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Pabbly Connect vs Procreate

Pabbly Connect logo

Pabbly Connect

No-Code

Affordable automation without limits

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Procreate logo

Procreate

Design

Digital illustration app made for iPad

From
$12.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Pabbly Connect has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Pabbly Connect the 'unlimited tasks every month' claim on the Pabbly Plus bundle is qualified by a fair usage policy; Procreate iPad-only application with no desktop version for Windows or macOS
  • They diverge on capability: Pabbly Connect covers Workflow automation, Procreate covers Digital painting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pabbly Connect and Procreate actually diverge.

Attributes where Pabbly Connect and Procreate differ
AttributePabbly ConnectProcreate
Starting priceFree$12.99/one-time
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, ApiiPad
CategoryNo-CodeDesign
Founded20122010

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Pabbly Connect

  • Workflow automation
  • Multi-step workflows
  • Conditional logic
  • Webhooks
  • Scheduling
  • Data transformation
  • Error handling
  • 1000+ apps

Only in Procreate

  • Digital painting
  • Brush library
  • Layer management
  • Selection tools
  • Time-lapse recording
  • Apple Pencil
  • iPad Pro
  • Cloud services

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Pabbly Connect

  • Connecting SaaS apps into automated workflows without codenot Procreate
  • Piping form submissions and payments into CRM and email toolsnot Procreate

Procreate

  • Digital illustrationnot Pabbly Connect
  • Concept artnot Pabbly Connect
  • Character designnot Pabbly Connect
  • Educational artnot Pabbly Connect
  • Hobby drawingnot Pabbly Connect

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Pabbly Connect

  • The 'unlimited tasks every month' claim on the Pabbly Plus bundle is qualified by a fair usage policy
  • Pabbly AgenticAI is capped at 1,000 units, 25 workflows and 5 schedulers rather than being unlimited
  • Pabbly Project Management included in the bundle is capped at 25 active projects
  • Pabbly Connect is sold within the Pabbly Plus bundle alongside Subscription Billing, Chatflow, Email Marketing, Form Builder and Hook rather than on its own

Procreate

  • iPad-only application with no desktop version for Windows or macOS
  • Requires Apple hardware investment (iPad and Apple Pencil)
  • Cannot export to cloud storage natively, limiting cross-device workflows
  • High upfront cost when accounting for required iPad hardware

Pricing, plan by plan

Pabbly Connect

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 100 tasks per month
    • Unlimited workflows
    • Basic formatters
  • Standard$14/month
    • 10,000 tasks per month
    • All Free features
    • Payment analytics
  • Unlimited$59/month
    • Unlimited tasks per month
    • All Standard features
    • Multi-tier affiliate module

Procreate

$12.99/one-time
  • Procreate$12.99/one-time
    • 200+ brushes
    • Unlimited layers
    • Advanced blending modes
  • Procreate Pocket$5.99/one-time
    • iPhone version
    • Touch-optimized interface
  • Procreate Dreams$19.99/one-time
    • Animation tool
    • Frame-by-frame animation

Which should you pick?

Choose Pabbly Connect if

  • You need workflow automation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want multi-step workflows.
Pabbly Connect review

Choose Procreate if

  • You need digital painting.
  • You work on iPad.
  • You also want brush library.
Procreate review

Questions people ask

Is Pabbly Connect or Procreate better?
Neither clearly leads. Pabbly Connect starts at Free and Procreate at $12.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pabbly Connect or Procreate?
Pabbly Connect has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Pabbly Connect and $12.99/one-time for Procreate.
Does Pabbly Connect or Procreate run on more platforms?
Pabbly Connect runs on Web, Api. Procreate runs on iPad.
Can I use Pabbly Connect for free?
Yes. Pabbly Connect has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Procreate starts at $12.99/one-time.
What is Pabbly Connect best used for?
Pabbly Connect is most often used for connecting saas apps into automated workflows without code, piping form submissions and payments into crm and email tools. Of those, connecting saas apps into automated workflows without code and piping form submissions and payments into crm and email tools are not what Procreate is typically brought in for.
What can Pabbly Connect do that Procreate cannot?
Pabbly Connect covers Workflow automation, Multi-step workflows, Conditional logic, Webhooks. Procreate covers Digital painting, Brush library, Layer management, Selection tools.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Pabbly Connect: Is there a free plan for Pabbly Connect?

Yes, Pabbly Connect offers a free plan with 100 tasks per month, unlimited workflows, email parser, scheduling, and other core features. All plans include a 30-day money-back guarantee.

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Procreate: Does Procreate work on desktop or only iPad?

Procreate is iPad-only. There is no desktop version for Windows or macOS, requiring users to purchase iPad hardware and Apple Pencil for use.

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Pabbly Connect: How much does Pabbly Connect cost per month?

Standard plan costs $14 per month for 10,000 tasks (with yearly billing at 12% discount), while Unlimited plan costs $59 per month for unlimited tasks. Yearly billing saves 12%, and 2-3 year commitments save up to 25%.

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Procreate: What companion apps are available for Procreate?

Procreate Pocket is an iPhone version at $5.99, and Procreate Dreams is an animation tool at $19.99, both one-time purchases.

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Pabbly Connect: Does Pabbly Connect charge transaction fees?

No, Pabbly Connect charges zero transaction fees across all pricing tiers. All costs are subscription-based for task execution limits.

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