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Apple Shortcuts vs Power Automate: catalog facts
Apple Shortcuts	Power Automate
Free Free, bundled with macOS and iOS.	Freemium Free tier available, with paid plans for premium connectors and higher usage.
macOS, iOS	Windows, Web
Built into every modern Mac, iPhone, and iPad at no extra cost Drag-and-drop editor is approachable without any scripting	Desktop flow designer can automate legacy Windows applications, not just web services Backed by deep integration with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem
Limited to the Apple ecosystem with no Windows or Android version Less powerful for complex conditional logic than dedicated macro tools	Full desktop automation is Windows-only Advanced connectors and higher run volumes require paid licensing
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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