1. General Workflow Automation Platforms
Tools that offer end-to-end automation across tasks, processes, and workflows.
| Tool Name | Category | Key Features | Pricing | Link |
|---|
| Zapier | No-Code Automation | Connects 5,000+ apps, automates workflows, multi-step zaps, conditional logic | Free / Paid from $19.99/mo | zapier.com |
| Make (Integromat) | Visual Workflow Automation | Drag-and-drop interface, advanced scenarios, supports complex automation | Free / Pro from $9/mo | make.com |
| n8n | Open Source Workflow | Self-hosted, no-code/low-code, 350+ integrations, conditional workflows | Free (open source) / Cloud from $20/mo | n8n.io |
| Workato | Enterprise Automation | Intelligent automation, AI/ML integration, 1000+ connectors, enterprise-ready | Custom pricing | workato.com |
| Microsoft Power Automate | Business Workflow Automation | Cloud flows, robotic process automation (RPA), AI Builder, integrates with MS apps | Free / Pro from $15/user/mo | powerautomate.microsoft.com |
2. Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
RPA tools for automating manual, rule-based tasks at scale.
| Tool Name | Category | Key Features | Pricing | Link |
|---|
| UiPath | Robotic Process Automation | RPA bots, AI-powered automation, process mining, task mining | Community edition / Custom pricing | uipath.com |
| Automation Anywhere | Cloud RPA | Bot creation, AI-driven task automation, analytics, cloud-native | Custom pricing | automationanywhere.com |
| Blue Prism | Intelligent Automation | Scalable RPA, AI skills, intelligent document processing | Custom pricing | blueprism.com |
| Electroneek | RPA for SMBs | No-code RPA, bot orchestration, AI integrations for small-medium businesses | Free / Custom pricing | electroneek.com |
3. Project & Task Automation
Tools to automate repetitive tasks in project and task management.
| Tool Name | Category | Key Features | Pricing | Link |
|---|
| Trello + Butler Automation | Project & Task Automation | Built-in automation rules, task triggers, buttons for workflow automation | Free / Pro from $5/user/mo | trello.com |
| Asana + Rules | Project Automation | Task rules, triggers, approval flows, app integrations | Free / Pro from $10.99/user/mo | asana.com |
| ClickUp | Task Automation | Custom automations, dependencies, recurring tasks, integrations | Free / Pro from $7/user/mo | clickup.com |
| Monday.com | Workflow Management | Visual workflows, automations, timeline management, multiple app integrations | Free / Pro from $8/user/mo | monday.com |
4. Marketing Automation
Tools for automating email campaigns, lead nurturing, and customer engagement workflows.
| Tool Name | Category | Key Features | Pricing | Link |
|---|
| HubSpot Marketing Hub | CRM & Marketing Automation | Email workflows, lead scoring, CRM integration, multichannel marketing | Free / Pro from $50/mo | hubspot.com |
| Mailchimp | Email & Marketing Automation | Customer journeys, behavior-triggered emails, segmentation, analytics | Free / Pro from $13/mo | mailchimp.com |
| ActiveCampaign | CRM & Email Automation | Advanced automation workflows, dynamic content, machine learning predictions | From $29/mo | activecampaign.com |
| Pardot (Salesforce Marketing Cloud) | B2B Marketing Automation | Lead scoring, drip campaigns, CRM integration, AI insights | Custom pricing | pardot.com |
5. IT Process Automation (ITPA)
Tools to automate IT workflows and system management.
| Tool Name | Category | Key Features | Pricing | Link |
|---|
| ServiceNow | ITSM & Workflow Automation | IT workflows, AI-powered service desk, low-code app development | Custom pricing | servicenow.com |
| BMC Control-M | IT Process Automation | Automate data pipelines, IT workflows, cloud-native integration | Custom pricing | bmc.com |
| Red Hat Ansible | IT Configuration & Automation | Open-source automation, configuration management, cloud provisioning | Open source / Enterprise plans | ansible.com |
6. AI-Powered Automation Platforms
Tools that leverage AI to automate decisions and workflows.
| Tool Name | Category | Key Features | Pricing | Link |
|---|
| Airtable + Automations | AI-Powered Workflows | AI-assisted fields, automated records, workflow triggers | Free / Pro from $10/user/mo | airtable.com |
| Levity | No-Code AI Automation | Automate decisions using AI for text, images, and documents | Free trial / Pro from $50/mo | levity.ai |
| Tines | Security & Operations Automation | No-code automation for security teams, scalable workflows | Custom pricing | tines.com |
7. HR & Employee Onboarding Automation
Tools to automate recruiting, hiring, and onboarding workflows.
| Tool Name | Category | Key Features | Pricing | Link |
|---|
| BambooHR | HR Automation | Automated onboarding, document management, employee self-service | Custom pricing | bamboohr.com |
| Rippling | HR & IT Automation | Automated hiring, employee onboarding, IT provisioning | From $8/user/mo | rippling.com |
| Gusto | HR & Payroll Automation | Payroll automation, onboarding checklists, compliance management | From $40/mo + $6/user/mo | gusto.com |
✅ Categories Recap
| Category | Purpose |
|---|
| General Workflow Automation | End-to-end process and task automation |
| Robotic Process Automation (RPA) | Automate repetitive, rule-based business processes |
| Project & Task Automation | Simplify task management and project workflows |
| Marketing Automation | Automate lead nurturing, email campaigns, CRM workflows |
| IT Process Automation | Automate IT operations, system configurations |
| AI-Powered Automation | AI-based decision-making and workflow automation |
| HR & Onboarding Automation | Automate employee lifecycle from hire to retire |
