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Why people choose Relay.app over Workato

Workato is a comprehensive automation platform, excellent for complex workflows across large enterprises. However, if your business prioritizes ease of use, simple pricing, and the seamless integration of AI and human decision-making into workflows, Relay.app stands out as the more accessible and cost-effective choice.

How do Relay.app and Workato compare?

Relay.app has all the basic features you expect in a no-code workflow automation tool–plus a few super useful extras. All in a beautifully designed, friendly user interface.

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Relay.app is the next generation of workflow automation

Relay.app redefines what businesses can expect from their automation tools. Beyond matching the integration capabilities of platforms like Workato, Relay.app makes automation accessible to all team members, not just those with technical expertise. It's built on the principle that powerful automation should be within reach, enabling businesses to harness AI and human insights without navigating complex interfaces or unpredictable costs.

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What makes Relay.app great

Automation with human insights and oversight

Automation with human insights and oversight

While Workato excels in automating complex workflows across apps, Relay.app enriches automated flows with human-in-the-loop actions. You can embed crucial human decisions, quality checks, and approvals directly in your workflows. This functionality ensures that Relay.app's automations are not just efficient, but also intelligently aligned with your organizational standards and adaptable to changing needs, offering a new level of customization and oversight to purely automated systems.

Built-in team collaboration

Workato serves the enterprise market with robust automation solutions, but Relay.app shines in facilitating seamless teamwork. Designed with collaboration at its core, Relay.app offers collaborative workflow editing, task assignments, and role-based access control tailored for collective input and effort. This approach not only makes complex workflows manageable, but also nurtures the team dynamics essential for thriving organizations, helping make Relay.app the go-to platform for teams that value collaborative success.

Built-in team collaboration
Dedicated support from an expert team

Dedicated support from an expert team

Relay.app prides itself on offering exceptional customer support, a commitment that extends beyond the typical assistance provided by enterprise-focused platforms like Workato. Our team of in-house experts is available and ready to offer personalized guidance and timely support. We are committed to listening to your needs, solving any issues quickly, and constantly evolving our product to better support your automation needs.

Transparent, reasonable pricing

Relay.app offers a reasonable pricing model for teams of all sizes. If you’re not sure which plan you’ll need, just start with the free tier and upgrade when you need to. Learn more at relay.app/pricing.

Transparent, reasonable pricing

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"Relay.app has completely transformed how we approach onboarding for new employees. In addition to reducing the time we spend on manual tasks by over 70%, Relay.app gives us the right tools to build positive interactions between employees, managers, and new hires–improving the onboarding experience for everyone."

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Frequently asked questions

  • Is Workato ever a better choice?

    Workato can be an excellent choice for large enterprises that have dedicated technical teams to manage and deploy extensive automation strategies. Its strength lies in handling highly complex integrations across numerous applications and systems.

  • Is Workato an ETL tool?

    Workato is more than just an ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) tool; it's a comprehensive integration and automation platform. While it can perform ETL tasks, Workato also connects apps, automates workflows, and enables businesses to streamline processes across various applications and data sources. Its strength lies in its ability to not only extract, transform, and load data, but also to facilitate complex workflows and integrations that go beyond traditional ETL functions. It's a versatile tool for organizations looking to automate and integrate their systems comprehensively.

  • What if Relay.app doesn’t have an integration I need?

    Just request it! We're constantly expanding our integrations based on customer feedback. Let us know what you need, and we'll prioritize accordingly.

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