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FlexGet is a free, open-source automation tool for handling content such as torrents, NZBs, podcasts, comics, TV, movies, RSS, HTML, and CSV. YAML task files and plugins let it create, filter, modify, or download entries, while daemon scheduling, a JSON API, and integrations with download clients and media services support ongoing media workflows. It runs across Windows, Linux, macOS, and self-hosted setups.

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    Make

    by Make
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Connecting apps with multi-step workflows — Make adds 3,000 native connectors, conditional logic, and webhook-triggered multi-step workflows beyond FlexGet’s content automation.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Node-RED

    by Node-RED
    Free plan Open source AndroidAPILinux+4

    Building event-driven data flows — Node-RED focuses on low-code event-driven applications, data transformation, real-time sync, and API management rather than FlexGet’s media tasks.

    8.8 Open source Visit site
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    Ui.Vision RPA

    Free plan APIExtensionLinux+3

    Automating browser and desktop tasks — Ui.Vision adds browser and desktop automation, scraping, OCR, visual recording, and computer vision, while FlexGet targets content workflows.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $299/yr Visit site
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    IFTTT

    by IFTTT
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Automating actions across apps and devices — IFTTT connects over 1,000 apps, services, and devices through Applets, unlike FlexGet’s focus on feeds and media.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $2.99/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Macro Recorder

    by Macro Recorder
    Free plan MacWindows

    Repeating recorded desktop actions — Macro Recorder records and replays mouse and keyboard actions, with editable steps and screen extraction, rather than FlexGet’s content-entry workflows.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Windmill

    Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

    Teams building internal software workflows — Windmill adds script and app builders, multiple programming languages, and triggers such as webhooks, schedules, queues, and HTTP routes.

    8.5 Free plan · paid from $120/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Activepieces

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    Teams building AI-assisted workflows — Activepieces offers 764 connectors, conditional multi-step flows, webhook triggers, and chat-built workflows or AI agents beyond FlexGet’s media focus.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $20/mo Visit site
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    Huginn

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
    7.4 Open source Visit site
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    Browserflow

    Free plan APIExtensionWeb
    7.3 Free plan · paid from $19/mo (annual) Visit site
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    AutoIt

    Free plan Windows
    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    AutoKey

    Free plan Linux
    7.2 Open source Visit site
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    Automatisch

    by Automatisch
    Free plan Self-hostedWeb
    7.2 Open source Visit site
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    Bardeen

    Free plan ExtensionWeb
    7.2 Free plan · paid from $10/mo Visit site
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    Actiona

    Free plan LinuxWindows
    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Automate

    by Automate
    Free plan Android
    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Auto Power-on & Shut-down

    Free plan Windows
    7.1 From $24.99 Visit site
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    MacroDroid

    Free plan AndroidWeb
    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Hammerspoon

    Free plan Mac
    6.9 Open source Visit site
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    Pipedream

    by Pipedream
    Free plan APIWeb
    6.8 Visit site
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    n8n

    by n8n
    Free plan Self-hosted
    6.7 Free plan · paid from €20/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Perfect Automation

    Free plan Windows
    6.7 Free plan · paid from $49/user · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Apple Shortcuts

    Free plan iPhoneMac
    6.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Remaku

    Free plan Windows
    6.6 Free plan Visit site
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    TinyTask

    Free plan Windows
    6.6 Free plan Visit site

That focus may be a constraint if you want to connect general apps, automate browser or desktop actions, or build event-driven data flows. FlexGet’s YAML configuration can be confusing for newcomers, and its Web UI v2 is experimental and not recommended for new users. When comparing alternatives, weigh whether you need visual workflow building, a wider range of app and service connections, or local desktop automation. Also consider platform support and the price of paid plans; several options offer free plans, but their workflows are aimed at different kinds of work.

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