CrewAI alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank All automation and integration platforms

Top picks

Best overall
n8n
Cloud starting price: €20/month (annual), 2.5K executions
Best free option
Lindy
Starting price: $29.99 per user/month for 3,000 credits

Common reasons people leave CrewAI: free hosted plan is capped at 50 workflow executions a month, and enterprise pricing is not published. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces CrewAI, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. n8n currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	n8n	Free plan + paid	€20/month (annual), 2.5K executions	No	Web, Self-hosted	9 of 9	83.8
2	Lindy	Free plan + paid	$29.99 per user/month for 3,000 credits	No	Web, Browser extension, iOS	6 of 6	64.8
3	Gumloop	Paid	$37 per month (Pro)	No	Web	4 of 4	61.8
4	AutoGPT	Paid	$50/month (Pro)	No	Web, Self-hosted	5 of 5	57.5
5	Relevance AI	Paid	—	No	Web	4 of 4	55.9
6	Botpress	Free plan + paid	$150/month billed annually (Plus)	No	Web	7 of 7	51.2

1. n8nTop pick
Best for: Technical teams that want self-hosted automations and AI agents without per-task fees
Free plan + paidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted
83.8
score / 100
Why switch from CrewAI
Visual, self-hostable automation with AI agent nodes, better if most of your workflow is app integrations.
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 Compare with CrewAI Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
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 CrewAI 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)
2. Lindy
Best for: Small teams that want an AI assistant in Slack to handle reports, inbox and CRM chores
Free plan + paidWeb, Browser extension, iOS
64.8
score / 100
Why switch from CrewAI
No-code AI agents for everyday business tasks, without writing Python.
Pros
Works from Slack, email and iMessage instead of a separate app
1,500+ integrations plus MCP support
SOC 2 Type II, GDPR and HIPAA compliance
Cons
Credit-based billing makes monthly costs hard to predict
Free credits are a short trial rather than a lasting free plan
Less deterministic than step-by-step workflow tools
Visit Lindy 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 Lindy a good CrewAI alternative?
Verified facts
6 of 6 verified
Free credits
$50, no card required
Checked Nov 8, 2026lindy.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Integrations
1,500+ and MCP
Checked Nov 8, 2026lindy.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Compliance
SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, HIPAA
Checked Nov 8, 2026lindy.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Credit top-ups
$10 per 1,000 credits
Checked Nov 8, 2026lindy.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$29.99 per user/month for 3,000 credits
Checked Nov 8, 2026lindy.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
$50 in credits for 7 days, no card required
Checked Nov 8, 2026lindy.ai(opens source in a new tab)
3. Gumloop
Best for: Teams automating research, enrichment and content tasks with AI models
PaidWeb
61.8
score / 100
Why switch from CrewAI
Drag-and-drop AI workflow builder aimed at non-developers, with many ready integrations.
Pros
Built around AI steps and agents
Choice of AI models with admin controls
Bring your own API keys
Cons
Credit costs vary with AI usage
Smaller classic integration catalogue
No free plan; paid plans start with a trial
Visit Gumloop 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 Gumloop a good CrewAI alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Starting price
$37 per month (Pro)
Checked Nov 8, 2026gumloop.com(opens source in a new tab)
AI model controls
Admins can restrict which models teams use
Checked Nov 8, 2026gumloop.com(opens source in a new tab)
Compliance
SOC 2 Type II, GDPR
Checked Nov 8, 2026gumloop.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
14 days
Checked Nov 8, 2026gumloop.com(opens source in a new tab)
4. AutoGPT
Best for: Small teams who want AI agents to draft content, research leads and run routine tasks
PaidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted
57.5
score / 100
Why switch from CrewAI
Open-source agent platform you can self-host, with a visual builder for chaining autonomous agent steps.
Pros
Self-hostable with a single Docker container and your own model keys
Visual workflow builder with branching, a marketplace, API and MCP access
Per-agent app access and spending controls
Cons
No free hosted tier: the hosted platform needs a paid plan after the trial
Workflow runs cost usage credits on top of the subscription
Platform code is source-available (Polyform Shield), not OSI open source
Visit AutoGPT Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
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 AutoGPT a good CrewAI alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free trial
7 days (card required)
Checked Nov 8, 2026agpt.co(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$50/month (Pro)
Checked Nov 8, 2026agpt.co(opens source in a new tab)
Self-hosting
Yes, single Docker container
Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
License
Polyform Shield (platform), MIT (Classic)
Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
API
API and MCP server
Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
5. Relevance AI
Best for: Mid-size and enterprise sales, CS and ops teams rolling out governed AI agents with vendor support
PaidWeb
55.9
score / 100
Why switch from CrewAI
Builds teams of AI agents in a no-code interface, so you get CrewAI-style multi-agent work without writing Python.
Pros
No-code agent builder aimed at sales, CS, marketing and HR workflows
Built-in evaluations, cost visibility and human-in-the-loop approvals
Lets you pick a different AI model for each task
SSO, role-based access and audit logs for enterprise rollouts
Cons
Custom pricing only; no public self-serve plan to try
Geared to large teams, so overkill for simple one-person automations
Not open source and cannot be self-hosted
Visit Relevance AI 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 Relevance AI a good CrewAI alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Pricing
Custom (Enterprise plan)
Checked Nov 8, 2026relevanceai.com(opens source in a new tab)
Integrations
2,000+
Checked Nov 8, 2026relevanceai.com(opens source in a new tab)
Compliance
SOC 2 Type II, GDPR
Checked Nov 8, 2026relevanceai.com(opens source in a new tab)
Owner
OnSearch Pty Ltd
Checked Nov 8, 2026relevanceai.com(opens source in a new tab)
6. Botpress
Best for: Support teams and agencies building AI agents that need custom logic and integrations
Free plan + paidWeb
51.2
score / 100
Why switch from CrewAI
Better fit if your agents mainly talk to customers through chat channels.
Pros
Free plan for testing with real conversations
No per-seat fees on the Team plan and above
Visual studio plus a developer kit for custom logic
Large community on Discord and an open-source SDK
Cons
Paid plans start well above simple chat widgets
Conversation packs are added automatically once the quota is reached
Voice channel is only on the Enterprise plan
Visit Botpress 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 Botpress a good CrewAI alternative?
Verified facts
7 of 7 verified
Free plan
Yes, $0 with 100 conversations
Checked Nov 8, 2026botpress.com(opens source in a new tab)
Plus plan
$150/month billed annually
Checked Nov 8, 2026botpress.com(opens source in a new tab)
Pricing basis
Per conversation, not per seat
Checked Nov 8, 2026botpress.com(opens source in a new tab)
Security
SOC 2, GDPR compliant
Checked Nov 8, 2026botpress.com(opens source in a new tab)
GitHub repo licence
MIT
Checked Nov 2, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$150/month billed annually (Plus)
Checked Nov 8, 2026botpress.com(opens source in a new tab)
Team plan
$750/month billed annually
Checked Nov 8, 2026botpress.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best CrewAI alternative for…

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

Best CrewAI alternative for most people

n8n

Visual, self-hostable automation with AI agent nodes, better if most of your workflow is app integrations.

Best CrewAI alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Lindy

No-code AI agents for everyday business tasks, without writing Python.

Best CrewAI alternative for self-hosting

AutoGPT

Open-source agent platform you can self-host, with a visual builder for chaining autonomous agent steps.

Best CrewAI alternative for working in the browser

Gumloop

Drag-and-drop AI workflow builder aimed at non-developers, with many ready integrations.

CrewAI alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to CrewAI?

n8n ranks first right now. Visual, self-hostable automation with AI agent nodes, better if most of your workflow is app integrations. Lindy and Gumloop follow it in our ranking.

CrewAI vs n8n: what's the difference?

CrewAI is free and open source; n8n is free with paid plans. CrewAI is open source and n8n is not. Both run on Web.

Is CrewAI free?

CrewAI is free and open source. Free plan: 50 workflow executions/month. Checked on CrewAI's own site, November 2026.

How much do CrewAI alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked CrewAI alternatives: n8n, €20/month (annual), 2.5K executions; Lindy, $29.99 per user/month for 3,000 credits; Gumloop, $37 per month (Pro); AutoGPT, $50/month (Pro); Botpress, $150/month billed annually (Plus). 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 CrewAI?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to CrewAI?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from CrewAI?

The complaints we hear most: free hosted plan is capped at 50 workflow executions a month; enterprise pricing is not published; framework requires Python and coding skills to go beyond the visual editor.

How is this list ranked?

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

Top picks

Quick comparison

1. n8nTop pick

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2. Lindy

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3. Gumloop

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4. AutoGPT

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5. Relevance AI

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6. Botpress

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The best CrewAI alternative for…

Best CrewAI alternative for most people

Best CrewAI alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Best CrewAI alternative for self-hosting

Best CrewAI alternative for working in the browser

CrewAI alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to CrewAI?

CrewAI vs n8n: what's the difference?

Is CrewAI free?

How much do CrewAI alternatives cost?

Is there a free alternative to CrewAI?

Is there an open-source alternative to CrewAI?

Why do people switch from CrewAI?

How is this list ranked?