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Workflow86 alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Workflow86 alternative for most people is Make (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of automation tools. It's also the best free one.
Workflow86 compared with 5 alternatives: Zapier, Make, n8n, Tines and Pipefy.
Workflow86 has a free plan. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
How each one differs from Workflow86
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, no-code and forms, which Workflow86 does.
Suits: Connecting a wide range of cloud apps, including less common ones
Make
Visual automation builder for multi-step scenarios and AI agents
- Make starts at $9 / month, billed annually, for 5,000 credits.
- Make also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Make does not cover AI agents, no-code and forms, which Workflow86 does.
Suits: Building multi-step, branching automations on a visual canvas
n8n
Workflow automation and AI agents you can self-host
- n8n starts at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter).
- n8n is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- n8n does not cover AI agents, no-code and forms, which Workflow86 does.
Suits: Technical teams that want to host their automation on their own servers
Tines
Workflow automation and AI agents for security and IT teams
- Tines is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Tines also covers templates.
- Tines does not cover no-code and forms, which Workflow86 does.
Suits: Security teams automating alert intake, triage and remediation
Pipefy
No-code process automation and workflow platform with AI agents
- Pipefy also covers kanban boards.
- Pipefy does not cover AI agents, which Workflow86 does.
Suits: Small teams trying process automation on a free plan
Limits worth knowing in Workflow86
- The only published plans are Free and a custom-priced Enterprise; no self-serve paid tier is listed.
- The Free plan allows one user, 300 workflow actions and 50 AI actions.
- The pricing page has a question about buying more actions and AI credits, but its answer could not be read.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Workflow86?
The alternatives to Workflow86 in this directory are Zapier, Make, n8n, Tines and Pipefy. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Workflow86.
Is there a free alternative to Workflow86?
Yes. Zapier, Make, n8n, Tines and Pipefy have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Workflow86 alternatives work on Android?
The Workflow86 listing does not include an Android app. Make lists one.
Which Workflow86 alternatives work on iOS?
The Workflow86 listing does not include an iOS app. Make lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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