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MacroDroid vs Automate: catalog facts
MacroDroid	Automate
Freemium A free tier with a macro limit is available. The Pro upgrade is a one-time purchase.	Free Described by the developer as a free app.
Android	Android
Much easier to start with than Tasker, with a guided builder Community templates cover common automations ready-made	Visual flowcharts are easier to follow than rule lists More than 400 building blocks
The free tier caps how many macros you can keep Less powerful than Tasker for complex logic	Android only Complex flows still need expressions and variables
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
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 23, 2026

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