TagUI
TagUI: A free, self-hosted automation tool for developers comfortable writing and running flows. Ranked #20 of 21 in Robotic Process Automation - Enterprise Software by our editors (7.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for developers automating web and desktop tasks for free.
At a glance
- Editor score7.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forDevelopers automating web and desktop tasks for free
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Automates browser, desktop and command-line tasks in text-based flows
- Combines DOM selectors with coordinates, image matching and OCR
- Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, with scheduling and activity reports
Where it doesn't
- AI Singapore has discontinued maintenance and support
- Self-hosted deployment requires running flows on users’ computers
- No credential vault is listed in its enterprise specifications
Our verdict on TagUI
TagUI is a free, open-source robotic process automation tool for developers who want to write and run text-based flows on their own computers. It automates websites, desktop applications and command-line tasks, and supports Windows, macOS and Linux. A Chrome extension can record browser navigation, clicks and text entry. That makes TagUI a fit for individuals and small teams who can work with flow scripts and manage their own runtime, rather than buyers seeking a vendor-operated enterprise service.
Its automation approach is broader than browser-only scripting. Flows can target web elements through DOM identifiers, XPath and CSS selectors, or use screen coordinates, image matching and OCR for visual tasks. TagUI supports Chrome and Edge, and its listed integrations include Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Python and Power Automate Desktop. Flows can run from the command line or on a fixed schedule; the report option exports activity summaries and detailed logs. This combination suits developers handling mixed web and desktop processes, though buyers looking for a centrally managed automation suite should weigh the narrower evidence for enterprise governance.
TagUI is open source and free, with self-hosted deployment: users run it on their computers rather than using a vendor-hosted cloud deployment. Its category specifications indicate audit logs, but no credential vault. Support is through community and documentation, and AI Singapore has discontinued maintenance and support; the project continues with open-source contributors and the community. That maintenance status is an important consideration for teams that need a vendor accountable for updates and support. Choose TagUI for cost-conscious, developer-led automation where local control and flexible task types matter; consider a commercial enterprise suite if vendor support, credential management or centralized governance is central to the purchase.
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TagUI pricing
TagUI fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Deployment options | On-premises |
| Bot execution modes | Not verified |
| Process discovery | Not verified |
| Credential vault | No |
| Supported desktop OS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Audit logs | Yes |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: Chrome, Edge, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Python, Power Automate Desktop |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | tagui.readthedocs.io |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
TagUI integrations
TagUI lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- Chrome
- Edge
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Python
- Power Automate Desktop
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- Fortra AutomateBroad Windows automation with attended and unattended bots, but pricing requires a sales quote.8.9
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