The smarter alternative to Tray.io
You don't need middleware anymore. AI and MCP replace connectors. Tallyfy tracks the human work that Tray.io can't touch.
- No coding - Zero JSON, zero JavaScript, zero API knowledge needed
- Human work - Track approvals, handoffs, and accountability - not just data
People ❤️ Tallyfy
Simple for everyone. Robust for champs.
"We can finally delegate work with confidence and focus on growing the business.
"A paper-based approval for critical purchases could take a couple of days before if someone was waiting for a director to be available for a signature. Now approvals are often completed in minutes.
"Tallyfy has been transformative for us. It's reduced manual errors, sped up processes like onboarding, and helped us document workflows that are critical as we grow. The ability to track tasks and aggregate them in one place saves us so much time and ensures that nothing falls through the cracks.
"Tallyfy is intuitive, fun and visually appealing. We can quickly gather every detail we need from our client in order to finish it on time. All the documents, specific details and comments are in one place.
"It has become a regular thing that people say 'put that in Tallyfy'. They know it by name. It has become the executive approval tool for our company. We have bi-weekly Tallyfy calls where we review what needs approval and what is pending - it keeps everyone aligned.
"It used to take us two days to run monthly client campaigns, now, with the help of Tallyfy, we complete them in just a few hours!
"Tallyfy is a very reliable way to delegate and track tasks with confidence. It has taken the guesswork out of the equation and has helped our team focus on delivering a service within deadlines. Thank you for making my life much easier!
"Our clients and team sail through the Tallyfy process - there is no need for clients to log in, there is one link for everything they need to do, everything saves in real-time - it all works incredibly well! I can't imagine scaling our agency without Tallyfy.
"Tallyfy has revolutionized how we manage our marketing projects at West Community Credit Union. It allows us to quickly launch tailored campaigns and track every moving part, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. The ease of creating flexible, repeatable processes has saved us significant time and improved team collaboration.
"Tallyfy transformed how we manage client onboarding and policy renewals. It eliminated inefficiencies, reduced meeting times from hours to minutes, and helped us avoid costly penalties by automating key processes. We now have full visibility over tasks, and I no longer need to chase down updates - it's all right there.
"With Tallyfy, we have seen clarity in our processes as well as any bottlenecks. Tallyfy would be a good fit for any company that has a design, approval and implementation process that needs to have a quick turn around and that is growing fast.
"Tallyfy has helped our team streamline the efficiency of our processes. We now have smooth processes from beginning to end - without any steps being forgotten or skipped.
"If you want to be efficient and scale your business then Tallyfy is the way go. There is no question about it.
"Routing multiple documents is far quicker and there's immediate accountability and oversight. After switching to Tallyfy, routing documents and layouts went from taking over a week to taking just 2-3 days.
"We can finally delegate work with confidence and focus on growing the business.
"A paper-based approval for critical purchases could take a couple of days before if someone was waiting for a director to be available for a signature. Now approvals are often completed in minutes.
"Tallyfy has been transformative for us. It's reduced manual errors, sped up processes like onboarding, and helped us document workflows that are critical as we grow. The ability to track tasks and aggregate them in one place saves us so much time and ensures that nothing falls through the cracks.
"Tallyfy is intuitive, fun and visually appealing. We can quickly gather every detail we need from our client in order to finish it on time. All the documents, specific details and comments are in one place.
"It has become a regular thing that people say 'put that in Tallyfy'. They know it by name. It has become the executive approval tool for our company. We have bi-weekly Tallyfy calls where we review what needs approval and what is pending - it keeps everyone aligned.
"It used to take us two days to run monthly client campaigns, now, with the help of Tallyfy, we complete them in just a few hours!
"Tallyfy is a very reliable way to delegate and track tasks with confidence. It has taken the guesswork out of the equation and has helped our team focus on delivering a service within deadlines. Thank you for making my life much easier!
"Our clients and team sail through the Tallyfy process - there is no need for clients to log in, there is one link for everything they need to do, everything saves in real-time - it all works incredibly well! I can't imagine scaling our agency without Tallyfy.
"Tallyfy has revolutionized how we manage our marketing projects at West Community Credit Union. It allows us to quickly launch tailored campaigns and track every moving part, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. The ease of creating flexible, repeatable processes has saved us significant time and improved team collaboration.
"Tallyfy transformed how we manage client onboarding and policy renewals. It eliminated inefficiencies, reduced meeting times from hours to minutes, and helped us avoid costly penalties by automating key processes. We now have full visibility over tasks, and I no longer need to chase down updates - it's all right there.
"With Tallyfy, we have seen clarity in our processes as well as any bottlenecks. Tallyfy would be a good fit for any company that has a design, approval and implementation process that needs to have a quick turn around and that is growing fast.
"Tallyfy has helped our team streamline the efficiency of our processes. We now have smooth processes from beginning to end - without any steps being forgotten or skipped.
"If you want to be efficient and scale your business then Tallyfy is the way go. There is no question about it.
"Routing multiple documents is far quicker and there's immediate accountability and oversight. After switching to Tallyfy, routing documents and layouts went from taking over a week to taking just 2-3 days.
Tallyfy vs. Tray.io
Which tool is right for you?
Honest comparison to help you make the right choice
Tallyfy is best for
- Tracking human workflows with approvals and handoffs
- Teams without dedicated developers or IT staff
- Process documentation that people actually follow
- Inviting external guests to participate in workflows
- Organizations wanting transparent, predictable pricing
Tray.io may be better for
- Complex API-to-API data integration
- Enterprises with dedicated integration teams
- System automation without human involvement
- Organizations already invested in iPaaS infrastructure
Here's what people don't like about Tray.io
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" If you're not using one of their standard connectors, be prepared to understand JSON and various API methods.[1] "
" Much of Tray's documentation is outdated, which makes things harder when climbing the steep learning curve.[2] "
" We reached out to the customer support team and never heard back. It isn't easy to reach anyone at Tray.io in my experience.[3] "
" Debugging workflows can be hard and organization of multiple workflows is a bit simplistic.[4] "
" Would be great if there were videos on how-to implement some of the integrations. A user group/forum for newbies would be much welcomed. Debugging interface could be more user friendly.[5] "
" The way workflows are shared with coworkers is still unreliable. You can only have personal workflows or organizational workflows - no way to share with a specific team.[6] "
" The cost model is not the best. Also if one fails they all fail and will not go past the failed record.[7] "
" I come from UX background and when using Tray, my learning curve is hard-moderate.[8] "
" Some processes get complex and support is needed to finish. Support response times usually not the best and hitting complex problems can take a while.[9] "
" Tray.io says they provide a trial but locks the accounts after few hours. And when they send the email saying account is suspended it's sent via a no-reply address.[10] "
" Connector Fail Alerts are not included with your account.[11] "
" It is not as suitable for smaller companies with limited staff. Tray.io is best utilized by enterprises with complex integration challenges.[12] "
" The processing times for large data volumes can be slow. Users that need to process large amounts of data have stated they run into issues with processing times.[13] "
" The data storage connector has a storage limit of 400KB under a single key. This native Tray solution is not robust and scalable for massive volumes of data.[14] "
" Infrastructure and speed is a concern - sometimes performance is slow and tools are slow to update or refresh, hindering the building experience.[15] "
" There is a limit of 1MB for the total response size. If the combined size of the status, body and header in a trigger event reply step is larger than 1MB then the request will fail with an internal error.[16] "
" Tray.ai has received mixed reviews regarding support, with some users mentioning slower response times during peak periods.[17] "
- 250k task credits
- 3 workspaces
- 7-day log retention
- 500k task credits
- 20 workspaces
- All add-ons
- 750k+ task credits
- Unlimited workspaces
- 600+ connectors
Tallyfy might not be right for you if...
Tallyfy isn't for everyone. Here's when it may not fit:
- Not designed for system-to-system data integration (iPaaS)
- Focused on human workflows, not pure API automation
- Best for repeatable processes, not one-time projects
- Requires some process thinking upfront - not just "connect these apps"
Track human work, not just data
Middleware moves data. Tallyfy moves work forward.
1. Document
Capture your processes in plain English. No JSON, no scripting, no technical skills needed.
3. Improve
Automate the boring parts. Let AI handle repetitive work while humans handle judgment calls.
Is middleware worth the complexity?
Are you hearing this at work? That's busywork
Enter between 1 and 150,000
Enter between 0.5 and 40
Enter between $10 and $1,000
Based on $30/hr x 4 hrs/wk
Your loss and waste is:
every week
What you are losing
Cash burned on busywork
per week in wasted wages
What you could have gained
160 extra hours could create:
per week in real and compounding value
Total cumulative impact over time (real cost + missed opportunities)
You are bleeding cash, annoying every employee and killing dreams.
It's a no-brainer
Tallyfy does not charge for basic services
Need help? Unlike costly "professional services" for Tray.io - Tallyfy guarantees free 25-minute screen-sharing calls with workflow experts for life.
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If your company is based in a country where the GDP per capita is significantly lower than the USA, we offer a discount on our pricing. This ensures fair pricing for companies worldwide.
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BI & Data Export
Events & Triggers
AI & Automation
Security
Documents
Analytics & Metrics
Email Integration
Legal & Enterprise
Moving from Tray.io to Tallyfy
Most teams are productive within 1-2 weeks
Identify which workflows involve human tasks vs pure data movement
Export process documentation from existing systems
Recreate human workflows in Tallyfy with our team's help
Keep Tray.io for pure integration if needed - they complement each other
Train your team on the simplified Tallyfy interface
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Tray.io actually do?
Why do people say you don't need middleware anymore?
The whole point of middleware was connecting apps that couldn't talk to each other. But AI changes everything. AI code generation can write integrations directly. MCP (Model Context Protocol) lets AI agents interact with any API. The connector business model is dying. What's harder to replace? Tracking what humans actually do. Approvals, handoffs, accountability - that's where Tallyfy shines. See how AI agents work with Tallyfy.
Does Tray.io require coding knowledge?
How much does Tray.io cost?
Tray.io starts at $500/month minimum and doesn't offer a free tier. Pricing is task-based, which means costs grow unpredictably. Their Enterprise plan runs $750k+ starter tasks with custom pricing. For context: Tallyfy's minimum purchase is 1 user, and we offer GDP-based discounts for different countries. Check Tallyfy pricing for transparent costs.
Can Tray.io track approvals and handoffs?
Is Tray.io documentation any good?
Reviews consistently mention outdated documentation. One TrustRadius analysis noted that "much of Tray's documentation is outdated, which makes things harder when climbing the steep learning curve." Users frequently ask for more video tutorials and better debugging interfaces. Tallyfy's product manual stays current and our support team responds personally. Learn about Tallyfy support.
How does Tray.io handle customer support?
Who is Tray.io really built for?
Tray.io targets large enterprises with complex API integration challenges and dedicated technical teams. If you're a smaller company or don't have developers on staff, reviewers suggest you're "less likely to have the resources to commit to the platform." Tallyfy works for teams of any size - no IT department required. See who uses Tallyfy.
Does Tray.io offer a free plan?
What's the learning curve like?
Steep. A Gartner reviewer from a UX background rated their learning curve as "hard-moderate." Technical users report higher satisfaction than casual users - which tells you something. Reviews consistently mention needing training to fully use advanced features. Tallyfy takes 60 seconds to learn, not 6 months of training. See how simple Tallyfy is.
Can I invite external users with Tray.io?
How does Tallyfy compare to Tray.io for process documentation?
Does Tray.io have country-based pricing?
No. Tray.io charges the same enterprise rates globally, which can be prohibitive for teams outside wealthy economies. Tallyfy offers GDP-adjusted pricing - if you're in a lower-income country, you pay less. It's about fairness and making workflow software accessible worldwide. See our fair price guarantee.
Should I use Tray.io or Tallyfy?
References and Citations
- [1] Tray.io reviews on Capterra (January 2026)
- [2] TrustRadius Tray.io Pros and Cons (January 2026)
- [3] Tray.io customer support review on TrustRadius (January 2026)
- [4] Tray.ai reviews on G2 (January 2026)
- [5] Tray.io user experience review on Capterra (January 2026)
- [6] Tray.io workflow sharing review on G2 (January 2026)
- [7] Tray.io pricing model review on G2 (January 2026)
- [8] Tray.io learning curve review on Gartner Peer Insights (January 2026)
- [9] Tray.io support response review on TrustRadius (January 2026)
- [10] Tray.io trial account review on Trustpilot (January 2026)
- [11] Tray.io connector alerts review on G2 (January 2026)
- [12] Tray.io alternatives analysis on Coupler.io (January 2026)
- [13] Tray.io review on Growann (January 2026)
- [14] Tray.io API limits documentation (January 2026)
- [15] Tray.ai infrastructure review on G2 (January 2026)
- [16] Tray.ai technical limits documentation (January 2026)
- [17] Tray.ai vs Workato comparison on G2 (January 2026)
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