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01The job, not the hypePick the tool that nails your specific task, not the one with the longest feature list.
02What the free tier really gives youMost “free” plans have a catch. Check the limits before you build a workflow on one.
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04Lock-in & integrationsFavor tools that fit your stack and let you export your work when you move on.

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