flowctl

Open source self-service workflow automation platform for teams

About flowctl

flowctl is a free, open source, self-hosted platform for running operational workflows as a self-service for teams. Flows are defined in a visual editor or in YAML files, support custom inputs, approval gates for sensitive actions, retries, scheduling and remote execution on managed nodes, with real time logs and results. Secrets and credentials are stored encrypted, access is organised by teams and namespaces, and sign-in can use OIDC single sign-on.

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flowctl: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
Covers workflow automation, self hosted, open source, approvals — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
It is one of 2092 tools in the Productivity & Notes category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

flowctl pricing

Pricing model	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Free access	Yes — fully free
Current plan prices	Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official site	flowctl.net

flowctl key facts

Category: Productivity & Notes
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: workflow automation, self hosted, open source, approvals
Official site: flowctl.net

flowctl FAQ

How much does flowctl cost?

Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (flowctl.net).

What is flowctl used for?

Open source self-service workflow automation platform for teams Its focus areas in the Productivity & Notes category: workflow automation, self hosted, open source, approvals.

Where can I try flowctl?

On its official site, flowctl.net — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

flowctl vs alternatives

	flowctl	Automatisch	Admidio	AdventureLog
Pricing	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas	workflow automation, self hosted, open source, approvals	workflow automation, open source, self hosted, zapier alternative	membership, self hosted, open source, clubs	travel, trip planner, self hosted, open source
Official site	flowctl.net	automatisch.io	admidio.org	adventurelog.app
Directory status	Listed	Listed	Listed	Listed

Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.

About the Productivity & Notes category

Notes, tasks, and project tools that keep you organized and focused. The Productivity & Notes category on Tools Hub currently lists 2092 tools. Alongside flowctl, it includes DocuSeal, TimeTracker, WiKiss, Todo.txt.

FreeProductivity & Notesworkflow-automationself-hostedopen-sourceapprovals

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More in Productivity & Notes

Comparing tools in the Productivity & Notes category? These related listings are worth a look: DocuSeal — Open source document signing for everyone; TimeTracker — Self-hosted time tracking software, free and open source; WiKiss — A simple wiki that installs in minutes with only PHP.