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Apple Shortcuts alternatives with a Linux app

The Apple Shortcuts listing does not include a Linux app. 6 of the 40 other automation tools in this directory list a Linux app.

Apple Shortcuts is free to use. 5 of them are free or have a free plan.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Apple Shortcuts

  1. Axiom.ai

    Browser automation and web scraping bots, built without code

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

  2. Robomotion

    RPA platform for building workflows, AI agents and apps

    • Robomotion starts at $49 / month for Solo, or $40.83 / month billed annually. Apple Shortcuts is free.
    • Only Robomotion lists a web app.
    • Only Robomotion lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Apple Shortcuts lists an iOS app.
    Robomotion pricing and details

  3. Node-RED

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

    • Node-RED is free. Apple Shortcuts is free.
    • Only Node-RED lists a web app.
    • Only Node-RED lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Apple Shortcuts lists iOS and macOS apps.
    Node-RED pricing and details

  4. UiPath

    Enterprise platform for RPA, AI agents and process orchestration

    • UiPath starts at $25 per month (Basic plan; billing basis not stated). Apple Shortcuts is free.
    • Only UiPath lists a web app.
    • Only UiPath lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Apple Shortcuts lists an iOS app.
    UiPath pricing and details

  5. Huginn

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

    • Huginn is free. Apple Shortcuts is free.
    • Only Huginn lists a web app.
    • Only Huginn lists a Linux app.
    • Only Apple Shortcuts lists iOS and macOS apps.
    Huginn pricing and details

  6. 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. Apple Shortcuts is free.
    • Only Ui.Vision lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Ui.Vision lists a browser extension.
    • Only Apple Shortcuts lists an iOS app.
    Ui.Vision pricing and details

Common questions

Which Apple Shortcuts alternatives have a Linux app?

Axiom.ai, Robomotion, Node-RED, UiPath, Huginn and Ui.Vision list a Linux app.

Does Apple Shortcuts have a Linux app?

The Apple Shortcuts listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS and iOS.

Which of these automation tools are free?

Robomotion, Node-RED, UiPath, Huginn and Ui.Vision 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 Oct 6, 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 Apple Shortcuts: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.