Free Relay.app alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

5 of the 6 Relay.app alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). n8n, Zapier and Make rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

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

#	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	76.8
2	Zapier	Free plan + paid	From $19.99 a month (Professional)	No	Web	4 of 4	68.8
3	Make	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web	3 of 3	64.8
4	Activepieces	Open source	$20 flat per month (Plus)	Yes	Web, Self-hosted	5 of 5	59.4
5	Lindy	Free plan + paid	$29.99 per user/month for 3,000 credits	No	Web, Browser extension, iOS	6 of 6	55.9

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
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
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
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. 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)

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1. n8nTop pick

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2. Zapier

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3. Make

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4. Activepieces

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