sidekickAn AI-assisted app helps you do the work
You steer the process and choose the next step. A creative app might generate an image or edit a recording while you direct and approve the output.
An automation follows a configured workflow
A trigger starts a set of actions: collect a form response, update a record and notify a colleague. Some steps may use AI, but the surrounding flow can still be explicitly configured.
An agent makes some decisions within a task
An agent may choose steps or tools to pursue a goal. The important questions are what it can decide, what it can access and which actions require a human.
A platform is where you build or manage the system
A platform can support agents and automations without being a ready-to-use agent for your specific task. Expect setup, connection choices and operational ownership.
Ask better questions
- What happens after I provide the task?
- What can the product do without approval?
- Which accounts and data can it access?
- How do I inspect a failure and stop or reverse an action?
- Who maintains the workflow after setup?
These categories are useful descriptions, not certifications. Products can span more than one category. Our listings identify the main experience described by the provider; hands-on testing is a separate evidence level.