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Relay.app alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

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

Top picks

  • n8n logo

    Best overall

    n8n

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

  • Zapier logo

    Best free option

    Zapier

    Starting price: From $19.99 a month (Professional)

  • Activepieces logo

    Best open source

    Activepieces

    Starting price: $20 flat per month (Plus)

Common reasons people leave Relay.app: service has shut down and can't be used, and all workflows and history were deleted, so nothing can be exported now. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Relay.app, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. n8n currently ranks first.

Relay.app has been discontinued. Shut down in September 2026, with all accounts, workflows and run history deleted, according to the notice on relay.app.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1n8n logon8nFree plan + paid€20/month (annual), 2.5K executionsNoWeb, Self-hosted9 of 976.8
2Zapier logoZapierFree plan + paidFrom $19.99 a month (Professional)NoWeb4 of 468.8
3Make logoMakeFree plan + paid—NoWeb3 of 364.8
4Activepieces logoActivepiecesOpen source$20 flat per month (Plus)YesWeb, Self-hosted5 of 559.4
5Gumloop logoGumloopPaid$37 per month (Pro)NoWeb4 of 457.5
6Lindy logoLindyFree plan + paid$29.99 per user/month for 3,000 creditsNoWeb, Browser extension, iOS6 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

    76.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Relay.app

    Self-hostable workflow tool with AI agent nodes and human-in-the-loop waits.

    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 ×0.377
    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 Relay.app 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. Zapier logo

    2. Zapier

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

    Free plan + paidWeb

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Relay.app

    The largest app catalogue, plus approval-style steps and AI actions for similar workflows.

    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 ×0.3100
    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 Zapier a good Relay.app 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)
  3. Make logo

    3. Make

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

    Free plan + paidWeb

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Relay.app

    Visual scenario builder with branching and AI modules, usually cheaper per task.

    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 ×0.387
    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 Make a good Relay.app 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)
  4. Activepieces logo

    4. Activepieces

    Best for: Teams wanting a Zapier-like builder they can self-host and extend

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Relay.app

    Open-source, Zapier-style builder with approval and AI pieces.

    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 ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Activepieces a good Relay.app alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 1,000 credits/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026activepieces.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $20 flat per month (Plus)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026activepieces.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    770+ apps
    Checked Nov 8, 2026activepieces.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations license
    MIT
    Checked Nov 8, 2026activepieces.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Hosting
    Cloud or on-prem
    Checked Nov 8, 2026activepieces.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Gumloop logo

    5. Gumloop

    Best for: Teams automating research, enrichment and content tasks with AI models

    PaidWeb

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Relay.app

    AI-first workflow builder for the LLM-heavy automations Relay was used for.

    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 ×0.363
    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 Gumloop a good Relay.app 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)
  6. Lindy logo

    6. 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

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Relay.app

    AI agents that act across email, calendar and business apps.

    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 ×0.357
    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 Lindy a good Relay.app 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)

The best Relay.app alternative for…

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

n8n logo

Best Relay.app alternative for most people

n8n

Self-hostable workflow tool with AI agent nodes and human-in-the-loop waits.

Activepieces logo

Best Relay.app alternative for a free option

Activepieces

Open-source, Zapier-style builder with approval and AI pieces.

Zapier logo

Best Relay.app alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Zapier

The largest app catalogue, plus approval-style steps and AI actions for similar workflows.

Activepieces logo

Best Relay.app alternative for open source

Activepieces

Open-source, Zapier-style builder with approval and AI pieces.

n8n logo

Best Relay.app alternative for self-hosting

n8n

Self-hostable workflow tool with AI agent nodes and human-in-the-loop waits.

Make logo

Best Relay.app alternative for working in the browser

Make

Visual scenario builder with branching and AI modules, usually cheaper per task.

Relay.app alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Relay.app?

n8n ranks first right now. Self-hostable workflow tool with AI agent nodes and human-in-the-loop waits. Zapier and Make follow it in our ranking.

Relay.app vs n8n: what's the difference?

Both Relay.app and n8n are free with paid plans. Both run on Web.

Is Relay.app free?

Relay.app is free with paid plans.

How much do Relay.app alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Relay.app alternatives: n8n, €20/month (annual), 2.5K executions; Zapier, From $19.99 a month (Professional); Activepieces, $20 flat per month (Plus); Gumloop, $37 per month (Pro); Lindy, $29.99 per user/month for 3,000 credits. 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 Relay.app?

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 Relay.app?

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

Why do people switch from Relay.app?

The complaints we hear most: service has shut down and can't be used; all workflows and history were deleted, so nothing can be exported now.

How is this list ranked?

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