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Relay.app
Free / $29/mo (estimated based on user feedback)4.6/5
Simple AI-powered automation with human-in-the-loop approvals, excellent UX design
Why founders use Relay.app
Visual workflow builder
100+ integrations
Human-in-the-loop approvals
AI-powered decision making
Webhooks
Scheduled triggers
Teams collaboration
The Good
Best-in-class UI/UX for automation
Human-in-the-loop feature for approvals
AI credits on free plan
Excellent for non-technical users
Fast and reliable workflow execution
The Bad
Smaller integration ecosystem
Limited complex workflow depth
Less documentation than larger competitors
The Verdict
Relay.app is the indie hacker's favorite for automations that need human oversight. Its standout feature is "Human-in-the-Loop"—pausing workflows to request manual approval before proceeding. The UI/UX is praised as the simplest and most intuitive among automation platforms, making it perfect for non-technical founders.\n\nRelease users get generous AI credits monthly to experiment with LLM-powered decision-making, and the learning curve is dramatically lower than Make or n8n. For teams prototyping automations and solopreneurs who value simplicity over complexity, Relay.app delivers an exceptional user experience at competitive pricing.