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Runtime

Agents triggered from Slack or GitHub that investigate across your tools and report back.

4.1 Automation
4.1 Very good 4.1

Bottom line: Runtime is a strong automation tool, best known for triggers from Slack, email, tickets, GitHub or a schedule. It has a free plan.

Approval gates and read-only access make production use defensible No published pricing tiers
Reviewed by Challenging Voice Editorial · Updated Aug 2026 How we rate
PricingFree
Free planYes
CompanyRuntime
PlatformsAPI, Web
Best forAutomation
Visits14
Last reviewedAug 2026
UpdatedAug 2026
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Overview

Runtime runs agents against real systems. A trigger arrives from Slack, email, a ticket, GitHub or a schedule, and the agent investigates across connected tools, does the work and reports what it found. Their own example: a duplicate charge queried in Stripe, checked against the database and the code, with a refund drafted for approval.

The controls are what make that acceptable in production. Database access is read-only with sampling and PII redaction, approval gates sit in front of sensitive actions such as refunds above a threshold, and every session shows each tool call and its cost. Agent memory recalls previous runs, so the second incident of a kind starts from the first.

Connectors cover Stripe, Zendesk, Datadog and GitHub, self-hosting is available, and it is SOC 2 with SSO. It starts free with no published tiers, aims at fast-growing technical companies rather than general teams, and an agent with read access to production data is a decision to make deliberately, however good the redaction is.

Key features

  • Triggers from Slack, email, tickets, GitHub or a schedule
  • Read-only database access with sampling and PII redaction
  • Approval gates on sensitive actions
  • Session visibility showing every tool call and cost
  • Agent memory across runs, with self-hosting available

Screenshots & demo

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Pricing

Runtime offers a free plan, with paid upgrades for higher limits and more features.

  • Pricing modelFreemium
  • Starting priceFree
  • Free planYes
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Pricing is provided as a guide. Check the official site for the latest plans.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Approval gates and read-only access make production use defensible
  • Every tool call and its cost is visible after the fact
  • Self-hosting and SOC 2 for teams that need them

Cons

  • No published pricing tiers
  • Aimed at technical companies rather than general teams
  • Read access to production data is a deliberate decision, redaction or not

How it compares

ToolRatingFreeFromBest known for
Runtime (this tool)4.1YesFreeTriggers from Slack, email, tickets, GitHub or a schedule
Magical4.6Yes$10/moKeyboard-triggered text expansion with live data pulling
Pipedream4.6Yes$45/moInline Node.js, Python, Go, and Bash code in any workflow step
Gumloop4.5Yes$37/moAI reasoning nodes alongside traditional automation actions

Our verdict

4.1 / 5 4.1

Runtime is a strong automation tool, best known for triggers from Slack, email, tickets, GitHub or a schedule. It offers a free plan.

What makes it different: Runtime stands out for triggers from Slack, email, tickets, GitHub or a schedule.

How we score it
Overall 4.1
Value for money 4.7
Feature depth 4.9
Popularity 4.0
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Frequently asked questions

What is Runtime?
Runtime is an automation tool listed in the Challenging Voice directory. Agents triggered from Slack or GitHub that investigate across your tools and report back.
Is Runtime free?
Yes, Runtime offers a free plan. Paid plans unlock more features and higher usage limits.
What are the best Runtime alternatives?
Popular alternatives to Runtime include MenuForma, Attentive.ai, and Unify. Browse them all in the Automation category.
Is Runtime any good?
Runtime scores 4.1 out of 5 based on our editorial review.

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