VisualCron vs. Zapier

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
VisualCron
Score 6.9 out of 10
N/A
VisualCron 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
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
The 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
Company
Contact Sales
Offerings
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 Details33% discount for annual pricing.
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Community Pulse
VisualCronZapier
Top Pros

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Features
VisualCronZapier
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
VisualCron
3.5
1 Ratings
54% below category average
Zapier
-
Ratings
API for custom integration4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Plug-ins3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
VisualCron
7.7
1 Ratings
5% below category average
Zapier
-
Ratings
Dashboards8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Standard reports8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Custom reports7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Process Engine
Comparison of Process Engine features of Product A and Product B
VisualCron
4.2
1 Ratings
52% below category average
Zapier
-
Ratings
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 Product A and Product B
VisualCron
4.3
1 Ratings
34% 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 Product A and Product B
VisualCron
-
Ratings
Zapier
8.4
105 Ratings
5% above category average
Pre-built connectors00 Ratings8.5102 Ratings
Connector modification00 Ratings7.690 Ratings
Support for real-time and batch integration00 Ratings8.489 Ratings
Data quality services00 Ratings8.770 Ratings
Data security features00 Ratings9.269 Ratings
Monitoring console00 Ratings8.278 Ratings
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User Ratings
VisualCronZapier
Likelihood to Recommend
7.0
(1 ratings)
7.3
(110 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(9 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.
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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
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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
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ScreenShots

VisualCron Screenshots

Screenshot of Job - CPU usageScreenshot of Job - execution timeScreenshot of Job - ROI resultScreenshot of Main windowScreenshot of Main window - right clickScreenshot of Output - as table