Bardeen Free Plan 2026: What's Included & What's Not
Honest breakdown of the free tier limits and features
Bardeen pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $15 per user/month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Bardeen offers a freemium model with limited features; upgrade to unlock more.
What's Included in the Free Plan
- Limited credits per month
- Access to all automations (playbooks)
- Browser extension (Chrome, Edge, Firefox)
- Run automations manually or with shortcuts
- Access to Bardeen Builder (visual automation creator)
- Community templates library
- Community support
- Basic integrations (Google Sheets, email, etc.)
What's NOT Included (Paid Only)
- All Free features
- Unlimited credits for standard automations
- AI-powered actions (limited credits)
- Premium integrations (CRMs, project management, etc.)
- Advanced automation triggers
- Priority email support
- Faster execution speeds
Free Plan Limits
| Limit | Free Plan | Paid Plans |
|---|---|---|
| Credits | Limited (varies by task complexity) | Unlimited/Higher |
| Automations | Unlimited | Unlimited/Higher |
| Users | 1 | Unlimited/Higher |
| Support | Community only | Unlimited/Higher |
You'll Need to Upgrade When...
- You exceed the 1 limit
- You need features like All Free features or Unlimited credits for standard automations
- You require premium support or SLA guarantees
- You need to remove branding or watermarks
- You need advanced integrations or API access
Hidden Restrictions on Free Plan
- Bardeen branding may appear on your content or communications
- Support is limited to community forums or email with longer response times
- Export options may be restricted or include watermarks
- API access is typically limited or not available
- Advanced reporting and analytics require paid plans
Free vs Paid: Which Do You Need?
Free Plan is Enough If...
- You're an individual or very small team
- You need only basic features
- You don't mind usage limits
- Branding on output is acceptable
- Community support is sufficient
You Need Paid If...
- Your team is growing beyond limits
- You need advanced features
- Professional branding is required
- You need priority support
- Integrations/API access is critical
Free vs Professional Plan Comparison
| Free $0 | Professional $10/user/month | |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 8 included | 7+ included |
| Support | Community/Email | Priority Support |
| Branding | Bardeen branding | Your branding |
| Best For | Individuals testing Bardeen for simple personal automations like data scraping or copy-paste tasks | Individuals and freelancers needing unlimited standard automations and occasional AI-powered actions |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is Bardeen free?
Yes, Bardeen offers a freemium plan with 8 core features included. However, there are limits on credits, automations that may require upgrading.
02 What's included in Bardeen's free plan?
Bardeen's free plan includes: Limited credits per month, Access to all automations (playbooks), Browser extension (Chrome, Edge, Firefox), Run automations manually or with shortcuts, Access to Bardeen Builder (visual automation creator), and 3 more features. Key limits include Credits: Limited (varies by task complexity), Automations: Unlimited, Users: 1.
03 What's NOT included in Bardeen's free plan?
The free plan excludes: All Free features, Unlimited credits for standard automations, AI-powered actions (limited credits), Premium integrations (CRMs, project management, etc.), Advanced automation triggers. You'll also have Bardeen branding and limited support options.
04 When should I upgrade from Bardeen's free plan?
Consider upgrading when: you hit user or storage limits, need features like All Free features or Unlimited credits for standard automations, require premium support, or want to remove branding. The cheapest paid plan starts at $10/user/month.
05 Is Bardeen's free plan really free forever?
Yes, Bardeen's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit. However, feature and usage limits may restrict what you can do without upgrading to a paid plan.
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