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AI Tool Comparison
Relay.app vs Workato
A side-by-side breakdown to help you pick the right tool for your workflow.
Relay.app
Turn plain-language descriptions into working automations across hundreds of apps, with human-in-the-loop approval steps built in.
Automation
freemium
Workato
Connect apps, orchestrate workflows, and now run AI agents to handle complex, cross-department processes at enterprise scale. Workato One adds agentic orchestration on top of core integration.
Automation
paid
Bottom Line
Workato edges ahead on rating (4.6 vs 4.5), but the right pick still comes down to which workflow you're running.
Choose Relay.app if…
Automation
Choose Workato if…
Automation
| Attribute | Relay.app | Workato |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Automation | Automation |
| Pricing | freemium | paid |
| Pricing Detail | Free (500 credits) / $19/mo Professional / $59/mo Team | Custom quote-based — typical SMB ~$110K/yr, Enterprise ~$197K/yr |
| Rating |
Key Features
Relay.app
- Human approval steps
- AI actions
- Shared workflow visibility
- Template library
- Collaboration tools
Workato
- 1,200+ app connectors
- recipe suggestions
- On-prem agent
- Enterprise security and compliance
- Embedded integration platform
Pros
Relay.app
- •Best for workflows requiring human review
- •Transparent and auditable
- •Good team features
- •Clean interface
Workato
- •Enterprise-grade reliability and compliance
- •Best in class for complex enterprise workflows
- •Strong security controls
- •Excellent support
Cons
Relay.app
- Less powerful than Make for complex flows
- Small app library
- Newer product
Workato
- Expensive, not for SMBs
- Requires dedicated admin
- Overkill for simple automations