The Relay.app Alternative for Developers and SaaS Builders

Relay.app has shut down. If you were using Relay for workflow automation or are researching what to use instead, this page covers what viaSocket offers and how it compares.

viaSocket is an Integration Layer for developers and SaaS builders. You can use it to run personal or team automations, or embed 2,300+ app integrations directly into your own product without building OAuth, token storage, or API clients yourself.

What viaSocket offers

2,300+ integrations

viaSocket connects to 2,300+ apps across CRM, support, payments, communication, and data tools. If Relay supported an integration you relied on, the odds are high it is already available here.

A generous free plan

The free plan includes 100,000 tasks per month and 1,000 AI credits per month — enough to run real automations without hitting a ceiling on day one. Paid plans start at $19/month.

Workflow automation

Build multi-step workflows with conditional logic, filters, custom JavaScript transforms, human-in-the-loop approval steps, and AI agents that can analyze, decide, and act. Workflows run on event triggers or schedules.

Integration Layer for SaaS products

If you are a developer or SaaS builder, viaSocket goes beyond personal automation. The Embed product lets you add an integration layer — an embedded iPaaS, including a white-label workflow builder — directly inside your own SaaS product. Your users connect their own accounts; you do not manage OAuth or token storage. See integration use cases for examples.

AI agent tool-calling

The Actions for AI embed gives AI agents structured access to 2,300+ apps via a secure endpoint. No per-app API wrangling required.

Human-in-the-loop approvals

Pause any workflow step to wait for a human decision by email, then resume automatically when approval is given. This was a standout feature of Relay — viaSocket supports the same pattern.

viaSocket vs Relay.app

Status
Relay.app
Shut down
viaSocket
Active
Free plan
Relay.app
200 steps/month
viaSocket
100,000 tasks/month + 1,000 AI credits
Paid entry
Relay.app
$9/mo
viaSocket
$19/mo (Pro)
Integrations
Relay.app
200+
viaSocket
2,300+
Human-in-the-loop
Relay.app
Yes
viaSocket
Yes
AI in workflows
Relay.app
Yes
viaSocket
Yes
Tables / data storage
Relay.app
Yes
viaSocket
Yes
Templates
Relay.app
Yes
viaSocket
Yes
SaaS embed / white-label
Relay.app
No
viaSocket
Yes — Embed product
Security
Relay.app
—
viaSocket
SOC 2 Type II, ISO, GDPR and CCPA

The same kind of switch is documented if you migrate from Zapier or migrate from n8n.

How to get started

If you have a Relay export, you can paste the workflow data into viaSocket's AI builder and it will reconstruct your workflows step by step, prompting you where mapping decisions are needed.

If you would rather start from a template, the template library covers the most common automation patterns with one-click deploy.

Common automation patterns

Lead routing to CRM

Capture new leads and push them into your CRM, routed by owner or region.

Approval workflows

Pause a workflow for a human sign-off by email, then resume automatically.

Slack alerts from any app

Turn any incoming event into a formatted alert in the right Slack channel.

Data extraction with AI

Extract structured data from documents or emails with AI and log it to a Google Sheet or database.

Support auto-replies

Let an AI agent draft and send first replies across support channels.

Applicant screening

Score inbound applicants with AI and route the best ones to the next step.

Reviews

Security and compliance

viaSocket is SOC 2 Type II certified, ISO certified, and GDPR and CCPA compliant. All traffic runs over HTTPS behind Cloudflare with DDoS protection and a web firewall. The platform carries a 99.99% uptime SLA.

viaSocket is the Trusted Choice for Secure Automation

Your data is safe with us—compliant, secure, and built with privacy in mind at every step, so you can run workflows with confidence.

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SOC 2 (Type II)

Your workflow's data is handled with the highest level of security, privacy, and confidentiality.

ISO Certified

We consistently meet international standards to deliver reliable and secure solutions for your business.

GDPR & CCPA Compliance

Your data remains private and entirely under your control, at all times.

End-to-End Observability

Gain full visibility into your data's journey with detailed audit logs, real-time analytics, and proactive alerts.

99.99% Uptime & Enterprise SLA

Stay worry-free with 99.99% uptime and fast, reliable support when you need it most.

Error Handling & Recovery

Stay ahead of issues with smart alerts and AI-powered troubleshooting, keeping your workflows running smoothly.

Explore further

Get started free — 100,000 tasks/month, no credit card required

Or see integration use cases before you create an account.