AI agents Checked Nov 11, 2026
Bardeen alternatives 2026
Bardeen's cheapest paid plan is Basic at $10 per month, including 100 extra credits/mo. Below are the other tools we track, with their published prices and limits. Billing units are not 1:1, so use the comparisons and calculator for a workload.
Other AI-agent tools
| Tool | Billing unit | Free plan | Cheapest paid | Self-host | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindy AI agentsAI assistant/"teammate" that works in Slack, email and meetings; credit-based. | credit | Yes$50 in free credits, lasts 7 days | $29.99Team · per user/month | No | Compare |
| Gumloop AI agentsAI agents and workflows that work across your tools; credit-based. | credit | UnknownNot shown on pricing page (14-day free trial of Pro) | $37Pro · per month | No | Compare |
| Relevance AI AI agentsPlatform for building an "AI workforce" of sales/ops agents. | unknown | UnknownNot shown on pricing page | Not published | No | Compare |
Automation tools
These products overlap some Bardeen use cases but often bill AI work in credits, so a per-run estimate may not apply.
| Tool | Billing unit | Free plan | Cheapest paid | Self-host | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zapier AutomationNo-code automation connecting 9,000+ apps, billed per task. | task | Yes100 tasks/mo, two-step Zaps only, 15-min polling | $29.99Professional · per month | No | |
| Make AutomationVisual scenario builder (formerly Integromat), billed per credit. | credit | Yes1,000 credits/mo, 15-min minimum interval | $16Core · per month | No | |
| n8n AutomationFair-code workflow automation; pay per full workflow execution, or self-host free. | execution | NoNo free cloud plan (14-day trial, 1,000 executions). Community Edition is free to self-host. | $24Starter · per month | Yes | |
| Activepieces AutomationOpen-source Zapier alternative; one credit per run, cloud or self-hosted. | credit | Yes1,000 credits/mo, unlimited flows, up to 5 users | $20Plus · per month | Yes | |
| Pipedream AutomationDeveloper integration platform (Connect): managed auth, 3,000+ APIs, MCP servers. | credit | YesFree for development only (no production) | $150Startup · per month | No | |
| Microsoft Power Automate AutomationMicrosoft's cloud + desktop (RPA) automation, licensed per user or per bot. | user or bot license | UnknownNot listed on the pricing page (some capabilities come with other Microsoft licenses) | $15Premium · per user/month (annual) | No | |
| Tines AutomationWorkflow automation for security & IT teams, with AI agents. | workflow | Yes3 live workflows, unlimited users, one-time $50 AI allowance | Not published | ? |
Prices in the vendor's published currency, excluding tax. Estimates use list prices and simplified usage rules (see each tool page). AI-step surcharges, premium apps, seats and taxes are not included. Always confirm on the vendor's pricing page.
FAQ
What are the main Bardeen alternatives?
Among the tools we track, other AI-agent options are Lindy, Gumloop, Relevance AI. We also track automation tools (Zapier, Make, n8n, Activepieces, Pipedream, Microsoft Power Automate, Tines). Prices and limits are on each comparison and tool page.
How much does Bardeen cost compared with alternatives?
Bardeen's cheapest paid plan is Basic at $10 per month, including 100 extra credits/mo. Alternative entry prices are listed on this page from each vendor's official pricing page, checked Nov 11, 2026. Billing units differ, so a lower sticker price is not always a lower bill.
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