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Enterprise platform to connect apps and data and govern AI agents and workflows
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Pricing
Free · from $100/mo
Free trial
Yes
API
Yes
Platforms
Web
What is Workato?
Workato is an integration and automation platform (iPaaS) that connects business apps, data, workflows and AI agents in one place. It describes itself as a control and execution platform for enterprise AI. The Control Plane handles governance, identity, policy, observability, cost controls and routing across AI models. The Execution Plane runs workflows, data orchestration and agents.
The site lists connectivity to more than 17,000 apps, APIs, databases, files and MCP servers. Modules include API management, Enterprise MCP, intelligent document processing, low-code apps, B2B/EDI, RPA and a data hub. AIRO is a multi-agent assistant that helps build, analyze and troubleshoot agents, MCPs, workflows and integrations. Workato says it also works from inside Claude, Codex and Cursor.
Usage is billed in credits. A free plan includes 50K one-time credits, Pro costs $100/month and Enterprise is priced on request. The platform is aimed at IT and operations teams at mid-size and large companies, and at software vendors that want to embed integrations in their products.
Key features
- Connectivity to 17,000+ apps, APIs, databases and MCP servers
- Agent Studio for building and orchestrating multi-agent solutions
- Centralized AI governance, policy, approvals and cost controls
- AI gateway with routing across open and closed models
- API management and Enterprise MCP servers
- Intelligent document processing and RPA
- Embedded iPaaS for integrations inside your product
- AIRO assistant for building and troubleshooting automations
Use cases
Who it's for
Enterprise IT teamsIntegration and automation architectsBusiness operations teamsSaaS product teams
Order-to-cash automation
Connect systems such as Salesforce and NetSuite so orders, invoices and payments move between them without manual steps.
Employee onboarding
Coordinate HR, IT and account provisioning across tools like Workday, ServiceNow and Slack when someone joins.
Governing internal AI agents
Give IT one place to see, approve and control the agents, models and MCP interactions that different teams build.
Embedded integrations for SaaS vendors
Software companies can offer native integrations to their customers through Workato's embedded iPaaS.
Workato pricing
From the vendor's site, checked Oct 26, 2026; we re-check prices monthly. Prices change — confirm on their pricing page.
Free
month
$0
- 50K one-time credits
- Enterprise MCP & AI agents
- Workflow orchestration and API management
- 10,000+ app & system integrations
Pro
month
$100
- 3.5k credits/month, add-on credits available
- Intelligent Document Processing
- Custom connectors and built-in analytics
- Up to 3 users per workspace
Enterprise
Custom
- Unlimited users and workspaces
- Enterprise security & governance
- Access to Platform APIs
- Multi-region deployment and enterprise support
What the free plan gets you
- 50K one-time credits
- $0 / month
- Same core platform capabilities as Pro
- Support via live chat, documentation, and community resources
| Cost for a team, per month | 1 person | 5 people | 20 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proflat, up to 3 | $100 | — | — |
Billed yearly where the plan offers it. — means the plan doesn't allow that many people.
Which plan do you need?
- MakeCore$9/mo
- Microsoft Power AutomatePower Automate Premium$15/mo
- ZapierProfessional$19.99/mo
- WorkatoPro$100/mo
The cheapest paid plan with a published price that fits. Custom and sales-quoted plans aren't included.
How Workato compares
- At $100/mo, Workato has the highest entry price of the 4 tools here with published prices (median $17.49).
- Workato has a free plan, like 3 of the 4 alternatives below.
- It offers an API, which only 2 of the others do.
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | Free trial | API | Open source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | $100/mo | — | ||||
Z Zapier | $19.99/mo | — | Workato vs Zapier | |||
N n8n | — | — | — | Workato vs n8n | ||
M Make | $9/mo | — | — | Workato vs Make | ||
M Microsoft Power Automate | $15/mo | — | — | — | Workato vs Microsoft Power Automate |
Compare 8 capabilities
| Capability | Workato | Zapier | n8n | Make | Microsoft Power Automate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-hosting | — | — | — | — | |
| MCP server | — | ||||
| AI agent builder | |||||
| Custom code steps | — | — | — | ||
| Prompt-to-workflow | — | ||||
| Desktop RPA | — | — | — | ||
| Custom connectors | |||||
| Embedded integrations | — | — | — |
Capabilities as stated on each vendor's own site; — means the site doesn't say. The closest alternatives in our directory by category. “Starts at” is the cheapest paid plan per month, as each vendor lists it.
Workato data and privacy
Trains AI on your content
Not stated
Data retention
Audit logs retained for configurable 90 days
“Audit logging with configurable 90-day retention captures workflow executions, configuration changes, and user actions.”
Where data is stored
US (Pro); Enterprise can choose other regions
“For the Workato Pro plan, customer data is hosted in the United States in secure, enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure.”
Security and compliance
ISO 27001ISO 42001HIPAAPCI DSS
From Workato's own privacy and security pages , checked Oct 28, 2026. We only show what the vendor states in writing; “not stated” means the pages don't say.
Who's behind Workato
- Company
- Workato, Inc.
- Based in
- Palo Alto, United States
- Founders
- Vijay Tella
“Vijay Tella, CEO and Co-founder”
From Workato's own about, terms and privacy pages, checked Oct 28, 2026.
Pros and cons
Strengths
- Free plan includes 50,000 one-time credits
- Free and Pro share the same core platform capabilities
- Single credit model covers workflows, API calls, data and agents
- Enterprise customers can pick extra data hosting regions
Limitations
- Pro plan is limited to 3 users per workspace
- Platform API access and SSO are Enterprise-only
- Enterprise pricing is not published
- Pro plan data is hosted only in the United States
Workato FAQ
How much does Workato cost?
There is a Free plan at $0 with 50K one-time credits, a Pro plan at $100/month with recurring monthly credits, and an Enterprise plan with custom pricing.
What is a credit?
A credit is the unit Workato uses to measure usage across the platform. It covers tasks for workflow runs, API calls, rows processed for data orchestration and Genie actions for agents.
Is there a free trial of Enterprise?
Yes. Workato says it can arrange an Enterprise trial if you contact its team.
Where is my data hosted?
Pro plan data is hosted in the United States. Enterprise customers can choose other hosting locations, subject to availability.
What happens if I hit my credit limit?
Workato sends notifications and keeps access open for a period past your limit before it applies restrictions. Pro users can buy add-on credits.
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