Automation tools promise hours back each week, but the right choice depends on what you are automating, who will maintain it, and how usage is billed. A tool that is inexpensive for a handful of workflows can become costly at higher volumes.

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Make

by Make

Make is a visual workflow builder for connecting apps, with routers and filters for branching workflows.

Zapier

by Zapier

Zapier connects app workflows through Zaps and includes Tables and Forms in its automation platform.