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What are connectors?

An API connector is a bunch of API methods that are needed to integrate with a specific cloud app. A connector allows exchanging data (pulling and sending) between your product and a third-party app. You can choose from our library of 1,000+ ready-to-use API connectors—the apps you can connect with.

What are Solutions?

It is a unique feature of the Albato platform. Solutions allow you to easily group integrations by your customers' most frequent use cases. For example, you can create separate solutions for CRM integrations, e-commerce, or email marketing tools. Your customers will enjoy using pre-packaged "integration kits" geared to their specific business needs.

What are transactions?

Unlike an API call, a transaction only counts when Albato successfully moves or modifies data within your automations. For example, if your automation has the action step to create a new deal in SalesForce, each created deal will use one transaction. Albato will not charge you for the trigger step, whereby it polls the SalesForce API for data changes. Transaction-based billing is more cost-effective for you. Most competitors charge for API calls, which are consumed much faster than transactions. On average, it takes 1 transaction to eat up as many as 4-5 API calls or more.

What if I want an app you don't currently have in your library?

Fret not! Starting with the Standard Plan and up, we provide a service to deliver custom apps of your choice every month. Please remember that we can only integrate an app that has an accessible API with clear and detailed documentation.

Can you build me an integration marketplace from scratch?

Yes, we can build you an app marketplace from A to Z and maintain it over its lifetime. Alternatively, we can populate your existing marketplace with our native integrations. You can choose from 1,000+ ready-to-use apps currently listed in our app library or ask us to develop custom apps of your choice.

Do I get charged each time my customers use native integrations?

No. You get charged either for the number of active integrations (connectors) or for active users (your customers who use native integrations). The number of workflows and workflow steps for each integration or active user is unlimited.

What happens if I go over my monthly transaction limit?

No need to worry. If you go over your limit, you can purchase additional transactions anytime. Alternatively, if you’ve been consistently going over your base limit, we can bump it up for a recurring extra fee.

Can I pass the integration costs on to my customers?

It’s entirely up to you how you monetize integrations on your end. Some of our partners provide integrations for free to stand out from the competition, some charge their customers based on their integration usage, and some offer integrations as a feature on a more expensive price plan, thus motivating users to upgrade their subscription plans.