Alternatives · Agents & Automation
Pipedream alternatives
The closest alternatives to Pipedream are Zapier, n8n and Make, which also cover automating workflows between apps. 11 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including Zapier and n8n. The lowest paid plan starts at $10 per month (Bardeen).
- Alternatives
- 15
- Free options
- 11
- Updated
- Nov 2026
Closest first: ordered by how many of Pipedream's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.
- 1
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 apps
API
- 2
n8nVerifiedFree trial
n8n is a visual workflow platform for teams connecting apps, adding AI steps, and keeping automations auditable.
Also does:Automating workflows between apps
API · Command line
- 3

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 apps
API
- 4

ClayVerifiedFree tier · from $185/mo
Clay helps GTM teams source and enrich data, run agents, and build outbound workflows.
Also does:Automating workflows between apps
API · Command line
- 5

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 workflows between apps
Web
- 6
Sarvam AIVerifiedPay as you go
Sarvam AI gives developers speech, translation, and document APIs for Indic-language products.
Also does:Automating workflows between apps
Web · API
- 7
TessVerifiedPaid · from $20.83/mo
AI workforce platform for teams that need governed agents with memory, budgets, and approvals.
Also does:Automating workflows between apps
API
- 8
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 apps
Web
- 9

Relevance AIVerifiedFree tier
A platform for teams to build, run and monitor AI agents and multi-agent workflows.
Also does:Automating workflows between apps
API
- 10

ZendeskVerifiedFree trial · from $19/mo
A customer service platform that combines ticketing, support channels, and AI agents for service teams.
Also does:Automating workflows between apps
Web · API
- 11

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
- 12

BotpressVerifiedFree tier · from $150/mo
Build AI support agents that resolve tickets and take actions like refunds, without code.
Also does:Automating workflows between apps
Web · API
- 13

ShortwaveVerifiedFree trial · from $30/mo
An AI email assistant for teams and professionals that organizes inboxes, drafts replies, and schedules meetings.
Also does:Automating workflows between apps
iOS · Android · Mac · Windows
- 14
BardeenVerifiedFree tier · from $10/mo
Bardeen runs AI agents that scrape websites, enrich contact details and qualify leads for sales and ops teams.
Also does:Automating workflows between apps
Web · Browser extension
- 15
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 apps
Web
At a glance
| Tool | Pricing | Free | Platforms | API | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipedream | Free tier · from $99/mo | Yes | Web, Command line, API | Yes | — |
| Zapier | Free tier · from $19.99/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| n8n | Free trial | Yes | API, Command line | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Make | Free tier · from $12/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Clay | Free tier · from $185/mo | Yes | API, Command line | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Lindy | Free trial · from $29.99/mo | No | Web | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Sarvam AI | Pay as you go | Yes | Web, API | Yes | 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 |
| Relevance AI | Free tier | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Zendesk | Free trial · from $19/mo | No | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Browse AI | Free tier · from $48/mo | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Botpress | Free tier · from $150/mo | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Shortwave | Free trial · from $30/mo | No | iOS, Android, Mac, Windows | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Bardeen | Free tier · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Activepieces | Free tier · from $20/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
Common questions
- What is the best alternative to Pipedream?
- Zapier is the closest match: it also covers automating workflows between apps. n8n and Make come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of Pipedream's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
- Is there a free alternative to Pipedream?
- Yes. Zapier, n8n and Make can be used for free. Zapier has a free plan, and paid plans start at $19.99 per month.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Pipedream?
- Among paid plans, Bardeen starts lowest at $10 per month, against $99 for Pipedream.
- Which Pipedream alternatives have a mobile app?
- Shortwave has an iPhone or Android app.