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Automa alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Automa alternative for most people is Zapier (2.6 GPA), second in our ranking of automation tools. The best free one is Ui.Vision (3.0 GPA).

Automa compared with 5 alternatives: UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Robomotion, Ui.Vision and Zapier.

Automa has a free plan. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
AutomaThis toolFree planYesmacOS, Windows
UiPathFree plan · from $25/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
Automation AnywhereFree planYesmacOS, Windows
RobomotionFree plan · from $49/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
Ui.VisionFree plan · from €11.90/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension
ZapierFree plan · from $19.99/moYesWeb, Browser extension

How each one differs from Automa

  1. UiPath

    Enterprise platform for RPA, AI agents and process orchestration

    • UiPath starts at $25 per month (Basic plan; billing basis not stated).
    • UiPath also lists a web app and a Linux app.
    • UiPath is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • UiPath does not cover no-code, which Automa does.

    Suits: Enterprises automating work across legacy desktop applications

    UiPath vs AutomaUiPath pricing and details

  2. Automation Anywhere

    RPA and agentic process automation for enterprises

    • Automation Anywhere also covers documents.
    • Automation Anywhere does not cover no-code, which Automa does.

    Suits: Students and developers learning RPA free

    Automation Anywhere vs AutomaAutomation Anywhere pricing and details

  3. Robomotion

    RPA platform for building workflows, AI agents and apps

    • Robomotion starts at $49 / month for Solo, or $40.83 / month billed annually.
    • Robomotion also lists a web app and a Linux app.
    • Robomotion is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Robomotion also covers templates and forms.
    • Robomotion does not cover no-code, which Automa does.

    Suits: Back-office work in web portals and desktop software that have no API

    Robomotion vs AutomaRobomotion pricing and details

  4. 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 a Linux app and a browser extension.
    • Ui.Vision is open source, according to its own site.
    • Ui.Vision does not cover AI agents and no-code, which Automa does.

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

    Ui.Vision vs AutomaUi.Vision pricing and details

  5. Zapier

    Workflow automation across 9,000+ apps, with AI agents

    • Zapier starts at $19.99 / month, billed annually, for 750 tasks ($29.99 billed monthly).
    • Zapier also lists a web app and a browser extension.
    • Zapier lists no Windows and macOS apps, which Automa has.
    • Zapier also covers databases.
    • Zapier does not cover AI agents and no-code, which Automa does.

    Suits: Connecting a wide range of cloud apps, including less common ones

    Zapier vs AutomaZapier pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Automa

  • The pricing page lists a Pro plan but no price appears in the page text that could be read, so the cost of Pro is not recorded here.
  • The Free plan limits third-party app runtime to 30 minutes a day and one developed app.
  • The download page offers Windows and Mac clients.
  • The vendor says paid plans can be billed monthly or annually, with a discount for annual, and offers pro-rata refunds on standard plans bought on its site.
Automa pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Automa?

The alternatives to Automa in this directory are UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Robomotion, Ui.Vision and Zapier. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Automa.

Is there a free alternative to Automa?

Yes. UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Robomotion, Ui.Vision and Zapier have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Automa alternatives work on Linux?

The Automa listing does not include a Linux app. UiPath, Robomotion and Ui.Vision list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Automa?

Ui.Vision is described as open source on its own site.

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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