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Apache Airflow alternatives with a Windows app

The Apache Airflow listing does not include a Windows app. 20 of the 134 other automation tools in this directory list a Windows app.

Apache Airflow is free to use. 17 of them are free or have a free plan.

20 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.
  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.
  3. Rundeck

    Runbook automation and job scheduling for IT operations

    • Only Rundeck lists Windows, Linux and macOS apps.
    • Rundeck also covers job scheduling.
  4. 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.
  5. Microsoft Power Automate

    Cloud workflows and desktop RPA in the Microsoft Power Platform

    • Microsoft Power Automate starts at $15 per user / month, paid yearly. Apache Airflow is free.
    • Only Microsoft Power Automate lists a Windows app.
    • Apache Airflow is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Microsoft Power Automate also covers templates.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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. Apache Airflow is free.
    • Only RoboTask lists a Windows app.
    • Only Apache Airflow lists a web app.
    • RoboTask can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  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.
  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.

Common questions

Which Apache Airflow alternatives have a Windows app?

Apache Camel, Apache NiFi, Rundeck, Node-RED, Microsoft Power Automate, UiPath, Axiom.ai, Ui.Vision and 12 more list a Windows app.

Does Apache Airflow have a Windows app?

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

Which of these automation tools are free?

Apache Camel, Apache NiFi, Rundeck, Node-RED, Microsoft Power Automate, UiPath, Ui.Vision, Robomotion and 9 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.