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FlowableMost similar to FormsFlow in what it does, its category and its price.
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AppianHas a free plan, rated 4.4 out of 5.
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Microsoft Power AutomateFrom $15/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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n8nRated 4.4 out of 5 in our review, against 4.0 for FormsFlow.
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At a glance
Green means better than FormsFlow, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FormsFlowBaseline | 4.0 | Free | Yes | Open-source low-code platform combining form building, BPMN workflows, and analytics. | |
| Flowable | 4.2+0.2 | Free | Yes | Open-source business process automation platform for modeling, running, and monitoring enterprise workflows. | vs FormsFlow |
 Bonitasoft | 4.2+0.2 | Free | Yes | Open-source business process automation platform with AI-generated BPMN workflows. | vs FormsFlow |
 ActiveBatch | 4.1+0.1 | Not listed | No | Enterprise workload-automation platform that orchestrates job scheduling across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid systems from one console. | vs FormsFlow |
 Flokzu | 4.0Same | Not listed | No | No-code business process automation with cloud workflow design, routing and approvals. | vs FormsFlow |
| Microsoft Power Automate | 4.3+0.3 | $15/mo | No | Cloud flows and desktop RPA under one Microsoft roof | vs FormsFlow |
 Datamatics | 3.6−0.4 | Not listed | No | A Mumbai-founded technology company running agentic AI accelerators for enterprise automation and data capture. | vs FormsFlow |
| Appian | 4.4+0.4 | Free | Yes | Low-code automation platform for building enterprise applications and orchestrating business processes. | vs FormsFlow |
| n8n | 4.4+0.4 | Free | Yes | Source-available and self-hostable, favored by developers | vs FormsFlow |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches FormsFlow.
Flowable
4.2Free
vs FormsFlow+0.2
Open-source business process automation platform for modeling, running, and monitoring enterprise workflows.
- BPMN 2.0, CMMN, and DMN engines for modeling processes, case management, and decision logic
- Open-source Community Edition under Apache License 2.0
- Low-code app builder for forms and task UIs
Built on open standards (BPMN/CMMN/DMN), reducing vendor lock-in
Enterprise pricing is not published, requiring a sales conversation for cost estimates
Bonitasoft
4.2Free
vs FormsFlow+0.2
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
ActiveBatch
4.1Not listed
vs FormsFlow+0.1
Enterprise workload-automation platform that orchestrates job scheduling across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid systems from one console.
- Drag-and-drop, scriptless workflow orchestration
- REST API integrations and pre-built connectors across IT systems
- Centralized console for job scheduling across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments
Two-plus decades of production use across 2,000+ enterprise customers
No published pricing, every deployment requires a sales quote
Flokzu
4.0Not listed
vs FormsFlowSame
No-code business process automation with cloud workflow design, routing and approvals.
- No-code process design
- Cloud business process management suite
- Routing and approval chains
Process changes sit with the people who own the process
Success depends on defining the process, which the tool cannot do
Microsoft Power Automate
4.3$15/mo
vs FormsFlow+0.3
Cloud flows and desktop RPA under one Microsoft roof.
- Cloud flows for SaaS app integration
- Desktop RPA for legacy software automation
- AI-generated steps layered into traditional flows
Combines cloud integration and desktop RPA in one platform
Per-user pricing adds up for larger teams
Datamatics
3.6Not listed
vs FormsFlow−0.4
A Mumbai-founded technology company running agentic AI accelerators for enterprise automation and data capture.
- TruBot robotic process automation for repetitive back-office workflows
- TruCap+ AI-driven document and data capture
- TruBI business intelligence and data visualization suite
Five-decade operating history gives it delivery experience most AI startups cannot match
No published pricing means every engagement starts with a sales cycle, not a checkout page
Appian
4.4Free
vs FormsFlow+0.4
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
n8n
4.4Free
vs FormsFlow+0.4
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
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is FormsFlow free?
FormsFlow has a free plan.
What is the best free alternative to FormsFlow?
Appian is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.4 out of 5). Other free options: n8n, Flowable, Bonitasoft.
What is the cheapest alternative to FormsFlow?
Among paid plans, Microsoft Power Automate has the lowest starting price (from $15/mo). If you need it free, start with Appian.
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.