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Bardeen alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll sales intelligence and prospecting tools

Top picks

  • Clay logo

    Best overall

    Clay

    Starting price: From $185 a month (Launch)

  • n8n logo

    Best free option

    n8n

    Cloud starting price: €20/month (annual), 2.5K executions

Common reasons people leave Bardeen: credit pricing makes costs hard to predict for large lists, and enrichment rows cost three times a normal row. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Bardeen, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Clay currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Clay logoClayFree plan + paidFrom $185 a month (Launch)NoWeb8 of 868.8
2n8n logon8nFree plan + paid€20/month (annual), 2.5K executionsNoWeb, Self-hosted9 of 965.0
3Apollo.io logoApollo.ioFree plan + paid—NoWeb, Browser extension4 of 464.8
4Hunter logoHunterFree plan + paid$49/month (Starter, monthly)NoWeb, Browser extension8 of 861.8
5Snov.io logoSnov.ioFree plan + paid$39/month (Starter)NoWeb, Browser extension5 of 555.9
6Zapier logoZapierFree plan + paidFrom $19.99 a month (Professional)NoWeb4 of 452.6
7Make logoMakeFree plan + paid—NoWeb3 of 351.2
  1. Clay logo

    1. ClayTop pick

    Best for: RevOps and growth teams that want to build custom enrichment and prospecting workflows from many data sources

    Free plan + paidWeb

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bardeen

    Spreadsheet-style enrichment that pulls from dozens of data providers and AI research steps to build lead lists.

    Pros

    • Combines 150+ data providers so one tool can fill gaps another misses
    • AI research agent generates custom data points from the web
    • Free plan with unlimited seats and tables
    • Bring-your-own API keys skip data credit costs

    Cons

    • Two usage meters (actions and data credits) make costs hard to predict
    • Phone enrichment and CRM integrations need paid tiers
    • Steep learning curve compared with simple contact lookup tools
    Visit Clay Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Clay a good Bardeen alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 100 data credits and 500 actions/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026clay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Data providers
    150+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026clay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Seats
    Unlimited on all plans
    Checked Nov 8, 2026clay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Bring your own API keys
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026clay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Credit rollover
    Data credits roll over (up to 2x monthly on Launch/Growth)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026clay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    From $185 a month (Launch)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026clay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Growth plan
    From $495 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026clay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026clay.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. n8n logo

    2. n8n

    Best for: Technical teams that want self-hosted automations and AI agents without per-task fees

    Free plan + paidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    65.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bardeen

    Open-source, self-hostable workflow automation with AI agent nodes, for teams wanting control over data and cost.

    Pros

    • Free self-hosted Community edition
    • Priced per execution, not per step
    • Code nodes and strong AI agent tooling

    Cons

    • Fair-code licence restricts commercial resale
    • Less friendly for non-technical users
    • SSO and version control need paid editions
    Visit n8n Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is n8n a good Bardeen alternative?

    Verified facts

    9 of 9 verified
    Cloud starting price
    €20/month (annual), 2.5K executions
    Checked Nov 8, 2026n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    €50/month (annual), 10K executions
    Checked Nov 8, 2026n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes, free Community edition
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    2,000+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    Sustainable Use License (fair-code)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    €20/month billed annually (Starter, 2.5K executions)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    €50/month billed annually, 10K executions
    Checked Nov 8, 2026n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    €667/month billed annually, 40K executions, self-hosted
    Checked Nov 8, 2026n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days, no credit card
    Checked Nov 8, 2026n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Apollo.io logo

    3. Apollo.io

    Best for: Startups and small sales teams that want contact data and outreach sequencing in one affordable tool

    Free plan + paidWeb, Browser extension

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bardeen

    Built-in contact database, Chrome extension and email sequences, so prospecting doesn't need scraping playbooks.

    Pros

    • Free plan with no time limit for light prospecting
    • Data, email sequences and dialer in one product
    • Chrome extension reveals contacts while browsing
    • Syncs with Salesforce, HubSpot and other common tools

    Cons

    • Credit system: unused credits expire each billing cycle
    • Free plan can only connect Gmail inboxes
    • API access is limited to custom plans
    Visit Apollo.io Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Apollo.io a good Bardeen alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, no time limit
    Checked Nov 8, 2026apollo.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Database
    240M+ contacts, 30M+ accounts
    Checked Nov 8, 2026apollo.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    Salesforce, HubSpot, Outreach and more
    Checked Nov 8, 2026apollo.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Credit rollover
    No
    Checked Nov 8, 2026apollo.io(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Hunter logo

    4. Hunter

    Best for: Small teams, marketers and link builders who need accurate work email addresses and simple cold email

    Free plan + paidWeb, Browser extension

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bardeen

    Simpler, cheaper choice if all you need is finding and verifying work email addresses.

    Pros

    • Free plan with 50 credits a month and no credit card
    • Unlimited users on every plan
    • Finder, verifier and outreach sequences in one place
    • Browser extensions, Google Sheets add-on, API and MCP server

    Cons

    • Email-focused: no phone number data like Lusha or Cognism
    • Monthly credits reset and don't roll over
    • Sequences are basic compared with dedicated sales engagement tools
    Visit Hunter Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Hunter a good Bardeen alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 50 credits a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hunter.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    Unlimited on all plans
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hunter.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Credit rollover
    No
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hunter.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting paid price
    $49/month (Starter, monthly)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hunter.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Compliance
    GDPR & CCPA
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hunter.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $49 a month, or $34 a month billed yearly (Starter)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hunter.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Growth plan
    $149 a month, or $104 a month billed yearly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hunter.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Scale plan
    $299 a month, or $209 a month billed yearly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hunter.io(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Snov.io logo

    5. Snov.io

    Best for: Small teams and agencies that want email finding, verification and cold email in one cheap tool

    Free plan + paidWeb, Browser extension

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bardeen

    LinkedIn and website email finder extension with verification and outreach sequences in one prospecting tool.

    Pros

    • Email finder, verifier, warm-up and sequences in one product
    • Free Trial plan renews monthly instead of expiring
    • Unlimited follow-ups to the same recipient within a billing period
    • Chrome extensions collect emails from LinkedIn and websites

    Cons

    • LinkedIn automation slots cost extra per account
    • Free plan can't export data or use the API
    • Credit and recipient limits take some time to understand
    Visit Snov.io Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Snov.io a good Bardeen alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Starting price
    $39/month (Starter)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026snov.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Trial plan, renews monthly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026snov.io(opens source in a new tab)
    LinkedIn slots
    $69/month per slot
    Checked Nov 8, 2026snov.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Email verification
    7-tier
    Checked Nov 8, 2026snov.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Annual discount
    25%
    Checked Nov 8, 2026snov.io(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Zapier logo

    6. Zapier

    Best for: Non-technical teams that want to connect common SaaS apps quickly

    Free plan + paidWeb

    52.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bardeen

    Connects thousands of apps with triggers and AI steps, better for back-end workflows than browser automation.

    Pros

    • Largest library of app integrations
    • Easy for non-developers to set up
    • Tables, Forms, AI steps and MCP in one account

    Cons

    • Per-task pricing gets expensive at high volume
    • Free plan limited to two-step Zaps
    • Complex branching is clumsier than canvas-based tools
    Visit Zapier Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Zapier a good Bardeen alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 100 tasks a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zapier.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    From $19.99 a month (Professional)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zapier.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    From $69 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zapier.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    9,000+ apps
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zapier.com(opens source in a new tab)
  7. Make logo

    7. Make

    Best for: Ops teams and agencies building multi-branch automations on a budget

    Free plan + paidWeb

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bardeen

    Visual scenario builder for multi-step automations with branching, often cheaper per task than Bardeen credits.

    Pros

    • Visual canvas shows complex logic clearly
    • Strong data handling with routers, iterators and error handlers
    • Free plan with no time limit

    Cons

    • Steeper learning curve than Zapier
    • Credit usage can be hard to predict
    • Fewer app integrations than Zapier
    Visit Make Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Make a good Bardeen alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, no time limit
    Checked Nov 8, 2026make.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    3,500+ apps
    Checked Nov 8, 2026make.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    500,000+ teams
    Checked Nov 8, 2026make.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Bardeen alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Clay logo

Best Bardeen alternative for most people

Clay

Spreadsheet-style enrichment that pulls from dozens of data providers and AI research steps to build lead lists.

n8n logo

Best Bardeen alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

n8n

Open-source, self-hostable workflow automation with AI agent nodes, for teams wanting control over data and cost.

n8n logo

Best Bardeen alternative for self-hosting

n8n

Open-source, self-hostable workflow automation with AI agent nodes, for teams wanting control over data and cost.

Apollo.io logo

Best Bardeen alternative for working in the browser

Apollo.io

Built-in contact database, Chrome extension and email sequences, so prospecting doesn't need scraping playbooks.

Bardeen alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Bardeen?

Clay ranks first right now. Spreadsheet-style enrichment that pulls from dozens of data providers and AI research steps to build lead lists. n8n and Apollo.io follow it in our ranking.

Bardeen vs Clay: what's the difference?

Both Bardeen and Clay are free with paid plans. Verified prices: Bardeen $10/month (Basic), Clay From $185 a month (Launch). Only Bardeen runs on Browser extension.

Is Bardeen free?

Bardeen is free with paid plans. Starting price: $10/month (Basic); Free plan: 100 credits every month; Credit cost: 1 credit per row, 3 for enrichment. Checked on Bardeen's own site, November 2026.

How much do Bardeen alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Bardeen alternatives: Clay, From $185 a month (Launch); n8n, €20/month (annual), 2.5K executions; Hunter, $49/month (Starter, monthly); Snov.io, $39/month (Starter); Zapier, From $19.99 a month (Professional). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Bardeen?

Yes. Clay (free plan + paid), n8n (free plan + paid), Apollo.io (free plan + paid) and Hunter (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Bardeen?

None of the 7 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Bardeen?

The complaints we hear most: credit pricing makes costs hard to predict for large lists; enrichment rows cost three times a normal row; scrapers can break when the target site changes its layout.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Bardeen, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.