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Best Automation 2026
Facts read 19 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Automation tools can connect tasks into workflows that run on web, API, self-hosted, iOS, Android and Windows environments. This list helps you compare setup style, workflow controls, pricing options and deployment choices.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Flowable | 6.2 | $99 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Linux | 15 Oct 2026 | |
| 02 IFTTT | IFTTT suits people who want to automate actions between connected apps and devices without coding. | 5.7 | $2.99 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 03 Google Cloud Workflows | Workflows suits teams coordinating Google Cloud services, APIs, batch jobs, or business and IT processes. | 5.5 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Workato Agentic | It suits organizations building governed AI workflows across finance, sales, operations, and connected business systems. | 5.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, API | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 05 Albato | Albato suits people who want to connect apps and automate workflows without writing code. | 5.2 | $22 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, API | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 06 Activepieces | Activepieces suits teams that want to automate work across connected apps or build AI agents. | 5.1 | $20 a month | Free plan | Web, API, Self-hosted | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Microsoft Power Automate | It suits organizations automating cloud services, desktop applications, and legacy systems. | 5.1 | $15 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Web, Windows | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Pabbly Connect | Pabbly Connect suits people who want to automate data movement between applications using no-code workflows, API connections, or custom scripts. | 5.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Boomi | 5.0 | — | Free trial | Web, Windows, Linux, API | 21 Oct 2026 | |
| 10 Pipefy | 5.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 5 Oct 2026 |
The page orders releases by newest first and uses figures published by the makers. It does not score the tools.
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IFTTT
IFTTT suits people who want to automate actions between connected apps and devices without coding.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.7 Visit
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Google Cloud Workflows
Workflows suits teams coordinating Google Cloud services, APIs, batch jobs, or business and IT processes.
WebAPI Record5.5 Visit
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Workato Agentic
It suits organizations building governed AI workflows across finance, sales, operations, and connected business systems.
WebAPI Record5.4 Visit
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Albato
Albato suits people who want to connect apps and automate workflows without writing code.
WebAPI Record5.2 Visit
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Activepieces
WebAPISelf-hosted $20 a month Record5.1 Visit Activepieces suits teams that want to automate work across connected apps or build AI agents.
7
Microsoft Power Automate
WebWindows $15 a month, billed yearly Record5.1 Visit It suits organizations automating cloud services, desktop applications, and legacy systems.
8
Pabbly Connect
Web Free plan Record5.1 Visit Pabbly Connect suits people who want to automate data movement between applications using no-code workflows, API connections, or custom scripts.
11
Zoho Flow
iPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record5.0 Visit Zoho Flow suits organizations that want to automate processes across Zoho and third-party apps, including teams that need shared connections or private-network links.
12
Celigo
Web Free plan Record4.9 Visit Celigo suits teams connecting business applications and automating workflows across apps, marketplaces, ERPs, and trading partners.
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Zapier
Web $19.99 a month Record4.9 Visit Zapier suits people or teams looking to automate tasks between supported apps.
14
Pipedream
WebAPI $99 a month, billed yearly Record4.8 Visit Pipedream suits teams connecting services for AI agents or building automated workflows with code or drag-and-drop tools.
16
Nintex Automation CE
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record4.6 Visit Nintex Automation CE suits organizations looking to automate business processes that include workflows, approvals, forms, or document handling.
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Google Cloud Application Integration
WebAPI Free plan Record4.5 Visit It suits enterprise architects, integration developers, and business analysts connecting business systems.
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Kissflow
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 — Record4.5 Visit Kissflow is aimed at process owners, IT business partners, enterprise architects, IT directors, and business analysts.
Before you choose
Start with the pricing model
Products in this category include options with a free plan. Some listed products also provide trials, while paid plans can begin at a stated monthly price or require a quote.
Check the pricing note for the plan terms that fit your workflow before you commit.
Match the workflow controls
When comparing tools, check for no-code construction, multi-step workflow support and conditional logic. These controls affect how you design and maintain an automation.
Templates may give you a starting pattern for a workflow. Check the template options against the tasks you need to connect.
Check run limits
Monthly run limits can shape the cost of a workflow that runs often. Compare the published limit with your expected activity before choosing a plan.
Pick a deployment model
Platform availability varies: listed products run on web, API, self-hosted, iOS, Android or Windows. For local control, look for a self-hosted deployment option.
Some products in the list provide open-source code. For tools whose code you may inspect or modify, check licensing and deployment requirements.
Questions
Are free plans available for automation tools?
Yes. Products in this category include options with a free plan. Pricing terms differ, so check the plan note for the tool you are considering.
Do any automation tools offer a trial before payment?
Yes. Products in the list include options with a free trial. Trial length and access depend on the product.
Which platforms can these tools run on?
The catalog covers web, API, self-hosted, iOS, Android and Windows, though each product supports its own subset.
Which workflow capabilities should I compare?
Compare no-code building, multi-step workflows, conditional logic, monthly run limits and workflow templates.
Are any automation tools open source?
Some products in this category provide open-source code. Check the product's licence and deployment details before using or modifying it.
How are tools in this list ordered?
The page orders releases by newest first and uses figures published by the makers. It does not score the tools.
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