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Best Software Rpa in 2026

RPA software helps you discover processes, build bots without code, and run those bots through desktop, web, API, or self-hosted deployments. This list is for people comparing automation tools on a budget.

  1. 1

    BotCity

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    BotCity brings code-based automation oversight, execution, and developer tools into one platform.

    7.6 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
  2. 2

    EdgeVerve AssistEdge

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

    AssistEdge brings process discovery, RPA, document processing, and workforce assistance into one automation platform.

    7.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  3. 3

    ElectroNeek RPA Platform

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb+1

    Consider ElectroNeek if you need a broad automation platform spanning bots, AI agents, integrations, and document processing, with cloud or on-premise deployment choices.

    7.5 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
  4. 4

    Laiye RPA

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
    7.4 Free plan Visit site
  5. 5

    Robot Framework

    Free plan APILinuxMac+1

    Robot Framework offers a free, extensible foundation for several kinds of testing and robotic process automation. Users can turn to its forum and Slack community for questions and discussion.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
  6. 6

    Zoho RPA

    Free plan APIExtensionLinux+3

    Zoho RPA combines task recording with a broad set of desktop, web, and document automation actions.

    6.9 Free plan · 15-day trial Visit site
  7. 7

    TaskTiger

    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

    Choose TaskTiger if you need a self-hosted Python queue with Redis, configurable retries, and controls for scheduling and duplicate work.

    6.8 Open source Visit site
  8. 8

    Fortra Automate

    Free trial APISelf-hostedWindows

    Fortra Automate covers desktop and centrally managed automation with broad integrations and document processing.

    6.2 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
  9. 9

    Microsoft Power Automate

    Free trial WebWindows

    Power Automate covers cloud and desktop automation, with connectors, AI features, and administrative controls.

    6.0 Free plan · paid from $15/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
  10. 10

    Nintex eSign

    by Nintex eSign
    Free trial APIWeb

    Nintex eSign combines signing tools with workflow automation and bot capabilities.

    5.9 Pricing on request Visit site
  11. 11

    OpenRPA

    Free plan Windows
    5.7 Free plan Visit site
  12. 12

    SAP Extended Enterprise Content Management by OpenText

    by SAP Extended Enterprise Content Management by OpenText
    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+4
    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  13. 13

    UiPath Agent Builder

    Free plan Web
    5.6 Free plan · paid from $25/mo · 60-day trial Visit site
  14. 14

    Pega RPA

    by Pega RPA
    Paid Self-hostedWebWindows

    Choose Pega RPA if your organization needs to automate manual work across applications, including those without well-defined APIs.

    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  15. 15

    WorkFusion

    Free trial Web

    WorkFusion combines AI agents, automation, integrations, and human review for financial-crime compliance.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
  16. 16

    Appian RPA

    Paid WebWindows
    4.9 Pricing on request Visit site
  17. 17

    Cyclone Robotics RPA

    Paid AndroidLinuxWindows
    4.9 Pricing on request Visit site
  18. 18

    IBM Robotic Process Automation

    Paid Windows
    4.8 From $981/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
  19. 19

    Automation Anywhere AI Agent Studio

    Paid Web
    4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
  20. 20

    SS&C Blue Prism Enterprise

    Paid Windows
    4.2 Pricing on request Visit site
  21. 21

    TruBot

    Paid WebWindows
    4.1 Pricing on request Visit site
  22. 22

    Tungsten RPA

    Paid LinuxWindows

    Tungsten RPA covers common RPA needs across documents, browsers, and bot coordination, with both user-assisted and unattended operation. Commercial details require a pricing request.

    4.0 Pricing on request Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Assess each tool's free tier, trial length, entry price, deployment methods, supported operating systems, and any free bot allowance. If you need to read or change code, check the licence for the tool you choose.

Questions

Which RPA products show a free tier?

BotCity, EdgeVerve AssistEdge, ElectroNeek RPA Platform, Laiye RPA, and OpenRPA list a free plan.

Which tools list free trials?

BotCity offers a 30-day trial, while Fortra Automate provides 14 days. Both IBM Robotic Process Automation and Microsoft Power Automate show 30-day trial periods.

What is the lowest published paid price?

Microsoft Power Automate shows plans beginning at $15 per user monthly with annual billing. IBM Robotic Process Automation starts at $981 per month.

Which operating systems and deployments are covered?

The listed deployment and platform combinations include Windows, web, Linux, API, self-hosted, and macOS. Check the individual tool's supported platforms before choosing.

Does a free plan mean the code is available?

No. A free plan describes pricing, not code access. Review the licence and hosting terms when code changes or self-hosting matter.

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