Whalesync alternatives · Automation
Open-source alternatives to Whalesync
Whalesync is not described as open source on its own site. 6 of the 40 other automation tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.
Whalesync is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $32 / month, billed yearly, for 2,000 records ($40 billed monthly). All of them are free or have a free plan.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from Whalesync
- Free plan · from $29/mo
Skyvern
Open-source AI agents that automate workflows in the browser
- Skyvern starts at $29 / month for 30,000 credits (Hobby). Whalesync starts at $32 / month, billed yearly, for 2,000 records ($40 billed monthly).
- Skyvern has a free plan. Whalesync does not, though it has a free trial.
- Skyvern is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Skyvern also covers AI agents.
- Free plan · from $16/mo
Activepieces
Open-source automation with flows, AI agents and tables
- Activepieces starts at $16 / month flat, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly), for up to 5 users. Whalesync starts at $32 / month, billed yearly, for 2,000 records ($40 billed monthly).
- Activepieces has a free plan. Whalesync does not, though it has a free trial.
- Activepieces is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Activepieces also covers databases and AI agents.
- Free
Node-RED
Open-source, flow-based programming tool for event-driven apps
- Node-RED is free. Whalesync starts at $32 / month, billed yearly, for 2,000 records ($40 billed monthly).
- Node-RED has a free plan. Whalesync 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.
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Windmill
Open-source platform for scripts, workflows and internal apps
- Windmill starts at $10 per seat / month (Cloud Team); self-hosted Pro from $48 / month. Whalesync starts at $32 / month, billed yearly, for 2,000 records ($40 billed monthly).
- Windmill has a free plan. Whalesync does not, though it has a free trial.
- Windmill is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Windmill also covers AI agents and app builder.
- Free
Huginn
Open-source agents that watch the web and act, on your own server
- Huginn is free. Whalesync starts at $32 / month, billed yearly, for 2,000 records ($40 billed monthly).
- Huginn has a free plan. Whalesync does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Huginn lists a Linux app.
- Huginn is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from €11.90/mo
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. Whalesync starts at $32 / month, billed yearly, for 2,000 records ($40 billed monthly).
- Ui.Vision has a free plan. Whalesync does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Ui.Vision lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Ui.Vision lists a browser extension.
Common questions
Is there an open-source alternative to Whalesync?
Yes. Skyvern, Activepieces, Node-RED, Windmill, Huginn and Ui.Vision are open source, according to their own sites.
Is Whalesync open source?
Whalesync is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 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 Whalesync: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.