Automation
Free automation tools
32 of the 41 automation tools in this directory are free or have a free plan.
3 have no paid plan at all. The rest pair a free plan with paid ones, and the table says what each free plan includes.
Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
| Tool | Price | What is free |
|---|---|---|
| ZapierWorkflow automation across 9,000+ apps, with AI agents | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | 100 tasks a month for 1 user, limited to two-step Zaps, with unlimited Zaps, Tables and Forms. Zapier checks for new data every 15 minutes. |
| MakeVisual automation builder for multi-step scenarios and AI agents | Free plan · from $9/mo | Free plan with no time limit: up to 1,000 credits a month, 2 active scenarios, a 15-minute minimum interval between runs, 512 MB of data transfer and 7 days of execution logs. |
| n8nWorkflow automation and AI agents you can self-host | Free plan · from €20/mo | The self-hosted Community Edition is free with almost the complete feature set, but without SSO, projects, environments, Git version control or workflow sharing. n8n Cloud has no free plan, only a trial. |
| IFTTTSimple trigger-and-action automations for apps and smart devices | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | 2 Applets with unlimited runs at standard speeds, using published or do-it-yourself Applets, plus the mobile apps. |
| Microsoft Power AutomateCloud workflows and desktop RPA in the Microsoft Power Platform | Free plan · from $15/mo | Power Automate Free license: create and run cloud flows with standard connectors only, without sharing them, plus desktop flows authored and run locally in attended mode. |
| Apple ShortcutsFree automation app for iPhone, iPad and Mac, built by Apple | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| ActivepiecesOpen-source automation with flows, AI agents and tables | Free plan · from $16/mo | Cloud Free plan: 1,000 credits a month for up to 5 users, with unlimited flows, agents, chat, tables, MCP and API access. The self-hosted Community Edition is also free and unmetered, but leaves out agents, chat and MCP. |
| Pabbly ConnectWorkflow automation that counts only action steps as tasks | Free plan · from $16/mo | 100 tasks a month with workflows limited to 2 steps. Triggers and internal steps such as filters, routers and formatters do not use tasks. No credit card needed. |
| Zoho FlowIntegration platform for cloud and on-premises apps, with AI | Free plan · from $25/mo | 100 tasks a month and up to 5 flows, with base apps, logic steps such as Decision and Delay, 15-minute polling and 30 days of flow history. |
| Node-REDOpen-source, flow-based programming tool for event-driven apps | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| UiPathEnterprise platform for RPA, AI agents and process orchestration | Free plan · from $25/mo | Community plan, free forever: build and run automations with UiPath Studio, Maestro Automate and Maestro Orchestrate, with support from the community forum. |
| IntegratelyApp integration built around ready-made, one-click automations | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | 100 tasks and 5 single-step automations with a 15-minute update time and live chat support. Webhooks, conditions, search and data steps are not included. |
| LatenodeAI workflow automation billed by runtime instead of by step | Free plan · from $0.00012 | Free forever: 10,000 CPU seconds a month, 5 active scenarios, 1 worker, runs of up to 3 minutes, 3 days of run history and 10 connected authorizations. No credit card required. |
| MacroDroidAndroid automation app built on triggers, actions and constraints | Free plan · from $1.49 | The free version is ad-supported and lets you create up to 5 macros. The MacroDroid wiki describes it as otherwise fully functional. |
| AlbatoNo-code app integration platform with a copilot and AI agents | Free plan · from $15/mo | 100 transactions, 5 active automations of up to 2 steps each, unlimited apps and connections, 7-day log storage and a 15-minute update interval. No time limit. |
| HuginnOpen-source agents that watch the web and act, on your own server | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| TinesWorkflow automation and AI agents for security and IT teams | Free plan | Explore edition of Tines 3B: unlimited users, spaces and connectors, 3 live workflows, 5,000 Tines units a month and a one-time $50 AI allowance. Tines Stories has its own free Community Edition. |
| AutomateAndroid automation app that builds tasks as flowcharts | Free plan · from $4.99 one-time | The free edition has every feature and one limit: at most 30 running blocks at a time, counting unconnected blocks in running flows. Inactive flows stored on the device are unlimited. |
| viaSocketAI workflow automation that connects more than 2,300 apps | Free plan · from $18/mo | 10,000 standard tasks and 500 AI credits every month, with the built-in integrations and AI models. A task is counted for each step that runs, including the trigger. |
| OttoKitNo-code workflow automation with AI agents and a WordPress plugin | Free plan · from $9/mo | 250 tasks a month, 20 workflows, 1 workspace, unlimited app connections, 500 table rows, 1 form and 3 days of run history. No AI Agents, schedules, filters or delays. |
| Ui.VisionOpen-source browser and desktop automation with computer vision | Free plan · from €11.90/mo | The Free Edition is open source and free for personal and commercial use, with unlimited web and desktop automation and forum support. The built-in AI assistant is free within basic limits. |
| Browse AINo-code web scraping and website change monitoring | Free plan · from $19/mo | 50 credits a month, 2 websites, 3 users and unlimited robots, with monitoring no more often than hourly. One credit extracts 10 rows or captures a screenshot. |
| Coupler.ioNo-code data integration into spreadsheets, BI tools and AI | Free plan · from $24/mo | 1 account, 1 user, 1 data source and 1 destination, with manual refresh only and 100 exported rows per data flow run. Only one data flow stays active. |
| SheetgoSpreadsheet automation for Google Sheets and Excel files | Free plan · from $35/mo | Automations Free, for the Google Sheets add-on: up to 10 automations, 10 sources per automation, 10 filter conditions, 1 MB Excel or CSV files and 5 minutes of runtime per run. No credit card required. |
| ParseurDocument and email parser that sends extracted data to other apps | Free plan · from $49/mo | 20 pages every month (an email or spreadsheet counts as one page), 1 user and 90 days of document retention, with both parsing engines, the API and integrations. No credit card needed. |
| SkyvernOpen-source AI agents that automate workflows in the browser | Free plan · from $29/mo | The open-source edition (AGPL-3.0) is free to self-host with pip or Docker. Skyvern Cloud's Free plan gives 5,000 credits, about 170 actions, which the pricing page does not show as renewing monthly. |
| PushcutSmart notifications, widgets and a server for Apple Shortcuts | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Up to 3 notifications with 1 action each and 2 background actions, using local triggers or basic webhooks. No widgets, dynamic content, online actions or Automation Server. |
| RobomotionRPA platform for building workflows, AI agents and apps | Free plan · from $49/mo | 50 credits that refresh daily, a one-time 250 credits and 1 GB of storage. Robots (1 development, 1 application) are included for 14 days only, and more credits cannot be bought. |
| Macro RecorderRecords mouse and keyboard actions for replay on Windows and Mac | Free plan · from $99.95 one-time | Freeware for personal use with limited features and no cap on repeats or on the number of actions. Use in a company setting, or for work that earns money, requires a license after 30 days. |
| RoboTaskTask automation for Windows built from ready-made actions | Free plan · from $149 one-time | Free License for personal, non-commercial use: the standard action set, all triggers and the task debugger, limited to 5 tasks of up to 50 steps each. |
| WindmillOpen-source platform for scripts, workflows and internal apps | Free plan · from $10/mo | Self-hosted Community Edition: unlimited executions, up to 3 workspaces and 50 users. Windmill Cloud Free: 1,000 executions a month, with no credit card required. |
| SkyviaNo-code cloud data integration, sync and workflow automation | Free plan · from $79/mo | Each product has a free plan. Data Integration Free: 10,000 records a month, daily scheduling and 2 scheduled integrations. Automation Free: 1,000 tasks a month and 2 active automations. |
Common questions
Which automation tools are free?
32 of the 41 automation tools in this directory are free or have a free plan. They are Zapier, Make, n8n, IFTTT, Microsoft Power Automate, Apple Shortcuts, Activepieces, Pabbly Connect, Zoho Flow, Node-RED, UiPath, Integrately, Latenode, MacroDroid, Albato and 17 more.
Which automation tools are free with no paid plan?
Apple Shortcuts, Node-RED and Huginn have no paid plan. The others on this page limit the free plan and sell paid ones.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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