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Okta Workflows alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the best Okta Workflows alternative for most people is Zapier (2.6 GPA), second in our ranking of automation tools. The best free one is Microsoft Power Automate (2.8 GPA).
Okta Workflows compared with 6 alternatives: Tines, Workato, Microsoft Power Automate, Torq, Zapier and 1 more.
Okta Workflows is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $6 per user / month (Starter suite, 5 flows), billed annually. 3 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okta WorkflowsThis tool | Free trial · from $6/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Tines | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Workato | Paid | No | Web |
| Microsoft Power Automate | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, Windows |
| Torq | Paid | No | Web |
| Zapier | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Swimlane | Paid | No | Web |
Price against what you get
Okta Workflows starts at $6 a month for each person and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 2 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Microsoft Power Automate and Zapier score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Okta Workflows
Tines
Workflow automation and AI agents for security and IT teams
- Tines has a free plan, which Okta Workflows lacks.
- Tines is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Tines also covers AI agents.
- Tines does not cover no-code, which Okta Workflows does.
Suits: Security teams automating alert intake, triage and remediation
Workato
Enterprise integration and automation platform with AI agents
- Workato also covers AI agents.
- Workato does not cover templates and no-code, which Okta Workflows does.
Suits: Large companies connecting many business systems
Microsoft Power Automate
Cloud workflows and desktop RPA in the Microsoft Power Platform
- Microsoft Power Automate starts at $15 per user / month, paid yearly.
- Microsoft Power Automate has a free plan, which Okta Workflows lacks.
- Microsoft Power Automate also lists a Windows app.
- Microsoft Power Automate does not cover no-code, which Okta Workflows does.
Suits: Organizations already licensed for Microsoft 365 or Dynamics 365
Torq
AI security operations platform for triage, investigation and response
- Torq also covers AI agents and case management.
- Torq does not cover templates and no-code, which Okta Workflows does.
Suits: Security operations teams drowning in alerts that need triage
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).
- Zapier has a free plan, which Okta Workflows lacks.
- Zapier also lists a browser extension.
- Zapier also covers databases.
- Zapier does not cover templates and no-code, which Okta Workflows does.
Suits: Connecting a wide range of cloud apps, including less common ones
Swimlane
Agentic AI security automation and AI SOC platform
- Swimlane also covers AI agents, case management and dashboards.
- Swimlane does not cover templates and no-code, which Okta Workflows does.
Suits: Security operations teams automating alert triage and response
Limits worth knowing in Okta Workflows
- It is bundled into Okta Workforce Identity suites, so you pay per user for the whole suite, not for Workflows alone.
- Flow counts are capped by suite: 5 on Starter and Core Essentials, 50 on Essentials, and a maximum on Professional and Enterprise.
- Professional and Enterprise prices are not published; Okta asks buyers to contact sales.
- Okta says its suites are billed annually, so the per-month figures are not available month to month.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Okta Workflows?
The alternatives to Okta Workflows in this directory are Tines, Workato, Microsoft Power Automate, Torq, Zapier and Swimlane. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Okta Workflows.
Is there a free alternative to Okta Workflows?
Yes. Tines, Microsoft Power Automate and Zapier have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Okta Workflows alternatives work on Windows?
The Okta Workflows listing does not include a Windows app. Microsoft Power Automate lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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