Best n8n alternatives in 2026
n8n is listed under Productivity (free plan, paid from €24/month). The closest alternatives on Finder Atlas in 2026 are System One API, CrewAI and Gumloop, with 5 more below.
8tools · pricing and features checked against each vendor’s site
Quick picks
- Closest overall
- System One API
Free trial · From $5.99/one-time
- Free option
- CrewAI
Freemium · Free
n8n alternatives, compared
System One API
Free trialDeveloper Tools
Hosted API returning structured choices, scores and probabilities for AI agent decisions
- Pay-as-you-go credits with no subscription and no expiry
- Failed calls are not charged
From $5.99/one-time · API, Web · API
CrewAI
FreemiumDeveloper Tools
Open-source multi-agent framework and enterprise platform for building and running AI agent workflows
- MIT-licensed core framework with a large open-source community (about 59,900 GitHub stars).
- Separates agent collaboration (Crews) from deterministic workflow control (Flows).
Free · Web, CLI, API · API
Gumloop
Free trialProductivity
Build AI agents that work across your company's apps, with IT in control
- Model-agnostic, with 35+ models and bring-your-own-key support.
- Unlimited agents, seats and teams on the $37 Pro plan.
From $37/month · Web, Chrome Extension, CLI · API
Genspark
FreemiumAI Assistants
AI super agent workspace that turns one prompt into slides, docs, sheets and research
- Covers slides, sheets, docs, research, chat, image and video in a single workspace.
- Uses 30+ models, so users are not tied to one provider.
Free plan, paid from $24.99/month · Web, iOS · Mobile app
Lindy
Free trialProductivity
AI teammate that handles email, meetings and recurring work across your team's tools
- Works inside Slack, iMessage and email, so no separate dashboard is needed.
- 40+ built-in skills and custom skills shared across the whole team.
Free plan, paid from $49.99/user/mo · Web, Slack App, Chrome Extension
Manus
FreemiumAI Assistants
General AI agent that plans, researches, codes and delivers finished work autonomously
- Handles end-to-end tasks, from research to finished slides or web apps, in one workflow.
- Available on web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android, with an API and Slack integration.
Free plan, paid from $20/month · Web, macOS, Windows · API · Mobile app
Zapier
FreemiumProductivity
Connect AI models and 9,000+ business apps into automated workflows and agents
- Connects 9,000+ apps, one of the largest integration libraries in automation.
- Free plan with 100 tasks per month and a 14-day Professional trial with no credit card.
Free plan, paid from $29.99/month · Web, API, CLI · API
Browser Use
FreemiumDeveloper Tools
Open-source library and cloud platform for AI agents that control real web browsers
- MIT-licensed open-source library with a large community (about 119k GitHub stars per the site).
- Usage-based pricing with no subscription and credits that never expire.
Free plan, paid from $0.02/hour · Web, API · API
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest alternative to n8n?
System One API. Hosted API returning structured choices, scores and probabilities for AI agent decisions. It is free trial (from $5.99/one-time).
Is there a free alternative to n8n?
Yes. CrewAI is freemium (free). Open-source multi-agent framework and enterprise platform for building and running AI agent workflows
Which n8n alternatives have an API?
System One API, CrewAI, Gumloop, Manus, Zapier and Browser Use offer an API.
How are these alternatives chosen?
They share the tool's category and overlap in audiences, tags, pricing model, platforms and API availability. Some are picked by Finder Atlas editors, who add a one-line reason. Ratings come only from reviews on Finder Atlas.
Looking at n8n itself? See its pricing, features and reviews, or browse all Productivity tools.