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AutoIt alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded AutoIt alternative is Ui.Vision (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.

AutoIt compared with 5 alternatives: Actiona, Pulover's Macro Creator, Macro Recorder, RoboTask and Ui.Vision.

AutoIt is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
AutoItThis toolFreeFreeWindows
ActionaFreeFreeWindows, Linux
Pulover's Macro CreatorFreeFreeWindows
Macro RecorderFree plan · from $99.95 one-timeYesmacOS, Windows
RoboTaskFree plan · from $149 one-timeYesWindows
Ui.VisionFree plan · from €11.90/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension

Price against what you get

AutoIt has no paid plan and scores 1.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Actiona, Pulover's Macro Creator and Ui.Vision score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500$1k$2k$5kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessAutoItActionaPulover's Macro Creat…Ui.Vision

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
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The full chart of automation tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from AutoIt

  1. Actiona

    Free drag-and-drop task automation for Windows and Linux

    • Actiona is free.
    • Actiona also lists a Linux app.
    • Actiona is open source, according to its own site.
    • Actiona also covers no-code.
    • Actiona does not cover window management, which AutoIt does.

    Suits: Linux and Windows users who want free desktop macro automation

    Actiona vs AutoItActiona pricing and details

  2. Pulover's Macro Creator

    Free macro recorder and script generator for Windows

    • Pulover's Macro Creator is free.

    Suits: Windows users recording repetitive mouse and keyboard tasks

    Pulover's Macro Creator vs AutoItPulover's Macro Creator pricing and details

  3. Macro Recorder

    Records mouse and keyboard actions for replay on Windows and Mac

    • Macro Recorder starts at $99.95 one-time for the Standard edition, with 12 months of updates.
    • Macro Recorder also lists a macOS app.
    • Macro Recorder can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Macro Recorder also covers no-code.
    • Macro Recorder does not cover window management, which AutoIt does.

    Suits: Repeating the same clicks and keystrokes in desktop software or a browser

    Macro Recorder vs AutoItMacro Recorder pricing and details

  4. 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.
    • RoboTask can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • RoboTask also covers no-code.
    • RoboTask does not cover window management, which AutoIt does.

    Suits: Windows users replacing Task Scheduler jobs and batch files

    RoboTask vs AutoItRoboTask 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.
    • Ui.Vision also lists macOS and Linux apps and a browser extension.
    • Ui.Vision is open source, according to its own site.
    • Ui.Vision does not cover window management, which AutoIt does.

    Suits: Testers and developers familiar with Selenium IDE-style commands

    Ui.Vision vs AutoItUi.Vision pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in AutoIt

  • It is a scripting language, so automations are written as code rather than built visually.
  • Windows only: the current version lists Windows 7 to 11 and Windows Server 2008 to 2022.
  • The vendor says to check the license inside the download for specific terms of use.
  • The latest version listed is v3.3.18.0, released 7 September 2025.
AutoIt pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to AutoIt?

The alternatives to AutoIt in this directory are Actiona, Pulover's Macro Creator, Macro Recorder, RoboTask and Ui.Vision. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with AutoIt.

Is there a free alternative to AutoIt?

Yes. Actiona and Pulover's Macro Creator are free to use. Macro Recorder, RoboTask and Ui.Vision have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which AutoIt alternatives work on macOS?

The AutoIt listing does not include a macOS app. Macro Recorder and Ui.Vision list one.

Which AutoIt alternatives work on Linux?

The AutoIt listing does not include a Linux app. Actiona and Ui.Vision list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to AutoIt?

Actiona and Ui.Vision are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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