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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Azure Logic Apps

    Score9.4 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft offers the Azure Logic Apps as a cloud-based integration service, supporting data and application integration.

    $0

    per execution

    Anypoint Platform

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AThe Anypoint Platform developed by MuleSoft and acquired by Salesforce in early 2018 is designed to connect apps, data, and devices anywhere, on-premises or in the cloud. This platform was built to offer out-of-the-box connectors as well as tools that architects and developers can adopt quickly to design, build and manage the entire lifecycle of their APIs, applications, and products.N/A

    Zapier

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/AThe Zapier Automation Platform designed to integrate data between web apps. It is scaled for small to mid-sized businesses, with a functional but limited free version of the program.

    $29.99

    per month 750 tasks per month

    Pricing
    Azure Logic AppsAnypoint PlatformZapier
    Editions & Modules
    Actions
    $0.000025
    per execution
    Standard Connector
    $0.000025
    per execution
    Enterprise Connector
    $0.001
    per execution
    Integration Account - Basic
    $0.42
    per hour
    Integration Account - Standard
    $1.37
    per hour
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    Starter
    $29.99
    per month 750 tasks per month
    Professional
    $73.50
    per month 2k tasks per month
    Team
    $103.50
    per month 2k tasks per month
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    Offerings
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    Azure Logic AppsAnypoint PlatformZapier
    Free Trial
    YesYesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details——33% discount for annual pricing.
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    Azure Logic AppsAnypoint PlatformZapier
    Considered Multiple Products
    Microsoft
    Chose Azure Logic Apps
    This is very dependent on the line of work you are in and the unique company requirements, as is the case with everything. We utilize Azure Logic Apps for all of our computing solutions within our domain, and it has always worked flawlessly. One of the simplest clouds to set up …
    Incentivized
    Chose Azure Logic Apps
    When we proposed products for central integration, we were also introduced to software like Pabbly - which was in its early stages of company growth. The main reason why we picked Azure Logic apps over the other software is that it is manufactured by the renowned company …
    Incentivized
    Salesforce
    No answer on this topic
    Zapier
    Chose Zapier
    We actually utilize both Integromat and Zapier at our company, for all the reasons detailed in this review. Though Zapier is excellent for simple client integrations, we often run into internal use cases that require complexity that Zapier cannot provide. Specifically working …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    14 Answers
    93%
    Would buy again
    14 Answers
    94%
    Would buy again
    47 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    13 Answers
    92%
    Delivers good value for the price
    12 Answers
    92%
    Delivers good value for the price
    44 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    14 Answers
    100%
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    15 Answers
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    48 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    89%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    8 Answers
    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    11 Answers
    93%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    43 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    91%
    Implementation went as expected
    10 Answers
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    13 Answers
    98%
    Implementation went as expected
    46 Answers
    Features
    Azure Logic AppsAnypoint PlatformZapier
    Cloud Data Integration
    Comparison of Cloud Data Integration features of Azure Logic Apps and MuleSoft Anypoint Platform and Zapier
    Feature
    Azure Logic Apps
    8.5
    16 Ratings
    6% above category average
    MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
    9.7
    13 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Zapier
    9.3
    107 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Pre-built connectors9.416 Ratings9.814 Ratings9.6103 Ratings
    Connector modification9.015 Ratings9.714 Ratings9.091 Ratings
    Support for real-time and batch integration8.114 Ratings9.714 Ratings8.389 Ratings
    Data quality services8.214 Ratings9.614 Ratings9.672 Ratings
    Data security features7.715 Ratings9.714 Ratings9.871 Ratings
    Monitoring console8.214 Ratings9.714 Ratings9.580 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Azure Logic AppsAnypoint PlatformZapier
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.7
    (16 ratings)
    9.0
    (26 ratings)
    9.4
    (112 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    8.7
    (6 ratings)
    9.7
    (11 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.5
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
    (6 ratings)
    1.0
    (10 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Azure Logic AppsAnypoint PlatformZapier
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    Microsoft Azure Logic Apps was a perfect solution for us to integrate the apps and products we used in our business to create automated workflows which were also complex and very advanced. This was a very new feature for us, and also it reduced our software costs massively and also saved us a lot of time. With the crisis, we were in back then Azure turned out to be the best cost-friendly solution because we only had to pay for what we used!
    Incentivized
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    Salesforce
    MuleSoft Anypoint Platform is best tool in the market for developing APIs with complex structures communicating with various different types of applications including web applications as well as legacy applications. Also applications including database connectivity for fetching and updating data in the DB tables. I cant think of any scenario which MuleSoft Anypoint Platform could not be used for developing the integrations.
    Incentivized
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    Zapier
    If you have processes that are now managed and controlled using a spreadsheet, Zapier will give you a lot more control over what is happening and will help you increase productivity by eliminating simple steps such as sending emails and sharing information with your colleagues. It frees time for very transactional activities.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Microsoft
    • Connecting to different services using OOB connectors
    • Support for HTTP connectors which enables user to leverage RestAPIs
    • Readability, i.e., it looks just like a Visio diagram. Even managers or HRs can have a look and get to know what's happening
    • It's a Programmer's Lego. It's fun connecting them at the same time getting the work done
    Incentivized
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    Salesforce
    • API Manager provides easy API Policy Governance. You do not have to manage multiple platforms for managing the policies.
    • Supports hybrid Mule EBS environments. You can configure both CouldHub-based and on-premise-based API using Mulesoft API manager in a similar manner.
    • It's very easy to implement API proxy.
    • User friendly UI.
    • Single platform to manage all.
    Incentivized
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    Zapier
    • Ease of use - multiple people in the organization can set up and run Zaps per their specific use cases without much training.
    • Connectivity - Zapier is able to connect to multiple applications we use on a regular basis.
    • Functionality - Zapier provides embedded functionality within the app itself (email, data conversion), but also appropriate triggers and actions for apps it connects to.
    • Versatile - Zapier can execute complicated and simple tasks and thus has many use cases.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    • It falls short of alerting capabilities.
    • Microsoft Azure should be unclouded with its pricing. We don't always know how much an inclusion will affect the monthly price. So we have to speculate where we are with the price and if we can afford to include another asset.
    Incentivized
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    Salesforce
    • Has more features than what we really need so we're paying for more than we use. Sort of like paying for an Abrams tank when all we really need is a Toyota Corolla.
    • Not a value product, tends to be expensive.
    • Takes a while for developers to learn to use Mulesoft Anypoint.
    Incentivized
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    Zapier
    • Being able to turn off one leg of a Zap without having to delete it or turn the whole Zap off
    • Not all fields populate when using certain aspects of Salesforce, but that could be an SF issue
    • Communication when support is actually needed basically doesn't happen
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Salesforce
    No answers on this topic
    Zapier
    Zapier is now very much an integral part of our business and we could not operate without it!
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Microsoft
    I found them easy to use and adapt to different scenarios, from Azure management to link processes between REST APIs. Together with Function Apps, they're probably the most useful resource type for Azure. Today, I use them in production, and that's a key component: stable, secure, easy to manage, and maintain.
    Incentivized
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    Salesforce
    We have migrated our existing over 100+ APIs from legacy to MuleSoft Anypoint Platform and the processing has seen over 40% improvement and saved huge amount in overall annual billing. From development perspective, MuleSoft Vibe has made developers life so easy and reduced development time. Extensive logging, and build-in connectors for other integration tools, logging and repo is providing kind of one place solutions. Any point Platform is providing various options like runtime, API manager, Access management, segregation of Business groups and so many other option which is helping us to monitor, configure and manage all our APIs in one place
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    Zapier
    The interface is very user-friendly, and there are also many tools to help a brand-new user get started. For example, you can put your Zap idea into the AI bot, and it will basically build a shell of your Zap to get started on. The format for each step within a Zap is also very helpful (set up the connection/app, set up the fields/details, then test).
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Microsoft
    Azure Logic Apps are backed by Azure and Microsoft. There is a wealth of information on the internet about both of these platforms. In addition to this Microsoft has a huge bush to using this platform and have offered many solutions and support options to the user. The only drawback is that it is a fairly new platform so the 3rd party information tends to be lacking.
    Incentivized
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    Salesforce
    Anypoint Platform support is very responsive. There is also a huge knowledge base and an active online forum where answers to most questions can be found. When needed support engages the engineering group so adequate solutions or workarounds are always provided.
    Incentivized
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    Zapier
    Before we purchased Zapier, I contacted support and asked them if Zapier could support my intended workflow (this is actually a selection on their support form - awesome). Within 2 hours, I was contacted by a support team member who seemed sure it would work, but granted me premium access for 2 weeks to try it out for myself. Sure enough, it did! Ever since then, support has replied rapidly to any problems I have experienced and answered my questions within a few sentences.
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    Online Training
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Salesforce
    I have started with MuleSoft Fundamentals course provided by MuleSoft training at start. This was sufficient to do initial learning and get onboarded. The online documentation with different Runtime versions/deprecated functions and keywords are well documented. The automated solution provided by MuleSoft Anypoint Platform to upgrade 3.0 to 4.0 gave a good head start while learning MuleSoft Anypoint Platform and working altogether with Online training and documentations
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    Zapier
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
    This is very dependent on the line of work you are in and the unique company requirements, as is the case with everything. We utilize Azure Logic Apps for all of our computing solutions within our domain, and it has always worked flawlessly. One of the simplest clouds to set up and use is by far the most popular.
    Incentivized
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    Salesforce
    Once we have moved all of our system integration APIs to the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, we will need to communicate with a wide variety of external systems. All of our business and service logic is stored in the aforementioned core systems. Anypoint Platform (and all of our APIs) makes it easy to connect to various other platforms. In order to link to these many other systems, connectors and/or components are utilized, and they are simple to configure and integrate.
    Incentivized
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    Zapier
    We actually utilize both Integromat and Zapier at our company, for all the reasons detailed in this review. Though Zapier is excellent for simple client integrations, we often run into internal use cases that require complexity that Zapier cannot provide. Specifically working with API calls (not just webhooks), complex multi-step integrations with Routing/parsing/etc, and large volume integrations. Integromat is perfect for these use cases, but doesn’t provide the simplicity and account scalability that Zapier offers.
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    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • Moving to Serverless Computing obviously makes the organization get rid of dependent Infra.
    • ROI can be seen immediately as the required infra can be decommissioned after a successful quarter run.
    • Being deployed as a single entity or single app on Azure Logic Apps, Organizations need to be more careful with controls applied to meet compliance and security posture.
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    Salesforce
    • Mulesoft can be used to provide an integration platform to a large number of systems like Salesforce, ODBC, JDBC, SAP, Mongo DB, etc.
    • An excellent option to develop microservices and real-time integrations.
    • Not as robust in handling large data volumes, Informatica is better in that respect.
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    Zapier
    • It has saved me the money in hiring an administrative assistant
    • It also saved me the time it took to do these tasks
    • It also allowed me to automate things that increased my lead generation
    • It also allowed me to automate several processes
    Incentivized
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    Anypoint Platform Screenshots

    Screenshot of Connect any endpoints using out-of-the-box connectors, dynamic connectivity to API specifications, or by building reusable connectors with Anypoint DevKit™.Screenshot of A reporting suite that provides a real-time view of API consumption trends and operational performance. Analytics provides insight into how your API is being used and informs forward-looking design decisions.Screenshot of A platform to engage with API developers and drive adoption. Share documentation, examples and manage developer access from a single platform.