Zapier and Gumloop are both no-code automation tools but serve different purposes and audiences. Zapier is known for pioneering simple "if this, then that" automation, making it ideal for straightforward app-to-app data transfers and basic task automation, with the broadest app integration library supporting over 7,000 tools. Gumloop, on the other hand, is designed for the AI-native era, offering more complex workflow automation centered around artificial intelligence, including capabilities like content summarization, data enrichment, and web scraping. While Zapier is easier to start with, it can become cumbersome as workflows grow complex, whereas Gumloop’s visual canvas allows teams to create intricate AI-driven processes without coding, offering benefits like in-canvas AI assistance and customizable AI model integration. In terms of pricing, Zapier uses a task-based billing model, charging for each workflow step, whereas Gumloop employs a credit-based system, billing only for flows and third-party services, providing cost-effective scalability for more complex automations.