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Generated: 2026-02-16
Workflow Automation: Tool Comparison
Built for $1M+ founder-led teams that need restart-safe, measurable workflow automation (not ad-hoc zaps). Choose the smallest tool that still meets reliability and governance requirements.
Best for speed
Zapier/Make can be effective for low-risk internal workflows with clear boundaries and low failure cost.
Best for enterprise governance
Power Automate works well when M365 governance, identity, and DLP are mandatory.
Best for reliability
Custom automation wins when you need strict idempotency, testing, versioned releases, and deep observability.
Decision checklist
- Can it retry safely?
- Can you test changes?
- Is failure detectable within minutes?
- Is data integrity provable?