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Self-hosted alternatives to Apple Shortcuts

The Apple Shortcuts listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 10 of the 40 other automation tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Apple Shortcuts is free to use. 9 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Apple Shortcuts

  1. BuildShip

    Visual builder for backend workflows, APIs and AI agents

    • BuildShip starts at $19 per workspace / month, billed yearly ($225); $25 billed monthly. Apple Shortcuts is free.
    • Apple Shortcuts has a free plan. BuildShip does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BuildShip lists a web app.
    • Only Apple Shortcuts lists iOS and macOS apps.
    BuildShip pricing and details

  2. Tines

    Workflow automation and AI agents for security and IT teams

    • Only Tines lists a web app.
    • Only Apple Shortcuts lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Tines is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Tines also covers AI agents.
    Tines pricing and details

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. n8n

    Workflow automation and AI agents you can self-host

    • n8n starts at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter). Apple Shortcuts is free.
    • Only n8n lists a web app.
    • Only Apple Shortcuts lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • n8n is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    n8n pricing and details

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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 a self-hosted alternative to Apple Shortcuts?

Yes. BuildShip, Tines, Skyvern, Robomotion, n8n, Activepieces, Node-RED, UiPath and 2 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Apple Shortcuts be self-hosted?

The Apple Shortcuts listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these automation tools are free?

Tines, Skyvern, Robomotion, n8n, Activepieces, Node-RED, UiPath, Huginn and 1 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 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.