The problem You have a repetitive task: copying form entries into a spreadsheet, sending a message when a row changes, or pulling data from one tool into another. You know it should be automated. Then you hit the first real decision: do you use Zapier, n8n, or write a Python script? All three can work. The wrong choice usually costs you time later, not on day one. Here is a simple way to pick. Start with four questions 1. How many steps, and how much branching? If the f...