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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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

    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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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
TessPaid · from $20.83/moNoAPIYesNov 4, 2026
GumloopFree trial · from $37/moYesWebNoNov 4, 2026
MakeFree tier · from $12/moYesAPIYesNov 4, 2026
Relevance AIFree tierYesAPIYesNov 4, 2026
ActivepiecesFree tier · from $20/moYesWebYesNov 4, 2026
n8nFree trialYesAPI, Command lineYesNov 3, 2026
ZapierFree tier · from $19.99/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
NotionFree tier · from $10/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
ClayFree tier · from $185/moYesAPI, Command lineYesNov 4, 2026
OpenRouterFree tierYesWeb, APIYesNov 4, 2026
LM StudioFree tier · from $20/moYes—NoNov 4, 2026
LindyFree trial · from $29.99/moNoWebNoNov 4, 2026
Sarvam AIPay as you goYesWeb, APIYesNov 4, 2026
MotionFree trial · from $19/moNoiOS, AndroidNoNov 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 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.