PickfinchBest Zapier alternatives
Short answer: The top-ranked Zapier alternatives are Make (90), n8n (90) and Lindy (86), out of 4 options ranked by editorial score.
Zapier is our top-rated automation platform, but teams switch for a visual builder, self-hosting, or a more agent-first approach. These are the alternatives in our directory, ranked by editorial score in the agents & automation category.
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Ranked by editorial score in Agents & automation. Rankings are editorial, never paid. Pricing details last verified 2026-10-16.
The list
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Make
by Make (Celonis)
Visual builder for multi-step scenarios across apps, including AI agents; free plan with a monthly credit allowance.
Editorial 90FreemiumFree tier - 2
n8n
by n8n
Workflow automation and AI agents for technical teams; the self-hosted Community Edition is free.
Editorial 90FreemiumFree tier - 3
Lindy
by Lindy
Build AI assistants and agents for email, scheduling, meetings and business workflows; free one-time credit allowance.
Editorial 86FreemiumFree tier - 4
Relevance AI
by Relevance AI
Build and run an 'AI workforce' of agents for sales, support and operations; custom Enterprise pricing via sales.
Editorial 70Enterprise / contact sales
Comparison table
| # | Tool | Best for | Pricing model | Free tier | Editorial score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Make | no-code, visual builder, integrations | Freemium | Yes | 90 / 100 |
| 2 | n8n | self-hosted, workflows, ai agents | Freemium | Yes | 90 / 100 |
| 3 | Lindy | ai assistant, email, workflows | Freemium | Yes | 86 / 100 |
| 4 | Relevance AI | ai agents, sales, operations | Enterprise / contact sales | Not verified | 70 / 100 |
"Best for" lists each tool's use-case tags. Scores are editorial (0–100) in Agents & automation; pricing last verified 2026-10-16.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best free alternative to Zapier?
- Make has a free plan with a monthly credit allowance, and n8n's self-hosted Community Edition is free if you can run it yourself. Lindy's free plan starts with a one-time credit allowance.
- Can I self-host a Zapier alternative?
- Yes — n8n is available as a hosted cloud service or self-hosted, and the self-hosted Community Edition is free.
- Which alternative is best for AI agents?
- Lindy and Relevance AI are agent-first platforms; Make and n8n combine traditional workflows with AI agent steps.
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