Relay.app is winding down. Export now, then rebuild.

Relay.app announced on July 16, 2026 that it is shutting down. New signups and free-to-paid upgrades are already off. Free accounts close on August 15, 2026 and paid accounts on September 14 - after each deadline, any workflow, table or run history you did not export is permanently deleted, along with stored credentials and tokens.

--days until free Relay.app accounts are deleted

Key dates

Jul 16, 2026Relay.app announces the wind-down; new signups and free-to-paid upgrades are turned off
Aug 15, 2026Free accounts close at 11:59pm PT - unexported data is deleted
Sep 14, 2026Paid accounts close at 11:59pm PT - the service ends and remaining data is deleted

Why it happened: Relay.app announced a full wind-down rather than an acquisition or pivot, and switched off new signups and free-to-paid upgrades immediately. The company did not name a successor product; its notice focuses on giving customers a window to export data before it is permanently deleted.

What to switch to

Zapier

The broadest no-code automation platform, with the largest app catalog and the least technical setup - the closest general-purpose replacement.

Free tier; paid from ~$20/moBest if you want the widest integration catalog with minimal setup

Make

Visual, branching workflows with detailed step inspection at lower operation-based pricing.

Free tier; paid from ~$9/moBest if you want visual, branching automations at a lower price

n8n

Source-available and self-hostable, so technical teams keep full control and avoid per-task fees.

Free self-hosted; Cloud from ~$20/moBest if you are technical and want to self-host or own your data

Lindy

AI-agent automation with 4,000+ integrations - the closest match to Relay.app AI-team framing.

Free tier; paid plansBest if you want Relay-style AI agents doing the work

Gumloop

An AI-first workflow builder you can start on for free, popular with ex-Relay users.

Free tier; paid plansBest if you want an AI-first builder you can start free

Inbox Zero

Open-source, focused on email automation and meeting briefs for Gmail and Outlook.

Free / open-source; paid cloudBest if you mainly used Relay for email and inbox workflows

Options listed alphabetically by fit, not ranked - pick by your constraint (price, stack, control). No winner is declared.

How to migrate

Export everything now: Workflows, Sequences and MCP servers as JSON, your AI prompts and run history, and your Tables as CSV - free accounts lose access on August 15.
List the workflows that cannot fail (billing, lead routing, alerts) and rebuild those first on your new platform.
Reconnect every integration and re-enter credentials by hand - Relay deletes stored tokens on closure and no tool imports Relay JSON directly.
Run the new automation in parallel and compare outputs before the September 14 final shutdown, then cancel any paid Relay billing.

FAQ

When exactly is Relay.app shutting down?

Relay.app announced its wind-down on July 16, 2026. Free accounts close on August 15, 2026 at 11:59pm PT, and paid accounts close on September 14, 2026 at the same time. After each deadline, any data you have not exported is permanently deleted, so the safe move is to export before August 15.

How do I export my Relay.app data before it is deleted?

In your Relay.app workspace, export your Workflows, Sequences and MCP servers as JSON, download your AI prompts and run history, and save your Tables as CSV files. Stored credentials and API tokens are not exportable and are deleted when your account closes, so document every connected integration separately.

What is the best Relay.app alternative?

There is no single winner - it depends on your workload. Zapier offers the widest integration catalog, Make gives cheaper visual branching, and n8n is best for self-hosting. Lindy and Gumloop match Relay.app AI-agent style, while Inbox Zero fits if you mainly automated email. None import Relay JSON, so you rebuild.

Can I import my Relay.app workflows into another tool?

No. As of July 2026, no major automation platform offers a one-click import of Relay.app JSON export. Zapier, Make, n8n and the others require you to rebuild each workflow by hand and reconnect every integration. Export your JSON anyway - it is the clearest reference for recreating your logic.

Why is Relay.app shutting down?

Relay.app announced a full wind-down rather than an acquisition or pivot, and turned off new signups and free-to-paid upgrades immediately. The company did not name a successor product; its notice focuses on giving customers a window to export data before it is permanently deleted. Treat the two deadlines as firm.

Sources

Relay.app - official shutdown notice Inbox Zero - Relay.app is shutting down: deadlines, export & alternatives

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Facts current as of July 2026 - dates come from official announcements (see sources). Always verify against the vendor before making migration decisions.