The Actiona Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Actiona in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Actiona
The Insider’s Guide
Free drag-and-drop task automation for Windows and Linux
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among automation tools, read from Actiona’s own pages.
Made by Actiona project · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Actiona’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Actiona’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.8
GPA, above 123 of the 134 other automation tools we grade
Actiona is a free task automation tool for Windows and Linux. Users build action lists, which are scripts, by dragging and dropping actions, and can extend them with JavaScript. It is written in C++ with the Qt framework, and its source code and installers are published on GitHub.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Actiona, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It runs on Windows and GNU/Linux only, and support is a forum and Discord rather than a help desk.
- 1
Best for free drag-and-drop desktop macros on Windows and Linux
Actiona is a free program where you build action lists by dragging steps, with JavaScript for anything harder.
- 2
It is free
Actiona has no paid plan at all. Free software with no paid plans.
- 3
It runs on 2 platforms
Windows and Linux.
- 4
Drag-and-drop action lists
Build automations from a list of actions by dragging them in, without needing to know a programming language.
- 5
JavaScript extension
Advanced users can script with JavaScript (ECMAScript) to extend what the action lists do.
- 6
Community scripts
A scripts repository holds example scripts created by the community that can be viewed and tested.
- 7
A 2.8 GPA, above 123 of 134
That is against the other automation tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
Actiona is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Actiona at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Windows, Linux
- Made by
- Actiona project
- Category
- Automation
- Our grade
- 2.8 GPA, good
The report card
Best for free drag-and-drop desktop macros on Windows and Linux
Actiona is a free program where you build action lists by dragging steps, with JavaScript for anything harder. It runs on Windows and GNU/Linux only, and support is a forum and Discord rather than a help desk.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Free software with no paid plans, which a person can download and run. |
| Free plan and trial | A | Free outright, with no cap and no account. |
| Features | C | Action lists, a JavaScript extension and community scripts. It does the macro job fully, but it is a smaller job than a full automation platform. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. Building action lists is a learning curve, and scripting is needed for harder jobs. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | A program for computers only: Windows and Linux, no macOS, no web or phone version. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Actiona is for
- Fits if you are on Linux or Windows and want free desktop macros
- Works for people who like building steps visually and scripting only when needed
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you use a Mac, as there is no macOS build
- Not for you if you want a company help desk, since support is a Discord, forum and wiki
- Watch out: version 3.11.4 lists only 64-bit Windows downloads, though the wiki says 32-bit builds exist
Good to know
Good for
- Linux and Windows users who want free desktop macro automation
- People who prefer building action lists visually and scripting only when needed
- Contributors who want to read or modify the source
Worth knowing
- Only Windows and GNU/Linux are listed; there is no macOS build.
- The current version, 3.11.4, lists only 64-bit Windows downloads, though the wiki says 32-bit binaries exist.
- Support is through a Discord server, a forum and the wiki rather than a company help desk.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
Actiona is free to use.
Free software with no paid plans, which a person can download and run.
Free
$0
The full program is free software; Windows installers and Ubuntu and Debian packages are offered.
The free plan
Free software with no paid plans.
Read from wiki.actiona.tools on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
2
Places it runs: Windows and Linux
Free drag-and-drop task automation for Windows and Linux. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, workflow automation, no-code.
Action lists, a JavaScript extension and community scripts.
- Drag-and-drop action lists
- Build automations from a list of actions by dragging them in, without needing to know a programming language.
- JavaScript extension
- Advanced users can script with JavaScript (ECMAScript) to extend what the action lists do.
- Community scripts
- A scripts repository holds example scripts created by the community that can be viewed and tested.
- Windows and Linux builds
- Binaries are published for Windows and for Ubuntu, in 32-bit and 64-bit versions, with Debian and Ubuntu packages in the repositories.
- Open source code
- The source is on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license, with a guide for compiling the latest unstable version.
Where it runs
- Windows
- Linux
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Actiona is made by Actiona project.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
123/134
Other automation tools it is graded above
Actiona's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 123 of the 134 other automation tools we grade, and level with 7.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 124 of 134) and worst on features (C, above 2).
Actiona has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 135 automation tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Actiona’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 116 of 134
- AFree plan and trialAbove 124 of 134
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 134
- CEase of useAbove 27 of 134
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 8 of 134
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 80 automation tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Actiona is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Actiona is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces. It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.8 is higher than 123 of the 134 other automation tools we grade.
What you could not
- Connections to other products, each kept working as those products change.
- A builder that other people can use without writing code.
- A real app for Windows and Linux. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. Actiona’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
AutoIt, Pulover's Macro Creator, Macro Recorder, RoboTask and Ui.Vision
The 5 tools Actiona is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
AutoIt
Free
Freeware BASIC-like scripting language for automating Windows.
- Only Actiona lists a Linux app.
- Actiona is open source, according to its own site.
- Actiona also covers no-code.
- 2.8GPA
Pulover's Macro Creator
Free
Free macro recorder and script generator for Windows.
- Only Actiona lists a Linux app.
- Actiona is open source, according to its own site.
- Actiona also covers no-code.
- 2.6GPA
Macro Recorder
Free plan · from $99.95 one-time
Records mouse and keyboard actions for replay on Windows and Mac.
- Only Actiona lists a Linux app.
- Only Macro Recorder lists a macOS app.
- Actiona is open source, according to its own site.
- 2.4GPA
RoboTask
Free plan · from $149 one-time
Task automation for Windows built from ready-made actions.
- Only Actiona lists a Linux app.
- Actiona is open source, according to its own site.
- RoboTask can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 3.0GPA
Ui.Vision
Free plan · from €11.90/mo
Open-source browser and desktop automation with computer vision.
- Only Ui.Vision lists a macOS app.
- Only Ui.Vision lists a browser extension.
- Actiona also covers no-code.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Actiona free?
Yes. Actiona is free to use.
How much does Actiona cost?
Actiona lists one plan. Free: $0.
What platforms does Actiona work on?
Actiona is available on Windows and Linux.
Does Actiona have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Actiona is listed for Windows and Linux.
Does Actiona have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Actiona is listed for Windows and Linux.
Is Actiona open source?
Yes. Actiona is open source, according to its own site.
Who makes Actiona?
Actiona is made by Actiona project.
What are the alternatives to Actiona?
The closest alternatives to Actiona in our directory are AutoIt, Pulover's Macro Creator, Macro Recorder, RoboTask and Ui.Vision.
How does Actiona compare with other automation tools?
Actiona's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 123 of the 134 other automation tools we grade, and level with 7.
Is Actiona good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Actiona A for value for money. Actiona has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Actiona?
Actiona is free, so making your own would save you nothing. And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Actiona’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Actiona's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Actiona project. Prices change, so check wiki.actiona.tools before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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categories
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price changes on record
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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Actiona, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/actiona
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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