Best Task Automation Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Make is ranked #1 of 36 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Activepieces and Browserflow. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Activepieces. The lowest first paid tier on this page is IFTTT at $2.99/mo.
For repeatable work that moves across apps, browsers, or desktops, compare automation options by the tasks and run patterns they support. The ranking begins with Make, Activepieces, and Windmill, followed by IFTTT and Ui.Vision RPA. App triggers and scheduled runs indicate different ways workflows can start; monthly run and workflow step limits help you assess constraints. Browser automation, desktop recorder, and desktop support show which modes of work to compare, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost considerations. Match these listed features to the workflows you want to automate and how often they need to run.
36 task automation software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Desktop support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Make | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $9/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 2 | Activepieces | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $20/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 3 |  Browserflow | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $19/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 4 | IFTTT | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $2.99/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 5 |  Ui.Vision RPA | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €11.90/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 6 | Windmill | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $120/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 7 | n8n | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €20/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 8 | Zapier | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $19.99/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 9 |  Microsoft Power Automate | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $15/mo | Yes | 15 /user/mo | — | View |
| 10 |  Macro Recorder | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | windows_macos | View |
| 11 |  Automate | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 12 | Bardeen | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $10/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 13 |  QuickTime Player | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 14 | Apple Shortcuts | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 15 |  AutoIt | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | windows | View |
| 16 |  MacroDroid | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 17 |  Perfect Automation | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | windows | View |
| 18 |  TinyTask | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | windows | View |
| 19 | Actiona | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | cross_platform | View |
| 20 |  Remaku | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | windows | View |
| 21 |  Axiom.ai | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $15/mo | No | — | cross_platform | View |
| 22 |  Auto Power-on & Shut-down | 5.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | windows | View |
| 23 |  Automate Desktop | 5.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | windows | View |
| 24 | Automatisch | 5.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 25 |  Hammerspoon | 5.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | macos | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which task automation software is ranked first on Inferse?
Make is ranked #1 of 36 with a score of 7.4. Activepieces is second and Browserflow third.
How many of these have a free plan?
10 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, IFTTT has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.