Agent builders and workflow automation
Visual and low-code platforms for wiring models, tools and triggers into agents and automated workflows.
By weekly package downloads, the leaders are n8n (141K), Langflow (14.5K), Flowise (2,943). By GitHub stars, the leaders are n8n (207K), Dify (158K), Langflow (156K). As of Oct 6, 2026.
| # | Agent | Pulse | Downloads 7d | 7d | 30d | VS Code installs | Stars | Latest release | Price | Last 90 days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
n8nn8n |
74 | 141K | up 30.2% | down 24.3% | — | 207K+92/day | 2.41.7yesterday | Free | ||
| 12 |
DifyLangGenius |
63 | — | — | — | — | 158K+73/day | 1.17.126d ago | Free | ||
| 43 |
FlowiseFlowiseAI |
49 | 2,943 | up 1.1% | down 9.3% | — | 55.5K+6/day | 3.1.42mo ago | Free | ||
| 47 |
LangflowLangflow (DataStax, an IBM company) |
47 | 14.5K | up 32.2% | down 26.6% | — | 156K+32/day | 1.12.47d ago | Free (OSS) | ||
| 66 |
ActivepiecesActivepieces |
41 | — | — | — | — | 24.9K+22/day | 0.92.16d ago | Free | ||
| 73 |
Coze StudioByteDance |
38 | — | — | — | — | 21.7K+4/day | 0.5.18mo ago | Free (OSS) | — | |
| 109 |
LindyLindy |
24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | $29.99/mo | — | |
| 118 |
SimSim Studio |
19 | 12 | down 64.7% | down 20.7% | — | 29.8K+8/day | 0.9.14yesterday | Free | ||
| 119 |
Relevance AIRelevance AI (OnSearch Pty Ltd) |
19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Custom | — | |
| 144 |
Microsoft Copilot StudioMicrosoft |
0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Usage-based | ||
| 156 |
Zapier AgentsZapier |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | Free + $33.33/mo | — | |
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Ranks are overall positions by Pulse Score. Click a column to sort by what matters to you. Methodology.
Who these are for
These platforms let you assemble an agent on a canvas: a trigger, a model step, tools such as email, CRM or a database, and logic between them. They suit operations teams and developers who want to ship an internal automation without writing the plumbing.
What to compare
- Self-hosting. Several are open source and can run on your own server, which matters for data control and cost at volume.
- Integrations. The number and quality of ready-made connectors to the tools you already use.
- Agent features. Whether the platform supports tool-calling agents with memory, or only fixed step-by-step flows.
- Licence. Some "open" projects use source-available licences that restrict commercial hosting; the licence is listed on each page.
Head-to-head comparisons
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Questions about agent builders and workflow automation
What is the difference between a workflow and an agent?
A workflow follows steps you defined in advance. An agent decides its own next step from the goal and the results so far. Most of these platforms support both, and reliable automations often combine them: a fixed workflow with an agent step where judgement is needed.