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Kombinat alternatives
Quick answerThe best free Kombinat alternative is Mastra, for building custom agents in TypeScript. Pick n8n for visual workflows across many apps, or Claude Code for hands-on coding with an AI agent.
At a glance
| Tool | Best for | Pricing | Votes | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n8n | Visual workflows across many apps | Paid | — | vs Kombinat → |
| Mastra | Building custom agents in TypeScript | Free, open source | — | vs Kombinat → |
| Claude Code | Hands-on coding with an AI agent | Paid | — | vs Kombinat → |
| LangGraph | Custom stateful agents in code | Free, open source | — | vs Kombinat → |
How to choose
- For visual workflows across many apps: n8n (paid)
- For building custom agents in TypeScript: Mastra (free, open source)
- For hands-on coding with an AI agent: Claude Code (paid)
- For custom stateful agents in code: LangGraph (free, open source)
- For background AI agents on your subscription: Kombinat itself
Closest alternatives
n8n has you wire nodes on a canvas. In Kombinat you write a prompt, and Claude Code or Codex does the job with your own skills and MCP servers, at no extra cost. Kombinat vs n8n →
Mastra means coding agents in TypeScript. Kombinat routines are plain markdown anyone can write, and agents use your own skills and MCP servers, on your subscription. Kombinat vs Mastra →
Claude Code's own scheduled tasks run in the cloud for one account. Kombinat runs it on your Mac with your full local setup, from routines your team shares, plus Codex. Kombinat vs Claude Code →
LangGraph means building and hosting agent graphs in code. In Kombinat, a routine is one markdown file: merge it and it runs, with your own tools, on your subscription. Kombinat vs LangGraph →
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FAQ
What is the best alternative to Kombinat?+
The closest Kombinat alternatives are n8n (visual workflows across many apps), Mastra (building custom agents in TypeScript) and Claude Code (hands-on coding with an AI agent). LangGraph is also close. Each one links to a side-by-side comparison with Kombinat.
What is the best free alternative to Kombinat?+
Mastra (building custom agents in TypeScript) is the closest free alternative to Kombinat. LangGraph (custom stateful agents in code) is free too.
Is there an open source alternative to Kombinat?+
Yes. Mastra (building custom agents in TypeScript) and LangGraph (custom stateful agents in code) are open source.
What is Kombinat used for?+
Kombinat runs Claude Code, Codex or any other CLI agent 24/7 on your Mac, on a schedule or a webhook, from markdown files in your repo. Common uses: automatically draft pull requests for issues labeled ‘agent’ overnight, fix flaky end-to-end tests in CI each weekday and clean up dead code and feature flags weekly.
Is Kombinat free?+
Kombinat is open source and free to use.








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