MacroDroid AlternativesTask Automation Apps like MacroDroid

MacroDroid is described as 'Task automation and configuration app that focuses heavily on usability with a simple UI and logical step by step process' and is a Task Automation app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to MacroDroid for a variety of platforms, including Android, Android Tablet, iPad, iPhone and Mac apps. The best MacroDroid alternative is Tasker. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Automate or Easer. Other great apps like MacroDroid are Apple Shortcuts, essentials, Automation and Modes and Routines.

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MacroDroid alternatives are mainly Task Automation Apps, but if you're looking for Workflow Automation Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include iPhone, iPhone + Workflow Automation, iPhone + Task Automation, Windows and Android. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to MacroDroid.
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  1. Tasker icon
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    Advanced automation app for Android that lets you trigger actions like alarms and app launches based on configurable events like phone calls or time of day. Tasker also lets you create apps using these automation features.

    52 Tasker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
    • Tasker is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to MacroDroid.

    • Tasker is the most popular commercial alternative to MacroDroid.

    • Tasker is Paid and ProprietaryMacroDroid is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Automate icon
     28 likes

    Automate various tasks on your Android smartphone or tablet. Create your automations with flowscharts, automatically change settings or perform actions based on triggered event.

    35 Automate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
    • Automate is the most popular free alternative to MacroDroid.

    • Automate is Freemium and ProprietaryMacroDroid is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Automate is CustomizableMacroDroid is not according to our users
  3. Easer icon
     20 likes

    Easer is an event-driven Android automation app. It knows various events, and you, the user, could tell it what to do on what event (and even combine multiple events!). Routine actions no longer need to be taken manually.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
    • Easer is the most popular Open Source alternative to MacroDroid.

    • Easer is Free and Open SourceMacroDroid is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Apple Shortcuts icon
     26 likes

    Apple Shortcuts deliver a quick way to get things done with your apps with just a tap or by asking Siri. The Shortcuts app enables you to create personal shortcuts with multiple steps from your favorite apps.

    110 Apple Shortcuts alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Siri
    • Apple Watch
     
    • Apple Shortcuts is the most popular Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to MacroDroid.

    • Apple Shortcuts is Free and ProprietaryMacroDroid is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. essentials icon
     3 likes

    Essential tools, mods and workarounds for Pixels.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  6. Modes and Routines on your Galaxy phone or tablet can help you navigate your day. For example, when you get to work in the morning, Bixby can mute notification sounds and turn on Wi-Fi. Or, when you’re going to sleep, Bixby can lower your screen's brightness level.

    12 Modes and Routines alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  7. AutomateIt icon
     10 likes

    Automate Your Android! With AutomateIt, you can define a set of your desired behaviors in response to events on your Android device.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  8. Automator icon
     33 likes

    With Automator, you can accomplish time-consuming, repetitive manual tasks quickly, efficiently, and effortlessly. Automator lets you skip the complex programming and scripting that is normally required to create automations.

    64 Automator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Trigger icon
     11 likes

    Trigger helps you simplify your life by automating the tasks you do daily. Activate profiles, launch applications, and more. Tailored for NFC tags, Trigger is also useful for automating actions based off bluetooth, location, and network profiles.

    19 Trigger alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  10. E-Robot icon
     1 like

    This is an automation application which makes it possible for your device to execute commands automatically. When you create a command you can specify which actions to execute when a given event occurs.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  11. Autonomous icon
     4 likes

    Autonomous allow you to create Rules to perform automatic tasks with your Android device.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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