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

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

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

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

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
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

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
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
GensparkFree tier
AI super agent that gets work done.
Also does:Automating repetitive tasksSearching the web with AI
- 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

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

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
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
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
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

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
| Tool | Pricing | Free | Platforms | API | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bardeen | Free tier · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Clay | Free tier · from $185/mo | Yes | API, Command line | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Apollo.io | Free tier | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Browse AI | Free tier · from $48/mo | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Shortwave | Free trial · from $30/mo | No | iOS, Android, Mac, Windows | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Zapier | Free tier · from $19.99/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Notion | Free tier · from $10/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| n8n | Free trial | Yes | API, Command line | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Genspark | Free tier | Yes | — | No | — |
| Make | Free tier · from $12/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| LM Studio | Free tier · from $20/mo | Yes | — | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Lindy | Free trial · from $29.99/mo | No | Web | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Tess | Paid · from $20.83/mo | No | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Gumloop | Free trial · from $37/mo | Yes | Web | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Activepieces | Free tier · from $20/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Zendesk | Free trial · from $19/mo | No | Web, API | Yes | Nov 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.