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Best Workflow Management Software in 2026

Workflow management software can help structure requests, approvals, recurring work, and tasks that depend on one another. Compared on approval workflows and intake forms, these options also vary in automation runs, reporting level, recurring work, and task dependencies. Pyrus, Bonita, and Jotform are among the tools to consider as you look at how work enters and moves through a process. Free plans and paid starting prices add cost context. Think about which steps need coordination, what work repeats, and how much visibility or automation would be useful for your team.

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    Joget

    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Choose Joget if your team needs multi-step workflows and conditional logic through a web platform, with a free tier for up to 3 users.

    9.0 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Bonita

    by Bonita
    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Bonita brings process modeling, application building, integrations, and deployment controls into one enterprise platform.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Decisions

    by Decisions
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Decisions brings workflow design, AI orchestration, and process monitoring into one platform.

    7.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Imixs-Workflow

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Imixs-Workflow provides BPMN-based process modeling, access controls, and REST resources, with options for standalone containerized deployment or embedding.

    7.4 Open source Visit site
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    Make

    by Make
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

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

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    ApprovalRail

    Free plan Web

    ApprovalRail focuses on request routing, approval records, and notifications rather than broader helpdesk or project tracking.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $0.99/user/mo Visit site
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    Jotform

    by Jotform
    Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

    Jotform combines form creation with workflow, document, and integration tools. The free plan has stated usage limits and branding, while multiuser access is limited to Enterprise.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Pipefy

    by Pipefy
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Pipefy combines workflow organization, automation, integrations, and AI agents in one process platform. Compare the plan-specific allowances and support options before choosing a tier.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Pyrus

    by Pyrus
    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+6

    Pyrus brings task coordination, workflow automation and knowledge sharing together, with accounts payable and API capabilities as additional options.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Requester

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Requester combines flexible request intake with configurable approvals and workflow automation.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $12/mo Visit site
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    Workato Agent Studio

    by Workato Agent Studio
    Free plan APIiPhoneLinux+3

    Agent Studio offers configurable Genies, workflow actions, and security controls, with a free plan and a monthly Pro plan.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $75/mo Visit site
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    n8n

    by n8n
    Free plan Self-hosted

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

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

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+1

    Yanado ties Gmail work to task and project management, with team features, reporting, and listed integrations.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from $6/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    ApprovalMax

    by ApprovalMax
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    ApprovalMax combines financial approval workflows with accounting integrations and mobile request handling.

    6.6 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Zoho Flow

    Free plan iPhoneWeb

    Choose Zoho Flow if your workflows need to connect many apps, use conditional steps, or link cloud services with apps on a private network.

    6.6 Free plan · paid from $25/mo (annual) · 15-day trial Visit site
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    Cflow

    by Cflow
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Cflow combines workflow design, approvals, AI decision support, and third-party connections.

    6.5 From $22/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Comindware Tracker

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Comindware Tracker combines workflow design, forms, reporting, integrations, and deployment choices for organizational processes.

    6.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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    jagstargets

    Free plan

    jagstargets organizes JAGS analysis into reproducible targets pipelines with caching and parallel execution.

    6.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Zapier

    by Zapier
    Free plan Web

    Zapier offers app automation at several plan levels, with multi-step workflows and shared team resources on paid plans.

    6.5 Free plan · paid from $19.99/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Flowfinity

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Flowfinity combines app building, workflow automation, integrations and optional AI assistance in hosted or self-managed editions.

    6.4 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
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    FlowForma

    by FlowForma
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    FlowForma combines Microsoft 365-based workflow automation, forms, documents, integrations, and mobile approvals.

    6.4 From $2,347/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Gluu

    by Gluu
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Gluu combines process mapping with instructions and, on higher plans, execution tools.

    6.4 From €2/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Kissflow

    by Kissflow
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Kissflow combines no-code workflow building with IT administration, routing, analytics, and integration governance. Organizations should contact the maker for pricing and trial availability.

    6.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Nintex Automation CE

    by Nintex Automation CE
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose Nintex Automation CE if your team needs configurable workflows, document automation, and integrations across cloud and on-premises systems.

    6.2 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Nutrient Workflow

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneSelf-hosted+1

    Nutrient Workflow brings workflow design, forms, documents, reporting, and AI into one platform.

    6.2 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site

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