Stop paying per task.
Start describing what you want.
Zapier charges for every step in your workflow. FlowKoi charges for runtime — regardless of complexity. A 5-step workflow that costs 5 Zapier tasks takes 45 seconds on FlowKoi.
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A different way to think about automation
Traditional tools make you think in nodes and connections. FlowKoi lets you think in outcomes.
Zapier: Step-by-step pipeline
Each step = 1 task. 5 steps = 5 tasks per run.
FlowKoi: Plain English
All steps. 1 file. 45 seconds of runtime.
Feature-by-feature comparison
See exactly how FlowKoi stacks up against Zapier.
| Feature | FlowKoi | Zapier |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | ||
| Billing unit | Container runtime (minutes) | Per task (each step = 1 task) |
| Multi-step penalty | None — unlimited steps | 5 steps = 5 tasks per run |
| Cheapest paid plan | $4.99/mo (500 min) | $29.99/mo (750 tasks) |
| Free tier | 60 min/mo | 100 tasks/mo |
| Workflow Design | ||
| How you build | Plain English in CLAUDE.md | Visual step-by-step builder |
| Error handling | Described in natural language | Manual error paths per step |
| Complexity limit | None — Claude handles any logic | Gets unwieldy past 10+ steps |
| Pre-built integrations | Claude writes the code | 7,000+ app connectors |
| AI Capabilities | ||
| AI approach | AI-native — Claude is the engine | AI bolted on as optional steps |
| AI cost | Use your own Claude subscription | Additional per-action charges |
| Code execution | Full Docker container | No code execution |
| Custom logic | Describe it, Claude codes it | Limited to available actions |
| Transparency & Control | ||
| Execution visibility | Real-time terminal | Task history logs only |
| Live intervention | Yes — watch and interact | No |
| File access | Live file editor in browser | No file system access |
| Container isolation | Fresh Docker per execution | Shared infrastructure |
Real-world pricing comparison
A 5-step workflow running 4 times a day for 30 days
Zapier Pro
$29.99
/month
Uses 600 of 750 tasks (80% of your plan). Add a second workflow and you're over the limit.
FlowKoi
$4.99
/month
Uses ~90 of 500 minutes (18% of your Starter plan). Room for 5x more workflows.
"Zapier charges 5 tasks for a 5-step workflow. FlowKoi charges 45 seconds."
Switching from Zapier is easy
No migration tools needed. Just describe what your workflow does.
1. Describe
Write what your Zapier workflow does in plain English in a CLAUDE.md file.
2. Run
Claude figures out the logic, error handling, and execution. Watch it work in the live terminal.
3. Schedule
Set a cron schedule and walk away. Your workflow runs automatically, every time.
Free tier included. No credit card required.
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