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When looking for a tool to build automated workflows for Client reporting, several factors come to mind. It's often assumed that as long as the tool fulfills the functional requirements of Client reporting, that's sufficient. But is it really? Pricing, in fact, plays a crucial role. Zapier is a commonly considered option for automation, but does its pricing truly meet your expectations? Let's compare Zapier and Bika.ai across multiple aspects to make a more informed choice. It's worth noting that, for the Client reporting automation scenario, Bika.ai's Automated Stock Data Retrieval (Python) template is highly suitable. Free Trial
Zapier is well-known for connecting various web apps to automate tasks. However, it has certain limitations. Its automation and database are separate, which can lead to a less-than-optimal user experience and higher costs. Bika.ai, on the other hand, is an all-in-one no-code AI automation database. It offers an incredibly user-friendly platform that combines AI-Agent-enhanced CRM, marketing automation systems, project management systems, BI, and ERP at an attractive price.
When comparing Zapier and Bika.ai, several key features stand out.
| Feature | Zapier | Bika.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Automation starts at $19.99/month + Database starts at $20/month | Starts at $9.99/month per seat |
| Automation per Month | Starts at 750 tasks/month | Starts at 30,000 runs/month |
| Database Integration | Database separates from automation, additional cost | Integrated visual database with automation |
| Maximum Records | 500,000 records for the highest plan | 1,500,000 records for the highest plan |
| Tables Offered | Up to 50 tables in the highest plan | Unlimited tables |
| Templates | Templates without pre-filled content | Plug-and-play templates with pre-filled content and detailed guides |
| Customization | Limited by app connections and plan limits | Extensive customization with API-first design |
| Integration | Over 6,000 apps | Over 6,000 apps through integrations with Zapier, Make, Pabbly, and others |
| Data Handling | Limited field types and views | 38 field types and 13 node resources |
| Proactive Automation | None | Proactive AI that manages and schedules tasks |
Let's take a detailed look at the pricing of Zapier and Bika.ai.
For Zaps
| Plan | Features | Price |
|-------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|
| Free plan | 100 tasks per month
Zapier automation platform
Unlimited Zaps
Two-step Zaps
AI power-ups | Free |
| Team plan | Starts at 750 tasks per month
Multi-step Zaps
Unlimited Premium apps
Webhooks
Email support | starting from $19.99 |
| Business plan | Starts at 2000 tasks per month
Unlimited users
Shared workspaces
Shared app connections
Premier Support
SSO add-on (contact us) | starting from $69 |
| Enterprise plan | Advanced admin permissions and app controls
Annual task limits
Observability
SAML SSO
Designated Technical Support | Contact for pricing |
For Tables
| Plan | Features | Price |
|-----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Basic | 5 Tables
100 fields per table
2,500 records per table
3 views per table | Free |
| Premium | 20 Tables
200 fields per table
100,000 records per table
50 views per table | $20 |
| Advanced | 50 Tables
200 fields per table
500,000 records per table
50 views per table | $100 |
| Plan | Features | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 5GB of storage 10,000 records per database 200 automation runs Missions Reports AI Summary and more Free Send Bulk 100+ SMS / 1000+ Email OpenAPI Access | Free |
| Plus plan | 50GB of storage 100,000 records per database 30,000 automation runs Permissions control More database fields automation actions More free SMS Reports Missions AI | $9.99 per user per month |
| Pro plan | 200GB of storage 500,000 records per database 60,000 automation runs IM / Email Support Team / Organization Advanced OpenAPI and AI models | $19.99 per user per month |
| Team plan | 800GB of storage 1,500,000 records per database 100,000 automation runs Audit Logs Full integrations automations Advanced Permissions | $39.99 per user per month |
Bika.ai offers several compelling reasons to be chosen over Zapier for Client reporting.
The Bika.ai's Automated Stock Data Retrieval (Python) template works wonders for Client reporting. Here's how to use it:
Install this template into your Bika Space. You can install it multiple times if you need to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Apply for a free API key on the Alpha Vantage website.
Enter the Automatic Stock Data Retrieval automation task's edit interface to modify trigger conditions and execution actions. Default is to send reminders daily at 5 PM.
The Stock Data automation task is enabled by default. You can check if the reminder is sent daily at 5 PM or click "Run Now" to test after configuring the API key and stock ticker.
All retrieved stock information is stored in the Stock Data database for easy viewing and management.
Conclusion: Utilize this automation template to address specific challenges related to Client reporting. It simplifies data collection and analysis, saving time and improving decision-making.
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