Seeking feedback: New AI-powered automation platform - simpler than existing tools?

Hi everyone,

I’ve been developing an automation platform that’s similar to popular tools out there, but with a twist. It’s designed to be more user-friendly and has AI capabilities built-in. The goal is to make automation accessible to those without coding skills.

This project started as a solution for my own business needs in manufacturing and agriculture. Now I’m wondering if it could be useful for others too.

I’d love to hear your thoughts:

  • Would you use a tool like this?
  • What tasks would you want to automate?
  • Is ease of use a big factor for you?
  • What repetitive tasks do you wish you could automate?
  • Should it be a public app or an open-source project?
  • Would you pay for it? If so, how much?
  • How do you feel about existing automation tools?

I’m not selling anything here. Just trying to gauge interest and get some honest feedback. Even if you think it’s unnecessary, I’d appreciate knowing that.

Thanks for your input!

As someone who’s struggled with automation tools in the past, I’m intrigued by your concept. The AI integration could be a real differentiator. In my experience, task scheduling and email management are prime candidates for automation. I’d suggest focusing on these common pain points.

Regarding pricing, consider a freemium model to attract users. A basic free tier with premium features at $20-30/month could work well. Open-source might limit monetization potential, so a public app seems more viable.

One critical factor: ensure robust security measures. Many businesses are wary of AI handling sensitive data. If you can address these concerns effectively, you’ll have a significant edge over competitors.

Have you considered partnerships with small business software providers? This could be an excellent distribution channel. Keep refining your USP and best of luck with the project.

I’ve been in the automation game for a while, and your project sounds promising. From my experience, the biggest hurdle for most users is the learning curve. If you’ve truly cracked the code on making it accessible to non-coders, you’re onto something big.

In my manufacturing business, I’d kill to automate inventory management and order processing. The time sink on those tasks is ridiculous. Ease of use is absolutely critical - I can’t afford to have my team spending weeks learning a new system.

As for pricing, it really depends on the features. If it delivers solid ROI, I’d be willing to shell out $50-100 per month for a robust solution. Maybe consider a tiered pricing model?

One suggestion: focus on industry-specific solutions. Generic tools often fall short in specialized fields. If you can nail the needs of manufacturing or agriculture, you’ll have a loyal customer base.

Keep pushing forward with this. The market needs more intuitive automation tools.

sounds interesting! i’ve tried other automation tools but they’re often too complex. if yours is truly user-friendly, that’d be a game-changer. i’d love to automate data entry and report generation. ease of use is crucial for me. as for pricing, maybe $10-15/month? definitely make it a public app. keep us posted on the progress!