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Which Automation Path Is Right for You?

Answer 8 quick questions about your team, workflows, and goals. Get a personalized recommendation for the best approach — no email required.

Question 1 of 8

How many workflows do you want to automate?

Think about your wish list — not just the first project.

A
1–2 specific workflows
We have a short, clear list
B
3–5 workflows
A few pain points across the business
C
6–10 workflows
Significant automation opportunity
D
10+ workflows
Automation is becoming a strategic priority

How fast do you need results?

Is there a deadline, board meeting, or business trigger driving this?

A
ASAP — within weeks
We have a specific deadline or urgent need
B
This quarter (1–3 months)
Important but not urgent
C
This year (3–6 months)
We're planning for the medium term
D
No rush — we're building capability
Long-term investment in automation maturity

How technical is your team?

Does anyone on your team evaluate or manage technical work?

A
Not technical at all
Nobody on the team writes code or manages APIs
B
Somewhat — we use tools like Zapier
Comfortable with no-code but not custom development
C
We have a technical lead or CTO
Someone can evaluate and manage technical decisions
D
Full engineering team
Multiple developers with coding/integration skills

How complex are the workflows?

Think about the most complex workflow you want to automate.

A
Simple — move data between 2–3 apps
If X happens in App A, do Y in App B
B
Moderate — conditional logic, multiple steps
Branching paths, some data transformation
C
Complex — AI decisions, multiple systems
Classification, summarization, cross-system orchestration
D
Enterprise — custom ML, real-time processing
Predictive models, high-volume data pipelines

What's your annual automation budget?

Include implementation and ongoing costs.

A
Under $10K
Starting small, proving the concept
B
$10K – $50K
Meaningful investment in a few key projects
C
$50K – $150K
Significant budget, considering multiple approaches
D
$150K+
Enterprise-level investment in automation capability

Is automation part of your product or internal operations?

Will customers see or interact with the automated workflows?

A
Purely internal operations
Back-office workflows like reporting, onboarding, support
B
Mostly internal with some customer touchpoints
Customer-facing emails or notifications, but core logic is internal
C
Core to our product or service delivery
Customers interact with automations directly

How often will workflows change?

Once built, how frequently will you need to modify the automation?

A
Rarely — set it and maintain it
Maybe quarterly tweaks, but the core workflow is stable
B
Monthly — regular adjustments
Business rules or integrations change periodically
C
Weekly — constant iteration
Fast-moving requirements that need daily/weekly attention

What's your primary goal?

If you could only achieve one thing with automation, what would it be?

A
Save time on specific painful workflows
We know exactly what we want automated
B
Reduce costs and scale without hiring
Do more with the team we have
C
Build automation as a core capability
Make automation a strategic advantage
D
Quick wins to prove the concept
Show leadership that automation works before investing more
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How this quiz works

Each answer adds weighted points to four paths: Studio, No-Code, In-House, and Hybrid. Your recommendation is based on which path scores highest across all 8 questions, with relative scores shown for all four approaches.

This is a starting point, not a final answer. Real decisions should factor in your specific context, existing infrastructure, and organizational dynamics. When in doubt, start with a scoped pilot and learn.