🤖💰 Mastering AI Automation Costs: Zapier & Make Edition

💡 Why This Matters:

Ever wondered how much those fancy AI automations actually cost? 🤔 We’re diving into the nitty-gritty of calculating expenses for both Zapier and Make, so you can automate with confidence. 💪

💰 Task vs. Ops: Understanding the Basics

Zapier uses tasks, Make uses Ops – both represent individual actions in your automation.
The higher your plan, the cheaper each task/Op becomes. 💰 It’s all about those economies of scale! 📈

🕵️‍♂️ Unmasking the Hidden Costs

Triggers (what starts your automation) are FREE on Zapier. 🎉
Native Zapier apps are also FREE to use within your automation. Double win! 🥳
Third-party apps and AI models are where the costs come in.

🧮 Calculating Like a Pro with Our Free Calculator

Grab the calculator: It’s in the video description!
Input your plan’s cost per task/Op: (Plan Price) / (Total Tasks) = Cost per Task
Find the number of tasks per automation run: Check your Zap history.
Input your AI model’s token cost: (OpenAI, Gemini, Claude – take your pick!)
Enter the number of tokens used per run: Check your AI block’s data output.
Adjust the number of runs: See how costs change over time. 🔮

🚀 AI is Getting Cheaper: Embrace the Power!

Don’t be afraid to use AI generously in your automations.
Experiment with longer, more detailed prompts. ✍️
The cost of AI is dropping rapidly, making it more accessible than ever.

🧰 Toolbox:
AI Automation Usage Calculator: https://webcafesoftware.com/pages/automation-usage-calculator – This handy tool simplifies cost calculation for both Zapier and Make.
Automate Personalized Emails (Zapier Automation): (Link in video description) – Learn how to automate personalized email outreach using AI and Zapier.
Why AI Is Getting So Cheap: (Link in video description) – Explore the factors driving down AI costs and its implications for businesses.
Zapier vs. Make Comparison: (Link in video description) – Get a comprehensive breakdown of these popular automation platforms and choose the best one for your needs.