OpenRPA

At a glance

• Editor score
  7.4 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  Technical teams wanting free Windows automation
• Free plan
  Yes
• Paid from
  Free
• Bot execution modes
  Both
• Facts checked
  24 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Visual designer, workflow recording, and selector-based UI targeting
  • Automates Windows apps, browsers, SAP, and Microsoft Office
  • Supports scripting, OCR, triggers, and assisted or unattended runs

• Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only platform support limits cross-platform use
  • Robot orchestration and management are tied to separate OpenCore
  • Community and documentation are the listed support channels

Our verdict on OpenRPA

OpenRPA is a free, open-source robotic process automation tool for teams automating tasks across Windows desktop and business applications. Its visual workflow designer, recording, and selector-based targeting suit technical teams that want to create automations without relying solely on code. The product also supports scripting in C#, VB, Python, PowerShell, and AutoHotKey, making it relevant to teams comfortable adapting workflows with scripts.

Its breadth is notable for a Windows desktop tool: OpenRPA supports browser automation through Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, and lists integrations with SAP, Microsoft Office, Java, and mainframe terminals. Image recognition and OCR activities, event triggers such as file changes and keyboard input, and offline workflow operation extend the types of tasks it can address. Both assisted and unattended robot execution are supported. For teams needing multi-robot orchestration and management, the vendor associates those capabilities with the separate OpenCore platform rather than OpenRPA itself.

OpenRPA itself is free and open source, while OpenCore may have separate licensing or paid features. The product is installed as a Windows application; on-premises use refers to an OpenCore installation, not a hosted OpenRPA service. Support is through community resources and documentation. OpenRPA fits technical teams seeking cost-free Windows automation and willing to own the workflow and deployment work. Organizations requiring cross-platform coverage or a clearly unified enterprise orchestration layer should consider alternatives or assess OpenCore separately before committing.

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OpenRPA pricing

OpenRPA fact sheet

OpenRPA integrations

OpenRPA lists 7 integrations on its own site.

• SAP
• Microsoft Office
• Chrome
• Firefox
• Microsoft Edge
• Java
• mainframe terminals

Alternatives to OpenRPA

• Microsoft Power AutomateAffordable Microsoft-focused RPA with cloud workflows, desktop automation, mining, and governance.9.2
• SS&C Blue Prism EnterpriseGoverned, unattended automation with centralized worker management and SLA-based orchestration.9.0
• FAFortra AutomateBroad Windows automation with attended and unattended bots, but pricing requires a sales quote.8.9

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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