Workato alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Workato: no public pricing; sold through sales, and too expensive for small teams. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Workato, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Tray.ai currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Microsoft Power Automate	Paid	No	Web, Windows, iOS +1	5 of 5	53.6

1. Microsoft Power AutomateTop pick
Best for: Organisations on Microsoft 365 automating approvals, documents and Windows tasks
PaidWeb, Windows, iOS, Android
53.6
score / 100
Why switch from Workato
A cheaper route for organisations already on Microsoft 365.
Pros
Deep integration with Microsoft 365 and Dynamics
Desktop RPA for Windows apps included in paid plans
On-premises data gateway for internal systems
Cons
Licensing is complex and hard to estimate
Premium connectors cost extra
Less pleasant outside the Microsoft ecosystem
Visit Microsoft Power Automate Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.357
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Microsoft Power Automate a good Workato alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free trial
30 days
Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
Premium price
$15 per user/month (paid yearly)
Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
Process license
$150 per bot/month (paid yearly)
Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
Connectors
1,400+
Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
On-premises
Cloud only, with on-premises data gateway
Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Workato alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Workato alternative for most people

Tray.ai

Comparable enterprise automation platform with a lower published entry price.

Best Workato alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Zapier

Much cheaper and self-serve for departments with simpler needs.

Best Workato alternative for Mac

MuleSoft Anypoint Platform

API-led integration for developer-heavy IT teams, especially on Salesforce.

Best Workato alternative for Windows

Microsoft Power Automate

A cheaper route for organisations already on Microsoft 365.

Best Workato alternative for Linux

MuleSoft Anypoint Platform

API-led integration for developer-heavy IT teams, especially on Salesforce.

Best Workato alternative for iPhone and Android

Microsoft Power Automate

A cheaper route for organisations already on Microsoft 365.

Best Workato alternative for working in the browser

Boomi

Long-established iPaaS with strong data management and EDI.

Workato alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Workato?

Tray.ai ranks first right now. Comparable enterprise automation platform with a lower published entry price. Boomi and MuleSoft Anypoint Platform follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Workato?

Yes. Zapier (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Workato?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Workato alternatives work on Linux?

MuleSoft Anypoint Platform runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Workato?

The complaints we hear most: no public pricing; sold through sales; too expensive for small teams; platform breadth takes time to learn.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Workato, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.