Alternatives · Agents & Automation

n8n alternatives

The closest alternatives to n8n are Relevance AI, Activepieces and Tess, which also cover building AI agents and automating workflows between apps. 11 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including Relevance AI and Activepieces. 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 n8n's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.

  1. 1

    Relevance AIVerifiedFree tier

    A platform for teams to build, run and monitor AI agents and multi-agent workflows.

    Also does:Building AI agentsAutomating workflows between appsAdding human approval to AI workflowsAutomating repetitive tasks

    API

  2. 2

    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 appsBuilding AI agentsAutomating repetitive tasksAdding human approval to AI workflows

    Web

  3. 3

    TessVerifiedPaid · from $20.83/mo

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

    Also does:Building AI agentsAutomating repetitive tasksAutomating workflows between appsAdding human approval to AI workflows

    API

  4. 4

    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:Building AI agentsAutomating workflows between appsAdding human approval to AI workflowsAutomating repetitive tasks

    Web

  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 tasksBuilding AI agents

    API

  6. 6

    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 appsBuilding AI agentsAutomating repetitive tasks

    API

  7. 7

    NotionVerifiedFree tier · from $10/mo

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

    Also does:Building AI agentsAutomating repetitive tasks

    API

  8. 8

    ClayVerifiedFree tier · from $185/mo

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

    Also does:Automating workflows between appsAutomating repetitive tasks

    API · Command line

  9. 9

    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

  10. 10

    Sarvam AIVerifiedPay as you go

    Sarvam AI gives developers speech, translation, and document APIs for Indic-language products.

    Also does:Building AI agentsAutomating workflows between apps

    Web · API

  11. 11

    BotpressVerifiedFree tier · from $150/mo

    Build AI support agents that resolve tickets and take actions like refunds, without code.

    Also does:Building AI agentsAutomating workflows between apps

    Web · API

  12. 12

    CrispVerifiedFree tier · from $45/mo

    Crisp is a customer support platform with a shared inbox, website chat, and no-code AI agents for support teams.

    Also does:Building AI agentsAutomating repetitive tasks

    Web · iOS · Android

  13. 13

    MomenticVerifiedFree tier · from $125/mo

    AI QA engineer that runs end-to-end checks on web, iOS, and Android apps for engineering teams.

    Also does:Automating repetitive tasks

    Web · iOS · Android

  14. 14

    ShortwaveVerifiedFree trial · from $30/mo

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

    Also does:Automating repetitive tasksAutomating workflows between apps

    iOS · Android · Mac · Windows

  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
n8nFree trialYesAPI, Command lineYesNov 3, 2026
Relevance AIFree tierYesAPIYesNov 4, 2026
ActivepiecesFree tier · from $20/moYesWebYesNov 4, 2026
TessPaid · from $20.83/moNoAPIYesNov 4, 2026
GumloopFree trial · from $37/moYesWebNoNov 4, 2026
ZapierFree tier · from $19.99/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
MakeFree tier · from $12/moYesAPIYesNov 4, 2026
NotionFree tier · from $10/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
ClayFree tier · from $185/moYesAPI, Command lineYesNov 4, 2026
LindyFree trial · from $29.99/moNoWebNoNov 4, 2026
Sarvam AIPay as you goYesWeb, APIYesNov 4, 2026
BotpressFree tier · from $150/moYesWeb, APIYesNov 4, 2026
CrispFree tier · from $45/moYesWeb, iOS, AndroidYesNov 4, 2026
MomenticFree tier · from $125/moYesWeb, iOS, AndroidYesNov 4, 2026
ShortwaveFree trial · from $30/moNoiOS, Android, Mac, WindowsNoNov 4, 2026
ZendeskFree trial · from $19/moNoWeb, APIYesNov 4, 2026

Common questions

What is the best alternative to n8n?
Relevance AI is the closest match: it also covers building AI agents, automating workflows between apps and adding human approval to AI workflows. Activepieces and Tess come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of n8n's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
Is there a free alternative to n8n?
Yes. Relevance AI, Activepieces and Gumloop can be used for free. Relevance AI has a free plan.
What is the cheapest alternative to n8n?
Among paid plans, Notion starts lowest at $10 per month.
Which n8n alternatives have a mobile app?
Crisp, Momentic and Shortwave have an iPhone or Android app.