Best automation tool on Reddit

160 reviews from r/automation, r/QualityAssurance, r/softwaretesting and 23 more subreddits

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Playwright

4.7

(12)

"Playwright is a modern tool for automating web applications across different browsers."

"I had automated two tests in our web app quickly."

"Playwright + Typescript is the future."

"Playwright is better but harder to transition from."

"Playwright"

"Playwright offers more freedom."

"Playwright is a widely acceptable tool."

Zapier

3.9

(10)

"It's great to hear that you're loving Zapier!"

"Zapier automates and streamlines my online workflows."

"Zapier automates tasks effectively, like sending notifications when task statuses change."

"Zapier from experience in the most powerful especially with blocks like code by zapier."

"I'd recommend starting with Zapier for versatility or Power Automate if you're on a budget."

"Here are the links: Plans & Pricing | Zapier"

"Zappier can integrate external sources of data."

"Could be done with some API automation services"

"Zapier is the easiest point of entry for many, but is operationally expensive."

"Zapier is too dumb - they cater to sales teams audience and this shows."

Make

3.9

(9)

"Make (formerly Integromat) works quite well."

"I'm big into Make but it can get expensive."

"Make allows more config and is operationally less expensive with a higher learning curve."

"I prefer Make"

"Make's interface and flow building are more intuitive and easier to use than Zapier."

"Make is great. It is similar to n8n and they have good pricing - but it is cloud-only - no self-hosted version."

"Pricing & Subscription Packages | Make"

"Make.com as a no-code automation tool."

"Make.com is good more technical bit of headache and while seem cheaper it isn’t."

Selenium

3.8

(8)

"Selenium is a powerful tool for automating web applications."

"Selenium is a great choice due to its widespread use and support for various programming languages."

"Selenium + Java is the present."

"Selenium"

"Selenium is easier to transition to Playwright."

"Every tool, in my experience, boils down to this: 'We have made something that is easier to use than Selenium, by cutting out the complicated parts of Selenium.'"

"Selenium is outdated legacy tool."

"Selenium is still okay but not for long."

Robot Framework

4.8

(4)

"Robot framework and playwright are the way to go"

"100% satisfaction with the Robot Framework."

"I absolutely love it."

"Robot Framework is easy to learn and widely accepted."

Mautic

4.8

(4)

"Mautic.org offers a free and open-source solution that has been beneficial for higher education institutions."

"The website mautic.org has the solution. It's open source and free, and I've built a business around providing it to institutions of higher learning."

"Mautic is free and open source, offering features comparable to HubSpot marketing."

"Mautic + SES is great for cost."

Dripify

4.3

(4)

"I'm a big fan of Dripify."

"Dripify doesn’t have Twitter outreach, but does email and LinkedIn pretty well."

"Dripify."

"Haven’t used it in a while but Dripify did the job for me"

n8n

4.3

(4)

"N8N or ActivePieces if you want to self host open source (cheapest)."

"N8N running in docker"

"Then I used n8n and there was a small learning curve and in my opinion, it's got alot more to offer."

"I prefer n8n because I like that I can scale my automation to 100k operations without increasing my spending."

HeadSpin

5.0

(3)

"HeadSpin offers a variety of features for automated mobile app testing, including real device testing, automated testing, visualization, and integrations."

"Best for AI-based geolocation and performance testing tool with thousands of devices."

"My company is using HeadSpin, we have used tools other than this too but this was far more the best."

#10

Expandi

4.3

(3)

"Honestly, I’d go with Expandi."

"For outreach, Expandi and Hootsuite are also strong options."

"Expandi and Heyreach."

#11

Cypress

4.3

(3)

"Cypress is an excellent tool for end-to-end testing of web applications."

"Cypress is easier to use than Playwright."

"Cypress"

#12

Pipedream

3.7

(3)

"For general automation I use: - pipedream - highly active community with constant quality of life updates."

"Pipedream if you want hosted and are more technical (code) and cheaper still than make."

"It is rather technical but not overly technical, especially compared to Pipedream - which caters to developer audience."

#13

Celigo

5.0

(2)

"If you are looking for an automation tool, Celigo is your best bet."

"We have used Celigo before to move the historical transactional data from Quickbooks to NetSuite."

#14

Notion

5.0

(2)

"Notion is great for project management."

"Notion is useful for checking content creation progress and getting an overview."

#15

PhantomBuster

4.5

(2)

"I'm a big fan of PhantomBuster."

"Used Phantombuster in the past. Pretty neat and 14 day trial."

#16

Hootsuite

4.5

(2)

"I've had good luck with Hootsuite for my scheduling needs—it supports multiple platforms and lets you bulk schedule, which is a huge time-saver."

"For outreach, Expandi and Hootsuite are also strong options."

#17

Gumloop

4.5

(2)

"The one that stuck for me was Gumloop (previously Agenthub), I find it a lot easier to use than Zapier."

"Gumloop is pretty neat, too"

#18

Later

4.5

(2)

"Later has simplified my life for social media management."

"Later"

#19

Relay

4.5

(2)

"So far Relay is my favorite and does everything I've tried."

"I’m playing with Relay.app to see if it performs as well."

#20

BetterTouchTool

4.5

(2)

"Better touch tool is the best I’ve found"

"Bettertouchtools is number 1 if u want a lot of Customization and automation."

#21

Sendgrid

4.5

(2)

"Sendgrid is good."

"Sendgrid is a good start."

#22

Power Automate

4.0

(2)

"Power automate is cloud based automation works with most Microsoft products and integrate them to third party applications."

"Power Automate if you're on a budget and also use Microsoft tools."

#23

Lemlist

4.0

(2)

"Lemlist is a good tool!"

"Lemlist is the easiest platform to export Sales Nav data into a campaign."

#24

Heyreach

3.5

(2)

"Expandi and Heyreach."

"I am currently trying multiple at the same time, so far heyreach.io, meetalfred.com"

#25

IFTTT

3.5

(2)

"I also tried IFTTT, and it was great for personal use and basic tasks."

"IFTTT is esp chip based and firmware for that chip, works better with esp chips."

#26

Python

3.5

(2)

"Python Pytest and Request Library can manage everything!"

"Not recommended as a first language."

#27

3.0

(2)

"It's crucial to use tools that comply with LinkedIn's terms to keep your account safe"

"There are different tools that do this better"

#28

Teamflect

5.0

(1)

"It's great with reminders and check-ins"

#29

Airtable

5.0

(1)

"I always recommend Airtable for this kind of thing. You can pretty much automate anything related to project management and make it very custom to your use case."

#30

Custom PPC Automation Software

5.0

(1)

"I developed some custom coded PPC automation software script that's managing all the spend in my Amazon account."

#31

Gavel

5.0

(1)

"Gavel is great for this and integrates with most of the solutions you’d want with their open API."

#32

Cypress / Playwright

5.0

(1)

"Cypress / Playwright"

#33

Sellozo

5.0

(1)

"The best PPC tool I've used is Sellozo for the control and automations it offers"

#34

Closely

5.0

(1)

"I’ve tested a few tools, but Closely has been the standout for me."

#35

Pabbly Connect

5.0

(1)

"Pabbly Connect period. Nothing else needed."

#36

Auto Pod

5.0

(1)

"Auto Pod's multi-camera editor saves you a lot of time cutting to different guests."

#37

Git

5.0

(1)

"Git is an essential tool for version control in software development."

#38

TestNG

5.0

(1)

"TestNG provides a flexible testing framework for Java."

#39

JUnit

5.0

(1)

"JUnit is a widely used testing framework for Java applications."

#41

Userlist

5.0

(1)

"They charge 149 now per month for 10k contacts, but they're awesome to use."

#42

Microsoft

5.0

(1)

"Playwright is modern and its joy to work with."

#43

PS3Dec

5.0

(1)

"It's a great GUI tool that simplifies the process of decrypting multiple games."

#44

SecureMailMerge

5.0

(1)

"Great for cold outreach without landing in spam."

#45

Linux

5.0

(1)

"Crontab and Bash are essential tools for automating tasks in Linux."

#46

Cucumber

5.0

(1)

"Cucumber allows for behavior-driven development with easy-to-read specifications."

#47

MailMerge365

5.0

(1)

"Price-wise it's unbeatable IMHO."

#48

Cloud Providers

5.0

(1)

"AWS, Azure, and GCP are leading cloud service providers."

#49

RestAPI

5.0

(1)

"RestAPI is crucial for testing web services and APIs."

#50

ACCELQ

5.0

(1)

"ACCELQ is a great option for automating tests with high reliability and minimal false positives or negatives."

#51

Focus

5.0

(1)

"I really like its automatic editing function."

#52

WooCommerce

5.0

(1)

"Make seamlessly integrates with Woocommerce and Printify, adding over 1,000 products to my store."

#53

ChatGPT

5.0

(1)

"ChatGPT helps me come up with product titles and descriptions."

#54

Moropo

5.0

(1)

"Free low-code tools like Moropo are great for starting gently."

#55

Maestro

5.0

(1)

"Maestro is another excellent free low-code tool."

#56

Wyspur

5.0

(1)

"I worked with a tool/service called Wyspur and it was great. Had about 5 new sales calls per week."

#57

TailorLinx

5.0

(1)

"Automates message personalization on LinkedIn, helping to get more responses."

#59

copymedia.io

5.0

(1)

"Great service for media copying!"

#60

Publer

5.0

(1)

"It's free for up to 3 social media accounts and allows you to schedule up to 10 posts a week."

#61

ManyChat

5.0

(1)

"It automates responses and helps you engage with your audience more effectively."

#62

SocialPilot

5.0

(1)

"SocialPilot has been a huge help for scheduling and tracking posts."

#63

HubSpot

5.0

(1)

"HubSpot is excellent for CRM."

#64

monday.com

5.0

(1)

"Monday.com is a versatile tool for managing work, projects, and tasks."

#65

ClickUp

5.0

(1)

"ClickUp is great for tracking new leads and following up on prospects."

#66

Slack

5.0

(1)

"Slack is essential for team communication and notifications."

#67

JSON2Video

5.0

(1)

"You can use a video editing API like JSON2Video. Check it out, I think it will work for your use case."

#68

Klaviyo

5.0

(1)

"Klaviyo would be a great choice! It offers seamless integration with Google Sheets, allowing you to easily connect your customer booking data to your email campaigns."

#69

KNIME

5.0

(1)

"I would recommend KNIME."

#70

Latenode

4.0

(1)

"Latenode is good if you want complex automations with code and multiple triggers."

#71

Kuverto

4.0

(1)

"Check out Kuverto if you're looking to automate sales & marketing tasks."

#72

Leadseeder

4.0

(1)

"Hey I am the founder of Leadseeder. We have a free trial of 7 days."

#73

Reachy.ai

4.0

(1)

"Try Reachy.ai Free Plan - Full Disclosure, I am Reachy founder. Keen to know what is missing."

#74

Asana

4.0

(1)

"You can use Asana for this. It allows you to assign tasks to your team, you can see if they get done and then follow up within the task."

#75

Apify

4.0

(1)

"Have you tried apify?"

#76

Draftly

4.0

(1)

"Draftly is great for automating LinkedIn content creation and scheduling."

#77

LinkedIn Helper

4.0

(1)

"I suggest LinkedIn Helper or duxsoup both work great for me"

#78

Dux-Soup

4.0

(1)

"Duxsoup both work great for me Linkedin helper has a 14-day free trial"

#79

GoodGist

4.0

(1)

"For me it is GoodGist- [https://goodgist.com/](https://goodgist.com/)"

#80

We-Connect

4.0

(1)

"I used to use La Growth Machine as well and switched to We-Connect after getting a LinkedIn restriction"

#81

CoPilot AI

4.0

(1)

"CoPilotAI also negotiate the price to get a better deal"

#82

Meet Alfred

4.0

(1)

"Could you please vote, review, or give your opinion of Meet Alfred?"

#83

Adbadger

4.0

(1)

"Look into adbadger"

#84

Google Data Studio

4.0

(1)

"Google data studio, or whatever its called now 'looker'."

#85

Shotstack

4.0

(1)

"Shotstack"

#86

Funnel

4.0

(1)

"Funnel, Domo, Supermetrics In that order."

#87

Brevo

4.0

(1)

"Brevo.com for marketing automation."

#88

Zoho

4.0

(1)

"Take a look at Zoho. They have a TON of great marketing options."

#89

Frame

4.0

(1)

"We save a lot of money on other tools like Notion and Asana by using Frame.so."

#90

Leadsquared

3.0

(1)

"Leadsquared?"

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