Kestra alternatives · Automation
Kestra alternatives with a Windows app
The Kestra listing does not include a Windows app. 20 of the 134 other automation tools in this directory list a Windows app.
Kestra has a free plan. 17 of them are free or have a free plan.
20 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Kestra
- Free
Node-RED
Open-source, flow-based programming tool for event-driven apps
- Only Node-RED lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Free
Apache NiFi
Open-source system for routing and processing data flows
- Only Apache NiFi lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Free
Apache Camel
Open-source Java framework for integration routes
- Only Apache Camel lists Linux, macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Kestra lists a web app.
- Free plan · from $15/mo
Microsoft Power Automate
Cloud workflows and desktop RPA in the Microsoft Power Platform
- Only Microsoft Power Automate lists a Windows app.
- Kestra is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Microsoft Power Automate also covers templates.
- Free plan · from $25/mo
UiPath
Enterprise platform for RPA, AI agents and process orchestration
- Only UiPath lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Kestra is open source, according to its own site.
- UiPath also covers AI agents.
- Free trial · from $15/mo
Axiom.ai
Browser automation and web scraping bots, built without code
- Kestra has a free plan. Axiom.ai does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Axiom.ai lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Axiom.ai lists a browser extension.
- Only Kestra lists a web app.
- Free plan · from €11.90/mo
Ui.Vision
Open-source browser and desktop automation with computer vision
- Only Ui.Vision lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Ui.Vision lists a browser extension.
- Only Kestra lists a web app.
- Kestra is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $49/mo
Robomotion
RPA platform for building workflows, AI agents and apps
- Only Robomotion lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Kestra is open source, according to its own site.
- Robomotion also covers templates, AI agents and forms.
- Free plan
Rundeck
Runbook automation and job scheduling for IT operations
- Only Rundeck lists Windows, Linux and macOS apps.
- Rundeck also covers job scheduling.
- Free plan · from €99/mo
Knime
Open-source visual workflows for data analysis and automation
- Only Knime lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Kestra is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Knime also covers no-code.
- Free plan · from $99.95 one-time
Macro Recorder
Records mouse and keyboard actions for replay on Windows and Mac
- Only Macro Recorder lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Only Kestra lists a web app.
- Macro Recorder can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Kestra is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $149 one-time
RoboTask
Task automation for Windows built from ready-made actions
- Only RoboTask lists a Windows app.
- Only Kestra lists a web app.
- RoboTask can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Kestra is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
8 more that list a Windows app
All 20 in one tableCommon questions
Which Kestra alternatives have a Windows app?
Node-RED, Apache NiFi, Apache Camel, Microsoft Power Automate, UiPath, Axiom.ai, Ui.Vision, Robomotion and 12 more list a Windows app.
Does Kestra have a Windows app?
The Kestra listing does not include a Windows app. It lists Web.
Which of these automation tools are free?
Node-RED, Apache NiFi, Apache Camel, Microsoft Power Automate, UiPath, Ui.Vision, Robomotion, Rundeck and 9 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 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 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 Kestra: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.
