OpenRPA review
A Windows RPA tool pairing visual workflows with scripting and attended or unattended runs.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
OpenRPA is a Windows-based robotic process automation environment for designing workflows across applications and systems. It suits Windows users who want a free, open-source tool and are comfortable combining visual workflow design with code. The feature set spans everyday desktop tasks as well as SAP, Java, browsers, mainframes, images, Microsoft Office, databases, and files, making it relevant to small, mid-market, and enterprise teams with Windows automation needs.
Workflow design uses visual activities, with inline C#, VB, Python, PowerShell, and AutoHotKey available when a task needs scripting. OpenRPA supports both assisted and unattended robot execution, and event triggers can respond to file changes or keyboard input. Browser integration covers Chrome, Firefox, and Edge; image recognition and OCR activities address tasks that rely on visual content. OpenCore is described as the robot orchestration and management backend, and can enable high-density robots through RDP sessions. This combination offers breadth within Windows automation, though it is less suited to organizations seeking automation across operating systems.
OpenRPA itself is free and open source, while commercial support is offered separately. The listed support channels are community and documentation, so teams that require vendor support should account for that separate arrangement. Deployment is desktop and on-premise, with Windows as the supported operating system. Choose OpenRPA if the priority is scriptable Windows automation with both assisted and unattended runs and a broad set of application targets. Look elsewhere if cross-platform operation or included commercial support is central to the buying decision.
OpenRPA pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Automates Windows apps, SAP, Java, browsers, mainframes, and Office
- Combines visual activities with six inline scripting languages
- Supports assisted and unattended execution, plus triggers and OCR
- Where it doesn't
- Runs on Windows, limiting platform fit
- Desktop deployment centers automation on Windows machines
- Commercial support is separate from the free, open-source product
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