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🤖 AI agents & automation
Automate the repetitive tasks in your marketing and prospecting with workflows or AI agents.
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Make ✓ CompliantVisual workflow automation between apps, with AI modules.
Price : Free, from $9/month [Source, 2026-10-15], 0 verified reviews - provisional ranking.
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Zapier ✓ CompliantNo-code automation across 7,000+ apps, with AI agents and chatbots.
Price : Free, from $19.99/month [Source, 2026-10-15], 0 verified reviews - provisional ranking.
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n8n ✓ CompliantOpen-source automation platform with AI agents, self-hostable.
Price : From €20/month (free self-hosting) [Source, 2026-10-15], 0 verified reviews - provisional ranking.
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Lindy ✓ CompliantNo-code AI assistants for email, calendar, prospecting and support.
Price : Free, from $29.99/month [Source, 2026-10-15], 0 verified reviews - provisional ranking.
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Relevance AI ✓ CompliantPlatform to build AI agents for sales and marketing (AI SDRs…).
Price : To be verified (pricing page not machine-readable) (unverified), 0 verified reviews - provisional ranking.
49 relevant tools for this use case, 5 ranked (provisional), 10 general AI, 34 specialised, 19 with a free plan
General-purpose AI: how to use them here 10
Design your workflows, write agent prompts, generate code or formulas; some assistants act directly via connectors (MCP) or agent mode. Never automate actions banned on LinkedIn/Instagram.
I want to automate: [task]. Tools used: [tools]. Describe the workflow step by step (trigger, actions, conditions, human review), then give the setup for Make or Zapier and the risks to watch.
ChatGPT
✓ CompliantAll-rounder: writing, web search, image generation, custom GPTs, file analysis.
For this use case : Agent mode: browses and performs web tasks for you (supervise it).
Prompt for ChatGPT
I want to automate: [task]. Tools used: [tools]. Describe the workflow step by step (trigger, actions, conditions, human review), then give the setup for Make or Zapier and the risks to watch.
Claude
✓ CompliantStrong at nuanced long-form writing, document analysis, artifacts (mini pages, HTML tools) and MCP connectors to drive other tools.
For this use case : MCP connectors and Claude Code to act on your tools and write scripts.
Prompt for Claude
I want to automate: [task]. Tools used: [tools]. Describe the workflow step by step (trigger, actions, conditions, human review), then give the setup for Make or Zapier and the risks to watch.
Gemini
✓ CompliantBuilt into Google (Docs, Gmail, YouTube); accepts videos and YouTube links to analyse them.
Prompt for Gemini
[Attach your video, file or paste the YouTube link if relevant.] I want to automate: [task]. Tools used: [tools]. Describe the workflow step by step (trigger, actions, conditions, human review), then give the setup for Make or Zapier and the risks to watch.
Grok
✓ CompliantReal-time access to X posts: ideal to spot trends and conversations.
Prompt for Grok
Based on recent X posts in my niche: I want to automate: [task]. Tools used: [tools]. Describe the workflow step by step (trigger, actions, conditions, human review), then give the setup for Make or Zapier and the risks to watch.
Perplexity
✓ CompliantWeb research with cited sources: ideal to fact-check and study a market.
Prompt for Perplexity
Research with cited sources, then: I want to automate: [task]. Tools used: [tools]. Describe the workflow step by step (trigger, actions, conditions, human review), then give the setup for Make or Zapier and the risks to watch.
Microsoft Copilot
✓ CompliantBuilt into Windows, Edge and Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint depending on plan).
Prompt for Microsoft Copilot
I want to automate: [task]. Tools used: [tools]. Describe the workflow step by step (trigger, actions, conditions, human review), then give the setup for Make or Zapier and the risks to watch.
Mistral Le Chat
✓ CompliantMistral AI's French assistant, fluent in French, with web search.
Prompt for Mistral Le Chat
I want to automate: [task]. Tools used: [tools]. Describe the workflow step by step (trigger, actions, conditions, human review), then give the setup for Make or Zapier and the risks to watch.
DeepSeek
✓ CompliantFree, solid reasoning; avoid for sensitive client data.
Prompt for DeepSeek
I want to automate: [task]. Tools used: [tools]. Describe the workflow step by step (trigger, actions, conditions, human review), then give the setup for Make or Zapier and the risks to watch.
Manus
✓ CompliantAutonomous agent: chains research, writing and file or page creation.
For this use case : Autonomous agent for long tasks (supervise it).
Prompt for Manus
I want to automate: [task]. Tools used: [tools]. Describe the workflow step by step (trigger, actions, conditions, human review), then give the setup for Make or Zapier and the risks to watch.
Genspark
✓ CompliantSuper-agent: generates slides, docs and pages from one brief.
Prompt for Genspark
I want to automate: [task]. Tools used: [tools]. Describe the workflow step by step (trigger, actions, conditions, human review), then give the setup for Make or Zapier and the risks to watch.
Specialised tools 34
Unranked, alphabetical. They will enter the ranking with verified reviews.
11x
Agents & automationAI agents for outbound prospecting, inbound lead qualification and customer expansion.
Activepieces
Agents & automationOpen-source workflow automation with AI, an alternative to Zapier.
AgentX
DMs & chatbotsPlatform to orchestrate, evaluate and observe AI agents in production.
AiSDR
Agents & automationUSAI agent that researches prospects and sends personalised outreach emails.
Apify
Agents & automationCZMarketplace of web scraping and automation tools (Actors).
Artisan
Agents & automationUSAI BDR that finds leads, writes and sends outreach sequences.
Autosheet
Agents & automationAutosheet (formerly GPT for Work): AI inside Excel and Google Sheets for formulas, cleanup and analysis.
Axiom.ai
Agents & automationGBNo-code browser automation and data scraping.
Bannerbear
Ad creativesSGAPI for automatic image and video generation from templates.
Bardeen
Agents & automationAutomation extension: scrapes leads from the web, qualifies them with AI and enriches contacts.
Browse AI
Agents & automationCANo-code website data scraping and monitoring.
Cheat Layer
Agents & automationNo-code business automation driven by AI agents.
Dify
Agents & automationUSOpen-source platform to build AI workflows and agents.
Dust
Agents & automationCompany AI agents connected to your tools (French).
Flowise
Agents & automationUSVisual, open-source builder for AI agents and chatbots.
Gumloop
Agents & automationDrag-and-drop no-code AI automations for marketing teams.
HARPA AI
Agents & automationFIAI agent extension that automates tasks in the browser.
Holo
Agents & automationLTAI "marketing department" for small businesses: plan, Meta ads, social posts, emails and SEO, approved before publishing.
IFTTT
Agents & automationUSSimple automations between apps, services and connected devices.
Langdock
AI assistantsDEAI platform for companies: chat with several models, agents and integrations.
MindStudio
Agents & automationNo-code AI agent builder, with many models.
OpenClaw
AI assistantsOpen-source AI assistant that runs on your machine and answers from WhatsApp or Telegram.
Pabbly Connect
Agents & automationINWorkflow automation between apps, with a one-time purchase option.
Persana
ProspectingAI prospecting platform: lead search, enrichment and personalised messages.
Pipedream
Agents & automationUSIntegration and automation platform for developers and AI agents.
Placid
Ad creativesATAutomatic on-brand visual generation from templates and automations.
Setter
ProspectingAI appointment setter: qualifies leads and books them into your calendar.
Skywork
Agents & automationSGAI agents that produce documents, slides, sheets, podcasts and web pages from research.
Stack AI
Agents & automationAI agent building platform for companies.
SuperAGI
ProspectingAI sales agent that finds and engages prospects.
Taskade
Agents & automationUSProjects, notes and collaborative AI agents.
Unify
ProspectingUSOutbound platform with AI agents, intent signals and email sequences.
Vapi
DMs & chatbotsDeveloper platform to build and deploy voice AI agents.
Whalesync
Agents & automationUSReal-time two-way sync between Airtable, Notion, HubSpot, Webflow and more.
Free options 19
Budget picks
Z Zapier
Free, from $19.99/month
M Make
Free, from $9/month
N n8n
From €20/month (free self-hosting)
Ready-to-use prompt
I am a [job]. List my 10 most likely repetitive marketing/sales tasks, then for the 3 most worthwhile to automate, describe a workflow (trigger, steps, tools, human review point). Exclude any automated LinkedIn or Instagram action banned by their terms.
ToS pitfalls
- Automating your own tools (CRM, email, forms, official APIs): OK.
- Agents that like, comment or send LinkedIn invitations for you: banned (LinkedIn User Agreement §8.2).
FAQ
What is the best AI tool for aI agents & automation?
There are no verified reviews yet, so this ranking is provisional (editorial order). Current shortlist: Make, Zapier, n8n, Lindy, Relevance AI. See the methodology for how reviews will rank them.
Is there a free option?
Our free pick is Zapier (Free, from $19.99/month).
Which tools break Instagram/LinkedIn rules for this use case?
Automating your own tools (CRM, email, forms, official APIs): OK. Agents that like, comment or send LinkedIn invitations for you: banned (LinkedIn User Agreement §8.2).
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