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Open-source alternatives to Apple Shortcuts

Apple Shortcuts is not described as open source on its own site. 6 of the 40 other automation tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Apple Shortcuts is free to use. All 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. Skyvern

    Open-source AI agents that automate workflows in the browser

    • Skyvern starts at $29 / month for 30,000 credits (Hobby). Apple Shortcuts is free.
    • Only Skyvern lists a web app.
    • Only Apple Shortcuts lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Skyvern is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Skyvern pricing and details

  2. Activepieces

    Open-source automation with flows, AI agents and tables

    • Activepieces starts at $16 / month flat, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly), for up to 5 users. Apple Shortcuts is free.
    • Only Activepieces lists a web app.
    • Only Apple Shortcuts lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Activepieces is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Activepieces 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. 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

  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. 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

  6. Windmill

    Open-source platform for scripts, workflows and internal apps

    • Windmill starts at $10 per seat / month (Cloud Team); self-hosted Pro from $48 / month. Apple Shortcuts is free.
    • Only Windmill lists a web app.
    • Only Apple Shortcuts lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Windmill is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Windmill pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Apple Shortcuts?

Yes. Skyvern, Activepieces, Node-RED, Huginn, Ui.Vision and Windmill are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Apple Shortcuts open source?

Apple Shortcuts is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

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.