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Rills vs Zapier
Two approaches to workflow automation. See how they compare on features, pricing, and philosophy.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Rills | Zapier |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Action credits (logic & approvals free) | Per-task ($29.99/mo for 750 tasks) |
| Free Plan | Free trial, action credit pricing | 100 tasks/month, single-step only |
| AI Capabilities | Native AI agents with confidence scoring that learns | Limited (ChatGPT plugin) |
| Human Oversight | Built-in mobile approval queue | None (runs without approval) |
| Integrations | Growing (focuses on common tools) | 6,000+ |
| Mobile Experience | Core mobile approval interface | Basic monitoring |
| Best For | Solopreneurs who want AI automation with human control | Simple trigger-action workflows with massive integrations |
When to Choose Rills
- You want AI agents that propose actions with confidence scoring, so you stay in control without monitoring dashboards
- You need a mobile approval queue to review and approve workflow actions from anywhere, with $0 cost while workflows are paused
- You prefer action credit pricing where human approvals and logic are free, so you only pay for high-value operations
- You want workflows that learn over time, reducing manual approvals as the system builds confidence in recurring decisions
When to Choose Zapier
- You need access to 6,000+ integrations for niche or legacy apps that Rills may not support yet
- You want a mature platform with years of proven reliability and extensive documentation
- Your workflows are simple trigger-action automations that do not require AI decision making or human oversight
- You already have an established Zapier setup and the switching cost outweighs the benefits
Pricing Comparison
Rills
Action credits (logic & approvals free)
- Human approvals and workflow logic are always free
- Only pay for high-value actions (AI calls, external APIs)
- $0 cost while workflows are paused waiting for approval
- Free trial to get started
Zapier
Per-task ($29.99/mo for 750 tasks)
- Free tier: 100 tasks/month, single-step Zaps only
- Starter: $29.99/month for 750 tasks
- Professional: $73.50/month for 2,000 tasks
- Every task execution counts toward your limit, including simple logic
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