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Tines alternatives
Tines compared with 4 alternatives: n8n, Zapier, Microsoft Power Automate and Windmill.
Tines has a free plan. All 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TinesThis tool | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| n8n | Free plan · from €20/mo | Yes | Web |
| Zapier | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Microsoft Power Automate | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, Windows |
| Windmill | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
How each one differs from Tines
- Free plan · from €20/mo
n8n
Workflow automation and AI agents you can self-host
- Tines also covers templates and AI agents.
Suits: Technical teams that want to host their automation on their own servers
- Free plan · from $19.99/mo
Zapier
Workflow automation across 9,000+ apps, with AI agents
- Only Zapier lists a browser extension.
- Tines is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Zapier also covers databases.
- Tines also covers templates and AI agents.
Suits: Connecting a wide range of cloud apps, including less common ones
- Free plan · from $15/mo
Microsoft Power Automate
Cloud workflows and desktop RPA in the Microsoft Power Platform
- Only Microsoft Power Automate lists a Windows app.
- Tines is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Tines also covers AI agents.
Suits: Organizations already licensed for Microsoft 365 or Dynamics 365
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Windmill
Open-source platform for scripts, workflows and internal apps
- Windmill is open source, according to its own site.
- Windmill also covers app builder.
- Tines also covers templates.
Suits: Engineering teams that want internal tools and automations kept as code
Limits worth knowing in Tines
- Paid prices are not published: the pricing page only offers a quote request, and plans are sold as platform licenses.
- The free Explore edition stops at 3 live workflows and 5,000 Tines units a month, and does not allow public website URLs.
- Paid plans use a bring-your-own-model approach, so LLM token costs are paid to your own AI provider.
- Tines units used beyond the plan allowance are billed as overage, after a one-month grace period for new customers.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Tines?
The alternatives to Tines in this directory are n8n, Zapier, Microsoft Power Automate and Windmill. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Tines.
Is there a free alternative to Tines?
Yes. n8n, Zapier, Microsoft Power Automate and Windmill have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Tines alternatives work on Windows?
The Tines listing does not include a Windows app. Microsoft Power Automate lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Tines?
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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