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Bardeen alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Bardeen alternative is Lindy (2.4 GPA). The best free one is Fellou (2.2 GPA). The catch, in its listing's words: "A one-time bonus of 1,000 Sparks (about 4 tasks) and 2 scheduled tasks."
Bardeen compared with 7 alternatives: Clay, PhantomBuster, Apollo.io, Zapier, Lindy and 2 more.
Bardeen has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per month for 100 credits, billed monthly. 5 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BardeenThis tool | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| Clay | Free plan · from $167/mo | Yes | Web |
| PhantomBuster | Free plan · from $56/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Apollo.io | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Zapier | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Lindy | Free trial · from $29.99/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Fellou | Free plan · from $16/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| SuperAGI | Paid | No | Web |
Price against what you get
Bardeen starts at $10 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 2 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Lindy scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Bardeen
Clay
Data enrichment tables that query 150+ data providers in one place
- Clay starts at $167 per month for 2,500 data credits, billed annually.
- Clay also covers email campaigns.
- Clay does not cover AI agents and no-code, which Bardeen does.
Suits: Growth and operations teams building custom lead lists
PhantomBuster
Cloud automations that collect and enrich leads from LinkedIn
- PhantomBuster starts at $56 per month, billed annually.
- PhantomBuster also lists a browser extension.
- PhantomBuster does not cover AI agents and no-code, which Bardeen does.
Suits: Building lead lists from LinkedIn and Sales Navigator searches
Apollo.io
B2B contact database with built-in email sequences and a dialer
- Apollo.io starts at $49 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Apollo.io also lists a browser extension.
- Apollo.io also covers web clipper, sales pipeline and email campaigns.
- Apollo.io does not cover workflow automation, AI agents and no-code, which Bardeen does.
Suits: Sales teams that want contact data and outreach in one account
Zapier
Workflow automation across 9,000+ apps, with AI agents
- Zapier starts at $19.99 / month, billed annually, for 750 tasks ($29.99 billed monthly).
- Zapier also lists a browser extension.
- Zapier also covers databases.
- Zapier does not cover AI agents and no-code, which Bardeen does.
Suits: Connecting a wide range of cloud apps, including less common ones
Lindy
AI teammate for Slack that works across your team's tools
- Lindy starts at $29.99 per user / month, for 3,000 credits.
- Lindy has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Bardeen.
- Lindy also lists a browser extension.
- Lindy also covers meeting notes, chat assistant and inbox filtering.
- Lindy does not cover no-code, which Bardeen does.
Suits: Teams that work in Slack and want one shared AI teammate
Fellou
Browser with built-in agents for research and web tasks
- Fellou starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- Fellou also lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Fellou lists no web app, which Bardeen has.
- Fellou also covers research and web browser.
- Fellou does not cover no-code, which Bardeen does.
Suits: People who want a browser that carries out multi-step web chores for them
SuperAGI
AI-native sales apps and agents, from the open-source agent project
- SuperAGI has no free plan, unlike Bardeen.
- SuperAGI is open source, according to its own site.
- SuperAGI also covers sales pipeline.
- SuperAGI does not cover no-code, which Bardeen does.
Suits: Sales teams that want a CRM, dialer and outreach agent from one vendor
Limits worth knowing in Bardeen
- Pricing is by credit: 1 per scraped row, 1 per search or AI row, 3 per enrichment row. Unused credits expire at the end of each billing period.
- The pricing page shows paid plans only as add-on credit amounts per month; the free 100 credits are described without a refill date.
- The product is aimed at lead sourcing and go-to-market work, not general-purpose personal automation.
- The pages read list no desktop or mobile apps; the product is described as an app used in the browser.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Bardeen?
The alternatives to Bardeen in this directory are Clay, PhantomBuster, Apollo.io, Zapier, Lindy, Fellou and SuperAGI. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Bardeen.
Is there a free alternative to Bardeen?
Yes. Clay, PhantomBuster, Apollo.io, Zapier and Fellou have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Bardeen alternatives work on Windows?
The Bardeen listing does not include a Windows app. Fellou lists one.
Which Bardeen alternatives work on macOS?
The Bardeen listing does not include a macOS app. Fellou lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Bardeen?
SuperAGI is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.