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Visual automation with real branching, cheaper than the alternative.

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PricingFree tier; paid from about $9/mo
Free tierYes
Last verified2026-11-01

Use it for

Branching workflows that outgrew linear zaps

Skip it if

The first automation you have ever built

What it is

The canvas is more expressive than Zapier's linear zaps: routers, iterators, and error handlers let you model processes that actually exist. Pricing is per operation, which rewards thinking about volume before you build. Steeper first hour, lower ceiling on cost.

Pricing

Free tier; paid from about $9/mo

Who it suits

Visual automation with real branching, cheaper than the alternative. If the constraint above matches how you work, this is a safe default. If it does not, check the alternatives below before committing to a subscription.

Alternatives in Automation

  • Zapier — The connective tissue between apps, now with AI steps.
  • Dify — Self-hostable platform for building LLM apps without a backend team.
  • n8n — The self-hostable automation tool for people who can read code.