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Best AI Tools for Automation

20 tools reviewed for automation, ranked by our editorial rating.

  1. 1
    Hermes Agent9.1/10

    An always-on AI agent for Telegram, Discord, and iMessage that remembers your workflows

    open-sourceFree tier0
  2. 2
    Alta8.8/10

    An AI agent platform that automates your entire outbound sales pipeline without writing code

    freemiumFree tierFrom $195/mo
  3. 3
    Gemini8.8/10

    Chat, research, build, and automate with Google's AI across web and Workspace.

    freemiumFree tierFrom $19.99/mo
  4. 4
    HubSpot8.8/10

    Unified AI CRM for marketing, sales, and service teams

    freemiumFree tierFrom $9/mo
  5. 5
    Zapier8.8/10

    A no-code automation platform that connects 8,000+ apps for non-technical teams

    freemiumFree tierFrom $20/mo
  6. 6
    Attio8.7/10

    Attio is the AI CRM for GTM

    freemiumFree tierFrom $29/mo
  7. 7
    Goose8.7/10

    Executes full code workflows locally with any LLM

    freeFree tier0
  8. 8
    n8n8.7/10

    Automate workflows with AI agents and self-host free at scale.

    freemiumFree tierFrom $20/mo
  9. 9
    Apollo8.5/10

    Find, contact, and close B2B prospects using 275M contacts and AI outreach

    freemiumFree tierFrom $49/mo
  10. 10
    Cargo8.5/10

    Build scalable revenue automation and data workflows without managing fragmented

    freemiumFree tierFrom $0.25/mo
  11. 11
    ClickUp8.5/10

    One workspace for tasks, docs, chat, and AI agents

    freemiumFree tierFrom $7/mo
  12. 12
    Make8.5/10

    Build complex workflows visually -- connect 3,000+ apps without code.

    freemiumFree tierFrom $9/mo
  13. 13
    Manus8.5/10

    Autonomous AI that researches, builds, and deploys for you

    freemiumFree tierFrom $20/mo
  14. 14
    Frame.io8.4/10

    Centralize video feedback and automate creative workflows without the email bottleneck

    freemiumFree tierFrom $15/mo
  15. 15
    Harvey.ai8.4/10

    Scale legal expertise with autonomous workflow agents that research, draft, and analyze documents

    contact-sales0
  16. 16
    MindStudio8.4/10

    Build intelligent AI agents and workflows without writing a single line of code

    freemiumFree tier0
  17. 17
    Napkin AI8.4/10

    Turn static text into professional, editable diagrams and infographics in seconds

    freemiumFree tierFrom $9/mo
  18. 18
    Surfe8.4/10

    Sync LinkedIn contacts to your CRM in one click -- no more manual data entry

    paidFrom $39/mo
  19. 19
    Base448.3/10

    Build full-stack web apps from plain-English prompts without writing a single line of code

    freemiumFree tier0
  20. 20
    Cline8.3/10

    Delegate entire coding tasks to AI. Your models, your data, no lock-in.

    open-sourceFree tierFrom $20/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best AI tools for automation?

Hermes Agent, Alta, Gemini are the top-rated picks for automation based on our editorial reviews. The full ranked list is below with pricing and use-case fit for each.

Are there free AI tools for automation?

Yes — Hermes Agent, Alta, Gemini all offer free tiers, though feature limits vary. See each tool's page for current pricing details.

How did we pick these automation tools?

Each tool listed has a published editorial review on My AI Guide. We pick tools that real vibe builders use, verify pricing at review time, and rank by overall editor rating (1-10).