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BuildShip alternatives

BuildShip compared with 5 alternatives: n8n, Windmill, Make, Zapier and Latenode.

BuildShip is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19 per workspace / month, billed yearly ($225); $25 billed monthly. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
BuildShipThis toolFree trial · from $19/moTrial onlyWeb
n8nFree plan · from €20/moYesWeb
WindmillFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb
MakeFree plan · from $9/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
ZapierFree plan · from $19.99/moYesWeb, Browser extension
LatenodeFree plan · from $0.00012YesWeb

How each one differs from BuildShip

  1. n8n

    Workflow automation and AI agents you can self-host

    • n8n starts at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter). BuildShip starts at $19 per workspace / month, billed yearly ($225); $25 billed monthly.
    • n8n has a free plan. BuildShip does not, though it has a free trial.
    • BuildShip also covers databases, templates, AI agents and no-code.

    Suits: Technical teams that want to host their automation on their own servers

    n8n vs BuildShipn8n pricing and details

  2. Windmill

    Open-source platform for scripts, workflows and internal apps

    • Windmill starts at $10 per seat / month (Cloud Team); self-hosted Pro from $48 / month. BuildShip starts at $19 per workspace / month, billed yearly ($225); $25 billed monthly.
    • Windmill has a free plan. BuildShip does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Windmill is open source, according to its own site.
    • Windmill also covers app builder.
    • BuildShip also covers databases, templates and no-code.

    Suits: Engineering teams that want internal tools and automations kept as code

    Windmill vs BuildShipWindmill pricing and details

  3. Make

    Visual automation builder for multi-step scenarios and AI agents

    • Make starts at $9 / month, billed annually, for 5,000 credits. BuildShip starts at $19 per workspace / month, billed yearly ($225); $25 billed monthly.
    • Make has a free plan. BuildShip does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Make lists iOS and Android apps.
    • BuildShip is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • BuildShip also covers databases, templates, AI agents and no-code.

    Suits: Building multi-step, branching automations on a visual canvas

    Make vs BuildShipMake pricing and details

  4. 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). BuildShip starts at $19 per workspace / month, billed yearly ($225); $25 billed monthly.
    • Zapier has a free plan. BuildShip does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zapier lists a browser extension.
    • BuildShip is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • BuildShip also covers templates, AI agents and no-code.

    Suits: Connecting a wide range of cloud apps, including less common ones

    Zapier vs BuildShipZapier pricing and details

  5. Latenode

    AI workflow automation billed by runtime instead of by step

    • Latenode starts at Pay as you go: $0.00012 per CPU second after 10,000 free a month, no base fee. BuildShip starts at $19 per workspace / month, billed yearly ($225); $25 billed monthly.
    • Latenode has a free plan. BuildShip does not, though it has a free trial.
    • BuildShip is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Latenode also covers app builder.
    • BuildShip also covers no-code.

    Suits: Workflows with many steps, since steps do not add to the bill

    Latenode vs BuildShipLatenode pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in BuildShip

  • There is no free plan: sign-up starts a 7-day trial, and the subscription begins automatically when it ends unless canceled.
  • Nodes use 1 credit for their first 3 seconds and 1 per second after that. Executions stop when credits run out unless you top up at $10 per 100,000.
  • Pricing is per workspace, and each additional workspace is billed separately.
  • A custom domain ($80 a year) and No Cold Start ($29 a month) are paid add-ons, and self-hosting is listed under Enterprise.
BuildShip pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to BuildShip?

The alternatives to BuildShip in this directory are n8n, Windmill, Make, Zapier and Latenode. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with BuildShip.

Is there a free alternative to BuildShip?

Yes. n8n, Windmill, Make, Zapier and Latenode have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which BuildShip alternatives work on Android?

The BuildShip listing does not include an Android app. Make lists one.

Which BuildShip alternatives work on iOS?

The BuildShip listing does not include an iOS app. Make lists one.

Is there an open-source alternative to BuildShip?

Windmill 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 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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