Open-Source Workflow Automation Software
Workflow automation software automates recurring processes through triggers, rules, and integrations between different systems.
Typical use cases include approvals, notifications, and data handoffs between tools to reduce manual work steps.
Related Categories
Form management captures requests and data that can serve as the starting point for automated processes. Document management systems focus on document-related processes such as filing and approvals.
AI agent platforms connect language models, knowledge sources, and tools for multi-step tasks. Workflow automation, by contrast, focuses on connecting systems through triggers and rules.
Features
Below is an overview of common features of workflow automation software.
Event-based triggers and schedules
Visual workflow builder
Integrations via APIs and webhooks
Conditions, branches, and error paths
Task and approval steps
Monitoring, logs, and retries
Role and permission management
Products
Below is an overview of popular open-source software in the category «Open-Source Workflow Automation Software». The list is sorted alphabetically.
Well-known proprietary examples include Make, Microsoft Power Automate, monday.com, Nintex and Zapier.
Activepieces
Activepieces connects applications into automated workflows. A visual editor and AI agents help you design the flows.
- Automation
Automatisch
Automatisch connects applications and automates recurring business processes without custom code.
- Automation
n8n
n8n automates processes with visual workflows and code steps. AI agents connect language models with tools and can delegate tasks.
- Agent Platforms
- Automation