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Prefect alternatives with a Linux app

The Prefect listing does not include a Linux app. 13 of the 134 other automation tools in this directory list a Linux app.

Prefect has a free plan. Paid plans start at $100 per month, billed monthly (Starter, 3 users). 11 of them are free or have a free plan.

13 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Prefect

  1. Node-RED

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

    • Node-RED is free. Prefect starts at $100 per month, billed monthly (Starter, 3 users).
    • Only Node-RED lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Prefect also covers AI agents.
    Node-RED pricing and details

  2. StackStorm

    Open-source event-driven automation for DevOps and SRE teams

    • StackStorm is free. Prefect starts at $100 per month, billed monthly (Starter, 3 users).
    • Only StackStorm lists a Linux app.
    • Prefect also covers AI agents.
    StackStorm pricing and details

  3. UiPath

    Enterprise platform for RPA, AI agents and process orchestration

    • UiPath starts at $25 per month (Basic plan; billing basis not stated). Prefect starts at $100 per month, billed monthly (Starter, 3 users).
    • Only UiPath lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Prefect is open source, according to its own site.
    UiPath pricing and details

  4. Huginn

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

    • Huginn is free. Prefect starts at $100 per month, billed monthly (Starter, 3 users).
    • Only Huginn lists a Linux app.
    • Prefect also covers AI agents.
    Huginn pricing and details

  5. Robomotion

    RPA platform for building workflows, AI agents and apps

    • Robomotion starts at $49 / month for Solo, or $40.83 / month billed annually. Prefect starts at $100 per month, billed monthly (Starter, 3 users).
    • Only Robomotion lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Prefect is open source, according to its own site.
    • Robomotion also covers templates and forms.
    Robomotion pricing and details

  6. Apache NiFi

    Open-source system for routing and processing data flows

    • Apache NiFi is free. Prefect starts at $100 per month, billed monthly (Starter, 3 users).
    • Only Apache NiFi lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Prefect also covers AI agents.
    Apache NiFi pricing and details

  7. Apache Camel

    Open-source Java framework for integration routes

    • Apache Camel is free. Prefect starts at $100 per month, billed monthly (Starter, 3 users).
    • Only Apache Camel lists Linux, macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Prefect lists a web app.
    • Prefect also covers AI agents.
    Apache Camel pricing and details

  8. Rundeck

    Runbook automation and job scheduling for IT operations

    • Only Rundeck lists Windows, Linux and macOS apps.
    • Rundeck also covers job scheduling.
    • Prefect also covers AI agents.
    Rundeck pricing and details

  9. Axiom.ai

    Browser automation and web scraping bots, built without code

    • Axiom.ai starts at $15 / month for 5 hours of runtime. Prefect starts at $100 per month, billed monthly (Starter, 3 users).
    • Prefect has a free plan. Axiom.ai does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Axiom.ai lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Axiom.ai lists a browser extension.
    Axiom.ai pricing and details

  10. 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. Prefect starts at $100 per month, billed monthly (Starter, 3 users).
    • Only Ui.Vision lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Ui.Vision lists a browser extension.
    • Only Prefect lists a web app.
    Ui.Vision pricing and details

  11. Knime

    Open-source visual workflows for data analysis and automation

    • Knime starts at €99 per month for 3 seats and 120 execution credits. Prefect starts at $100 per month, billed monthly (Starter, 3 users).
    • Only Knime lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Prefect is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Knime also covers no-code.
    Knime pricing and details

  12. Actiona

    Free drag-and-drop task automation for Windows and Linux

    • Actiona is free. Prefect starts at $100 per month, billed monthly (Starter, 3 users).
    • Only Actiona lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Prefect lists a web app.
    • Prefect is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Actiona pricing and details

1 more that list a Linux app

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Common questions

Which Prefect alternatives have a Linux app?

Node-RED, StackStorm, UiPath, Huginn, Robomotion, Apache NiFi, Apache Camel, Rundeck and 5 more list a Linux app.

Does Prefect have a Linux app?

The Prefect listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web.

Which of these automation tools are free?

Node-RED, StackStorm, UiPath, Huginn, Robomotion, Apache NiFi, Apache Camel, Rundeck and 3 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 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 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 Prefect: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.