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Power AutomateActivepieces
Freemium

Free tier available, with paid plans for premium connectors and higher usage.

 Freemium

Free to self-host and a free cloud plan, with paid and enterprise tiers.

Windows, Web Web, Self-hosted
  • Desktop flow designer can automate legacy Windows applications, not just web services
  • Backed by deep integration with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem
  • Can be self-hosted
  • More than 760 app integrations
  • Full desktop automation is Windows-only
  • Advanced connectors and higher run volumes require paid licensing
  • Open source at the core, with some enterprise features sold separately
  • Recent focus on AI agents may add complexity for simple automations
Downloadable app, Web application Self-hosted, Hosted service
Closed source Open 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

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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