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Best Apps
10 Best Pipedrive Automations Alternatives in 2024
Need to automate more than sales tasks? We've tried and listed the best Pipedrive Automations alternatives.
May 7, 2024
Guides
What is Customer Experience Automation?
Discover how Customer Experience Automation (CXA) can transform your business by enhancing service speed and efficiency, setting you apart in a competitive market where exceptional customer experience is the key to loyalty and success.
May 5, 2024
Guides
A Guide to Customer Service Automation (Tools, Tips, Examples)
Discover everything you need to know about customer service automation, and explore the top eight customer service automation platforms to elevate your customer support strategy.
May 1, 2024
Best Apps
10 Notion Automations Alternatives You Should Try in 2024
If need deeper and more flexible automations than what Notion provides, the best alternatives include Relay.app, Pipedream, Zapier, and more.
May 1, 2024
Guides
5 Processes Every Customer Success Team Should Automate
Discover the key to scaling your customer success efforts efficiently in our guide. Learn how to enhance customer interactions through automation while preserving the essential human touch in critical areas.
Apr 30, 2024
Product update
Product Updates (April 2024)
In April 2024 we launched new integrations across 9 apps, including Salesforce, Signeasy, Google Drive and Asana. Plus, we launched a number of major new features: Iterators, Batch triggers, new Human-in-the-Loop steps as well as a very flexible new AI Step
Apr 30, 2024
Guides
6 Benefits of Marketing Automation
Six reasons you need to start automating your marketing ASAP.
Apr 29, 2024
Guides
The 12 Best Marketing Automation Software in 2024
Looking to get more out of your limited marketing resources? These marketing automation tools will help.
Apr 25, 2024
Best Apps
Pabbly Connect vs Zapier vs Relay.app: Which should you choose in 2024?
We compared Pabbly Connect and Zapier with our tool (Relay.app). Here’s what we found!
Apr 24, 2024
Product update
Start multiple Playbook runs at once with Batch Triggers
Batch riggers in Relay.app let you start multiple runs at once for the same Playbook. For example, you may use batch triggers to set off mail merge campaigns, or kick off a playbook on a weekly periodic schedule that checks in with the Account Executives for all stale Deals in sales pipeline in HubSpot.
Apr 19, 2024
Best Apps
N8N vs Zapier vs Relay.app: Which tool’s best for your team?
Which tool’s best for your team? N8N, Zapier, or perhaps Relay.app? This article gives you answers.
Apr 18, 2024
Guides
The Best Form Automation Software in 2024
Looking to streamline your workflow and reduce your workload? Form automation software transforms tedious manual processes into streamlined, automatic workflows, saving time and reducing errors
Apr 17, 2024
Best Apps
Pipedream vs Zapier vs Relay.app: Which one is better? [2024]
Deciding between Pipedream, Zapier and Relay.app will depend on features, pricing, integrations and ease of use.
Apr 17, 2024
Best Apps
Zapier vs Power Automate vs Relay.app (The Ultimate Guide)
Which is better? Zapier, Power Automate, or perhaps a new player like Relay.app? This article compares them in detail.
Apr 17, 2024
Guides
How to Build an Automated CRM System in Notion
Learn to leverage Notion's flexibility for improved lead tracking, team collaboration, and actionable insights, all in one intuitive platform.
Apr 16, 2024
Guides
How to Automate Calendly (3 Easy Methods)
In this article we break down the three main methods of automating Calendly: workflows, native integrations, and through third-party software like Relay.app.
Apr 16, 2024
Best Apps
Zapier vs IFTTT vs Relay.app: Which One is Better? [2024]
Which is better? Zapier, IFTTT, or perhaps a new player like Relay.app? This article compares them in detail.
Apr 15, 2024
Inspiration
Human-in-the-Loop Automation
Make your automations and AI steps work every time by adding a human-in-the-loop for approvals, decisions, and tasks.
Apr 15, 2024
Best Apps
Zapier vs Workato vs Relay.app: Choosing the Best Automation Solution in 2024
Unbiased review of Workato & Zapier, then introducing Relay.app to give you a clear idea of the best automation tool for you.
Apr 12, 2024
Guides
How to Automate Google Calendar in 2024
Run your work-life on autopilot with these Google Calendar automations.
Apr 11, 2024
Product update
Unlock new automation use cases with Iterators
Iterators in Relay.app let you automate actions for individual items inside a list. For example, to automatically add individual meeting invitees that attended to a CRM after an event ended
Apr 10, 2024
Best Apps
9 Best IFTTT Alternatives to Automate Business & Home
The best IFTTT alternatives you must try are Relay.app, Zapier, Make, Power Automate, Pipedream, Pabbly Connect, Workato, Zoho Flow, and n8n.
Apr 9, 2024
Guides
How to Automate Coda
This article covers everything you need to know about Coda automation—from setting them up natively to buying "packs" or connecting with a third-party workflow tool like Relay.app.
Apr 8, 2024
Guides
10 Ways to Automate Asana
Unlock the full potential of Asana with Relay.app, seamlessly integrating and automating your project management workflows.
Apr 7, 2024
Best Apps
Top 10 Alternatives to n8n: Finding Your Automation Tool
Non-technical teams need a n8n alternative. This article uncovers the best 10 in detail.
Apr 5, 2024
Inspiration
How to Build (& Automate) an Attio CRM
Attio is the new CRM on the block, offering unmatched flexibility and customization for teams. Let's look at how to build a CRM with Attio—and level it up with Relay.app's automations.
Apr 4, 2024
Best Apps
9 Best Power Automate Alternatives for Process Automation
Deep dive of the 9 best Power Automate alternatives, including Relay.app, Automation Anywhere, Apian, CFlow and more.
Apr 4, 2024
Best Apps
8 Best Pabbly Connect Alternatives in 2024 [In-Depth Review]
In this article, we talk about some of the popular Pabbly Connect alternatives like Relay.app, Butternut, Make, Zapier, and more.
Apr 1, 2024
Best Apps
Best 9 Pipedream Alternatives & Competitors in 2024
In this article we are going to discuss best Pipedream alternatives in 2024.
Mar 30, 2024
Product update
Product Updates (March 2024)
In March 2024 we launched new integrations across 9 apps, including Affinity, Airtable, Asana, Bitly, ConvertKit, Google Sheets, Linear, Pipedrive and Todoist. We also launched many new features like the ability to use server responses from Webhook automations and many usability improvements.
Mar 29, 2024
Inspiration
8 Ways to Automate Slack
Make Slack real hub of your workspace with these handy workflow automations.
Mar 26, 2024
Best Apps
Top 10 Bardeen Alternatives for Workflow Task Automation in 2024
In this article, we break down Bardeen’s limitations and offer you alternative software to consider for your business, such as Relay.app, Qntrl, Workato, Cheat Layer, Make, and more.
Mar 25, 2024
Guides
8 Ways to Automate Notion
Notion lives up to the "all-in-one" workspace moniker, but it's light on direct integrations with other apps. In this article we've curated a list of ways to automate Notion with Relay.app.
Mar 25, 2024
Guides
7 Ways to Automate Airtable
Airtable automations are great, but they fall short when it comes to integrating with the rest of your tech stack. In this post, we look at how to level-up your Airtable automations with Relay.app.
Mar 24, 2024
Best Apps
10 Best Workato Alternatives You Must Try in 2024
In this article, we dive into Workato’s limitations in more detail and break down the top workflow automation tools for 2024.
Mar 21, 2024
Guides
14 Ways to Automate Google Sheets
An automated Google Sheet can often replace multiple business processes and tools. Here's a guide—and a bunch of examples—to show that sometimes a simple spreadsheet is all you need.
Mar 20, 2024
Inspiration
7 Ways to Automate Pipedrive
Automate your Pipedrive CRM and go from warm lead to final sale faster than you can say "automation".
Mar 18, 2024
Guides
How to Merge Paths in Automations (3-Step Guide)
Frustrated by Zapier's inability to merge paths across automation? You'll love how easy it is in Relay.app.
Mar 17, 2024
Guides
6 ways to automate ClickUp with Relay.app
Whether it's syncing tasks across multiple project management apps, streamlining document management from Google Drive or Dropbox, or leveraging webhooks for custom integrations, Relay.app seamlessly connects ClickUp with the rest of your tech stack.
Mar 13, 2024
Guides
Make vs. Zapier: Which Workflow Automation Tool is Right For You?
Make and Zapier are two workflow automation tools designed to integrate your favorite apps and automate repetitive tasks. But how do they stack up against each other?
Mar 12, 2024
Guides
The Four Types of AI—and How to Use Them in Your Business
From handy chatbots to autonomous AI agents, we're breaking down the basic types of AI and ways they can work for you.
Mar 11, 2024
Guides
How to Use Zapier with ChatGPT
Zapier's ChatGPT plugin is awesome, no doubt. In this blog post, we show how to use it—and show off an alternative that doesn't require you to run automations through ChatGPTs UI.
Mar 6, 2024
Inspiration
Automate Your Busywork (Book Summary & Notes)
Through the lens of key concepts such as automated workflows and the illusion of productivity, the summary offers a roadmap to a more efficient and fulfilling professional life, free from the drag of low-priority tasks—no reading required!
Mar 5, 2024
Inspiration
25 Thought-Provoking Quotes on Automation and AI
Discover the profound impact of automation on the future of work with our curated collection of 21 insightful automation quotes. Explore how thought leaders envision the integration of AI and automation in reshaping industries and enhancing productivity.
Mar 5, 2024
Guides
How to Use Zapier with Google Sheets
Wondering how to connect your Google Sheet with Zapier? You've come to the right place.
Mar 4, 2024
Guides
Make Pricing: How Much Does Make Actually Cost?
Thinking of diving into Make but unsure about the costs? We've got the lowdown on Make pricing – no surprises, just the essentials to keep your automation on budget.
Mar 4, 2024
Guides
Zapier Pricing: How Much Does Zapier Actually Cost?
Zapier's usage-based pricing structure makes it difficult to know what the monthly cost actually is. In this post, we break down the cost of each Zapier pricing tier.
Feb 29, 2024
Guides
How to Replace Images Within a Google Docs Template
Frustrated by Zapier's inability to insert images in a document template? We feel your pain, which is why we added the ability to do this in Relay. Check out our tutorial to learn how.
Feb 29, 2024
Product update
Changelog (February 2024)
In February 2024 we launched 71 new integrations across 10 apps, including Microsoft Teams, Paddle, Attio, ConvertKit, Google Contacts, Google Drive, HubSpot, Pipedrive, Quickbooks Online, Webflow and Zoom. We also shipped many core product improvements like the ability to merge Paths and enhanced file upload/download capabilities.
Feb 29, 2024
Inspiration
How to use AI for automated expense tracking (the easiest way to get started with AI)
Learn how to automatically track your expenses using AI by automating the extraction of information from your invoices and putting them into your expense tracker.
Feb 28, 2024