Automation
Self-hosted automation tools
10 of the 41 automation tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
9 of them are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| n8nWorkflow automation and AI agents you can self-host | Free plan · from €20/mo | Yes | Web |
| ActivepiecesOpen-source automation with flows, AI agents and tables | Free plan · from $16/mo | Yes | Web |
| Node-REDOpen-source, flow-based programming tool for event-driven apps | Free | Free | Web, Windows, Linux |
| UiPathEnterprise platform for RPA, AI agents and process orchestration | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| HuginnOpen-source agents that watch the web and act, on your own server | Free | Free | Web, Linux |
| TinesWorkflow automation and AI agents for security and IT teams | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| BuildShipVisual builder for backend workflows, APIs and AI agents | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web |
| SkyvernOpen-source AI agents that automate workflows in the browser | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web |
| RobomotionRPA platform for building workflows, AI agents and apps | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| WindmillOpen-source platform for scripts, workflows and internal apps | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
Common questions
Which automation tools can be self-hosted?
10 of the 41 automation tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites. They are n8n, Activepieces, Node-RED, UiPath, Huginn, Tines, BuildShip, Skyvern, Robomotion and Windmill.
Which of these automation tools are free?
n8n, Activepieces, Node-RED, UiPath, Huginn, Tines, Skyvern, Robomotion and Windmill are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 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 each listing names the pages it was read from.