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Relevance AI 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

  • Lindy logo

    Best free option

    Lindy

    Starting price: $29.99 per user/month for 3,000 credits

  • Cr

    Best open source

    CrewAI

    Open source

Common reasons people leave Relevance AI: custom pricing only; no public self-serve plan to try, and geared to large teams, so overkill for simple one-person automations. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Relevance AI, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. n8n currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1n8n logon8nFree plan + paid€20/month (annual), 2.5K executionsNoWeb, Self-hosted9 of 974.4
2Lindy logoLindyFree plan + paid$29.99 per user/month for 3,000 creditsNoWeb, Browser extension, iOS6 of 668.8
3Gumloop logoGumloopPaid$37 per month (Pro)NoWeb4 of 464.8
4CrCrewAIOpen source—YesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 461.8
5Zapier logoZapierFree plan + paidFrom $19.99 a month (Professional)NoWeb4 of 457.5
6Make logoMakeFree plan + paid—NoWeb3 of 355.9
  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

    74.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Relevance AI

    Self-hostable workflow automation with AI agent nodes and a fair-code licence.

    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 ×0.369
    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 Relevance AI 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

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Relevance AI

    Self-serve AI agent builder with public plans, easier for small teams to start on.

    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 ×0.3100
    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 Lindy a good Relevance AI 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. Gumloop logo

    3. Gumloop

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

    PaidWeb

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Relevance AI

    Visual AI workflow builder with a free tier, good for marketing and ops automations.

    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 ×0.387
    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 Gumloop a good Relevance AI 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)
  4. Cr

    4. CrewAI

    Best for: Developers and AI teams building multi-agent workflows they plan to run in production.

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Relevance AI

    Open-source multi-agent framework with a hosted platform, for teams that want code-level control.

    Pros

    • MIT-licensed framework you can run anywhere with any LLM
    • Hundreds of ready-made tools and first-class MCP support
    • Visual editor and tracing on the hosted platform, including a free tier
    • Enterprise deployment in your own VPC or infrastructure

    Cons

    • Free hosted plan is capped at 50 workflow executions a month
    • Enterprise pricing is not published
    • Framework requires Python and coding skills to go beyond the visual editor
    Visit CrewAI 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 CrewAI a good Relevance AI alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Nov 4, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    50 workflow executions/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crewai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Deployment
    CrewAI cloud, your VPC or your own infrastructure
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crewai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    MCP support
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crewai.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Zapier logo

    5. Zapier

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

    Free plan + paidWeb

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Relevance AI

    Huge app library and simple AI steps for teams that mostly need app-to-app automation.

    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 ×0.363
    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 Zapier a good Relevance AI 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)
  6. Make logo

    6. Make

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

    Free plan + paidWeb

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Relevance AI

    Visual scenario builder with AI modules, priced per operation rather than by contract.

    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 ×0.357
    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 Make a good Relevance AI 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)

The best Relevance AI alternative for…

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

n8n logo

Best Relevance AI alternative for most people

n8n

Self-hostable workflow automation with AI agent nodes and a fair-code licence.

Cr

Best Relevance AI alternative for a free option

CrewAI

Open-source multi-agent framework with a hosted platform, for teams that want code-level control.

Lindy logo

Best Relevance AI alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Lindy

Self-serve AI agent builder with public plans, easier for small teams to start on.

Cr

Best Relevance AI alternative for open source

CrewAI

Open-source multi-agent framework with a hosted platform, for teams that want code-level control.

n8n logo

Best Relevance AI alternative for self-hosting

n8n

Self-hostable workflow automation with AI agent nodes and a fair-code licence.

Gumloop logo

Best Relevance AI alternative for working in the browser

Gumloop

Visual AI workflow builder with a free tier, good for marketing and ops automations.

Relevance AI alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Relevance AI?

n8n ranks first right now. Self-hostable workflow automation with AI agent nodes and a fair-code licence. Lindy and Gumloop follow it in our ranking.

Relevance AI vs n8n: what's the difference?

Relevance AI is a paid product; n8n is free with paid plans. Both run on Web.

Is Relevance AI free?

Relevance AI is a paid product. Pricing: Custom (Enterprise plan). Checked on Relevance AI's own site, November 2026.

How much do Relevance AI alternatives cost?

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

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Relevance AI?

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

Why do people switch from Relevance AI?

The complaints we hear most: custom pricing only; no public self-serve plan to try; geared to large teams, so overkill for simple one-person automations; not open source and cannot be self-hosted.

How is this list ranked?

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