MuleSoft alternatives · Automation
Alternatives to MuleSoft with a one-time purchase
The MuleSoft listing shows no one-time purchase. 7 of the 71 other automation tools in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
MuleSoft's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 6 of them are free or have a free plan.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from MuleSoft
- Free plan · from $16/mo
Pabbly Connect
Workflow automation that counts only action steps as tasks
- Pabbly Connect has a free plan. MuleSoft does not, though it has a free trial.
- Pabbly Connect can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Pabbly Connect also covers no-code.
- MuleSoft also covers AI agents.
- Free plan · from $1.49
MacroDroid
Android automation app built on triggers, actions and constraints
- MacroDroid has a free plan. MuleSoft does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only MacroDroid lists an Android app.
- Only MuleSoft lists a web app.
- MacroDroid can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Pushcut
Smart notifications, widgets and a server for Apple Shortcuts
- Pushcut has a free plan. MuleSoft does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Pushcut lists an iOS app.
- Only MuleSoft lists a web app.
- Pushcut can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $99.95 one-time
Macro Recorder
Records mouse and keyboard actions for replay on Windows and Mac
- Macro Recorder has a free plan. MuleSoft does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Macro Recorder lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Only MuleSoft lists a web app.
- Macro Recorder can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $149 one-time
RoboTask
Task automation for Windows built from ready-made actions
- RoboTask has a free plan. MuleSoft does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only RoboTask lists a Windows app.
- Only MuleSoft lists a web app.
- RoboTask can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $4.49 one-time
Tasker
Android automation app driven by profiles, contexts and tasks
- Only Tasker lists an Android app.
- Only MuleSoft lists a web app.
- Tasker can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- MuleSoft also covers AI agents.
- Free plan · from $4.99 one-time
Automate
Android automation app that builds tasks as flowcharts
- Automate has a free plan. MuleSoft does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Automate lists an Android app.
- Only MuleSoft lists a web app.
- Automate can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Common questions
Is there an alternative to MuleSoft that you buy once?
Yes. Pabbly Connect, MacroDroid, Pushcut, Macro Recorder, RoboTask, Tasker and Automate can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Can you buy MuleSoft once instead of subscribing?
The MuleSoft listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these automation tools are free?
Pabbly Connect, MacroDroid, Pushcut, Macro Recorder, RoboTask and Automate 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 12, 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 MuleSoft: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.