Gumloop alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Gumloop: credit costs vary with AI usage, and smaller classic integration catalogue. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Gumloop, 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	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Activepieces	Open source	Yes	Web, Self-hosted	5 of 5	57.2

1. ActivepiecesTop pick
Best for: Teams wanting a Zapier-like builder they can self-host and extend
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from Gumloop
Open-source builder with AI agents and flat pricing.
Pros
Open source and self-hostable
Flat monthly pricing instead of per-task tiers
Easy builder with TypeScript code steps
Cons
Smaller integration library than Zapier or Make
Enterprise controls need paid plans
Younger ecosystem with fewer templates
Visit Activepieces Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Activepieces a good Gumloop alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
Yes, 1,000 credits/month
Checked Oct 25, 2026activepieces.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$20 flat per month (Plus)
Checked Oct 25, 2026activepieces.com(opens source in a new tab)
Integrations
770+ apps
Checked Oct 25, 2026activepieces.com(opens source in a new tab)
Integrations license
MIT
Checked Oct 25, 2026activepieces.com(opens source in a new tab)
Hosting
Cloud or on-prem
Checked Oct 25, 2026activepieces.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Gumloop alternative for…

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

Best Gumloop alternative for most people

n8n

Self-hostable with strong AI agent nodes and no per-step charges.

Best Gumloop alternative for a free option

Activepieces

Open-source builder with AI agents and flat pricing.

Best Gumloop alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Zapier

Adds AI steps to the biggest library of app integrations.

Best Gumloop alternative for open source

Activepieces

Open-source builder with AI agents and flat pricing.

Best Gumloop alternative for self-hosting

n8n

Self-hostable with strong AI agent nodes and no per-step charges.

Best Gumloop alternative for working in the browser

Make

Visual automation with AI agents and a free plan.

Gumloop alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Gumloop?

n8n ranks first right now. Self-hostable with strong AI agent nodes and no per-step charges. Zapier and Make follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Gumloop?

Yes. n8n (free plan + paid), Zapier (free plan + paid), Make (free plan + paid) and Activepieces (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Gumloop?

Yes: Activepieces. Activepieces can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Gumloop?

The complaints we hear most: credit costs vary with AI usage; smaller classic integration catalogue; no free plan; paid plans start with a trial.

How is this list ranked?

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