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Self-hosted alternatives to Microsoft Power Automate

The Microsoft Power Automate listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 10 of the 40 other automation tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Microsoft Power Automate has a free plan. Paid plans start at $15 per user / month, paid yearly. 9 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

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.
    UiPath vs Microsoft Power AutomateUiPath pricing and details

  2. 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.
    n8n vs Microsoft Power Automaten8n pricing and details

  3. 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.
    Robomotion vs Microsoft Power AutomateRobomotion pricing and details

  4. 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.
    Tines vs Microsoft Power AutomateTines 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. 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

  6. BuildShip

    Visual builder for backend workflows, APIs and AI agents

    • BuildShip starts at $19 per workspace / month, billed yearly ($225); $25 billed monthly. Microsoft Power Automate starts at $15 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Microsoft Power Automate has a free plan. BuildShip does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Microsoft Power Automate lists a Windows app.
    • BuildShip is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    BuildShip pricing and details

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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 a self-hosted alternative to Microsoft Power Automate?

Yes. UiPath, n8n, Robomotion, Tines, Activepieces, BuildShip, Skyvern, Windmill and 2 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Microsoft Power Automate be self-hosted?

The Microsoft Power Automate listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these automation tools are free?

UiPath, n8n, Robomotion, Tines, Activepieces, Skyvern, Windmill, Node-RED and 1 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 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.