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MacroDroid vs Automation: catalog facts
MacroDroidAutomation
Freemium

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

Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0.

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

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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