What Relay is
AI-native automation. Native AI steps, human-in-the-loop approvals, clean visual builder.
The honest take
The cleanest answer to "Zapier, but built for the AI era." Try the free tier.
Last updated: May 14, 2026Reviewed by Priya Sharma
Relay.app is the AI-native alternative to Zapier — built for workflows where AI agents handle the messy bits and humans approve the important steps. Best-in-class human-in-the-loop primitives and a clean visual builder.
Best for
- Teams wanting AI-native automation
- Workflows needing human approval steps
Skip if
- You need an integration only Zapier has
- You need 1000+ integrations
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 |
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| Professional | $9 per month |
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| Team | $59 per month |
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Pricing last verified May 1, 2026
Pros
- Cleaner UX than Zapier
- AI built into the core, not bolted on
- Affordable starter tier
Cons
- Smaller ecosystem than Zapier
- Less mature for very complex flows
Our verdict
Relay is the most thoughtful AI-native automation tool in 2026. For workflows where AI does the work but a human needs to approve, it's better than Zapier or Make.