Best AI Workflow Automation Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Vellum is ranked #1 of 29 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Flowable and Hiveflow. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Activepieces. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Flozic at $9/mo.
For processes that span tools and require decisions or review, compare AI workflow automation software by how it handles AI decision-making and human approvals. Native integrations and API access show connection options, while deployment choices and workflow step limits help define operational fit. Free-plan availability and paid starting prices add a cost comparison. The ranking begins with Vellum, n8n, and Activepieces, with Relevance AI and Flozic among the entries that follow. Consider which steps should run automatically, where people need to approve work, and what services must connect; then use the listed criteria to weigh the ranked options.
29 AI workflow automation software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Vellum iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$30/mo AI decision-making: YesNative integrations: 10 apps
- 2 Flowable iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2
- 3 Hiveflow iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 AI decision-making: Yes
- 4 Round Infinity iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 AI decision-making: Yes
- 5 Activepieces No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$20/mo
- 6 Latenode No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4Free AI decision-making: YesNative integrations: 5,500 apps
- 7 Processo No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4Free AI decision-making: YesNative integrations: 7 apps
- 8 Relevance AI No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$19/mo
- 9 Camunda No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free AI decision-making: Yes
- 10 Datify No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3£49/mo AI decision-making: Yes
- 11 PageLines iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2
- 12 FlowFn No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1Free
- 13 n8n No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8€20/mo
- 14 UiPath Test Cloud No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7
- 15 Flozic No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6$9/mo
- 16 Tray.ai No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 AI decision-making: Yes
- 17 Bardeen No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5$10/mo
- 18 Pipefy No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5
- 19 Heym No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 AI decision-making: Yes
- 20 Opus by AppliedAI No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 AI decision-making: Yes
- 21 Gumloop No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2$37/mo
- 22 Mesoica No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2
- 23 Acknow No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 AI decision-making: YesWorkflow step limit: 2 stepsNative integrations: 2 apps
- 24 Imagine No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 AI decision-making: Yes
- 25 Kissflow No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1
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Questions about this list
Which AI workflow automation software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Vellum is ranked #1 of 29 with a score of 7.8. Flowable is second and Hiveflow third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Flozic has the lowest first paid tier we found: $9/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.