Workato Offers Free AI Agent Builder to Asian Businesses

Workato, a company that helps businesses automate tasks, has launched a free self-service option in Singapore. Starting October 21, 2026, anyone—students, developers, or small businesses—can sign up without a credit card and get 50,000 free credits to build AI agents (software that can perform tasks automatically). These agents can connect different apps and handle repetitive work, like processing orders or answering customer questions. The move follows a similar launch in North America earlier this year and aims to make enterprise-level automation available to smaller teams.

The free plan includes tools to create AI agents, connect apps, and build simple workflows. But the 50,000 credits are one-time and don't renew. Different actions use credits at different rates, so you won't know exactly how many tasks you can complete until you start. Once credits run out, you'll need a paid plan: Pro starts at $75 per month for 2,500 credits, and higher tiers cost more. Paid plans add features like document processing and extra security.

While the free credits make it easy to experiment, businesses should be cautious. Connecting AI agents to sensitive systems requires safeguards—Microsoft recently warned about security risks with these connections. Also, Workato hasn't confirmed that all data is processed in Singapore, so data residency could be a concern. For now, the offer is a low-risk way to try AI automation, but scaling up will require a closer look at costs and security.