Tines alternatives · Automation
Alternatives to Tines with a one-time purchase
The Tines listing shows no one-time purchase. 7 of the 71 other automation tools in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Tines has a free plan. 6 of them are free or have a free plan.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from Tines
- Free plan · from $1.49
MacroDroid
Android automation app built on triggers, actions and constraints
- Only MacroDroid lists an Android app.
- Only Tines lists a web app.
- MacroDroid can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Tines is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $16/mo
Pabbly Connect
Workflow automation that counts only action steps as tasks
- Pabbly Connect can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Tines is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Pabbly Connect also covers no-code.
- Tines also covers templates and AI agents.
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Pushcut
Smart notifications, widgets and a server for Apple Shortcuts
- Only Pushcut lists an iOS app.
- Only Tines lists a web app.
- Pushcut can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Tines is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $99.95 one-time
Macro Recorder
Records mouse and keyboard actions for replay on Windows and Mac
- Only Macro Recorder lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Only Tines lists a web app.
- Macro Recorder can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Tines is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $149 one-time
RoboTask
Task automation for Windows built from ready-made actions
- Only RoboTask lists a Windows app.
- Only Tines lists a web app.
- RoboTask can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Tines is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $4.49 one-time
Tasker
Android automation app driven by profiles, contexts and tasks
- Tines has a free plan. Tasker does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Tasker lists an Android app.
- Only Tines lists a web app.
- Tasker can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $4.99 one-time
Automate
Android automation app that builds tasks as flowcharts
- Only Automate lists an Android app.
- Only Tines lists a web app.
- Automate can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Tines is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Common questions
Is there an alternative to Tines that you buy once?
Yes. MacroDroid, Pabbly Connect, Pushcut, Macro Recorder, RoboTask, Tasker and Automate can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Can you buy Tines once instead of subscribing?
The Tines listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these automation tools are free?
MacroDroid, Pabbly Connect, 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 Oct 9, 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 Tines: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.