Best Task Automation Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Make is ranked #1 of 36 as of 5 October 2026, ahead of Ui.Vision RPA and IFTTT. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Ui.Vision RPA. The lowest first paid tier on this page is IFTTT at $2.99/mo.
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.
36 task automation software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
14 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MakeWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $9/mo | 6.6 | |
| 2 | Ui.Vision RPAWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · API · Extension | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | €11.90/mo | 6.6 | |
| 3 | IFTTTWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $2.99/mo | 6.5 | |
| 4 | Macro RecorderWindows · Mac | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 5 | WindmillWeb · Windows · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $120/mo | 6.5 | |
| 6 | ActivepiecesWeb · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $20/mo | 6.4 | |
| 7 | BrowserflowWeb · API · Extension | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $19/mo | 6.4 | |
| 8 | ZapierWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $19.99/mo | 6.4 | |
| 9 | AutoItWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 10 | AutoKeyLinux | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 11 | BardeenWeb · Extension | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $10/mo | 6.3 | |
| 12 | Apple ShortcutsMac · iPhone | One bar | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.2 | |
| 13 | AutomateAndroid | One bar | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.2 | |
| 14 | FlexGetWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 15 | Node-REDWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android | One bar | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 16 | HuginnWeb · Linux · Self-hosted · API | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 17 | n8nSelf-hosted | One bar | — | — | 0 of 6 | €20/mo | 5.3 |
| 18 | QuickTime PlayerMac | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 19 | ActionaWindows · Linux | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 20 | Microsoft Power AutomateNo platforms listed | One bar | — | — | 0 of 6 | $15/mo | 5.2 |
| 21 | Auto Power-on & Shut-downWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 22 | AutomatischWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 23 | Axiom.aiWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | $15/mo | 5.1 |
| 24 | HammerspoonMac | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 25 | MacroDroidWeb · Android | One bar | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 5.1 |
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Desktop support | Scheduled runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Make | 6.6 | Free plan | $9/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 2 | Ui.Vision RPA | 6.6 | Free plan | €11.90/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 3 | IFTTT | 6.5 | Free plan | $2.99/mo | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 4 | Macro Recorder | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | windows_macos | Yes |
| 5 | Windmill | 6.5 | Free plan | $120/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 6 | Activepieces | 6.4 | Free plan | $20/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 7 | Browserflow | 6.4 | Free plan | $19/mo | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 8 | Zapier | 6.4 | Free plan | $19.99/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 9 | AutoIt | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | windows | Yes |
| 10 | AutoKey | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | — | — | — | — |
| 11 | Bardeen | 6.3 | Free plan | $10/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 12 | Apple Shortcuts | 6.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 13 | Automate | 6.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 14 | FlexGet | 5.5 | No | — | — | — | cross_platform | Yes |
| 15 | Node-RED | 5.5 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 | Huginn | 5.4 | No | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| 17 | n8n | 5.3 | No | €20/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 18 | QuickTime Player | 5.3 | No | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 19 | Actiona | 5.2 | No | — | Yes | — | cross_platform | Yes |
| 20 | Microsoft Power Automate | 5.2 | No | $15/mo | Yes | 15 /user/mo | — | — |
| 21 | Auto Power-on & Shut-down | 5.1 | No | — | — | — | windows | Yes |
| 22 | Automatisch | 5.1 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 23 | Axiom.ai | 5.1 | No | $15/mo | No | — | cross_platform | Yes |
| 24 | Hammerspoon | 5.1 | No | — | — | — | macos | Yes |
| 25 | MacroDroid | 5.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes |
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Questions about this list
Which task automation software is ranked first on Freedom251?
Make is ranked #1 of 36 with a score of 6.6. Ui.Vision RPA is second and IFTTT third.
How many of these have a free plan?
14 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, IFTTT has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation.