Alternatives · Agents & Automation

Bardeen alternatives

The closest alternatives to Bardeen are Clay, Apollo.io and Browse AI, which also cover finding sales leads and automating workflows between apps. 11 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including Clay and Apollo.io. The lowest paid plan starts at $10 per month (Notion).

Alternatives
15
Free options
11
Updated
Nov 2026

Closest first: ordered by how many of Bardeen's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.

  1. 1

    ClayVerifiedFree tier · from $185/mo

    Clay helps GTM teams source and enrich data, run agents, and build outbound workflows.

    Also does:Finding sales leadsAutomating workflows between appsAutomating repetitive tasks

    API · Command line

  2. 2

    Apollo.ioVerifiedFree tier

    B2B sales platform that combines prospect data, AI agents, and outreach tools for outbound teams.

    Also does:Finding sales leadsAutomating repetitive tasks

    API

  3. 3

    Browse AIVerifiedFree tier · from $48/mo

    No-code web scraping and monitoring that turns any website into structured data for business teams.

    Also does:Automating workflows between apps

    Web · API

  4. 4

    ShortwaveVerifiedFree trial · from $30/mo

    An AI email assistant for teams and professionals that organizes inboxes, drafts replies, and schedules meetings.

    Also does:Searching the web with AIAutomating workflows between appsAutomating repetitive tasks

    iOS · Android · Mac · Windows

  5. 5

    ZapierVerifiedFree tier · from $19.99/mo

    Automation platform that connects apps and AI tools so teams can run and govern workflows.

    Also does:Automating workflows between appsAutomating repetitive tasks

    API

  6. 6

    NotionVerifiedFree tier · from $10/mo

    A connected workspace for team notes, projects, and knowledge, with AI and agents built in.

    Also does:Searching the web with AIAutomating repetitive tasks

    API

  7. 7

    n8nVerifiedFree trial

    n8n is a visual workflow platform for teams connecting apps, adding AI steps, and keeping automations auditable.

    Also does:Automating workflows between appsAutomating repetitive tasks

    API · Command line

  8. 8

    GensparkFree tier

    AI super agent that gets work done.

    Also does:Automating repetitive tasksSearching the web with AI

  9. 9

    MakeVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo

    Lets teams build, run, and monitor AI agents and app-to-app automations in a visual workspace.

    Also does:Automating workflows between appsAutomating repetitive tasks

    API

  10. 10

    LM StudioVerifiedFree tier · from $20/mo

    LM Studio runs local LLMs and provides a desktop agent for people who want on-device AI.

    Also does:Searching the web with AIAutomating repetitive tasks

  11. 11

    LindyVerifiedFree trial · from $29.99/mo

    An AI teammate that plugs into your work apps to run scheduled and on-demand tasks for your team.

    Also does:Automating repetitive tasksAutomating workflows between apps

    Web

  12. 12

    TessVerifiedPaid · from $20.83/mo

    AI workforce platform for teams that need governed agents with memory, budgets, and approvals.

    Also does:Automating repetitive tasksAutomating workflows between apps

    API

  13. 13

    GumloopVerifiedFree trial · from $37/mo

    Lets teams build and share AI agents that carry out work across their business apps and the web.

    Also does:Automating workflows between appsAutomating repetitive tasks

    Web

  14. 14

    ActivepiecesVerifiedFree tier · from $20/mo

    Open-source automation platform where teams build AI agents and workflows by describing them in chat.

    Also does:Automating workflows between appsAutomating repetitive tasks

    Web

  15. 15

    ZendeskVerifiedFree trial · from $19/mo

    A customer service platform that combines ticketing, support channels, and AI agents for service teams.

    Also does:Automating repetitive tasksAutomating workflows between apps

    Web · API

At a glance

ToolPricingFreePlatformsAPIChecked
BardeenFree tier · from $10/moYesWeb, Browser extensionNoNov 4, 2026
ClayFree tier · from $185/moYesAPI, Command lineYesNov 4, 2026
Apollo.ioFree tierYesAPIYesNov 4, 2026
Browse AIFree tier · from $48/moYesWeb, APIYesNov 4, 2026
ShortwaveFree trial · from $30/moNoiOS, Android, Mac, WindowsNoNov 4, 2026
ZapierFree tier · from $19.99/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
NotionFree tier · from $10/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
n8nFree trialYesAPI, Command lineYesNov 3, 2026
GensparkFree tierYes—No—
MakeFree tier · from $12/moYesAPIYesNov 4, 2026
LM StudioFree tier · from $20/moYes—NoNov 4, 2026
LindyFree trial · from $29.99/moNoWebNoNov 4, 2026
TessPaid · from $20.83/moNoAPIYesNov 4, 2026
GumloopFree trial · from $37/moYesWebNoNov 4, 2026
ActivepiecesFree tier · from $20/moYesWebYesNov 4, 2026
ZendeskFree trial · from $19/moNoWeb, APIYesNov 4, 2026

Common questions

What is the best alternative to Bardeen?
Clay is the closest match: it also covers finding sales leads, automating workflows between apps and automating repetitive tasks. Apollo.io and Browse AI come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of Bardeen's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
Is there a free alternative to Bardeen?
Yes. Clay, Apollo.io and Browse AI can be used for free. Clay has a free plan, and paid plans start at $185 per month.
What is the cheapest alternative to Bardeen?
Among paid plans, Notion starts lowest at $10 per month, the same as Bardeen.
Which Bardeen alternatives have a mobile app?
Shortwave has an iPhone or Android app.