18.7
Flowable is an agentic case platform that coordinates people, systems, and AI agents around cases and processes.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
Best Automation in 2026
Automation tools help you build workflows that run tasks across services and systems. They may offer no-code builders, multi-step flows and conditional logic for handling different situations. For phone use, check whether a service provides an Android app and what that app can do. Compare web, API, self-hosted, iOS and Windows access, plus run limits, templates and deployment choices.
27.6
Boomi is a hybrid enterprise platform for connecting applications and data, managing APIs, and automating processes.
WebAPILinux
37.6
IFTTT connects apps, devices, and services with Applets that automate actions across multiple services.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
- 4
Pabbly Connect
Pabbly Connect is a web-based automation service from Pabbly Connect, headquartered in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Free planWeb7.6Free plan - 5
Google Cloud Workflows
Google Cloud Workflows is a managed cloud platform for coordinating Google Cloud services, custom services, and HTTP APIs in an order you define.
Free planWebAPI7.5From $0.01 a month - 6
Zapier
Zapier is a web-based automation service for connecting apps through workflows called Zaps.
Free planWeb7.5From $19.99 a month - 7
Nintex Automation CE
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.4 - 8
Albato
Albato is an iPaaS for creating no-code automations and AI workflows across connected apps and data.
Free planWebAPI7.3From $22 a month - 9
Workato Agentic
Workato Agentic is a low-code, no-code platform for building and managing AI agents, called genies, that can act across connected systems and orchestrate workflows.
Free planWebAPI7.3Free plan - 10
Activepieces
Activepieces is an AI automation platform for teams creating workflows and AI agents with governance and security controls.
Free planWebAPISelf-hosted7.2From $20 a month - 11
Pipefy
Pipefy is a process management and AI platform for orchestrating AI agents and managing business workflows.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.1Free plan - 12
Celigo
Celigo is an integration-driven automation platform for connecting major apps, marketplaces, ERPs, 3PLs and trading partners.
Free planWeb7.0Free plan - 13
Kissflow
Kissflow is enterprise workflow management software for building, automating and governing processes across departments.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.0 - 14
Pipedream
Pipedream is an integration layer for AI agents that provides managed authentication and tools across thousands of APIs.
Free planWebAPI7.0From $99 a month - 15
Microsoft Power Automate
WebWindows6.9From $15 a month - 16
Zoho Flow
Free planiOSWeb6.8Free plan - 17
Integrately
Integrately is a web-based service for connecting apps and building automations.
Free planWeb6.7Free plan - 18
Mule ESB
Mule ESB refers to MuleSoft’s Anypoint Platform, a paid service for integrations, APIs, and automation.
WebAPISelf-hosted6.5From $2 a month - 19
n8n
n8n is a workflow automation platform for connecting services and APIs, with multi-step workflows and conditional logic.
Self-hosted6.5From €20 a month - 20
Google Cloud Application Integration
Google Cloud Application Integration is a managed integration service for connecting applications and data used in business operations.
Free planWebAPI6.3Free plan - 21
Pega RPA
Pega RPA connects software systems and automates manual work across Windows, web, and self-hosted environments.
WebSelf-hostedWindows6.3 - 22
Tray.ai
WebAPI6.2 - 23
SS&C Blue Prism Chorus
SS&C Blue Prism Chorus is a business process management suite for designing, automating, and coordinating workflows across systems and departments.
WebAPISelf-hostedWindows5.9 - 245.5From $981 a month
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Choosing well
Check Android access
If you plan to manage workflows from a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone, verify that the service has an Android app and review its supported functions.
Web, iOS and Windows access may suit desktop or tablet work, while API access supports custom integrations.
Match workflow depth
Compare no-code builders, multi-step workflows and conditional logic. These features determine how a process can branch and how much setup it needs.
Workflow templates can help you start with a predefined process; check whether the templates fit your task.
Review plans and trials
A free plan can help you evaluate a service before paying. Pricing notes in this category also include paid starting prices and, for certain services, a free trial.
Check the monthly run limit alongside the plan price so your workflow volume fits the offer.
Choose a deployment model
Web and API services run through hosted access, while self-hosted deployment gives you a way to run the platform in your own environment.
Confirm that the deployment option matches your administration and infrastructure requirements.
Consider open source
Open-source code can matter if you need to inspect or change how the automation platform works. Check the licence before adapting code or redistributing it.
Questions people ask
Do these automation tools have Android apps?
Android support varies by service. Check the tool's platform details and confirm what its Android app can do before choosing it for phone-based work.
Can I start without paying?
Services in this category offer free plans, while others provide a free trial or require paid access. Review the pricing model and run limits.
What is self-hosted deployment?
Self-hosted deployment lets you run the automation platform in your own environment instead of relying solely on a hosted service.
Why do monthly run limits matter?
A monthly run limit sets how many workflow executions a plan allows. Compare it with the volume your automations are expected to handle.
Are workflow templates included?
Workflow templates are a comparison point for these services. Check the available templates and whether they match the process you want to build.