Buyer's guide
AI agents and automation
A guide to notable autonomous AI agents and agent-building platforms, grouped by how much control and coding they require.
General-purpose autonomous agents
| Name | Company | Category | Business model | Launched | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manus | Manus AI | AI Assistants | Freemium | 2025-03 | 2026-07-30 |
| Devin | Cognition AI | Coding & Developer Tools | Paid | 2024-03 | 2026-07-29 |
| AutoGPT | Significant Gravitas | Agents & Automation | Open (open weights/source) | 2023-03 | 2026-07-30 |
| goose | Block / Agentic AI Foundation | Agents & Automation | Open (open weights/source) | 2025-01 | 2026-09-04 |
| Skywork | Kunlun Tech | Agents & Automation | Freemium | 2025-05 | 2026-07-30 |
Agent frameworks for developers
| Name | Company | Category | Business model | Launched | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrewAI | CrewAI | Agents & Automation | Open (open weights/source) | 2023 | 2026-07-30 |
| n8n | n8n | Agents & Automation | Freemium | 2019 | 2026-07-29 |
| Vanna | Vanna AI | Data & Analytics | Open (open weights/source) | 2023 | 2026-07-30 |
Enterprise and no-code business agents
| Name | Company | Category | Business model | Launched | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agentforce | Salesforce | Agents & Automation | Paid | 2024-09 | 2026-09-04 |
| Lindy | Lindy | Agents & Automation | Paid | 2023 | 2026-07-30 |
| Relevance AI | Relevance AI | Agents & Automation | Freemium | 2020 | 2026-07-30 |
| Motion | Motion | Productivity | Paid | 2019 | 2026-07-30 |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best AI agents and automation?
This guide highlights Manus, Devin, AutoGPT, goose, Skywork, CrewAI.
How many tools does this guide cover?
It lists 12 tools across 3 categories.