Rank#1
Zapier
4.6
The default automation layer for SaaS.
- Best for
- Everyone
- Price
- Free / $19+
- +7000+ apps
- +Easy to start
- −Expensive at scale
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Start with Zapier
Our top pick in Automate for most founders. The default automation layer for SaaS.
- Best for
- Everyone
- Price
- Free / $19+
- Rating
- ★ 4.6
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Rank#2
Make
4.5
Visual, branching automations with deeper logic.
- Best for
- Power users
- Price
- Free / $9+
- +Cheaper runs
- +Visual flows
- −Steeper curve
Rank#3
n8n
4.5
Open-source automation with AI nodes.
- Best for
- Technical founders
- Price
- Free / self-host
- +Self-hostable
- +Flexible
- −Setup required
Rank#4
Relay.app
4.3
Human-in-the-loop AI workflow builder.
- Best for
- Approval workflows
- Price
- $9+
- +AI native
- +Friendly UI
- −Newer ecosystem