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Automation vs MacroDroid: catalog facts
AutomationMacroDroid
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0.

Freemium

A free tier with a macro limit is available. The Pro upgrade is a one-time purchase.

Android Android
  • Wide range of triggers including location and speed
  • Full-featured APK available outside stores
  • Much easier to start with than Tasker, with a guided builder
  • Community templates cover common automations ready-made
  • Google Play version lacks location and phone-related rules
  • F-Droid build omits activity detection
  • The free tier caps how many macros you can keep
  • Less powerful than Tasker for complex logic
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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