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Free CrewAI alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

3 of the 6 CrewAI alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). n8n, Lindy and Botpress rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1n8n logon8nFree plan + paid€20/month (annual), 2.5K executionsNoWeb, Self-hosted9 of 983.8
2Lindy logoLindyFree plan + paid$29.99 per user/month for 3,000 creditsNoWeb, Browser extension, iOS6 of 664.8
3Botpress logoBotpressFree plan + paid$150/month billed annually (Plus)NoWeb7 of 751.2
  1. n8n logo

    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 CrewAIDetails 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 logo

    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. Botpress logo

    3. 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)