Tasker AlternativesTop Task Automation Apps like Tasker

Tasker is described as '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' and is a very popular Task Automation app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Tasker for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, iPad and Mac apps. The best Tasker alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Tasker are IFTTT, Easer, UI.Vision RPA and MacroDroid.

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Tasker alternatives are mainly Task Automation Apps, but if you're looking for Workflow Automation Tools or Home Automation Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android, Android + Open Source, iPhone, Open Source, Task Automation, Linux and iPhone + Task Automation. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Tasker.
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  1. AutoHotkey icon

    AutoHotkey

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    AutoHotkey is an open-source Windows scripting language for task automation. It crafts scripts for operations like form filling and auto-clicking, initially starting with hotkeys yet evolving into a complete script language. Converts scripts to executables, works offline, and supports debugging.

    160 AutoHotkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about AutoHotkey as an Alternative to Tasker
    Top Negative Comment
    BarnMTB
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    AutoHotkey is purely code/script-based automation tool. Tasker allows you to automate your device with GUI, without you having to write a single line of code.

    Guest
    Negative
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    One is for windows, other is for android

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    mrudat
    Negative
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    AutoHotkey doesn't support watching for state changes or events to trigger tasks.

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    • This alternative is disputed. AutoHotkey is a legitimate Tasker alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • AutoHotkey is the most popular Windows alternative to Tasker.

    • AutoHotkey is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Tasker.

    • AutoHotkey is Free and Open SourceTasker is Paid and Proprietary
    • AutoHotkey is LightweightTasker is not according to our users
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    IFTTT

     437 likes
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    IFTTT automates over 1000 apps, devices, and services with no coding needed, supports 27 million users, partners with 900+ brands, and offers powerful automation features like filter codes, queries, multiple actions, connections, habit tracking, and location-triggered events.

    128 IFTTT alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
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    Comments about IFTTT as an Alternative to Tasker
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
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    IFTTT is not able to control device settings

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    IFTTT isn't used for the same purpose, Tasker is more of a macro type program that let's you automate actions on your phone's OS, IFTTT is an automation program for online services

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    hundvd7
    Negative
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    Practically zero in common, at best they can work together for a complex goal

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    • Some users think IFTTT is a great Tasker alternative, some don't.

    • IFTTT is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Tasker.

    • IFTTT is Freemium and ProprietaryTasker is Paid and Proprietary
    • IFTTT is LightweightTasker is not according to our users
  4. Easer icon

    Easer

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    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.

    17 Easer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    randomperson
    Positive
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    It's the only actively developed free and open-source software Android automation app.

    Tiziano
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    Many functions being gradually added. Provides sufficient functionality for everyday use; not as comprehensive as Tasker

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    • Almost everyone thinks Easer is a great Tasker alternative.

    • Easer is Free and Open SourceTasker is Paid and Proprietary
  5. UI.Vision RPA icon

    UI.Vision RPA

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    Open-source task and test automation tool and Selenium IDE. The UI.Vision RPA software is a browser extension that can do desktop automation as well! Use it for web automation, form filling, screen scraping and Robotic Process Automation (RPA).

    142 UI.Vision RPA alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    UI.Vision RPA software is a browser extension, but it can do desktop automation as well!
     
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    Comments about UI.Vision RPA as an Alternative to Tasker
    Guest
    Negative
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    Is an extension for a browser and not an app

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • UI.Vision RPA is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Tasker.

    • UI.Vision RPA is Freemium and Open SourceTasker is Paid and Proprietary
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    MacroDroid

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    MacroDroid is a task automation and configuration app that focuses heavily on usability with a simple UI and logical step by step process.

    28 MacroDroid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
    • Android-x86
    • Android Wear
    • Android TV
    • BlueStacks
    • LDPlayer
    • Lineage OS
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    smurphos
    Positive
    4

    Less of a learning curve than Tasker to start building basic automation but supports nearly all the same functions. Experienced users can build complex functions by combining Macros.

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    • Almost everyone thinks MacroDroid is a great Tasker alternative.

    • MacroDroid is Freemium and ProprietaryTasker is Paid and Proprietary
    • MacroDroid is LightweightTasker is not according to our users
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    Automate

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Guest
    Positive
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    More simple to make scripts, comunity to download more scripts and it's free up to 30 "blocks".

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Automate is a great Tasker alternative.

    • Automate is Freemium and ProprietaryTasker is Paid and Proprietary
    • Automate is CustomizableTasker is not according to our users
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    Actiona

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    Actiona (formerly known as Actionaz) is a task automation tool. It allows you to create and execute action lists.

    63 Actiona alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Actiona as an Alternative to Tasker
    mrudat
    Negative
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    Actiona doesn't support triggering tasks based on state changes or events.

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    • Actiona is Free and Open SourceTasker is Paid and Proprietary
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    Pocket Code

     19 likes
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    Pocket Code allows you to create your own games, animations, interactive music videos, and many kind of other apps, directly on your phone or tablet.

    21 Pocket Code alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  11. Apple Shortcuts icon

    Apple Shortcuts

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    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.

    109 Apple Shortcuts alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Siri
    • Apple Watch
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    Scriptable

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    Scriptable is an automation tool that enables you to write scripts that integrates with native features of iOS such as files, calendars, reminders, documents and much more.

    26 Scriptable alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    pypyr

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    pypyr is an open source task-runner for automation pipelines. pypyr lets you script sequential tasks in a simple yaml format with conditional execution, loops, error handling and retries for any step in your pipeline.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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    • pypyr is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Tasker.

    • pypyr is Free and Open SourceTasker is Paid and Proprietary
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    Automation

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    Create rules that are made of triggers and actions. A prominent example would be something like "Mute phone at work".

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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