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MESA: the AI-first alternative to Shopify Flow
Shopify Flow is perfect for basic automation within Shopify. MESA handles complex workflows, AI-powered automation, and connects your entire tech stack—not just Shopify.
Why choose MESA?
MESA uses AI agents that can handle complex tasks and adapt dynamically to changing conditions without needing strict, predefined rules.
AI-powered automation
MESA uses AI to handle complex tasks, parse unstructured data, and adapt to changing conditions without strict predefined rules.
Multi-step workflows
Build sophisticated workflows with conditional logic, approvals, paths, and multiple actions that Flow simply can't handle.
Beyond Shopify
Connect to 100+ apps including Google Sheets, Slack, email, SMS, and more. Flow only works within Shopify.
Advanced integrations
Integrate with 3PLs, ERPs, fulfillment centers, and external systems. Flow is limited to Shopify's ecosystem.
Built-in tools
Email, SMS, AI writing, web scraping, and data transformation built right in. No need for separate apps.
Expert support
Get help from automation experts who can build workflows for you. Flow offers limited support.
MESA vs Shopify Flow: feature comparison
See how MESA compares to Shopify Flow across key features
| Feature | Shopify Flow |
MESA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free (with Shopify) | From $12/month |
| AI Automation | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Multi-step workflows | ✗ Limited | ✓ Advanced |
| Conditional logic | ✓ Basic | ✓ Advanced |
| External integrations | ✗ Limited | ✓ 100+ apps |
| Email & SMS | ✗ No | ✓ Built-in |
| Web scraping | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Data transformation | ✗ Limited | ✓ Advanced |
| Support | Documentation only | Expert team |
| Best for | Basic Shopify tasks | Complex operations |
Shopify Flow
- ✓ Basic triggers and actions
- ✓ Simple conditional logic
- ✓ Works within Shopify only
- ✗ No AI capabilities
- ✗ Limited to Shopify ecosystem
- ✗ No external integrations
Best for: Simple Shopify-only automations
MESA
- ✓ AI-powered automation
- ✓ Advanced multi-step workflows
- ✓ 100+ app integrations
- ✓ Built-in email & SMS
- ✓ Web scraping & data parsing
- ✓ Expert support included
Best for: Growing stores needing complex automation
Start free trialWhen to use each platform
Start with Shopify Flow if you:
- Need simple order tagging or basic triggers
- Only work within Shopify's ecosystem
- Have very basic automation needs
- Want a free solution to get started
Upgrade to MESA when you need:
- Multi-step workflows with complex logic
- AI-powered automation and data parsing
- Integrations beyond Shopify (3PLs, ERPs, etc.)
- Built-in email, SMS, and communication tools
- Support from automation experts
- Process 100+ orders monthly
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MESA has been a game changer for us. And, if you ever get stuck, their support team is always super helpful.”
“It's like Zapier but exactly designed for Shopify. I have been able to complete all the workflows that I've needed.”
“The MESA team has been amazing at helping us set up our automations. We would highly recommend this app!”
“Great app, excellent customer support. The team was very helpful and helped us set up the right workflow for us.”
“We always get stellar support when we need something. Very good product and even better service.”
“MESA is amazing at helping us setup our automations. Our little business will be saving a ton of time thanks to them!”
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