Free Relevance AI alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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

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	74.4
2	Lindy	Free plan + paid	$29.99 per user/month for 3,000 credits	No	Web, Browser extension, iOS	6 of 6	68.8
3	CrCrewAI	Open source	—	Yes	Web, Self-hosted	4 of 4	61.8
4	Zapier	Free plan + paid	From $19.99 a month (Professional)	No	Web	4 of 4	57.5
5	Make	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web	3 of 3	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
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
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)
Cr
3. 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
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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)
4. 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)
5. 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)

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1. n8nTop pick

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2. Lindy

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3. CrewAI

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4. Zapier

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