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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    VisualCron

    Score7 out of 10
    N/AVisualCron is an automation, Integration and Task Scheduler tool. VisualCron combines many features into one product. VisualCron was founded in 2004. Through scheduling users can set Jobs to run on a specific time or event with the help of Triggers. The Tasks in each Job automate scripts to eliminate human errors. Through various Tasks users can integrate different systems through file transfer, encryption, compression and…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
    VisualCronZapier
    Editions & Modules
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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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    Pricing Offerings
    VisualCronZapier
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup Fee$1,499 per ServerNo setup fee
    Additional Details—33% discount for annual pricing.
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    NetCart DBA VisualCron
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    Would buy again
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    94%
    Would buy again
    47 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    92%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    48 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    93%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    98%
    Implementation went as expected
    46 Answers
    Features
    VisualCronZapier
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of VisualCron and Zapier
    Feature
    VisualCron
    3.5
    1 Ratings
    70% below category average
    Zapier
    -
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    API for custom integration4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plug-ins3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of VisualCron and Zapier
    Feature
    VisualCron
    7.7
    1 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Zapier
    -
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    Dashboards8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Process Engine
    Comparison of Process Engine features of VisualCron and Zapier
    Feature
    VisualCron
    4.2
    1 Ratings
    54% below category average
    Zapier
    -
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    Process designer7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Process simulation3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Business rules engine2.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Process player8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Form builder4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Model execution1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Business Process Automation
    Comparison of Business Process Automation features of VisualCron and Zapier
    Feature
    VisualCron
    4.3
    1 Ratings
    45% below category average
    Zapier
    -
    Ratings
    Business Process Modeling1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Decision Modeling3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Code-Based Automation6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    No-Code Automation7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cloud Data Integration
    Comparison of Cloud Data Integration features of VisualCron and Zapier
    Feature
    VisualCron
    -
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    Zapier
    9.3
    107 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Pre-built connectors00 Ratings9.7103 Ratings
    Connector modification00 Ratings9.191 Ratings
    Support for real-time and batch integration00 Ratings8.389 Ratings
    Data quality services00 Ratings9.772 Ratings
    Data security features00 Ratings9.871 Ratings
    Monitoring console00 Ratings9.580 Ratings
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    Score10 out of 10
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    Score9.3 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
    Score8.9 out of 10
    IBM App Connect
    Score8.9 out of 10
    Enterprises
    IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
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    User Ratings
    VisualCronZapier
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.4
    (112 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
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    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
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    9.7
    (11 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    1.0
    (10 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    VisualCronZapier
    Likelihood to Recommend
    NetCart DBA VisualCron
    VisualCron does accommodate continuous file processing. Like packing and unpacking compressed files, splitting or merging files, sending E-mail's and executing queries on databases. VisualCron in less suitable for performing very complex operations on files like, arithmetic with numbers, dates or amounts. Very complex job scripts become cluttered. Debugging Job scripts is not easy.
    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.
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    Pros
    NetCart DBA VisualCron
    • VisualCron can pack and unpack files from many types of packing methods.
    • Clear job scripts with complex constructions can be written in VisualCron
    • VisualCron provides a clear graphical overview of the situation of all jobs.
    • VisualCron clearly indicates when a job has run into an error.
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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.
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    Cons
    NetCart DBA VisualCron
    • VisualCron should more specifically indicate the root cause of an error.
    • If copying a file goes wrong, VisualCron reports 'can't copy file'. I expect 'no read permissions from original' or 'no write permissions from destination'.
    • VisualCron offers no way to execute a Job script line by line
    • In VisualCron, nested loops cannot be created.
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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
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    Likelihood to Renew
    NetCart DBA VisualCron
    No answers on this topic
    Zapier
    Zapier is now very much an integral part of our business and we could not operate without it!
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    Usability
    NetCart DBA VisualCron
    No answers on this topic
    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).
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    Support Rating
    NetCart DBA VisualCron
    Questions and problems can be addressed to VisualCron 's support department via E-mail. I usually get a good answer from them fairly quickly. There is also a VisualCron forum where you can ask questions that will be answered by other VisualCron users.
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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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    Alternatives Considered
    NetCart DBA VisualCron
    For simple processes, VisualCron is easier to use and maintain. For complicated processes, Quadient Inspire offers more options. The graphical representations of waiting, running or completed jobs is adequate for both products. The logging of job actions is better in Quadient Inpire as in VisualCron.
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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
    NetCart DBA VisualCron
    • With VisualCron, I need 3 times less time to get file processing right.
    • If a VisualCron job goes wrong I need twice as much time to find the problem.
    • Visualcron does not run on Linux but on Windows which can make an upgrade and reboot take up to 6 times as long.
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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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