#1Top pickFree option
No-code automation platform connecting thousands of apps, with AI steps
Zapier is a no-code automation platform that connects thousands of apps so events in one trigger actions in another. It includes AI steps, chatbots and Zapier Agents on top of classic multi-step Zaps. The free plan covers 100 tasks a month and Pro starts at $19.99 a month billed annually.
Why it's here
- +Largest app integration catalog
- +Easy for non-technical users
- +Mature, reliable platform
Watch out for
- −Gets expensive at high task volume
- −Less flexible than code-based tools
- −Complex branching gets messy
Free · from $19.99/moAutonomous
#2Free option
Workflow automation with AI agent nodes, cloud-hosted or self-hosted
n8n is a workflow automation platform with built-in AI agent nodes that connect models to your apps, databases and APIs. You build flows visually, drop into code when needed and run them in n8n's cloud or on your own servers. Cloud plans start at €20 a month billed annually and a self-hosted Community Edition is on GitHub.
Why it's here
- +Self-hosting option
- +Hundreds of integrations plus custom code
- +Flexible AI agent and tool nodes
Watch out for
- −Steeper learning curve than Zapier
- −Self-hosted license is fair-code, not OSI open source
- −Debugging complex flows takes time
#3Free option
Visual automation platform with AI agents, priced on credits
Make is a visual automation platform where you build scenarios on a canvas to move data between apps, now with AI agents and the Maia AI assistant. It handles branching and data transformation well, which suits more complex flows than simple triggers. A free plan includes 1,000 credits a month.
Why it's here
- +Visual canvas shows the whole flow
- +Strong data mapping and routing
- +Generous free plan
Watch out for
- −AI modules use variable credits
- −Steeper learning curve than Zapier
- −Fewer integrations than Zapier
#4Free option
AI agents that act across 9,000+ apps using your Zapier connections
Zapier Agents is a product from Zapier for building AI agents that do work across 9,000+ connected apps. You describe an agent with help from Zapier Copilot, give it company knowledge and let it run tasks or answer questions. It has a free plan with 400 activities a month and paid plans with more.
Why it's here
- +Largest app catalog
- +Free plan to start
- +Builds on existing Zapier connections
Watch out for
- −Activity caps per run on lower plans
- −Agent logic is less transparent than a Zap
- −Team allowances not published
Free · from $33.33/moTask agent
#5
No-code builder for AI agents and workflows that use your company's tools
Gumloop is a no-code platform for building AI workflows and agents on a visual canvas, connecting models to tools like Gmail, Slack, Sheets and web scrapers. It is popular with operations and marketing teams that want AI automations without engineering help. Pricing is credit-based; check the site for current plans.
Why it's here
- +Easy visual builder
- +Built-in scraping and AI nodes
- +Templates for common business tasks
Watch out for
- −Credit costs are hard to estimate
- −Smaller integration library than Zapier
- −Plans and free tier have changed in 2026
#6Free option
AI assistant for email, meetings, calls and routines across your apps
Lindy is an AI assistant platform that handles email, meeting notes, follow-ups, phone calls and scheduled routines across your work apps. You teach it skills, it remembers preferences, and it can learn a task by watching you do it once. It connects to 1,500+ integrations and supports MCP.
Why it's here
- +Covers email, meetings and phone
- +Large integration library
- +Learns tasks from a demonstration
Watch out for
- −Credit usage can be hard to predict
- −Free trial credits expire in 7 days
- −Complex routines need testing
Free · from $49.99/moAutonomous
#7Free option
Enterprise automation platform combining RPA robots with AI agents
UiPath is an automation platform that combines software robots (RPA), AI agents and orchestration to run business processes end to end. It is used by large companies for finance, HR and operations work across legacy and modern systems. A Community plan is free and Basic starts at $25 a month.
Why it's here
- +Mature RPA plus AI agents
- +Works with apps that lack APIs
- +Strong governance and audit
Watch out for
- −Steep learning curve
- −Enterprise pricing at scale
- −Heavy for small teams
Free · from $25/moAutonomous
#8
Microsoft's low-code builder for agents in Microsoft 365, Teams and the web
Microsoft Copilot Studio is a low-code tool for building AI agents that work in Microsoft 365 Copilot, Teams, websites and other channels, grounded in your company data. It connects to Power Platform connectors and Dataverse. It is sold through Copilot Credits rather than a simple per-seat price.
Why it's here
- +Deep Microsoft 365 and Teams integration
- +Enterprise security and admin controls
- +Large connector library via Power Platform
Watch out for
- −Credit-based licensing is confusing
- −Best only inside the Microsoft ecosystem
- −Overkill for small businesses
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