Best AI agents & automation tools

Agents do multi-step tasks for you; automation tools connect your apps so work happens on its own.

14 tools · last verified Oct 18, 2026

Quick answer

  • Manus — A general AI agent that goes beyond answers to actually carry out multi-step tasks.
  • Zapier — The easiest way to connect thousands of apps and add AI steps — no code.
  • Lindy — Build AI 'teammates' that handle email, scheduling and follow-ups for you.