No-Code AI Toolkit — Pricing Guide
Updated monthly: current pricing for every no-code AI tool referenced in Chapter 2 of The No-Code AI Bible. Prices change fast in this space — this page is your single source of truth so you can budget confidently.
Automation Platforms
The three major no-code automation platforms covered in the book. Each has a free tier to get started — the differences matter when you scale.
Make.com
Free tier available — 1,000 operations/month, 2 active scenarios. Enough to learn and run simple automations. Pro from $9/mo — 10,000 operations, unlimited scenarios, priority execution. Best for: visual builders who want maximum flexibility and fine-grained control over data flow.
View Make.com PricingZapier
Free tier available — 100 tasks/month, 5 Zaps, single-step only. Very limited but good for testing. Starter from $19.99/mo — 750 tasks, multi-step Zaps, filters and formatters. Best for: teams who want the widest integration library and simplest setup experience.
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Self-hosted: free forever — unlimited everything if you host it yourself on your own server or Docker. Cloud from $20/mo — managed hosting, 2,500 executions, 5 active workflows. Best for: technical users who want full control, self-hosting flexibility, and open-source transparency.
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The AI APIs that power the intelligence behind your no-code automations. All are pay-per-use with generous free tiers or trial credits to get started.
OpenAI API
Pay-per-use — approximately $0.002-$0.06 per 1K tokens depending on model. GPT-5 Nano is cheapest for simple tasks; GPT-5 is most capable. Free tier includes $5 in credits for new accounts. Best for: the widest model selection and most mature API ecosystem.
View OpenAI PricingClaude API (Anthropic)
Pay-per-use — similar token-based pricing to OpenAI. Claude excels at long-context tasks (up to 1M tokens) and careful reasoning. Free tier available through claude.ai consumer product. Best for: tasks requiring careful analysis, safety-conscious outputs, and long document processing.
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Generous free tier — Gemini API offers free usage with rate limits, making it the most accessible starting point. Pro from $0 — pay-per-use above free tier limits. Multimodal (text, image, video, audio) out of the box. Best for: budget-conscious builders and multimodal use cases.
View Gemini PricingNo-Code App Builders
Build full web and mobile applications without code. These platforms pair beautifully with the automation tools above to create complete AI-powered solutions.
Bubble
Free tier available — build and test apps for free with Bubble branding. Starter from $29/mo — custom domain, remove branding, basic analytics. Most powerful no-code app builder available — can replicate complex SaaS products. Best for: ambitious apps that need custom logic and database structures.
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Free tier available — build client portals and internal tools with Softr branding. Basic from $49/mo — custom domain, remove branding, 5 internal users. Connects directly to Airtable and Google Sheets as a backend. Best for: internal tools, client portals, and membership sites built fast.
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Free tier available — build apps from Google Sheets with Glide branding, up to 500 rows. Starter from $25/mo — custom domain, 25,000 rows, integrations. Turns spreadsheets into beautiful apps in minutes. Best for: teams who already live in Google Sheets and want instant app interfaces.
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Prices in the no-code and AI space change frequently. Here's what you need to know about the accuracy of this guide.
Prices last verified March 2026
Prices change frequently — always check the vendor's website for the most current pricing before making purchasing decisions. This page is updated monthly, but pricing can change between our verification cycles. Links above go directly to each vendor's official pricing page.
Start with free tiers
Every tool listed above has a free tier or trial. Start there, build your first automations, and only upgrade when you hit the limits. Most readers of The No-Code AI Bible build 3-5 useful automations before needing to move to a paid plan.
Annual billing saves 15-25%
All monthly prices listed above are for monthly billing. Every vendor offers annual billing discounts ranging from 15% to 25%. If you know you'll be using a tool long-term, annual billing is the smarter choice.
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