Macro Recorder alternatives · Automation
Open-source alternatives to Macro Recorder
Macro Recorder is not described as open source on its own site. 27 of the 134 other automation tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.
Macro Recorder has a free plan. Paid plans start at $99.95 one-time for the Standard edition, with 12 months of updates. 25 of them are free or have a free plan.
27 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Macro Recorder
- Free plan · from €11.90/mo
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. Macro Recorder starts at $99.95 one-time for the Standard edition, with 12 months of updates.
- Only Ui.Vision lists a Linux app.
- Only Ui.Vision lists a browser extension.
- Ui.Vision is open source, according to its own site.
- Free
Actiona
Free drag-and-drop task automation for Windows and Linux
- Actiona is free. Macro Recorder starts at $99.95 one-time for the Standard edition, with 12 months of updates.
- Only Actiona lists a Linux app.
- Only Macro Recorder lists a macOS app.
- Actiona is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $29/mo
Skyvern
Open-source AI agents that automate workflows in the browser
- Skyvern starts at $29 / month for 30,000 credits (Hobby). Macro Recorder starts at $99.95 one-time for the Standard edition, with 12 months of updates.
- Only Skyvern lists a web app.
- Only Macro Recorder lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Skyvern is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from €99/mo
Knime
Open-source visual workflows for data analysis and automation
- Knime starts at €99 per month for 3 seats and 120 execution credits. Macro Recorder starts at $99.95 one-time for the Standard edition, with 12 months of updates.
- Only Knime lists a web app.
- Only Knime lists a Linux app.
- Knime is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $16/mo
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. Macro Recorder starts at $99.95 one-time for the Standard edition, with 12 months of updates.
- Only Activepieces lists a web app.
- Only Macro Recorder lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Activepieces is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $10/mo
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. Macro Recorder starts at $99.95 one-time for the Standard edition, with 12 months of updates.
- Only Windmill lists a web app.
- Only Macro Recorder lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Windmill is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free
Automatisch
Open-source workflow automation you can host yourself
- Automatisch is free. Macro Recorder starts at $99.95 one-time for the Standard edition, with 12 months of updates.
- Only Automatisch lists a web app.
- Only Macro Recorder lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Automatisch is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan
Kestra
Open-source workflow orchestration platform defined in YAML
- Only Kestra lists a web app.
- Only Macro Recorder lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Kestra is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Macro Recorder can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $10/mo
Dagster
Asset-based data orchestration platform, now part of Prefect
- Dagster starts at $10 per month plus $0.040 per credit (Solo). Macro Recorder starts at $99.95 one-time for the Standard edition, with 12 months of updates.
- Macro Recorder has a free plan. Dagster does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Dagster lists a web app.
- Only Macro Recorder lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Free
Apache NiFi
Open-source system for routing and processing data flows
- Apache NiFi is free. Macro Recorder starts at $99.95 one-time for the Standard edition, with 12 months of updates.
- Only Apache NiFi lists a web app.
- Only Apache NiFi lists a Linux app.
- Apache NiFi is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free
Apache Camel
Open-source Java framework for integration routes
- Apache Camel is free. Macro Recorder starts at $99.95 one-time for the Standard edition, with 12 months of updates.
- Only Apache Camel lists a Linux app.
- Apache Camel is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Macro Recorder can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free
Node-RED
Open-source, flow-based programming tool for event-driven apps
- Node-RED is free. Macro Recorder starts at $99.95 one-time for the Standard edition, with 12 months of updates.
- Only Node-RED lists a web app.
- Only Node-RED lists a Linux app.
- Only Macro Recorder lists a macOS app.
Common questions
Is there an open-source alternative to Macro Recorder?
Yes. Ui.Vision, Actiona, Skyvern, Knime, Activepieces, Windmill, Automatisch, Kestra and 19 more are open source, according to their own sites.
Is Macro Recorder open source?
Macro Recorder is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these automation tools are free?
Ui.Vision, Actiona, Skyvern, Knime, Activepieces, Windmill, Automatisch, Kestra and 17 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 Macro Recorder: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.