Automate
6.4#17 in task automation softwareFree planFree planAndroid
VisitAutomate vs Node-RED
What both publish
| Fact | Automate | Node-RED |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Automate supports apps with the Locale or Tasker plug-in API and can connect to web apps and online services through HTTP, including webhooks. | Official getting-started material covers local computers, Docker, Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone, Android through Termux, AWS and Microsoft Azure. |
| Purpose | Automate is an Android app for automating repetitive smartphone and tablet tasks with flowcharts. | Node-RED is a low-code flow-based programming tool for building event-driven applications that collect, transform, and visualize data. |
Automate plans
- Premium—
- Free editionFree
- Premium upgrade—
Node-RED plans
- FreeFree
- Node-REDFree
Pick Automate if…
Automate suits Android users who want to build customized workflows for recurring phone or tablet tasks. It may also fit users looking to connect supported apps, web services, and file storage.
Pick Node-RED if…
Node-RED suits people building event-driven applications who want to connect data collection, transformation, and visualization in flows. It also fits teams needing Git-based flow versioning or a runtime for edge hardware or cloud environments.