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The best automation tools

Automation platforms move data between apps, trigger actions and now run AI agents. We compare pricing models, self-hosting options and the learning curve, so you pick a tool you will still be happy with at a thousand runs a day.

Our ranking

  1. 01
    n8n

    Workflow automation you can self-host, with AI agents and real code built in

    4.6
  2. 02
    Zapier

    No-code automation across 9,000+ apps, with AI agents, Tables and Forms included

    4.5
  3. 03
    Intellistack (Formstack)

    Formstack forms, documents and eSignatures, now part of Intellistack

    4.1
#014.6

Automation

n8n review

Workflow automation you can self-host, with AI agents and real code built in

Free plan
Free self-hosted; cloud from €20/month (billed annually)Get it →
#024.5

Automation

Zapier review

No-code automation across 9,000+ apps, with AI agents, Tables and Forms included

Free plan
Free plan; paid from $19.99/month billed annually ($29.99 monthly)Get it →

Automation: common questions

What is the best workflow automation tool?

Of the 3 workflow automation tools we have reviewed, the highest rated are n8n (4.6/5), Zapier (4.5/5), Intellistack (Formstack) (4.1/5). n8n suits developers and IT teams who want to self-host automation; Zapier suits Non-technical teams who want automations running in an afternoon; Intellistack (Formstack) suits healthcare, higher education and regulated teams that need compliant data collection.

Is there a free workflow automation tool?

Yes. n8n and Zapier have a free plan, and Intellistack (Formstack) offers a free trial. Free plans come with limits, which each review lists.

How do you rank workflow automation tools?

Every product is scored on features, ease of use, value and support from the vendor's own documentation and current pricing, using the same method across all categories. No vendor pays for placement.