Automation Anywhere
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Cloud-native intelligent automation platform combining RPA, AI, and analytics for business process automation.
Open source RPA software to evaluate in 2026
Open source RPA software gives teams full code access, no per-user licensing, and the freedom to self-host, but operational cost replaces license cost. These are the open source options in this category, followed by the full list for comparison.
No product in this category matches the open source filter yet, so all 8 are listed below.
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For background on scoring, see how rankings work. Our editorial articles add deeper analysis, the glossary clarifies vendor terminology, and our calculators help estimate ROI before the shortlist narrows further.
All RPA software
Nothing in this category met the open source filter, so the full RPA software category is listed here instead.
Blue Prism
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Enterprise RPA platform with a visual process designer, AI integration, and centralized bot management.
Kofax
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Intelligent automation platform for document processing, RPA, and process orchestration.
Microsoft Power Automate
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Low-code automation platform for building flows across Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and hundreds of connectors.
Nintex
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Process automation and workflow management platform with RPA, document generation, and digital forms.
Pega
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Low-code platform for AI-powered decisioning, workflow automation, and customer engagement.
UiPath
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Enterprise automation platform with robotic process automation, AI, and process mining for digital transformation.
WorkFusion
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Intelligent automation platform combining RPA and AI for compliance-heavy processes in financial services.
Common questions about open source RPA software
Is open source RPA software really free?
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The license is free, but hosting, maintenance, patching, and upgrades replace the vendor's license fee. Teams without dedicated ops resources often spend more on self-managed open source than on a managed commercial alternative.
When should I choose open source over commercial RPA software?
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Open source is strongest when you need full code control, on-premises deployment for compliance, or want to avoid vendor lock-in. It is weaker when your team lacks the ops capacity to maintain, patch, and scale the deployment.
What should I check before deploying open source RPA software?
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Check community activity (commits, issues, and releases in the last six months), commercial support options, documentation quality, and the total operational burden against a managed alternative. A dormant project with no commercial backing is a risk.