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Self-hosted alternatives to Macro Recorder

The Macro Recorder listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 31 of the 134 other automation tools in this directory can be self-hosted, 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. 26 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Macro Recorder

  1. BuildShip

    Visual builder for backend workflows, APIs and AI agents

    • BuildShip starts at $19 per workspace / month, billed yearly ($225); $25 billed monthly. Macro Recorder starts at $99.95 one-time for the Standard edition, with 12 months of updates.
    • Macro Recorder has a free plan. BuildShip does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BuildShip lists a web app.
    • Only Macro Recorder lists Windows and macOS apps.
    BuildShip pricing and details

  2. 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.
    Skyvern pricing and details

  3. Appmixer

    White-label workflow automation embedded in your own SaaS

    • Appmixer starts at $500 per month for 10 users and 1,000 data messages. Macro Recorder starts at $99.95 one-time for the Standard edition, with 12 months of updates.
    • Macro Recorder has a free plan. Appmixer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Appmixer lists a web app.
    • Only Macro Recorder lists Windows and macOS apps.
    Appmixer pricing and details

  4. n8n

    Workflow automation and AI agents you can self-host

    • n8n starts at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter). Macro Recorder starts at $99.95 one-time for the Standard edition, with 12 months of updates.
    • Only n8n lists a web app.
    • Only Macro Recorder lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • n8n is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    n8n pricing and details

  5. 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.
    Activepieces pricing and details

  6. UiPath

    Enterprise platform for RPA, AI agents and process orchestration

    • UiPath starts at $25 per month (Basic plan; billing basis not stated). Macro Recorder starts at $99.95 one-time for the Standard edition, with 12 months of updates.
    • Only UiPath lists a web app.
    • Only UiPath lists a Linux app.
    • UiPath is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    UiPath pricing and details

  7. Tines

    Workflow automation and AI agents for security and IT teams

    • Only Tines lists a web app.
    • Only Macro Recorder lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Tines is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Macro Recorder can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Tines pricing and details

  8. Robomotion

    RPA platform for building workflows, AI agents and apps

    • Robomotion starts at $49 / month for Solo, or $40.83 / month billed annually. Macro Recorder starts at $99.95 one-time for the Standard edition, with 12 months of updates.
    • Only Robomotion lists a web app.
    • Only Robomotion lists a Linux app.
    • Robomotion is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Robomotion pricing and details

  9. 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.
    Windmill pricing and details

  10. 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.
    Automatisch pricing and details

  11. 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.
    Kestra pricing and details

  12. 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.
    Dagster pricing and details

19 more that can be self-hosted

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Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Macro Recorder?

Yes. BuildShip, Skyvern, Appmixer, n8n, Activepieces, UiPath, Tines, Robomotion and 23 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Macro Recorder be self-hosted?

The Macro Recorder listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these automation tools are free?

Skyvern, n8n, Activepieces, UiPath, Tines, Robomotion, Windmill, Automatisch and 18 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 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.