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STOA rating

7.7 / 10

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What it does

Visual workflow automation connecting 3,000+ business apps. Build multi-step automations with branching logic, data transformation, and error handling — all by dragging and dropping on a visual canvas. Formerly Integromat. Free: 1,000 credits/month. Core: $9/month. Pro: $16/month. SOC 2 and GDPR compliant.

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Strengths

Visual builder makes complex automations understandable at a glance
3,000+ native integrations cover virtually every business tool
Free plan with 1,000 credits lets you automate real work at no cost
Advanced flow control handles workflows Zapier cannot
SOC 2 Type II and GDPR compliant

Key features

Build multi-step automations visually with drag-and-drop modules
Connect 3,000+ apps — CRMs, email, project management, accounting
Built-in AI modules for OpenAI, Claude, and Gemini
Error handling with retry, fallback routes, and notifications
Make Grid analytics for monitoring your automation landscape

STOA verdict

Most capable visual automation platform for SMBs needing complex workflows. Branching logic and data transformation go beyond simple connections. Free plan is genuinely useful, $9/month is strong value.