Alternatives · Automation
Huginn alternatives
Huginn compared with 5 alternatives: n8n, Node-RED, Activepieces, IFTTT and Zapier.
Huginn is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
How each one differs from Huginn
- Free plan · from €20/mo
n8n
Workflow automation and AI agents you can self-host
- n8n starts at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter). Huginn is free.
- Only Huginn lists a Linux app.
- Huginn is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Technical teams that want to host their automation on their own servers
- Free
Node-RED
Open-source, flow-based programming tool for event-driven apps
- Node-RED is free. Huginn is free.
- Only Node-RED lists a Windows app.
Suits: Home automation and device projects on hardware such as a Raspberry Pi
- Free plan · from $16/mo
Activepieces
Open-source automation with flows, AI agents and tables
- Activepieces starts at $16 / month flat, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly), for up to 5 users. Huginn is free.
- Only Huginn lists a Linux app.
- Activepieces also covers databases and AI agents.
Suits: Teams that want open-source automation they can host themselves
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
IFTTT
Simple trigger-and-action automations for apps and smart devices
- IFTTT starts at $2.99 / month, billed annually ($35.88 per year). Huginn is free.
- Only IFTTT lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Huginn lists a Linux app.
- Huginn is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- IFTTT also covers templates.
Suits: Personal and smart-home automations with one trigger and one action
- Free plan · from $19.99/mo
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). Huginn is free.
- Only Zapier lists a browser extension.
- Only Huginn lists a Linux app.
- Huginn is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Zapier also covers databases.
Suits: Connecting a wide range of cloud apps, including less common ones
Limits worth knowing in Huginn
- There is no hosted version: you install, update and back up Huginn yourself, with MySQL or PostgreSQL alongside it.
- Huginn does not run on Windows; the docs suggest a virtual machine. The manual install guide supports Ubuntu and Debian.
- The requirements page recommends 2 GB of RAM and a dual-core server.
- Agents are configured in the web interface with options and Liquid templates, and writing a new agent means writing Ruby.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Huginn?
The alternatives to Huginn in this directory are n8n, Node-RED, Activepieces, IFTTT and Zapier. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Huginn.
Is there a free alternative to Huginn?
Yes. Node-RED is free to use. n8n, Activepieces, IFTTT and Zapier have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Huginn alternatives work on Windows?
The Huginn listing does not include a Windows app. Node-RED lists one.
Which Huginn alternatives work on Android?
The Huginn listing does not include an Android app. IFTTT lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 5, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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