The AI-Native Zapier Alternative

While Zapier excels at simple integrations, Draft’n Run is built from the ground up for AI-powered automation. Get all of Zapier’s connectivity plus native AI capabilities, visual workflow building, and enterprise features.

Head-to-Head Comparison

Feature	Draft'n Run	Zapier	Advantage
AI Capabilities	Native GPT-4, Claude, Gemini	Basic via ChatGPT plugin	🏆 Draft'n Run
Workflow Complexity	Unlimited steps, branching	Limited paths	🏆 Draft'n Run
Visual Builder	Full visual canvas	Linear list view	🏆 Draft'n Run
Number of Integrations	100+ AI-focused	5,000+ general	🏆 Zapier
Pricing Model	Unlimited runs available	Task-based limits	🏆 Draft'n Run
RAG/Vector Search	Built-in	Not available	🏆 Draft'n Run
Agent Orchestration	Multi-agent support	Not available	🏆 Draft'n Run
Error Handling	Advanced retry, fallbacks	Basic retry	🏆 Draft'n Run
Monitoring	Full observability	Basic logs	🏆 Draft'n Run
Self-hosting	Available	Not available	🏆 Draft'n Run

Pricing Comparison

Zapier Pricing Limitations

Starter:    $29.99/mo  → 750 tasks
Professional: $73.50/mo  → 2,000 tasks
Team:       $103.50/mo → 50,000 tasks
Company:    $598.50/mo → 100,000 tasks

Hidden costs:
- Premium apps extra
- Autoreplay extra
- Filters count as tasks
- Paths multiply task usage

Draft’n Run Value

Free:       $0/mo     → 1,000 runs
Pro:        $49/mo    → 10,000 runs
Business:   $199/mo   → 50,000 runs
Enterprise: $499/mo   → Unlimited

Included free:
✓ All AI models
✓ All integrations
✓ Visual builder
✓ Monitoring
✓ No hidden fees

Real Cost Example

Complex workflow with AI (5 steps, 10K runs/month):

• Zapier: $103.50/mo + premium apps = ~$150/mo
• Draft’n Run: $49/mo all included
• Savings: $101/mo (67%)

What You Keep When Switching

✅ Keep Your Integrations

We support the integrations that matter:

• Google Workspace
• Microsoft 365
• Slack, Discord
• HubSpot, Salesforce
• Stripe, PayPal
• GitHub, GitLab
• And 100+ more

✅ Keep Your Workflows

Easy migration tools:

# Export from Zapier
zapier_export = export_zaps()

# Import to Draft'n Run
draftnrun.import_workflows(
    source="zapier",
    data=zapier_export,
    enhance_with_ai=True  # Add AI capabilities
)

✅ Keep Your Team Productive

• Familiar concepts
• Better visual interface
• More powerful capabilities
• Excellent documentation

What You Gain

🤖 Native AI Capabilities

# Not possible in Zapier
workflow:
  - llm_reasoning:
      model: gpt-4
      context: customer_history
  - semantic_search:
      index: knowledge_base
  - multi_agent_task:
      agents: [researcher, writer]
  - rag_pipeline:
      documents: company_docs

📊 Visual Workflow Builder

See and understand complex workflows:

• Drag-and-drop interface
• Real-time execution view
• Visual debugging
• Branching and merging
• Parallel execution

🚀 Enterprise Features

• Version control
• Staging environments
• Team collaboration
• Audit logs
• SLA guarantees
• Custom deployment

Migration Success Stories

SaaS Company: 80% Cost Reduction

“We were paying $600/month for Zapier Company plan. Now we pay $199 for Draft’n Run with better features and AI capabilities. Migration took 2 days.” — Alex Chen, CTO at SaaSCo

Marketing Agency: 10x More Powerful

“Zapier couldn’t handle our complex AI workflows. Draft’n Run gave us GPT-4 integration, visual building, and saved us $400/month.” — Sarah Johnson, Operations Director

E-commerce Brand: Finally Scalable

“Hit Zapier’s task limits every month. Draft’n Run’s unlimited plan lets us scale without worrying about overages.” — Marcus Brown, Head of Automation

Migration Guide

Step 1: Export from Zapier

// Use Zapier's export feature
// Download as JSON
const zaps = await zapier.export_all();

Step 2: Import to Draft’n Run

# One-click import
draftnrun.import_from_zapier(
    file="zapier_export.json",
    map_connections=True,
    test_mode=True
)

Step 3: Enhance with AI

# Add AI to existing workflows
enhancements:
  - add_llm_decisions
  - implement_rag
  - enable_semantic_search
  - add_error_recovery

Step 4: Test & Deploy

• Side-by-side testing
• Gradual migration
• Full cutover when ready

Common Zapier → Draft’n Run Migrations

Lead Qualification

Before (Zapier):

• New lead → Add to CRM → Send email
• Limited logic, no intelligence

After (Draft’n Run):

• New lead → AI qualification → Score → Route → Personalized outreach
• Intelligent, adaptive, effective

Customer Support

Before (Zapier):

• Ticket → Assign → Notify
• Basic routing only

After (Draft’n Run):

• Ticket → AI analysis → Auto-respond/escalate → Sentiment tracking
• 80% automation rate

Content Publishing

Before (Zapier):

• Create → Approve → Publish
• Manual content creation

After (Draft’n Run):

• Idea → AI generation → Optimization → Multi-channel publishing
• 10x content velocity

Feature Deep Dive

Why Draft’n Run Handles Complexity Better

Zapier Limitations:

• Linear workflows only
• No loops or complex logic
• Limited conditional branching
• No state management
• Basic error handling

Draft’n Run Capabilities:

• Complex branching and merging
• Loops and iterations
• Stateful workflows
• Advanced error recovery
• Parallel execution

AI Features Zapier Can’t Match

Feature	Draft’n Run	Zapier
LLM Integration	Native, all models	Basic ChatGPT only
RAG Systems	Built-in	Not possible
Agent Teams	Full support	Not available
Semantic Search	Included	Not available
AI Monitoring	Complete	None
Prompt Management	Advanced	None

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Frequently Asked Questions

How hard is it to migrate from Zapier?

Migration is typically 1-2 days for most organizations. We provide migration tools, documentation, and support. You can run both platforms in parallel during transition.

Will all my Zapier integrations work?

We support 100+ of the most-used integrations. For any missing integrations, you can use webhooks or our custom integration builder. Most customers find they need fewer integrations with our AI capabilities.

What about my team's Zapier knowledge?

Teams familiar with Zapier typically find Draft’n Run easier to use. The visual builder is more intuitive than Zapier’s list view. We provide training and documentation for smooth transition.

Can I try before switching completely?

Absolutely! Start with our free tier (1,000 runs/month) to test migrations. Run both platforms in parallel until you’re confident. No credit card required.

What if I need more than 100 integrations?

Our platform supports any API through custom connectors. Plus, with AI capabilities, you often need fewer direct integrations – AI can handle data transformation and logic that previously required multiple zaps.

The Bottom Line

Zapier: Good for simple, linear integrations without AI Draft’n Run: Built for modern AI-powered automation

Make the switch and get:

• ✅ Native AI capabilities
• ✅ 67% cost savings
• ✅ Visual workflow building
• ✅ Unlimited scalability
• ✅ Enterprise features

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Migration support included | 60-day guarantee | No credit card required to start

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