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Microsoft Power Automate alternatives

Microsoft Power Automate compared with 12 alternatives: UiPath, Zapier, Make, n8n, Zoho Flow and 7 more.

Microsoft Power Automate has a free plan. Paid plans start at $15 per user / month, paid yearly. 10 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Microsoft Power AutomateThis toolFree plan · from $15/moYesWeb, Windows
UiPathFree plan · from $25/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
ZapierFree plan · from $19.99/moYesWeb, Browser extension
MakeFree plan · from $9/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
n8nFree plan · from €20/moYesWeb
Zoho FlowFree plan · from $25/moYesWeb
Google Workspace StudioFree trial · from $7/moTrial onlyWeb
Macro RecorderFree plan · from $99.95 one-timeYesmacOS, Windows
MailparserFree trial · from $24.95/moTrial onlyWeb
ParseurFree plan · from $49/moYesWeb
RobomotionFree plan · from $49/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
RoboTaskFree plan · from $149 one-timeYesWindows
TinesFree planYesWeb

How each one differs from Microsoft Power Automate

  1. UiPath

    Enterprise platform for RPA, AI agents and process orchestration

    • UiPath starts at $25 per month (Basic plan; billing basis not stated). Microsoft Power Automate starts at $15 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Only UiPath lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • UiPath is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • UiPath also covers AI agents.
    • Microsoft Power Automate also covers templates.

    Suits: Enterprises automating work across legacy desktop applications

    UiPath vs Microsoft Power AutomateUiPath pricing and details

  2. 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). Microsoft Power Automate starts at $15 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Only Zapier lists a browser extension.
    • Only Microsoft Power Automate lists a Windows app.
    • Zapier also covers databases.
    • Microsoft Power Automate also covers templates.

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

    Zapier vs Microsoft Power AutomateZapier pricing and details

  3. Make

    Visual automation builder for multi-step scenarios and AI agents

    • Make starts at $9 / month, billed annually, for 5,000 credits. Microsoft Power Automate starts at $15 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Only Make lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Microsoft Power Automate lists a Windows app.
    • Microsoft Power Automate also covers templates.

    Suits: Building multi-step, branching automations on a visual canvas

    Make vs Microsoft Power AutomateMake 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). Microsoft Power Automate starts at $15 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Only Microsoft Power Automate lists a Windows app.
    • n8n is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Microsoft Power Automate also covers templates.

    Suits: Technical teams that want to host their automation on their own servers

    n8n vs Microsoft Power Automaten8n pricing and details

  5. Zoho Flow

    Integration platform for cloud and on-premises apps, with AI

    • Zoho Flow starts at $25 / month, billed annually, for 5,000 tasks ($29 billed monthly). Microsoft Power Automate starts at $15 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Only Microsoft Power Automate lists a Windows app.
    • Zoho Flow also covers no-code.

    Suits: Businesses already running Zoho apps such as Zoho CRM

    Zoho Flow vs Microsoft Power AutomateZoho Flow pricing and details

  6. Google Workspace Studio

    AI flow builder for Gmail, Drive, Chat and other Workspace apps

    • Google Workspace Studio starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). Microsoft Power Automate starts at $15 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Microsoft Power Automate has a free plan. Google Workspace Studio does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Microsoft Power Automate lists a Windows app.
    • Google Workspace Studio also covers AI agents and no-code.

    Suits: Organizations that already pay for Google Workspace

    Google Workspace Studio vs Microsoft Power AutomateGoogle Workspace Studio pricing and details

  7. 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. Microsoft Power Automate starts at $15 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Only Macro Recorder lists a macOS app.
    • Only Microsoft Power Automate lists a web app.
    • Macro Recorder can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Macro Recorder also covers no-code.

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

    Macro Recorder vs Microsoft Power AutomateMacro Recorder pricing and details

  8. Mailparser

    Rule-based email parser that sends extracted data to other apps

    • Mailparser starts at $24.95 / month, billed yearly ($29.95 billed monthly). Microsoft Power Automate starts at $15 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Microsoft Power Automate has a free plan. Mailparser does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Microsoft Power Automate lists a Windows app.
    • Mailparser also covers no-code.

    Suits: Copying lead or order emails into a CRM or spreadsheet

    Mailparser vs Microsoft Power AutomateMailparser pricing and details

  9. Parseur

    Document and email parser that sends extracted data to other apps

    • Parseur starts at $49 / month for 100 pages, or $468 a year billed annually. Microsoft Power Automate starts at $15 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Only Microsoft Power Automate lists a Windows app.
    • Parseur also covers no-code.
    • Microsoft Power Automate also covers templates.

    Suits: Turning recurring emails such as leads or order notifications into spreadsheet rows

    Parseur vs Microsoft Power AutomateParseur pricing and details

  10. Robomotion

    RPA platform for building workflows, AI agents and apps

    • Robomotion starts at $49 / month for Solo, or $40.83 / month billed annually. Microsoft Power Automate starts at $15 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Only Robomotion lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Robomotion is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Robomotion also covers AI agents and forms.

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

    Robomotion vs Microsoft Power AutomateRobomotion pricing and details

  11. 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. Microsoft Power Automate starts at $15 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Only Microsoft Power Automate lists a web app.
    • RoboTask can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • RoboTask also covers no-code.
    • Microsoft Power Automate also covers templates.

    Suits: Windows users replacing Task Scheduler jobs and batch files

    RoboTask vs Microsoft Power AutomateRoboTask pricing and details

  12. Tines

    Workflow automation and AI agents for security and IT teams

    • Only Microsoft Power Automate lists a Windows app.
    • Tines is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Tines also covers AI agents.

    Suits: Security teams automating alert intake, triage and remediation

    Tines vs Microsoft Power AutomateTines pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Microsoft Power Automate

  • The free license and Microsoft 365 licenses cover standard connectors only; premium and custom connectors need Premium at $15 per user / month.
  • Unattended desktop flows need a Process license at $150 per bot / month, and the machine must be registered by a Premium user.
  • The desktop app runs only on Windows 10, Windows 11 and Windows Server, and devices with ARM processors are not supported.
  • The standalone iOS and Android app reached end of support on August 31, 2026; Microsoft points mobile users to the browser portal and Teams.
Microsoft Power Automate pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Microsoft Power Automate?

The alternatives to Microsoft Power Automate in this directory are UiPath, Zapier, Make, n8n, Zoho Flow, Google Workspace Studio, Macro Recorder, Mailparser, Parseur, Robomotion, RoboTask and Tines. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Microsoft Power Automate.

Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Power Automate?

Yes. UiPath, Zapier, Make, n8n, Zoho Flow, Macro Recorder, Parseur, Robomotion, RoboTask and Tines have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Microsoft Power Automate alternatives work on macOS?

The Microsoft Power Automate listing does not include a macOS app. UiPath, Macro Recorder and Robomotion list one.

Which Microsoft Power Automate alternatives work on Linux?

The Microsoft Power Automate listing does not include a Linux app. UiPath and Robomotion list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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