Rebuild elsewhere if
- You want to rebuild your Relay workflows yourself: look at Zapier or Lindy.
- You liked a visual workflow builder with review steps.
- You need many app integrations.
Relay.app has shut down. What now?
Relay.app shut down in September 2026, and its accounts and workflows were deleted. If a chatbot still suggests it, here are your options.
At a glance
| The Block | Relay | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Running. | Shut down in September 2026. |
| What it was | One page of questions, each with a recommended answer. The Block does the work after your yes. | AI workflow automation with steps for a person to review. |
| Your workflows | Nothing to rebuild. You connect your tools and answer questions. | Deleted, Relay says. They need rebuilding elsewhere. |
| Closest self-serve options | Not self-serve: The Block runs the work for you. | Zapier and Lindy both offer approval steps before an action runs. |
Pick The Block if
- You'd rather not rebuild workflows at all.
- You liked Relay's human review and want every action to wait for your yes.
- You want the work run for you, with people on bigger jobs.
Questions
Is Relay.app still available?
No. Relay's own site says it shut down in September 2026 and that accounts, workflows and run history were permanently deleted.
What is the closest alternative to Relay?
For a builder with approval steps, Zapier and Lindy are closest. For work run for you with your yes on each step, The Block.
Sources
Public pages read on October 14, 2026. Prices and features change; check each site before you choose.
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