Task Automation Tools
1.
Emerging AI Agent Platforms
2026 has
seen the rise of "Agentic" automation, where you don't build
steps—you just give a goal to an AI teammate.
- Lindy: Builds smart, task-specific
agents that handle "messy" work like managing email threads,
booking meetings, or updating CRMs without rigid rules.
- Zapier Agents: A new tier of Zapier that
allows autonomous AI agents to browse the web and take actions across your
tech stack independently.
- Grounded AI Hubs (e.g., Remio): Centralizes notes, emails, and
files into a personal knowledge base that can automatically draft reports
or answer queries based on your private data.
2.
Specialized Automation Tools
Sometimes a
general tool is too broad. These tools automate specific niches:
Project
& Task Management
- ClickUp / Monday.com: Feature deep internal
automation (e.g., "When status changes to 'Done', move to 'Archive'
and notify the manager").
- Asana: Focuses on "Smart
Workflows" that suggest bottlenecks in your team's process and
automate resource allocation.
For
Developers & IT
- Getint: Specialized for deep, two-way
syncs between technical tools like Jira, ServiceNow, and GitHub.
- Leapwork: A no-code platform specifically
for Test Automation, ensuring software works across web, mobile,
and desktop apps without manual QA.
3. How to
Choose
1.
If you live in Outlook/Excel: Use Microsoft Power Automate.
2.
If you use 10+ different web apps (Slack, HubSpot, Notion): Use Zapier.
3.
If you have complex data logic but a tight budget: Use Make.
4. If you want to automate "human" tasks like email follow-ups: Use an AI agent tool like Lindy.