Checked Nov 12, 2026
Free plan limits compared (2026)
7 of 11 tracked tools list a free plan. Here's exactly what each one includes, copied from the official pricing pages.
| Tool | Free plan? | What's included | Key limits | Cheapest upgrade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zapier Automation | Yes | 100 tasks/mo, two-step Zaps only, 15-min polling |
|
$29.99 Professional, per month |
| Make Automation | Yes | 1,000 credits/mo, 15-min minimum interval |
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$16 Core, per month |
| n8n Automation | No | No free cloud plan (14-day trial, 1,000 executions). Community Edition is free to self-host. | — | $24 Starter, per month |
| Activepieces Automation | Yes | 1,000 credits/mo, unlimited flows, up to 5 users |
|
$20 Plus, per month |
| Pipedream Automation | Yes | Free for development only (no production) |
|
$150 Startup, per month |
| Microsoft Power Automate Automation | Not listed | Not listed on the pricing page (some capabilities come with other Microsoft licenses) | — | $15 Premium, per user/month (annual) |
| Tines Automation | Yes | 3 live workflows, unlimited users, one-time $50 AI allowance |
|
Quote only |
| Lindy AI agents | Yes | $50 in free credits, lasts 7 days | — | $29.99 Team, per user/month |
| Gumloop AI agents | Not listed | Not shown on pricing page (14-day free trial of Pro) | — | $37 Pro, per month |
| Relevance AI AI agents | Not listed | Not shown on pricing page | — | Quote only |
| Bardeen AI agents | Yes | Always 100 free credits/mo | — | $10 Basic, per month |
Self-hosting: n8n (Community Edition is free on GitHub (you pay only for your server). Business plan ($800/mo annual) is self-hosted only.); Activepieces (Community Edition can be self-hosted; all plans offer cloud or on-prem.). A self-hosted license can be free, but you pay for the server.
When does the free plan run out?
- Zapier counts each action step as a task, so 100 free tasks is about 100 runs of a two-step Zap. Multi-step Zaps need a paid plan. Zapier cost by task volume →
- Make counts the trigger and each module as a credit, so 1,000 credits is about 250 runs of a 3-module scenario. How Make credits work →
- Activepieces includes 1,000 credits a month, and runs past the quota wait for the refresh. How Activepieces billing works →
- n8n has no free cloud plan, but the Community Edition is free to self-host. n8n pricing explained →
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FAQ
Which automation tools have a free plan in 2026?
Of the 11 tools StackPrice tracks, these list a free plan on their pricing page: Zapier (100 tasks/mo, two-step Zaps only, 15-min polling); Make (1,000 credits/mo, 15-min minimum interval); Activepieces (1,000 credits/mo, unlimited flows, up to 5 users); Pipedream (Free for development only (no production)); Tines (3 live workflows, unlimited users, one-time $50 AI allowance); Lindy ($50 in free credits, lasts 7 days); Bardeen (Always 100 free credits/mo). Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Does Zapier have a free plan?
Yes: 100 tasks/mo, two-step Zaps only, 15-min polling.
Does Make have a free plan?
Yes: 1,000 credits/mo, 15-min minimum interval.
Does n8n have a free plan?
No. No free cloud plan (14-day trial, 1,000 executions). Community Edition is free to self-host..
Does Activepieces have a free plan?
Yes: 1,000 credits/mo, unlimited flows, up to 5 users.
Does Pipedream have a free plan?
Yes: Free for development only (no production).
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