Updated November 6, 2026
Microsoft Power Automate: Workflow and desktop automation for Microsoft 365 organisations. People look for alternatives when they need a lower price, a free plan or a better fit for a specific job.
These 4 tools cover similar ground. Each entry explains who it suits, how pricing works and what to watch out for.
| Tool | Best for | Pricing | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| IFTTT | Personal automations and smart home users | Freemium | Yes |
| Make | Teams that want powerful, visual automations at a lower price | Freemium | Yes |
| n8n | Technical teams who want flexible automation and AI agents with full control | Freemium | Yes |
| Zapier | Non-technical teams automating work across many apps | Freemium | Yes |
Simple automations for apps and smart home devices.
Free plan available. Paid plans add more features and limits.
Who it suits: Personal automations and smart home users.
Visual automation platform for complex workflows (formerly Integromat).
Free plan available. Paid plans add more features and limits.
Who it suits: Teams that want powerful, visual automations at a lower price.
Open-source workflow automation you can self-host.
Free plan available. Paid plans add more features and limits.
Who it suits: Technical teams who want flexible automation and AI agents with full control.
The most popular no-code tool for connecting apps and automating tasks.
Free plan available. Paid plans add more features and limits.
Who it suits: Non-technical teams automating work across many apps.
Automation tools connect the apps you already use so that an event in one (a new form entry, a paid invoice) triggers actions in others. They save hours of copy-and-paste work.
Prices and features change often. Check each vendor’s website for current plans before you buy.
