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AI Agents vs Traditional Automation: When to Use Which

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LLM agents are over-hyped for jobs a $5 Zapier plan already handles. This is our rubric for when the token cost is actually worth it.

"AI agents vs automation" comes up often in buyer conversations. This page captures the framing we use from actual client work — not vendor-marketing slide decks.

This guide is updated periodically with insights from new client engagements. If you need specific advice or want a deeper angle on something here, just reach out.

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