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Best Task Automation Software in 2026

Task automation software can connect routine actions across apps, browsers, and desktops, with workflows launched by triggers or schedules. Compared on app triggers and scheduled runs, the entries offer ways to assess how an automation starts; browser automation, desktop recorder, and desktop support indicate the kinds of tasks covered. Monthly run limit and workflow step limit are useful constraints to check against your workload. Make, Ui.Vision RPA, and IFTTT are among the options shown. Check free-plan availability and paid-from pricing as well, then compare the listed limits and capabilities with the routines you want to automate.

35 apps
Research read 23 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

Node-RED
by Node-RED
Free plan Open source AndroidAPILinux+4

Node-RED offers a visual flow editor, a lightweight runtime, and a large community library. Its default editor security is important to address before deployment.

8.8 Open source Visit site
2

Windmill

Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

Windmill combines developer scripting with low-code workflow and app building, and supports self-hosting.

8.5 Free plan · paid from $120/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
3

Activepieces

Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

Activepieces combines workflow automation, agent building, and a broad integration catalog, with cloud and self-hosted deployment options.

7.5 Free plan · paid from $20/mo Visit site
4

FlexGet

Free plan APILinuxMac+3

FlexGet combines configurable plugins, scheduled automation, client integrations, and a JSON API for varied content tasks.

7.4 Open source Visit site
5

Huginn

Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

Huginn combines web monitoring, event-driven workflows and extensible agents in a self-hosted package.

7.4 Open source Visit site
6

Browserflow

Free plan APIExtensionWeb

Browserflow covers both browser-based workflows and scheduled cloud automation, with Google Sheets in every plan.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $19/mo (annual) Visit site
7

IFTTT
by IFTTT
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

IFTTT offers a free entry point and larger Applet allowances on paid plans, with mobile tools and advanced automation options.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $2.99/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
8

AutoIt

Free plan Windows

AutoIt combines Windows desktop automation with a scripting language, GUI controls, and options for exposing its features to other tools.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
9

AutoKey

Free plan Linux

Choose AutoKey if you use Linux with X11 and want free text expansion, hotkeys, or Python-based desktop automation.

7.2 Open source Visit site
10

Automatisch
by Automatisch
Free plan Self-hostedWeb

Choose Automatisch for free, open-source workflow automation with conditions, webhook triggers, and a self-hosting option.

7.2 Open source Visit site
11

Bardeen

Free plan ExtensionWeb

Bardeen combines web research, scraping, enrichment, and workflow automation for go-to-market work. Review the credit costs and expiry terms alongside the monthly plan prices when estimating usage.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $10/mo Visit site
12

Make
by Make
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Make offers several ways to build automations, plus extensive app connections and AI options.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
13

Actiona

Free plan LinuxWindows

Actiona provides a broad set of desktop and system actions without a listed charge. Its editor and JavaScript support suit users building custom workflows across Linux and Windows.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
14

Automate
by Automate
Free plan Android

Choose Automate if you use Android and want to assemble task automation visually from configurable blocks. Look elsewhere if you need an app for another platform.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
15

Auto Power-on & Shut-down

Free plan Windows

PC AutoTimer brings scheduled power actions, application launches, and input macros together for Windows routines. Review the ACPI requirement and license coverage before choosing a paid option.

7.1 From $24.99 Visit site
16

MacroDroid

Free plan AndroidWeb

MacroDroid offers a free way to build Android automations, with templates for starting out and deeper tools for more involved routines.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
17

Macro Recorder
by Macro Recorder
Free plan MacWindows

Macro Recorder combines desktop action capture with editing, recognition and optional AI features.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
18

Ui.Vision RPA

Free plan APIExtensionLinux+3

Ui.Vision RPA combines browser and desktop automation with several scripting and AI options.

7.0 Free plan · paid from $299/yr Visit site
19

Hammerspoon

Free plan Mac

Pick Hammerspoon if you want deep macOS automation through Lua and configurable event triggers. Look elsewhere if you need a graphical setup with no scripting or support for another desktop platform.

6.9 Open source Visit site
20

Pipedream
by Pipedream
Free plan APIWeb

Pipedream brings workflow building, API integrations, and managed authentication into one service.

6.8 Visit site
21

n8n
by n8n
Free plan Self-hosted

Choose n8n if you need flexible workflow automation with code support and a choice of deployment models.

6.7 Free plan · paid from €20/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
22

Perfect Automation

Free plan Windows

Perfect Automation offers recording, scripting, launching, and scheduling in one Windows tool with a freeware plan.

6.7 Free plan · paid from $49/user · 30-day trial Visit site
23

Apple Shortcuts

Free plan iPhoneMac

6.6 Free plan Visit site
24

Remaku

Free plan Windows

Remaku offers visual macro building and screen-aware actions at no cost. Its beta status and first-run SmartScreen warning are worth considering before relying on it.

6.6 Free plan Visit site
25

TinyTask

Free plan Windows

TinyTask offers a simple way to capture and repeat fixed actions on Windows. Its lack of adaptive controls and ongoing development makes those limits important to consider.

6.6 Free plan Visit site

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