RoboTask

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Robotic Desktop Automation Software (RDA) - Automate repetitive tasks on your Windows machine

How to Replace RoboTask

Overview

RoboTask is a task-automation platform that lets you automate task sequences without writing code. The program lets you create everything from simple macros to complex automation workflows involving conditional logic, loops, custom variables, and other advanced options. It includes a built-in macro recorder and a job-scheduling system suitable for home users, power users, and IT professionals.

Features

41 features across 24 categories

Application Control(1)

Application Execution

Run applications and open documents automatically

Backup(1)

Automatic Backup

Manage automatic backups of files and folders

Core Functionality(1)

300+ Actions

Over 300 pre-built actions available across multiple categories for automation tasks

Database(1)

SQL Database Automation

Automate SQL database operations and queries

Also in: Microsoft 365, Lacework, Airtable

Deployment(1)

Windows Service Mode

Run RoboTask as a Windows service to perform tasks even when no user is logged in

Also in: Kubernetes Dashboard, Hugging Face, Bitwarden

Email(1)

Email Automation

Automated email operations over POP3/IMAP/SMTP including checking, sending, and retrieving emails

Also in: Insider CDP, Notion, WordPress.com

File Management(1)

File and Folder Handling Automation

Automate file and folder operations including copying, moving, renaming, and deleting files

Also in: Ironclad, monday.com, Smartsheet

File Transfer(1)

FTP/SFTP/FTPS Transfer Automation

Automated file transfers including uploading, downloading, and synchronizing via FTP, SFTP, and FTPS protocols

Image Manipulation(1)

Image Processing

Work with images including converting, resizing, cropping, flipping, and watermarking

Input Automation(1)

Keyboard and Mouse Emulation

Emulate keyboard and mouse actions programmatically

Macro Recording(1)

Keyboard and Mouse Macro Recording

Built-in macro recorder to record keyboard and mouse actions for automation

Monitoring(1)

Folder Change Alerts

Alert users of any changes in specified folders

Networking(3)

Built-in HTTP Server

Built-in HTTP server with REST API and WebSocket support for remote automation control

Network Messages

Send network messages as WinPopup messages

Networking and Remote Execution

Have RoboTask instances running on different computers and servers interact whether on same local network or across the Internet

Office Integration(1)

Excel Automation

Work with Excel files and automate spreadsheet operations

Scheduling(1)

Job Scheduling

Schedule jobs to run at specified times or at regular intervals (every few seconds, minutes, hours, or days)

Scripting(3)

JavaScript Integration

Native support for JavaScript scripting integration without extra services or add-ons

PowerShell Integration

Native support for PowerShell scripting integration without extra services or add-ons

Python Integration

Native support for Python scripting integration without extra services or add-ons

System Automation(3)

Clipboard Automation

Automate clipboard operations and data management

Process Monitoring and Control

Monitor and control system processes

System Registry Automation

Automate Windows registry operations and modifications

System Control(2)

Windows Service Management

Start and stop Windows NT services automatically

Windows Shutdown Automation

Shut down Windows and power off computer triggered by any event

Text Processing(1)

Regular Expression Support

Use regular expressions in automation tasks for pattern matching and text processing

Triggers(9)

Clipboard Monitoring Triggers

Trigger automation based on clipboard content changes

CPU and RAM Monitoring Triggers

Trigger automation based on high CPU load or RAM usage thresholds

Device Connection Triggers

Trigger automation on device connection or disconnection events

File Monitoring

Monitor files for creation, deletion, changes, or renaming events to trigger automation

Hotkey Triggers

Trigger automation tasks with keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys

HTTP/WebSocket Server Triggers

Trigger automation based on HTTP and WebSocket server events

Process Monitoring Triggers

Trigger automation when a specific process starts or exits

User Logon/Logoff Triggers

Trigger automation on user logon or logoff events

Window Monitoring

Monitor window creation, activation, and closing events to trigger automation

User Interface(1)

Visual Interface

User-friendly visual interface that allows selecting and combining actions without writing code

Utilities(1)

Alarm Clock

Use RoboTask as an alarm clock with triggered actions

Web Automation(1)

Web Form Automation

Fill web forms and perform automated web actions

Workflow Control(3)

Conditional Logic

Use conditional statements in automation workflows to execute tasks based on specific conditions

Custom Variables

Create and use custom variables in automation tasks for dynamic workflow execution

Loop Support

Use loops in automation workflows to repeat actions multiple times

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for RoboTask. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a RoboTask alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 41 features.

Buy RoboTask

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying RoboTask saves ~$36,960 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 41 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

13 known integrations

ExcelFTPFTPSIMAPJavaScriptPOP3PowerShellPythonREST APISFTPSMTPSQLWebSocket