OpenRPA
OpenRPA: A broad, free Windows RPA tool for developers comfortable with open-source software. Ranked #19 of 26 in Robotic Process Automation Software by our editors (7.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for developers wanting free open-source Windows RPA.
At a glance
- Editor score7.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forDevelopers wanting free open-source Windows RPA
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Unattended automationYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free, open-source software with attended and unattended robots
- Automates browsers, SAP, Office, Java, mainframes, images and documents
- Supports C#, VB, Python, PowerShell and AutoHotKey scripting
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only deployment limits platform choice
- Centralized robot management uses the separate OpenCore backend
- Its broad automation scope may require scripting and workflow expertise
Our verdict on OpenRPA
OpenRPA is a free, open-source robotic process automation tool for building and running workflows on Windows. It is aimed at developers and technical teams that need desktop, browser and application automation without a paid OpenRPA license. Its scope includes attended and unattended robots, visual workflow design, browser automation, SAP GUI, Microsoft Office, Java applications, mainframe terminals, OCR, image recognition and document-related automation.
The feature set covers both everyday desktop work and more specialized automation. OpenRPA supports Chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Edge, along with SAP NetWeaver, Microsoft Office, Java, mainframe terminals, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL and PostgreSQL. Event-based triggers and file watching can start workflows, while inline scripting supports C#, VB, Python, PowerShell and AutoHotKey. That combination suits teams whose processes cross multiple applications or need code alongside visual robot design.
OpenRPA can run offline, while OpenCore provides centralized robot management and orchestration for multiple robots. This gives the product a path from local workflow automation to coordinated robot operations, but centralized management depends on a separate backend rather than OpenRPA alone. The Windows-only platform also narrows deployment options. Choose OpenRPA if free, open-source software, broad application coverage and scripting flexibility are priorities. Consider another product if cross-platform operation or centralized orchestration without a separate OpenCore component matters more.
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OpenRPA fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Deployment options | Desktop |
| Attended automation | Yes |
| Unattended automation | Yes |
| Document processing | Yes |
| Browser automation | Yes |
| Bot orchestration | Yes |
| Supported operating systems | Windows |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Integrations | 12 integrations: OpenCore, Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, SAP NetWeaver, Microsoft Office … |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | openrpa.dk |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
OpenRPA integrations
OpenRPA lists 12 integrations on its own site.
- OpenCore
- Chrome
- Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- SAP NetWeaver
- Microsoft Office
- Java
- mainframe terminals
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Oracle
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
Alternatives to OpenRPA
- Microsoft Power AutomateA broad Microsoft-centric RPA platform with clear user and bot-based pricing.9.4
- BotCityA flexible, cross-platform RPA platform for developer-led automation teams.9.2
- Zoho RPAAffordable cross-platform RPA with strong document and trigger coverage.9.0
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