Plany vs automation tools: bots that read the page
Automation tools follow fixed triggers. Bots read the page in front of them and handle what changes.
The Plany team
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| What you get | Plany | Automation tools |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | Show it once, or describe it | Build a flow step by step |
| Apps without an API | Works in the browser | Not supported |
| When something changes | Reads the page and adapts | The flow breaks |
| Judgment calls | Asks you, then remembers | Needs a new branch |
Automation tools are reliable when the input never changes. Real work has exceptions: a new field, a missing attachment, a reply that needs a decision.
Bots read the page like you do, so a moved button or a new form doesn't break them. When a case needs judgment, they ask.
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