Do you automate tasks with low-code tools and AI?
Updated by Seth Daily [SSW] 16 days ago. See history
Repetitive tasks like updating spreadsheets, sending reminders, and syncing data between services are time-consuming and distract your team from higher-value work. Businesses that fail to automate these tasks fall behind.
The goal is to move from humans doing and approving the work, to automation doing and humans approving the work.
Low-code platforms with built-in or easy AI integration make automation more accessible than ever, even for non-developers. These tools empower staff to create powerful workflows that once required a full-stack developer to implement.
Benefits
Modern businesses run on digital processes. But without automation, these processes can become a drain on resources. By adopting low-code automation platforms, you can:
- Eliminate repetitive manual tasks
- Increase accuracy and consistency
- Free up developer time for higher-value work
- Create scalable, reusable automations
- Easily integrate with AI tools for content generation, decision-making, and more
How to Start
- Identify repetitive tasks that consume time
- Choose the right platform (see below)
- Start simple by making an MVP e.g. turning a form submission into a Teams message
- Add AI if needed to generate content, analyze data, etc.
- Test and iterate once your tool is working
Top Tools
Tool | Best For | Key Features | AI Integration |
n8n | Developers and technical teams | Open source, visual workflows, 350+ integrations, built-in AI nodes | ✅ |
Zapier | Marketing and ops teams | Easy UX, tons of business app connectors, AI via ChatGPT | ✅ |
Make.com (Integromat) | Visual-first users | Scenario-based design, HTTP support, error handling | ✅ |
Microsoft Power Automate | Enterprises using M365 | AI Builder, native M365 integration, strong security | ✅ |
Pipedream | Developers | Serverless workflows, JavaScript support, real-time event triggers | ✅ |
Notion AI + Automate.io | Content/knowledge workers | Knowledge base management with AI generation, seamless Notion integration | ✅ |
Tallyfy | Business process automation | Templates, form-driven automation, great for SOPs | ❌ |