Comparison
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Task Machine | 79 EUR Workspace + 20 EUR usage per month, after trial/mo | trial | Automation |
 Zapier | od 19,99 USD/mo | yes | Automation |
 n8n | 20 EUR/mo | trial | Automation |
 Clay | od 167 USD/mo | trial | Automation |
 Activepieces | 20 USD/mo | yes | Automation |
 Refinder AI | not listed | trial | Automation |
 Browser Use | 0.02 USD | trial | Automation |
 Browserbase | 20 USD/mo | yes | Automation |
Each alternative in short
1. Zapier
No-code platform that connects 9,000+ apps and AI tools into automated workflows and agents for businesses and teams.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free start with email or Google sign-up, as stated on the homepage; the specific limits of the free plan are not shown in the provided text.
2. n8n
Workflow automation platform combining visual building with code, adding AI agents and integrations for technical teams.
There is a free trial. Starter plan offers a free trial with no credit card required; a standard self-hosted Community Edition is also available on GitHub.
3. Clay
Data and AI infrastructure for building go-to-market systems: find prospects, enrich data, and run agentic outbound and inbound workflows.
There is a free trial. Start free trial is offered on the homepage; the free plan details are not shown in the provided text.
4. Activepieces
Open-source workspace where teams build AI agents, chat, automation flows and tables, connected to 760+ apps.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free forever with no card: 1,000 credits a month, unlimited flows, up to 5 users, chat to automation, flows, agents, tables, MCPs and API access.
5. Refinder AI
AI agent for Slack and Google Chat that automates tasks and searches company apps via simple chat commands, for teams without coding skills.
There is a free trial. A "Start Free Plan" option is offered; the page states no credit card is required, but does not specify limits.
6. Browser Use
Remote browsers and web agents for AI startups and automation teams, including on protected sites, via SDK, REST, or CDP.
There is a free trial. $1 in free credits once per person for eligible Google, GitHub or Microsoft signups, no card required. Credits start from a $5 minimum top-up.
7. Browserbase
Cloud browser infrastructure that lets AI agents use the web like a human - logins, forms, portals - for developers and teams building browser agents.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: 3 concurrent browsers, 1 browser hour, 3 agent runs, 1,000 Search calls, 1,000 Fetch calls, 15 minutes per session, $5 in model tokens.
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Task Machine?
The most popular option in the same category is Zapier. See the comparison table above.