Best automation and integration platforms
Zapier-style workflow automation, integration platforms (iPaaS) and RPA tools that connect apps and move data between them without manual work.
24 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All automation and integration platforms
- Alternatives to Zapier
The best-known no-code automation tool, connecting thousands of apps with trigger-and-action workflows.
Free plan + paidWeb - Alternatives to n8n
A fair-code workflow automation tool you can self-host, with code steps and AI agent nodes.
Free plan + paidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted - Alternatives to Make
A visual automation platform where workflows are drawn as connected modules on a canvas.
Free plan + paidWeb - Alternatives to Activepieces
An open-source, self-hostable automation builder with AI agents, tables and MIT-licensed integrations.
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted - WoAlternatives to Workato
An enterprise integration and automation platform for IT and business teams, now pitched as an AI agent platform.
PaidWeb - Alternatives to Boomi
A long-established enterprise integration platform covering iPaaS, APIs, data management and EDI.
PaidWeb, Self-hosted - Alternatives to Microsoft Power Automate
Microsoft's cloud workflow and desktop RPA tool, built into Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform.
PaidWeb, Windows, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Tray.ai
A low-code integration and automation platform for enterprises, with AI agent building and MCP governance.
PaidWeb - Alternatives to Pabbly Connect
A low-cost automation tool known for its one-time lifetime plan and free internal steps.
Free plan + paidWeb - Alternatives to Celigo
- Alternatives to Node-RED
An open-source, browser-based flow editor for wiring together devices, APIs and online services.
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted, Windows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to Integrately
A budget automation tool with millions of ready-made, one-click integrations between popular apps.
Free plan + paidWeb - Alternatives to Automatisch
An open-source Zapier alternative for running simple business automations on your own servers.
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted - Alternatives to Latenode
A visual automation builder with JavaScript nodes and AI models, billed by execution time.
Free plan + paidWeb - MuAlternatives to MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
Salesforce's enterprise integration and API platform, built around the Mule runtime.
PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted - Alternatives to Huginn
A self-hosted, open-source system of agents that watch the web and act on your behalf.
Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted - AlAlternatives to Albato
A no-code automation platform with a free plan, plus an embedded integration product for SaaS companies.
Free plan + paidWeb - Alternatives to IFTTT
Simple 'if this, then that' automations for apps, smart-home devices and personal routines.
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to UiPath
The leading robotic process automation platform, now centred on agentic automation.
Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, Self-hosted - Alternatives to Automation Anywhere
A cloud-native RPA and agentic automation platform for enterprises, with a free Community Edition.
Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS - Alternatives to Gumloop
- Alternatives to Pipedream
Pipedream
DiscontinuedA developer integration platform whose code-first Workflows product is shutting down in 2027.
Free plan + paidWeb - Alternatives to Zoho Flow
Zoho's integration and workflow automation tool for connecting Zoho and third-party apps.
Free plan + paidWeb - Alternatives to Unito
A no-code tool for live two-way sync between project, CRM, support and spreadsheet apps.
PaidWeb
Our picks by need
Best for most people
ZapierBest for a free option
ActivepiecesBest for open source
Node-REDBest for self-hosting
n8nBest for Mac
MuleSoft Anypoint PlatformBest for Windows
Microsoft Power AutomateBest for Linux
Node-REDBest for iPhone and Android
IFTTTPopular comparisons
Common questions
What are the best automation and integration platforms?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading automation and integration platforms right now are Zapier, n8n, Make, Activepieces and Workato.
Are there free automation and integration platforms?
Yes. Zapier (free plan + paid), n8n (free plan + paid), Make (free plan + paid), Activepieces (open source) and Pabbly Connect (free plan + paid) have a free option, out of 15 free or freemium apps we track.
Which automation and integration platforms are open source?
Activepieces, Node-RED, Automatisch and Huginn.