The Wordware Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Wordware in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Wordware
The Insider’s Guide
Build AI workflows and agents by writing them in plain English
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among AI agents, read from Wordware’s own pages.
Made by Wordware · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Wordware’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Wordware’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 26 of the 101 other AI agents we grade
Wordware is a browser editor where a prompt written in plain English becomes a flow of AI steps, such as generation, loops, conditions and tool calls. Flows can be run, published and called through an API. The company now puts its newer assistant, Sauna, first on its main site.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Wordware, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No store rating on record, and building a flow means writing prompts and wiring nodes.
- 1
Best for writing AI workflows as plain-English prompts
Wordware lets you build AI workflows by writing them in plain English, with a start-for-free sign-up whose limits are not published.
- 2
There is a free plan
The product page offers a Start for free sign-up; its limits are not published on a page that could be read.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Prompt-based editor
Everything typed into the editor is a prompt. Typing a slash adds a node, and each flow is both the documentation and the program.
- 5
Flow nodes
The docs list Generation, Structured Generation, Loop, If-Else, Code execution, Tool, Ask a Human and other node types for building a flow step by step.
- 6
Triggers and actions
Flows can start from a trigger such as a new form response and then act in connected apps, for example posting a message to Slack.
- 7
A 2.0 GPA, above 26 of 101
That is against the other AI agents we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
To replace Wordware you would be making an AI agent, with the models and the safeguards behind it. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Wordware at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Wordware, since 2023
- Category
- AI Agents
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for writing AI workflows as plain-English prompts
Wordware lets you build AI workflows by writing them in plain English, with a start-for-free sign-up whose limits are not published. The company now leads with Sauna, a separate assistant, and links the original editor as Wordware v1, so check it is still sold before building on it.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No plan prices could be read: the pricing link on the product page returns a not-found error. |
| Free plan and trial | C | The product page offers a free start, but its limits are not published on a page we could read. |
| Features | C | A prompt-based editor, flow nodes, triggers, publishing and many model providers. The company story describes a shift of focus to another product. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record, and building a flow means writing prompts and wiring nodes. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only, with Slack and Perplexity as the listed integrations. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Wordware is for
- Fits if you want to describe a workflow in plain English and run it
- Makes sense if you want to start free and see how far it goes
Who it is not for
- Watch out: the main site now leads with Sauna and links the editor as Wordware v1
- Not for you if you want a price, as the pricing link returns a not-found error
- Watch out: the company's own story, dated October 2025, describes a shift in focus
- Tight if you need limits spelled out, since the free sign-up lists none
Good to know
Good for
- Builders who want to describe an AI workflow in prose rather than code
- Teams prototyping lead qualification or research flows that call several models
Worth knowing
- The pricing link on the product page returns a not-found error, so no plan prices could be read and none are listed.
- The main wordware.ai site now leads with Sauna, a separate assistant product, and links the original Wordware editor as Wordware v1.
- The company's story page, dated October 2025, describes a shift in focus; check that the editor is still sold before building on it.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Wordware's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
No plan prices could be read: the pricing link on the product page returns a not-found error.
We could not confirm Wordware’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. wordware.ai has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Build AI workflows and agents by writing them in plain English. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: public API, AI features, workflow automation, AI agents, no-code.
A prompt-based editor, flow nodes, triggers, publishing and many model providers.
- Prompt-based editor
- Everything typed into the editor is a prompt. Typing a slash adds a node, and each flow is both the documentation and the program.
- Flow nodes
- The docs list Generation, Structured Generation, Loop, If-Else, Code execution, Tool, Ask a Human and other node types for building a flow step by step.
- Triggers and actions
- Flows can start from a trigger such as a new form response and then act in connected apps, for example posting a message to Slack.
- Publish and deploy
- A finished flow can be published and called through an API, and flows can call other flows.
- Many model providers
- The product page example flow mixes Perplexity, Claude and GPT models inside one workflow.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Slack
- Perplexity
Wordware is made by Wordware, and has been around since 2023.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
26/101
Other AI agents it is graded above
Wordware's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 26 of the 101 other AI agents we grade, and level with 9.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 102 AI agents we grade, cut by the letter each got. Wordware’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 17 of 101
- CFree plan and trialAbove 28 of 101
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 101
- CEase of useAbove 14 of 101
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 101
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Wordware you would be making an AI agent, with the models and the safeguards behind it. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 66 of the 101 other AI agents grade higher.
What you could not
- An AI agent, with the models and the safeguards behind it.
- Connections to other products, each kept working as those products change.
- A builder that other people can use without writing code.
What this rests on. Wordware’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Gumloop, Lindy, Relevance AI, Dify and Sauna
The 5 tools Wordware is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.0GPA
Gumloop
Free trial · from $37/mo
AI agent builder for teams, with unlimited seats on shared credits.
- Wordware has a free plan. Gumloop does not, though it has a free trial.
- 2.4GPA
Lindy
Free trial · from $29.99/mo
AI teammate for Slack that works across your team's tools.
- Wordware has a free plan. Lindy does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Lindy lists a browser extension.
- Wordware also covers no-code.
- 2.0GPA
Relevance AI
From $19/mo
Low-code platform for building AI agents and multi-agent teams.
- Wordware has a free plan. Relevance AI does not.
- Only Relevance AI lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Relevance AI lists a browser extension.
- 2.2GPA
Dify
Free plan · from $590/yr
Open-source platform for building AI agents and agentic workflows.
- Dify is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 2.2GPA
Sauna
Free plan · from $29/mo
AI teammate with memory, reachable by web, iMessage, Slack or email.
- Only Sauna lists an iOS app.
- Wordware also covers no-code.
- Sauna also covers chat assistant and app builder.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Wordware free?
Wordware has a free plan. The product page offers a Start for free sign-up; its limits are not published on a page that could be read.
What platforms does Wordware work on?
Wordware is available on Web.
Does Wordware have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Wordware is listed for Web.
Does Wordware have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Wordware is listed for Web.
Is Wordware open source?
Wordware is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Does Wordware have an API?
Yes. Wordware offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does Wordware integrate with?
Wordware's listing names Slack and Perplexity. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Wordware?
Wordware is made by a company of the same name. It dates from 2023.
What are the alternatives to Wordware?
The closest alternatives to Wordware in our directory are Gumloop, Lindy, Relevance AI, Dify and Sauna.
How does Wordware compare with other AI agents?
Wordware's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 26 of the 101 other AI agents we grade, and level with 9.
Could I make my own version of Wordware?
To replace Wordware you would be making an AI agent, with the models and the safeguards behind it.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Wordware’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Wordware's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Wordware. Prices change, so check wordware.ai before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
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ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
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- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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