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10 companies ranked alongside Workato on Lister's rankings, compared on what each is best for, its starting price and its Lister Score.

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The closest alternatives to Workato on Lister are Zapier, Tray.io and Make, the companies that share the most rankings with it. Each is compared below on its stated best fit, starting price and Lister Score.
Workato alternatives, compared
#ALTERNATIVEBEST FORSCOREFROMRANKED
1ZapierEasy automation for everyoneGeneral business users and vast app integrations95.0$19.99/month#1 in Top 10 Workflow AutomationOn 6 of Workato's rankings
2Tray.ioThe general automation platformSaaS companies and revenue operations98.0Custom#1 in AI workflow automation tools for enterprisesOn 3 of Workato's rankings
3MakeDesign, build, and automate visuallyComplex workflows and visual data routing92.7$9/month#2 in Top 10 Workflow AutomationOn 3 of Workato's rankings
4Microsoft Power AutomateAutomate processes across your organizationEnterprise Microsoft 365 users90.3$15/user/month#3 in Top 10 Workflow AutomationOn 3 of Workato's rankings
5n8nFair-code workflow automation node-based toolDevelopers and privacy-conscious teams85.720 euro/month#5 in Top 10 Workflow AutomationOn 2 of Workato's rankings
6UiPathThe enterprise automation platformEnterprise-scale intelligent automation85.7Custom#5 in Top 10 Workflow Automation PlatformsOn 2 of Workato's rankings
7ActiveCampaignAdvanced automation and CRM needs92.0$29 per month#6 in AI workflow automation tools for enterprisesOn 2 of Workato's rankings
8IFTTTBring your services togetherSmart home automation and simple personal tasks83.3$3.33/month#6 in Top 10 Workflow Automation PlatformsOn 2 of Workato's rankings
9PipedreamThe developer platform for integrationDevelopers building custom API workflows83.3$19/month#6 in Top 10 Workflow AutomationOn 2 of Workato's rankings
10TalendData integration and integrityLarge enterprises requiring robust data governance83.3Custom#6 in Top 10 Integration PlatformsOn 2 of Workato's rankings
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How to choose an alternative to Workato

Start from what you need it for. Where each fits best, as Lister records it:

  • Zapier: General business users and vast app integrations
  • Tray.io: SaaS companies and revenue operations
  • Make: Complex workflows and visual data routing
  • Microsoft Power Automate: Enterprise Microsoft 365 users
  • n8n: Developers and privacy-conscious teams
  • UiPath: Enterprise-scale intelligent automation
  • ActiveCampaign: Advanced automation and CRM needs
  • IFTTT: Smart home automation and simple personal tasks
  • Pipedream: Developers building custom API workflows
  • Talend: Large enterprises requiring robust data governance

Closest to Workato by the rankings they share: Zapier (6 rankings), Tray.io (3 rankings) and Make (3 rankings).

Stated starting prices: Zapier ($19.99/month), Make ($9/month), Microsoft Power Automate ($15/user/month), ActiveCampaign ($29 per month), IFTTT ($3.33/month) and Pipedream ($19/month).

Custom or quote-based pricing: Tray.io, UiPath and Talend.

Each Lister Score is the alternative's score on the ranking named in its row, so compare scores within one ranking rather than across rankings. How the score is made.

Each alternative in brief

01

Zapier

Easy automation for everyone

#1 in Top 10 Workflow Automation: The most popular automation platform connecting thousands of web applications with a user-friendly interface.

From $19.99/monthBest for: General business users and vast app integrationsFull profile
PROS
  • Massive library of pre-built app integrations
  • Extremely user-friendly interface for beginners
CONS
  • Can become very expensive at scale
95.0
02

Tray.io

The general automation platform

#1 in AI workflow automation tools for enterprises: Tray.io is an AI-ready integration and automation platform. It provides a unified solution for data and AI orchestration.

Pricing: CustomBest for: SaaS companies and revenue operationsFull profile
PROS
  • Highly scalable architecture
  • Strong focus on API management and data flexibility
CONS
  • Pricing is opaque and tailored for mid-to-large companies
98.0
03

Make

Design, build, and automate visually

#2 in Top 10 Workflow Automation: A powerful visual platform formerly known as Integromat, designed for building complex, multi-step workflows.

From $9/monthBest for: Complex workflows and visual data routingFull profile
PROS
  • Powerful visual execution mapping
  • Generous free tier and affordable entry pricing
CONS
  • Steeper learning curve than simpler alternatives
92.7
04

Microsoft Power Automate

Automate processes across your organization

#3 in Top 10 Workflow Automation: A robust automation and robotic process automation solution deeply integrated with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

From $15/user/monthBest for: Enterprise Microsoft 365 usersFull profile
PROS
  • Seamless integration with Microsoft applications
  • Advanced enterprise-grade security and governance
CONS
  • Complex licensing structure
  • Interface can feel bloated for simple tasks
90.3
05

n8n

Fair-code workflow automation node-based tool

#5 in Top 10 Workflow Automation: A fair-code workflow automation tool that offers both cloud-hosted and self-hosted deployment options.

Pricing: 20 euro/monthBest for: Developers and privacy-conscious teamsFull profile
PROS
  • Self-hosting ensures complete data privacy
  • Fair-code model allows free usage under certain conditions
CONS
  • Requires technical knowledge to self-host and maintain
85.7
06

UiPath

The enterprise automation platform

#5 in Top 10 Workflow Automation Platforms: UiPath is a leading RPA platform enabling organisations to automate repetitive, rule-based processes. It offers cloud and on-premises deployment with advanced process mining and AI integration.

Pricing: CustomBest for: Enterprise-scale intelligent automationFull profile
PROS
  • Extensive AI integration
  • Large developer community
CONS
  • Steep learning curve for advanced features
85.7
07

ActiveCampaign

#6 in AI workflow automation tools for enterprises: ActiveCampaign is a marketing automation platform designed for any business. It enables teams to automate and optimise customer journeys across multiple channels.

From $29 per monthBest for: Advanced automation and CRM needsFull profile
PROS
  • Industry-leading automation capabilities
  • Robust built-in CRM and pipeline management
CONS
  • Steeper learning curve for complete beginners
92.0
08

IFTTT

Bring your services together

#6 in Top 10 Workflow Automation Platforms: IFTTT (If This Then That) is a simple, accessible automation platform for non-technical users. It uses straightforward if-then logic to connect consumer apps and IoT devices.

From $3.33/monthBest for: Smart home automation and simple personal tasksFull profile
PROS
  • Very easy to set up for personal and smart home use
  • Affordable subscription plans
CONS
  • Lacks the multi-step complexity needed for enterprise business workflows
83.3
09

Pipedream

The developer platform for integration

#6 in Top 10 Workflow Automation: A developer-first integration platform that allows building workflows using code alongside pre-built components.

From $19/monthBest for: Developers building custom API workflowsFull profile
PROS
  • Great for developers needing custom code execution
  • Generous free tier for testing and light usage
CONS
  • Not suitable for non-technical users without coding skills
83.3
10

Talend

Data integration and integrity

#6 in Top 10 Integration Platforms: Talend offers open-source and commercial integration solutions combining data integration, data quality, and API services. It supports both cloud and on-premises deployment models.

Pricing: CustomBest for: Large enterprises requiring robust data governanceFull profile
PROS
  • Comprehensive suite covering data quality and governance
  • Extensive library of components and connectors
CONS
  • Resource intensive and complex to deploy
83.3