AI Tools·Standings

Compare AI Automation Software

AI automation tools use AI to help build and run workflows; the choice depends on workflow features and how much control you need over models, hosting, and approvals.

Use the board’s signal score out of 10 as one comparison point. The API, open-source, and free-tier marks help show how you can connect to or try a tool.

• 28 platforms
• 2 with a public API on this page
• 20 with a free tier
• Checked 7 Oct 2026

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   Kestrakestra.io

   Free, open-source workflow software uses YAML to define tasks, conditions, and triggers.

   7.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
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   Vellumvellum.ai

   Open-source assistant remembers preferences and supports custom skills; free plan, paid from $30 per month.

   7.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $30/mo
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   Difydify.ai

   Open-source software for AI apps includes a visual workflow builder; free plan, paid from $59/month.

   7.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $590/yr
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   Windmillwindmill.dev

   Open-source platform turns workflows into tools for web, Windows, Linux, or self-hosting.

   7.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $120/mo
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   Langflowlangflow.org

   Free, open-source visual software builds AI apps and agents, with links to external MCP servers.

   6.4 APIOpenFree Free tier
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   Relevance AIrelevanceai.com

   Web workflow software offers branching steps and 2,000 connectors; free tier has 2,500 task runs.

   6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $19/mo
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   Activepiecesactivepieces.com

   Workflow software links 764 connectors with multi-step runs and conditions; free plan, paid from $20/month.

   6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $20/mo
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   Workato Agenticworkato.com

   Visual agent workflow builder with web and API access; free plan, paid options from $75 a month.

   6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    Flowiseflowiseai.com

    Open-source visual platform builds AI assistants and workflows; service ends Aug. 31, 2026.

    6.2 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $35/mo
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    n8nn8n.io

    Self-hosted workflow software connects 2,192 services; free tier, paid plans from €20/mo yearly.

    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier · from €20/mo
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    Lindylindy.ai

    Lindy describes itself as an AI teammate that connects to your tools, learns how you work, and takes work off your plate.

    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $29.99/mo
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    Bardeenbardeen.ai

    Browser automation software scrapes websites and exports data; free tier, paid plans start at $10/mo.

    6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $10/mo
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    CrewAI AMPcrewai.com

    Agent workflow software offers prompt and visual builders plus an API; free plan available.

    5.9 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    Orkes Conductororkes.io

    Workflow software combines AI agents with approvals, scheduling, and monitoring; free plan available.

    5.9 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    Gumloopgumloop.com

    Workflow software links web and API tools; 14-day trial, then paid plans from $37/month.

    5.8 APIOpenFree From $37/mo
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    Dustdust.tt

    AI agent software connects workplace tools and knowledge; free plan, paid from €24/user monthly annually.

    5.8 APIOpenFree Free tier · from €288/yr
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    Pipedreampipedream.com

    Integration software connects thousands of apps through visual or code-based workflows; free plan available.

    5.8 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $99/mo
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    Trigger.devtrigger.dev

    Open-source TypeScript workflows run long tasks with retries, queues, traces, scaling, and approval gates; free plan.

    5.8 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $10/mo
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    Kore.aikore.ai

    Multichannel agent software has a visual builder; 14-day trial, pricing on request.

    5.6 APIOpenFree —
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    StackAIstackai.com

    No-code platform combines AI models and workflow logic to build agents; free plan, pricing on request.

    5.6 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    Moveworksmoveworks.com

    Enterprise AI software searches company knowledge and runs tasks across systems; pricing on request.

    5.3 APIOpenFree —
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    Tray.aitray.ai

    Enterprise web and API platform for data integration, automation, AI agents, and MCP governance; pricing on request.

    5.3 APIOpenFree —
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    Automation Anywhere Automation 360automationanywhere.com

    Visual automation software supports desktop tasks and approvals; free plan, paid pricing on request.

    5.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    Cognigycognigy.com

    Multichannel AI bot software has a visual builder; web, API, or self-hosted, pricing on request.

    5.1 APIOpenFree —
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    Salesforce AgentforceSalesforce

    Web AI agents with schedules, web browsing, and human approvals; free Salesforce Foundations plan, paid from $2.

    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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How to choose

What should I check in the workflow builder?

Start with the workflow builder and check whether it supports the steps your process needs. Compare that with AI agent features, model options, and included executions, which indicate how many workflow runs are part of a plan.

Can I choose which AI models the tool uses?

Check the AI model options before choosing. The board compares model choices, but the available facts do not specify which models each tool supports; confirm that the options match your needs.

Can I host it myself and require human approval?

Check for a self-hosted option and human approval steps if you need control over where the software runs or want a person to review work before it continues. These are separate features to compare.

How do I compare free plans and paid pricing?

Compare the free plan, paid starting price, and included executions. A free plan and a free trial are different: check the pricing details to see which applies and what is included. Activepieces lists a free plan and paid plans from $20 per month; IBM watsonx Orchestrate lists a 30-day trial and pricing from $530 per month.

Which platforms does the tool need to run on?

Choose a tool that supports the platform you need. The listed platforms include web, API, self-hosted, browser extension, Windows, and macOS options; check the individual listing for availability.

Questions

What is AI automation software?

It is software for building and running workflows with AI features. Compare workflow builders, AI agents, model options, executions, hosting, and approval steps.

How do I choose an AI automation tool?

Match the workflow builder, model options, included executions, hosting, and approval steps to your needs. Then compare free-plan details and paid pricing.

Which AI automation tools have a free plan?

The board marks whether a tool has a free plan. For example, Activepieces lists a free plan, while IBM watsonx Orchestrate lists a 30-day trial rather than a free plan.

Can I use AI automation software through an API?

API availability is one of the board’s platform details. Check the individual tool listing to confirm whether it supports the API access you need.

Can I run AI automation software on my own servers?

Self-hosted availability is compared on the board. Check the tool listing to confirm whether it offers that option.

Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure