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Vertex AI Agent BuilderMost similar to Microsoft Copilot Studio in what it does, its category and its price.
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Stack AIHas a free plan, rated 4.4 out of 5. Microsoft Copilot Studio has none.
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CreatioFrom $25/mo, against from $200/mo for Microsoft Copilot Studio.
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BoomiRated 4.4 out of 5 in our review, against 4.2 for Microsoft Copilot Studio.
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At a glance
Green means better than Microsoft Copilot Studio, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Copilot StudioBaseline | 4.2 | $200/mo | No | Microsoft's low-code builder for custom Teams and 365 copilots | |
| Vertex AI Agent Builder | 4.2Same | Not listed | No | Google Cloud's full agent platform, grounded in Search and Gemini | vs Microsoft Copilot Studio |
| Boomi | 4.4+0.2 | $99/mo$101 less | No | Integration platform that connects apps, data, and AI agents across an enterprise stack. | vs Microsoft Copilot Studio |
 Cassidy | 4.2Same | Free | YesMicrosoft Copilot Studio has none | Turns a company's internal knowledge into a Slack-native assistant | vs Microsoft Copilot Studio |
 FormsFlow | 4.0−0.2 | Free | YesMicrosoft Copilot Studio has none | Open-source low-code platform combining form building, BPMN workflows, and analytics. | vs Microsoft Copilot Studio |
 Jitterbit | 4.2Same | Not listed | No | Enterprise integration platform connecting apps, data, and APIs with AI-assisted automation agents. | vs Microsoft Copilot Studio |
 Nintex | 4.2Same | Not listed | No | Enterprise process automation since 2006, before RPA branding existed | vs Microsoft Copilot Studio |
| Creatio | 4.3+0.1 | $25/mo$175 less | No | No-code CRM and workflow automation platform with agentic AI built into sales, marketing, and service modules. | vs Microsoft Copilot Studio |
| Stack AI | 4.4+0.2 | Free | YesMicrosoft Copilot Studio has none | Internal AI tools for HR, legal, and ops, no engineers required | vs Microsoft Copilot Studio |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Microsoft Copilot Studio.
Vertex AI Agent Builder
4.2Not listed
vs Microsoft Copilot StudioSame
Google Cloud's full agent platform, grounded in Search and Gemini.
- No-code and code-first agent building paths
- Google Search grounding for current, verifiable answers
- Deep integration with Gemini models
Google Search grounding is a genuinely distinctive capability
No free tier, built for Google Cloud enterprise usage
Boomi
4.4$99/mo
vs Microsoft Copilot Studio$101 less+0.2
Integration platform that connects apps, data, and AI agents across an enterprise stack.
- Visual low-code integration builder for connecting applications and APIs
- AtomSphere runtime for deploying and monitoring integration processes
- Agentstudio framework for building AI agents that execute automation tasks
Two decades of integration-platform maturity with proven uptime at enterprise scale
List prices are not published for Enterprise tiers; nearly every serious deployment routes to a sales quote
Cassidy
4.2Free
vs Microsoft Copilot StudioSameFree plan
Turns a company's internal knowledge into a Slack-native assistant.
- AI assistants grounded in a company's own internal documents
- Slack-native deployment for in-context answers
- No-code workflow builder for custom business processes
Answers grounded in actual internal company knowledge, not generic information
No free tier to test before committing
FormsFlow
4.0Free
vs Microsoft Copilot Studio−0.2Free plan
Open-source low-code platform combining form building, BPMN workflows, and analytics.
- Drag-and-drop form builder powered by Form.io
- BPMN 2.0-compliant workflow engine (Camunda) for process orchestration
- Keycloak-based identity and role management
No licensing fee for the open-source core, unlike most low-code competitors
Self-hosting and integration still require technical setup effort despite the no-code form builder
Jitterbit
4.2Not listed
vs Microsoft Copilot StudioSame
Enterprise integration platform connecting apps, data, and APIs with AI-assisted automation agents.
- Jitterbit Harmony low-code/no-code workflow designer for connecting apps and data
- AI-assisted agent builder using natural language prompts
- Jitterbit Marketplace with pre-built and third-party AI agents
Two decades of enterprise integration experience behind the platform
No published self-serve pricing, every plan requires a sales quote
Nintex
4.2Not listed
vs Microsoft Copilot StudioSame
Enterprise process automation since 2006, before RPA branding existed.
- Enterprise document workflow and process mapping
- Contract approval and forms automation
- Two decades of enterprise deployment history
Deep, long-standing expertise in document and approval workflows
No free tier or transparent self-serve pricing
Creatio
4.3$25/mo
vs Microsoft Copilot Studio$175 less+0.1
No-code CRM and workflow automation platform with agentic AI built into sales, marketing, and service modules.
- No-code studio for building custom business applications and workflows
- Embedded AI agents across Sales, Marketing, and Service Creatio modules
- Visual process designer for multi-step business automation
Combines CRM and BPM/workflow automation in one licensed platform
$10,000 minimum annual purchase locks out small teams and solo users
Stack AI
4.4Free
vs Microsoft Copilot Studio+0.2Free plan
Internal AI tools for HR, legal, and ops, no engineers required.
- No-code builder for internal AI tools and assistants
- Retrieval-augmented generation over a team's own documents
- Built for HR, legal, and operations use cases specifically
Removes the engineering bottleneck for internal AI tool requests
Best suited to internal tools, less to customer-facing products
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Microsoft Copilot Studio free?
Microsoft Copilot Studio does not list a free plan. Paid plans start from $200/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Microsoft Copilot Studio?
Stack AI is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.4 out of 5). Other free options: Cassidy, FormsFlow.
What is the cheapest alternative to Microsoft Copilot Studio?
Among paid plans, Creatio has the lowest starting price (from $25/mo). If you need it free, start with Stack AI.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.