Axiom.ai starts at $15 / month for 5 hours of runtime. Apache Airflow is free.
    • Apache Airflow has a free plan. Axiom.ai does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Axiom.ai lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Axiom.ai lists a browser extension.
    Axiom.ai pricing and details

  9. 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. Apache Airflow is free.
    • Only Ui.Vision lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Ui.Vision lists a browser extension.
    • Only Apache Airflow lists a web app.
    Ui.Vision pricing and details

  10. Robomotion

    RPA platform for building workflows, AI agents and apps

    • Robomotion starts at $49 / month for Solo, or $40.83 / month billed annually. Apache Airflow is free.
    • Only Robomotion lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Apache Airflow is open source, according to its own site.
    • Robomotion also covers templates, AI agents and forms.
    Robomotion pricing and details

  11. Knime

    Open-source visual workflows for data analysis and automation

    • Knime starts at €99 per month for 3 seats and 120 execution credits. Apache Airflow is free.
    • Only Knime lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Apache Airflow is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Knime also covers no-code.
    Knime pricing and details

  12. Actiona

    Free drag-and-drop task automation for Windows and Linux

    • Actiona is free. Apache Airflow is free.
    • Only Actiona lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Apache Airflow lists a web app.
    • Apache Airflow is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Actiona pricing and details

1 more that list a Linux app

All 13 in one table

Common questions

Which Apache Airflow alternatives have a Linux app?

Apache Camel, Apache NiFi, Rundeck, StackStorm, Node-RED, Huginn, UiPath, Axiom.ai and 5 more list a Linux app.

Does Apache Airflow have a Linux app?

The Apache Airflow listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web.

Which of these automation tools are free?

Apache Camel, Apache NiFi, Rundeck, StackStorm, Node-RED, Huginn, UiPath, Ui.Vision and 3 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

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

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Apache Airflow: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.