8 Hyperagent alternatives worth trying in 2026
Hyperagent gives each agent its own computer to do real work. Here are 8 alternatives, who each one is for, and what they cost.
Hyperagent gives each agent its own computer to do real work. Here are 8 alternatives, who each one is for, and what they cost.
Maybe you tried Hyperagent, briefed an agent, and watched it run. Then you saw what each run cost, or noticed the agent was working for one person when the whole team needed it. Now you're comparing options.
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Try HopsWhy teams look for Hyperagent alternatives
Hyperagent's own pages explain most of it:
- Cost per run varies. Its pricing page says "credit use varies by task, model, and tool." The sample runs on its homepage range from $3.88 to $24.79 each.
- Unused credit expires. Plans are billed monthly upfront, and "unused plan credit expires at the end of each period."
- It's built around single agents. You hire an agent for a job and give it a computer. That fits a defined task, but less well when a whole team wants to work with the same AI in the same place.
How we picked
We compared each platform on five things:
- Building agents: How easily can you set up an agent and tell it what to do?
- Tools and integrations: Can it reach the apps and data your team already uses?
- Automation: Schedules, triggers and multi-step work that runs without someone watching.
- Team use: Can several people work with the same agent and see what it did?
- Cost you can predict: Is it clear what you'll pay, and are you charged per seat?
The 8 best Hyperagent alternatives at a glance
| Tool | Best for | Not ideal for |
|---|---|---|
| Hops | Teams that want one AI agent working with them in Slack and in shared spaces, with approval before anything sensitive goes out | Someone who wants an agent with its own browser and shell for long solo jobs |
| Lindy | Small teams who want AI agents for everyday asks and bigger builds, from a shared credit pool | Teams that want to avoid paying per active user |
| Tasklet | People who want an agent with a web browser on a flat monthly plan | Large companies that need enterprise controls |
| Gumloop | Business teams automating recurring work across their apps | Developers who want code-level control |
| Zapier Agents | Teams already on Zapier who want agents that act across its app library | Complex custom agent logic |
| n8n | Technical teams who want a visual builder plus code, or to self-host | Non-technical teams who want the simplest setup |
| Relevance AI | Larger companies building agents for sales, support and operations | Small teams that want a self-serve price |
| CrewAI | Developers building teams of agents that split up multi-step work | Teams that want a no-code tool and nothing more |
1. Hops
Hops is the Collaborative AI™ workspace, where your team works with one AI agent across threads, docs, tables and connected apps.
Key features
- Integrations: Featured integrations on every plan, and the full 2,000+ library on Enterprise.
- Approval before it acts: Hops waits for a person's OK before anything sensitive goes out.
- Works in Slack: @Hops in a channel, a thread or a DM.
- Security: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and ISO 42001.
Pricing
Hops is free to start with 5,000 credits and has no per-user fee. After that you pay as you go, $20 for 20,000 credits.
2. Lindy
Lindy lets you build AI agents for everything from quick everyday asks to bigger builds.
Key features
- Shared credit pool: Each seat adds credits to one team pool.
- Pauses instead of overcharging: When credits run out, Lindy stops rather than billing overages.
- Top-ups that don't expire: Extra credits carry over.
Pricing
Free to start with $50 in credits, which expire after 7 days. The Team plan starts at $29.99 a month per active user for 3,000 credits each. Enterprise is custom.
3. Tasklet
Tasklet lets you create an agent, connect your tools and run it as often as you need. Teammates can join and share credits.
Key features
- Agent web browser: Agents can use the web as part of a task.
- Unlimited automation runs: On paid plans, you pay for credits, not run counts.
- Daily bonus credits: Paid plans can claim 600 bonus credits a day.
Pricing
You can build your first agent for free. Starter is $25 a month for 10,000 credits and Pro is $100 a month for 40,000. Adding your team costs nothing extra.
4. Gumloop
Gumloop helps business teams build agents that automate work across their tools.
Key features
- Agent builder: Choose a model, connect tools and write the instructions.
- Code sandbox: Run Python and shell commands for data and file work.
- Reusable skills: Build a step once and use it in other agents.
Pricing
Pro starts at $37 a month with a 14-day free trial. Enterprise is custom.
5. Zapier Agents
Zapier Agents work across Zapier's app library, for jobs like routing support tickets or qualifying leads.
Key features
- Plain-language setup: Describe the job and the apps the agent can use.
- Separate from your tasks: Agents are billed in activities, so they don't eat your Zap task allowance.
- Web search and browsing: Agents can look things up as they work.
Pricing
The Free plan includes 400 agent activities a month. Agents Pro starts at $33.33 a month billed annually, for 1,500 activities. Enterprise is custom.
6. n8n
n8n is a workflow automation platform where you build agents on a visual canvas and add JavaScript or Python when you need more control.
Key features
- Self-hosting: Run it on your own servers, including a free Community Edition.
- Multi-agent workflows: Chain several agents in one process.
- Visual builder plus code: Drop into code when the canvas isn't enough.
Pricing
Cloud Starter is €20 a month billed annually and Pro is €50 a month billed annually. The Community Edition is free to self-host, and Enterprise is custom.
7. Relevance AI
Relevance AI is an enterprise platform for building agents for sales, customer success, marketing and operations.
Key features
- Unlimited agents, users and projects on its Enterprise plan.
- 2,000+ integrations, plus calling and meeting agents.
- SSO, role-based access and audit logs.
Pricing
Relevance AI lists one Enterprise plan. You talk to sales for the price.
8. CrewAI
CrewAI lets you build teams of agents, called crews, that split up multi-step tasks between them.
Key features
- Role-based crews: Give each agent a role, a goal and tools.
- Visual editor and AI copilot: Build without starting from code.
- GitHub integration: Keep your crews in version control.
Pricing
The free Basic plan includes 50 workflow runs a month. Enterprise is custom.
How to choose the best Hyperagent alternative
It depends on who builds the agents and where your team works.
- You want technical control or self-hosting: n8n or CrewAI.
- You want to automate processes across apps: Zapier Agents, Gumloop, Tasklet or Relevance AI.
- You want each seat to add credits to one shared team pool: Lindy.
- You want the whole team working with the same AI in Slack and in shared spaces: Hops.
Hops works with your team in Slack and in shared Hops spaces, and it waits for a person's OK before anything sensitive goes out. Start free with 5,000 credits and see what your team hands off first.
Your team's next big leap starts with a small hop.
Start free and pay only when Hops does work.
Try HopsFAQ
What is an AI agent builder?
A platform for creating and running AI agents that use instructions, your business data and connected tools to finish multi-step tasks with little hands-on work.
What is the best free alternative to Hyperagent?
Hops is free to start with 5,000 credits and no per-user fee. Lindy and Tasklet let you start for free, Zapier Agents and CrewAI have free plans, and n8n's Community Edition is free to self-host.
Do you need coding skills to build AI agents?
No. Hops, Lindy, Tasklet, Gumloop, Zapier Agents and Relevance AI let you build with plain-language instructions or a visual builder. n8n and CrewAI give you more control if you can code.
What can businesses use AI agents for?
Lead qualification, customer support, research, content drafts, data processing and recurring operational work.
How much does it cost to build AI agents?
It depends on the platform and how much you use it. Several platforms have free plans or free credits, and paid plans in this list start at about $20 to $37 a month. Larger teams usually move to custom enterprise pricing.
What is Hops?
Hops is the Collaborative AI™ workspace that helps your whole team move faster. Your team and its AI agent work live in the same docs, slides and dashboards, and what one person teaches it, everyone can use. Start free and pay only when Hops does work.
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Hops Team