Best AI Automation tools
Workflow automation platforms connecting your apps, now with AI agents and natural-language builders.
3 tools · 3 comparisons
AI Automation pricing overview
| Tool | Free plan | Starts at | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| n8n | Yes | $24/mo (Cloud Starter) | Engineering teams wanting control, self-hosting, and AI agents |
| Zapier | Yes | $19.99/mo (Professional, billed yearly) | Non-technical teams wanting the fastest path to working automation |
| Make | Yes | $12/mo (Core) | Ops-minded teams with intricate workflows and a budget |
All AI Automation tools
n8n
AI Automation
Open-source automation you can self-host free forever — the engineer's Zapier.
Starts at
$24/mo
Zapier
AI Automation
The largest no-code automation platform — 8,000+ apps, now with AI agents and Copilot.
Starts at
$19.99/mo
Make
AI Automation
Visual workflow automation with branching logic at roughly 60% below Zapier's cost.
Starts at
$12/mo
AI Automation comparisons
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AI Automation FAQ
What is the best free ai automation tool?
n8n is a strong free option — Self-hosted community edition is free with unlimited executions. Other tools with free plans in this category include Zapier, Make.
What is the cheapest ai automation tool?
Make has the lowest entry price at $12/mo (Core).
How many ai automation tools do you compare?
We currently track 3 ai automation tools and 3 head-to-head comparisons in this category.