MuleSoft alternatives · Automation
Self-hosted alternatives to MuleSoft
The MuleSoft listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 15 of the 71 other automation tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
MuleSoft's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 14 of them are free or have a free plan.
15 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to MuleSoft
- Free plan · from $16/mo
Activepieces
Open-source automation with flows, AI agents and tables
- Activepieces has a free plan. MuleSoft does not, though it has a free trial.
- Activepieces is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Activepieces also covers databases.
- Free plan
Tines
Workflow automation and AI agents for security and IT teams
- Tines has a free plan. MuleSoft does not, though it has a free trial.
- Tines is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Tines also covers templates.
- Free plan · from $29/mo
Skyvern
Open-source AI agents that automate workflows in the browser
- Skyvern has a free plan. MuleSoft does not, though it has a free trial.
- Skyvern is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Skyvern also covers no-code.
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Windmill
Open-source platform for scripts, workflows and internal apps
- Windmill has a free plan. MuleSoft does not, though it has a free trial.
- Windmill is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Windmill also covers app builder.
- Free plan · from €20/mo
n8n
Workflow automation and AI agents you can self-host
- n8n has a free plan. MuleSoft does not, though it has a free trial.
- n8n is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- MuleSoft also covers AI agents.
- Free plan · from $25/mo
UiPath
Enterprise platform for RPA, AI agents and process orchestration
- UiPath has a free plan. MuleSoft does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only UiPath lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- UiPath is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $19/mo
BuildShip
Visual builder for backend workflows, APIs and AI agents
- BuildShip is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- BuildShip also covers databases, templates and no-code.
- Free plan · from $49/mo
Robomotion
RPA platform for building workflows, AI agents and apps
- Robomotion has a free plan. MuleSoft does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Robomotion lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Robomotion is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Robomotion also covers templates and forms.
- Free plan
Kestra
Open-source workflow orchestration platform defined in YAML
- Kestra has a free plan. MuleSoft does not, though it has a free trial.
- Kestra is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- MuleSoft also covers AI agents.
- Free
Node-RED
Open-source, flow-based programming tool for event-driven apps
- Node-RED has a free plan. MuleSoft does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Node-RED lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Node-RED is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- MuleSoft also covers AI agents.
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Trigger.dev
Open-source platform for long-running background tasks and AI agents
- Trigger.dev has a free plan. MuleSoft does not, though it has a free trial.
- Trigger.dev is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan
Camunda
BPMN process orchestration, self-hosted or as a cloud service
- Camunda has a free plan. MuleSoft does not, though it has a free trial.
- Camunda is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Camunda also covers dashboards.
Common questions
Is there a self-hosted alternative to MuleSoft?
Yes. Activepieces, Tines, Skyvern, Windmill, n8n, UiPath, BuildShip, Robomotion and 7 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Can MuleSoft be self-hosted?
The MuleSoft listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these automation tools are free?
Activepieces, Tines, Skyvern, Windmill, n8n, UiPath, Robomotion, Kestra and 6 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 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.




