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FormsFlowMost similar to Flowable in what it does, its category and its price.
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Browser UseHas a free plan, rated 4.5 out of 5.
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ActivepiecesFrom $16/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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n8nRated 4.4 out of 5 in our review, against 4.2 for Flowable.
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At a glance
Green means better than Flowable, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FlowableBaseline | 4.2 | Free | Yes | Open-source business process automation platform for modeling, running, and monitoring enterprise workflows. | |
| FormsFlow | 4.0−0.2 | Free | Yes | Open-source low-code platform combining form building, BPMN workflows, and analytics. | vs Flowable |
 Bonitasoft | 4.2Same | Free | Yes | Open-source business process automation platform with AI-generated BPMN workflows. | vs Flowable |
| n8n | 4.4+0.2 | Free | Yes | Source-available and self-hostable, favored by developers | vs Flowable |
 Appian | 4.4+0.2 | Free | Yes | Low-code automation platform for building enterprise applications and orchestrating business processes. | vs Flowable |
| Browser Use | 4.5+0.3 | Free | Yes | The open-source library many browser-controlling agents run on | vs Flowable |
| Activepieces | 4.5+0.3 | $16/mo | Yes | Open-source, self-hostable, built for teams wary of vendor lock-in | vs Flowable |
 Celigo | 4.4+0.2 | Not listed | No | Enterprise integration platform (iPaaS) connecting business applications, data, and AI-driven automation workflows. | vs Flowable |
 Creatio | 4.3+0.1 | $25/mo | No | No-code CRM and workflow automation platform with agentic AI built into sales, marketing, and service modules. | vs Flowable |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Flowable.
FormsFlow
4.0Free
vs Flowable−0.2
Open-source low-code platform combining form building, BPMN workflows, and analytics.
- Drag-and-drop form builder powered by Form.io
- BPMN 2.0-compliant workflow engine (Camunda) for process orchestration
- Keycloak-based identity and role management
No licensing fee for the open-source core, unlike most low-code competitors
Self-hosting and integration still require technical setup effort despite the no-code form builder
Bonitasoft
4.2Free
vs FlowableSame
Open-source business process automation platform with AI-generated BPMN workflows.
- AI BPMN generator that converts plain-language process descriptions into compliant diagrams
- AI connectors for OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Mistral, Azure AI Foundry, and other model providers inside a workflow step
- Visual and code-based process design on the same engine
Free, open-source Community edition has no feature-crippled trial period
Enterprise pricing is fully custom and undisclosed, with no published rate card
n8n
4.4Free
vs Flowable+0.2
Source-available and self-hostable, favored by developers.
- Source-available under a fair-code license, self-hostable
- Function nodes for inline JavaScript or Python code
- Node-based visual workflow builder
Self-hosting avoids per-task pricing anxiety at scale
Fair-code license is more restrictive than fully permissive open source
Appian
4.4Free
vs Flowable+0.2
Low-code automation platform for building enterprise applications and orchestrating business processes.
- Low-code visual application designer
- Business process management and orchestration
- AI-assisted process automation
Over two decades of enterprise process automation experience
Per-user enterprise pricing is higher-priced for small teams
Browser Use
4.5Free
vs Flowable+0.3
The open-source library many browser-controlling agents run on.
- Open-source Python library for AI-controlled browser automation
- Widely adopted as infrastructure by other agent-building products
- Autonomous multi-step web navigation and form filling
Free, open-source core with an active development community
Requires development skills, not a point-and-click tool
Activepieces
4.5$16/mo
vs Flowable+0.3
Open-source, self-hostable, built for teams wary of vendor lock-in.
- Fully open-source, self-hostable automation engine
- Extensible "pieces" framework for custom integrations
- AI-generated starting workflows from plain-language descriptions
Full self-hosting avoids vendor lock-in and per-task pricing anxiety
Self-hosting requires real infrastructure and maintenance effort
Celigo
4.4Not listed
vs Flowable+0.2
Enterprise integration platform (iPaaS) connecting business applications, data, and AI-driven automation workflows.
- Pre-built connectors for NetSuite, Salesforce, Shopify, SAP, and other business systems
- Low-code flow builder for multi-step integration workflows
- AI-assisted field mapping and anomaly detection
Deep, purpose-built connectors for NetSuite-centric application stacks
No published pricing, requiring a sales conversation to get a quote
Creatio
4.3$25/mo
vs Flowable+0.1
No-code CRM and workflow automation platform with agentic AI built into sales, marketing, and service modules.
- No-code studio for building custom business applications and workflows
- Embedded AI agents across Sales, Marketing, and Service Creatio modules
- Visual process designer for multi-step business automation
Combines CRM and BPM/workflow automation in one licensed platform
$10,000 minimum annual purchase locks out small teams and solo users
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Flowable free?
Flowable has a free plan.
What is the best free alternative to Flowable?
Browser Use is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.5 out of 5). Other free options: Activepieces, n8n, Appian.
What is the cheapest alternative to Flowable?
Among paid plans, Activepieces has the lowest starting price (from $16/mo). If you need it free, start with Browser Use.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.