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Open-source alternatives to Microsoft Power Automate

Microsoft Power Automate is not described as open source on its own site. 6 of the 40 other automation tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Microsoft Power Automate has a free plan. Paid plans start at $15 per user / month, paid yearly. All of them are free or have a free plan.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Microsoft Power Automate

  1. 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. Microsoft Power Automate starts at $15 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Only Microsoft Power Automate lists a Windows app.
    • Activepieces is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Activepieces also covers databases and AI agents.
    Activepieces 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). Microsoft Power Automate starts at $15 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Only Microsoft Power Automate lists a Windows app.
    • Skyvern is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Skyvern also covers AI agents and no-code.
    Skyvern pricing and details

  3. 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. Microsoft Power Automate starts at $15 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Only Microsoft Power Automate lists a Windows app.
    • Windmill is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Windmill also covers AI agents and app builder.
    Windmill pricing and details

  4. Node-RED

    Open-source, flow-based programming tool for event-driven apps

    • Node-RED is free. Microsoft Power Automate starts at $15 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Only Node-RED lists a Linux app.
    • Node-RED is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Microsoft Power Automate also covers templates.
    Node-RED pricing and details

  5. 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. Microsoft Power Automate starts at $15 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Only Ui.Vision lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Ui.Vision lists a browser extension.
    • Only Microsoft Power Automate lists a web app.
    Ui.Vision pricing and details

  6. Huginn

    Open-source agents that watch the web and act, on your own server

    • Huginn is free. Microsoft Power Automate starts at $15 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Only Huginn lists a Linux app.
    • Only Microsoft Power Automate lists a Windows app.
    • Huginn is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Huginn pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Microsoft Power Automate?

Yes. Activepieces, Skyvern, Windmill, Node-RED, Ui.Vision and Huginn are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Microsoft Power Automate open source?

Microsoft Power Automate is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 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 Microsoft Power Automate: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.