Appian alternatives · Automation
Self-hosted alternatives to Appian
The Appian listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 31 of the 134 other automation tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Appian's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 26 of them are free or have a free plan.
31 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Appian
- Free plan
Camunda
BPMN process orchestration, self-hosted or as a cloud service
- Camunda is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Camunda also covers dashboards.
- Appian also covers app builder, no-code and case management.
- Free trial · from $19/mo
BuildShip
Visual builder for backend workflows, APIs and AI agents
- Appian has a free plan. BuildShip does not, though it has a free trial.
- BuildShip is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- BuildShip also covers databases and templates.
- Appian also covers app builder and case management.
- Free plan · from $29/mo
Skyvern
Open-source AI agents that automate workflows in the browser
- Skyvern is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Appian also covers app builder and case management.
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Windmill
Open-source platform for scripts, workflows and internal apps
- Windmill is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Appian also covers no-code and case management.
- Paid
Quickwork
Enterprise integration, automation and AI agent platform
- Appian has a free plan. Quickwork does not.
- Quickwork is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Appian also covers app builder and case management.
- Free plan · from $16/mo
Activepieces
Open-source automation with flows, AI agents and tables
- Activepieces is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Activepieces also covers databases.
- Appian also covers app builder, no-code and case management.
- Free plan · from $25/mo
UiPath
Enterprise platform for RPA, AI agents and process orchestration
- Only UiPath lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- UiPath is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Appian also covers app builder, no-code and case management.
- Free plan
Tines
Workflow automation and AI agents for security and IT teams
- Tines is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Tines also covers templates.
- Appian also covers app builder, no-code and case management.
- Free plan · from $49/mo
Robomotion
RPA platform for building workflows, AI agents and apps
- Only Robomotion lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Robomotion is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Robomotion also covers templates and forms.
- Appian also covers app builder, no-code and case management.
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Trigger.dev
Open-source platform for long-running background tasks and AI agents
- Trigger.dev is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Appian also covers app builder, no-code and case management.
- Free
Automatisch
Open-source workflow automation you can host yourself
- Automatisch is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Appian also covers AI agents, app builder and case management.
- Free plan · from $100/mo
Prefect
Python workflow orchestration with an open-source core and a cloud
- Prefect is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Appian also covers app builder, no-code and case management.
Common questions
Is there a self-hosted alternative to Appian?
Yes. Camunda, BuildShip, Skyvern, Windmill, Quickwork, Activepieces, UiPath, Tines and 23 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Can Appian be self-hosted?
The Appian listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these automation tools are free?
Camunda, Skyvern, Windmill, Activepieces, UiPath, Tines, Robomotion, Trigger.dev and 18 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 4, 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 Appian: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.