Alternatives · Agents & Automation
Tess alternatives
The closest alternatives to Tess are Gumloop, Make and Relevance AI, which also cover building AI agents and automating workflows between apps. 11 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including Gumloop and Make. 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 Tess's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.
- 1
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 workflowsMonitoring automation runs
Web
- 2

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 tasksMonitoring automation runs
API
- 3

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
- 4
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
- 5
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 tasksBuilding AI agentsAdding human approval to AI workflows
API · Command line
- 6
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
- 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

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

OpenRouterVerifiedFree tier
One API endpoint for calling many AI models from different providers, with automatic fallback
Also does:Building AI agentsChatting with an AI assistant
Web · 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:Automating repetitive tasksChatting with an AI assistant
- 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
Sarvam AIVerifiedPay as you go
Sarvam AI gives developers speech, translation, and document APIs for Indic-language products.
Also does:Automating workflows between appsBuilding AI agents
Web · API
- 13
MotionVerifiedFree trial · from $19/mo
AI work platform that schedules tasks, projects, meetings, and docs for individuals and teams.
Also does:Automating repetitive tasksChatting with an AI assistant
iOS · Android
- 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

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tess | Paid · from $20.83/mo | No | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Gumloop | Free trial · from $37/mo | Yes | Web | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Make | Free tier · from $12/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Relevance AI | Free tier | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Activepieces | Free tier · from $20/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| n8n | Free trial | Yes | API, Command line | Yes | Nov 3, 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 |
| Clay | Free tier · from $185/mo | Yes | API, Command line | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| OpenRouter | Free tier | Yes | Web, 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 |
| Sarvam AI | Pay as you go | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Motion | Free trial · from $19/mo | No | iOS, Android | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Shortwave | Free trial · from $30/mo | No | iOS, Android, Mac, Windows | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Zendesk | Free trial · from $19/mo | No | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
Common questions
- What is the best alternative to Tess?
- Gumloop is the closest match: it also covers building AI agents, automating workflows between apps and adding human approval to AI workflows. Make and Relevance AI come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of Tess's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
- Is there a free alternative to Tess?
- Yes. Gumloop, Make and Relevance AI can be used for free. Gumloop has a free plan, and paid plans start at $37 per month.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Tess?
- Among paid plans, Notion starts lowest at $10 per month, against $20.83 for Tess.
- Which Tess alternatives have a mobile app?
- Motion and Shortwave have an iPhone or Android app.