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Free Flowise alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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

Flowise has been discontinued. Development stopped in July 2026 and end of life was 31 August 2026, according to the Flowise sunset page.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1n8n logon8nFree plan + paid€20/month (annual), 2.5K executionsNoWeb, Self-hosted9 of 969.4
2Langflow logoLangflowOpen source—YesWeb, Windows, macOS +25 of 568.8
3Botpress logoBotpressFree plan + paid$150/month billed annually (Plus)NoWeb7 of 761.8
4StackAI logoStackAIFree plan + paid—NoWeb, Self-hosted6 of 655.9
  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

    69.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Flowise

    Self-hostable workflow tool with built-in AI agent nodes, plus hundreds of app integrations beyond LLM flows.

    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 ×0.352
    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 Flowise 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. Langflow logo

    2. Langflow

    Best for: Developers prototyping AI agents and RAG flows visually who want Python-level control

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Flowise

    The closest open-source swap: another visual canvas for agents and RAG, actively maintained and MIT licensed.

    Pros

    • MIT licensed and free to self-host
    • Every component is editable Python code
    • Can expose flows as MCP servers and connect to external MCP tools
    • Works with many LLM providers and vector stores

    Cons

    • Assumes some understanding of LLM concepts like embeddings and vector stores
    • Self-hosted production setups need your own scaling and monitoring
    • No built-in channel integrations like WhatsApp or live-agent handoff
    Visit Langflow 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 Langflow a good Flowise alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes, Python-based
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.langflow.org(opens source in a new tab)
    MCP server
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.langflow.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop app
    Langflow Desktop
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.langflow.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud
    Free cloud account
    Checked Nov 8, 2026langflow.org(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

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Flowise

    Maintained visual bot builder with hosting, channels and analytics handled for you.

    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 ×0.377
    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 Botpress a good Flowise 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)
  4. StackAI logo

    4. StackAIAcquired

    Best for: IT teams in regulated companies rolling out governed AI agents across departments

    Free plan + paidWeb, Self-hosted

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Flowise

    Managed no-code agent builder with enterprise security, for teams that don't want to run servers.

    Pros

    • On-premises and VPC deployment for sensitive data
    • 500+ enterprise integrations for agents that take action
    • Governance features like human review, audit logs and SSO

    Cons

    • Free plan is capped at 500 runs, 2 projects and 1 seat
    • Paid use is a custom enterprise quote with no self-serve tier
    • Acquisition by Asana adds uncertainty about the standalone roadmap
    Visit StackAI 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 StackAI a good Flowise alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, $0 a month (500 runs, 2 projects, 1 seat)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stack-ai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Enterprise deployment
    On-prem or VPC
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stack-ai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Compliance
    SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stack-ai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    500+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stack-ai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Asana (acquisition announced)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stack-ai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Enterprise plan
    Custom quote
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stack-ai.com(opens source in a new tab)