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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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

ToolPricingFreePlatformsAPIChecked
PipedreamFree tier · from $99/moYesWeb, Command line, APIYes—
ZapierFree tier · from $19.99/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
n8nFree trialYesAPI, Command lineYesNov 3, 2026
MakeFree tier · from $12/moYesAPIYesNov 4, 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
TessPaid · from $20.83/moNoAPIYesNov 4, 2026
GumloopFree trial · from $37/moYesWebNoNov 4, 2026
Relevance AIFree tierYesAPIYesNov 4, 2026
ZendeskFree trial · from $19/moNoWeb, APIYesNov 4, 2026
Browse AIFree tier · from $48/moYesWeb, APIYesNov 4, 2026
BotpressFree tier · from $150/moYesWeb, APIYesNov 4, 2026
ShortwaveFree trial · from $30/moNoiOS, Android, Mac, WindowsNoNov 4, 2026
BardeenFree tier · from $10/moYesWeb, Browser extensionNoNov 4, 2026
ActivepiecesFree tier · from $20/moYesWebYesNov 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.