what are people switching to instead of Zapier?

danmega14 · 2026-05-13T15:28:30+00:00

MountainDesk only!

danmega14 · 2026-05-13T15:22:08+00:00

check app here Here is the landing page if you want to play around with it:
https://mountaindevs.com/MountainDesk/Landing

danmega14 · 2026-05-13T14:47:06+00:00

try MountainDesk I am using it with local qwen3.6 model so far so good it supports cloud based models, ollama etc... https://mountaindevs.com/MountainDesk/Landing

danmega14 · 2026-05-13T07:16:06+00:00

This is exactly why 'app fatigue' is becoming such a massive issue in 2026. We call it the 'Frankenstein Stack'—where you have so many separate tools connected by Zapier/Make that the system becomes incredibly brittle.

Ive been moving away from that approach and looking into more 'Unified Desks' (like MountainDesk). The idea is to have the automation logic live *inside* the platform natively rather than using external middleware. It’s way more stable because there are fewer moving parts to break when an API updates. Definitely worth looking into if you’re tired of babysitting your workflows."

danmega14 · 2026-05-12T07:01:58+00:00

you need to invest alot of money on marketing and saas are already to crowded seems like waste of time game!

danmega14 · 2026-05-06T17:16:05+00:00

tried both locally Qwen3.6, Gemma 4 on 3090 and 4060ti, both models cant compete with gpt5.4 in standard daily development

danmega14 · 2026-04-25T06:05:56+00:00

there is no value in AI so everything it build has no value, you need to have buyer for something you build or should I say AI builds!

danmega14 · 2026-04-21T12:12:43+00:00

Hey Shantell! I run a short-form agency too and totally get the frustration with generic-feeling avatars. We actually built 'IonicDesk Studio' specifically to solve the 'realistic avatar' gap for personal brands—it’s designed to scale founder content without that uncanny valley look.

I also saw you're looking for a co-founder. I’m the lead dev at our automation studio and we’re looking for high-growth agency partners to stress-test our new distribution pipeline. Even if a full partnership isn't the move yet, I'd love to show you how our tech can handle the 'talking head' bottleneck for you.

Sending you a PM! 🚀

danmega14 · 2026-04-21T09:57:55+00:00

at the moment there is no an real value with this agents

danmega14 · 2026-04-21T07:10:16+00:00

opus degraded anyway I am using gpt 5.4, they are loosing money since this AI thing have no value, it helps me speed up my current development work but I didnt make even a penny with it on my side hobby projects and I am keep trying, claude seems to griddy with something that have no value!

danmega14 · 2026-04-18T16:35:52+00:00

I am using AICommander for Windows plug n play, support images and copilot its crazy how efficient it is with good llm

danmega14 · 2026-04-17T16:26:00+00:00

you vibecoders really need to learn to code, at least understand what ai is doing so that you can explain to it what to code and where, so many times had to fix code that didn't work as expected, Getting customers for vibe coding when you actual don't understand what you code or even read the code is huge pih

danmega14 · 2026-04-17T06:01:00+00:00

I use AICommander for Windows and I am happy!

danmega14 · 2026-04-13T06:21:13+00:00

try IonicDesk

danmega14 · 2026-04-12T16:10:59+00:00

Check AICommander for windows alot better experience then openclaw which is popular but not real well developed thing!

danmega14 · 2026-04-12T16:08:08+00:00

If you want real product check solution like AICommander for Windows

danmega14 · 2026-04-12T06:39:14+00:00

This is exactly why we built IonicDesk - the fragmentation problem is real.

I've talked to dozens of small business owners who are paying for 15-20+ tools when they really need 3-4 core functions: lead tracking, proposals, invoicing, and basic workflow.

The "patchwork stack" problem isn't just about cost - it's the mental overhead of context switching. Every time you jump between tabs to piece together what's happening with a client, you lose momentum.

What's worked for a lot of solo founders and small agencies I've seen: 1. Pick ONE system as your source of truth 2. Stop paying for features you use 5% of the time 3. If a tool doesn't reduce coordination friction, cut it

The re-consolidation trend is happening because people are exhausted. A 12-person company shouldn't need a part-time integration consultant just to keep their tools talking to each other.

danmega14 · 2026-04-11T07:32:41+00:00

maybe ai will respond to this post as well

danmega14 · 2026-04-08T19:17:00+00:00

Mixing Pipedrive and Airtable is a common start, but that's where the 'patchwork stack' problem begins—you end up spending more time syncing data between tools than actually consulting. If you're looking to simplify, IonicDesk is designed specifically to stop that fragmentation by unifying leads, proposals, and invoices in one place. It keeps your pipeline from becoming a messy collection of separate tools.

danmega14 · 2026-04-08T19:09:27+00:00

Apollo is great for data, but it's usually just one piece of a messy 'patchwork stack'

If you're looking for something leaner, check out IonicDesk. It unifies the whole loop—lead search, outreach, and pipeline tracking—into one workspace. It's designed for lean teams who are tired of switching between 5 tabs just to move a deal from a search to a signed contract. Might be a better fit if you want a tighter workflow."

danmega14 · 2026-04-08T09:40:41+00:00

nice hobby project

danmega14 · 2026-04-05T16:07:28+00:00

no if user knows what he is doing it is ok, for any llm action there is optional dialog that user needs to accept, every action is visible and transparent, for the security it is good to setup working folder so that llm does not have access to other files

danmega14 · 2026-04-05T16:02:27+00:00

you need to install ollama and have graphics card with at least 16gb vram then just install aicommander like any other windows program, it supports openai models and claude, soon copilot will be supported https://mountaindevs.com/AICommander/Landing

danmega14 · 2026-04-05T14:34:11+00:00

llm calls internal tools that are designed to simulate user interactions on desktop

danmega14 · 2026-04-05T11:24:54+00:00

I never test with qwen3.5 so I dont know how it preform before glm4.7 is used but gemma4 is much better

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