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Bit Integrations and Bit Flows are two different WordPress automation plugins from the same company, Bit Apps. They are not the same tool and are not interchangeable. The simplest way to keep them straight:
If you only ever need “when X happens, do Y,” choose Bit Integrations. If you need “when X happens, do Y and Z, then branch, then call AI, then wait for approval,” choose Bit Flows. This guide explains exactly how they differ, with verified specs, so you can pick the right one.
Bit Integrations is a one-trigger-one-action connector for fast, single-step WordPress automations. Bit Flows is a multi-step visual workflow builder with branching and built-in AI for complex automations. Choose Bit Integrations for simple “when X, do Y” tasks; choose Bit Flows when you need multiple steps, branching, or AI.
| If you need | Choose |
|---|---|
| A single trigger to single action, set up in minutes | Bit Integrations |
| Multi-step or branching workflows | Bit Flows |
| A visual drag-and-drop canvas | Bit Flows |
| Built-in AI (AI Agent, OpenAI, Gemini, Claude, etc.) | Bit Flows |
| MCP client / Human-in-the-Loop approval steps | Bit Flows |
| The lowest-cost, pay-once option for simple tasks | Bit Integrations |
| Loops, routers, delays, JSON/XML/CSV parsing | Bit Flows |
You can also run both on the same site; many users do simple one-to-one jobs in Bit Integrations, and reserve Bit Flows for complex flows.
Bit Integrations is a no-code, one-to-one automation plugin for WordPress. It connects a single WordPress plugin as a trigger to a single action in one of hundreds of supported external apps.
It does not use a canvas and does not run multi-step workflows; each automation is one connection. It is simple to set up but technically much capable: it ships with a large library of integrations, plus custom hooks, custom PHP, bidirectional webhooks, and multi-site support, all self-hosted on your own WordPress server.
Bit Integrations connects with a large and continually growing library of apps and platforms, with new integrations added regularly. For the current, always-up-to-date count and the full list, see the official Bit Integrations all-integrations page. It has 20,000+ active installations and a strong rating on WordPress.org.
Each automation is one connection, built in three steps:
Once configured, triggered data is sent to the destination platform in real time, with no task or data limits.
do_action hook: capture data from any plugin, even when it has no built-in trigger, by adding a custom do_action hook. This lets you automate plugins that aren’t natively supported.What Bit Integrations intentionally does not include: a visual canvas, multi-step or branching workflows, loops, parsers, or built-in AI. The model is deliberate, one trigger, one action, which keeps single-task automation fast, cheap, and predictable. When you need many steps, branching, or AI, that is where Bit Flows takes over.
Best for: beginners and small businesses automating clear single-step tasks (“send this form entry to a Google Sheet,” “add this new buyer to my email list”), as well as developers who want lightweight, code-extensible one-to-one automations via custom hooks and PHP.
Bit Flows is a self-hosted, no-code visual workflow automation plugin for WordPress. A Zapier, Make, and n8n alternative that runs on your own server. A single trigger can fan out into many steps, branch down different paths, loop, pause, call AI, and wait for human approval, all on a drag-and-drop canvas.
Bit Flows connects with a large and continually growing library of app integrations, with new triggers and actions added regularly.
For the current count and full list, see the official Bit Flows integrations page. It is not limited to WordPress: from one builder, you can connect WordPress plugins, SaaS apps, CRMs, email tools, APIs, webhooks, and AI services, while your workflow data stays on your own site.
Core building blocks:
This is the clearest line between the two plugins. Bit Integrations has no built-in AI. Bit Flows does. Specifically:
Because Bit Flows is self-hosted, you run all of this on your own server instead of paying per-task fees to an external SaaS.
Best for: developers, agencies, and marketers running multi-step marketing funnels, eCommerce order processing, or AI-assisted automations.
Both plugins are no-code and run on your own WordPress server, but they solve different problems: Bit Integrations is built for fast, single-step connections, while Bit Flows is built for multi-step, branching, AI-driven workflows.
The table below compares them feature by feature so you can match the plugin to the kind of automation you actually need.
| Feature | Bit Integrations | Bit Flows |
|---|---|---|
| Automation model | One trigger → one action | Multi-step, branching workflows |
| Builder | 3-step wizard | Drag-and-drop visual canvas |
| No-code | Yes | Yes |
| App integrations | Hundreds of, & continually growing | Hundreds of, & continually growing |
| Multi-step / branching | No | Yes |
| Flow control tools | None | Router, Repeater, Iterator, Delay, Schedule |
| Parsers | None | JSON, CSV, XML |
| Conditional logic | If/then rules | Advanced logic with math, strings, and variables |
| Custom code | Custom Trigger (do_action hook) + Custom Action (PHP) | Custom App Builder + Custom/PHP functions (coming soon) |
| Webhooks & API | Incoming + outgoing webhooks, REST API, HTTP | Incoming + outgoing webhooks, API, HTTP, Custom App Builder |
| Multi-site support | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in AI | None | AI Agent, MCP Client, Human-in-the-Loop + OpenAI, Gemini, Claude, DeepSeek, Perplexity, Groq, OpenRouter, ElevenLabs |
| Hosting | Self-hosted (WordPress) | Self-hosted (WordPress) |
| Limits | Unlimited workflows | Unlimited workflows, tasks, connections |
| Pricing model | One-time license from $35/y or lifetime from $99 only | Annual from $59/yr or lifetime from $159 |
| Best for | Beginners, small business, single-step tasks | Developers, agencies, multi-step & AI automation |
What Bit Integrations is great at (single-step):
What Bit Flows is built for (multi-step):
Both plugins are backed by the same Bit Apps team, with documentation, video tutorials, an active Facebook community, forums, and live chat, plus email support.
Choose Bit Integrations if your needs are simple, single-step, and you want the lowest-cost, pay-once option: it is the faster path for “connect this one thing to that one thing.”
Choose Bit Flows if you need multiple steps, branching logic, loops, parsers, or AI, including its AI Agent, MCP Client, and Human-in-the-Loop steps, on a self-hosted visual canvas.
Many teams use both. You can try either on a free demo site before deciding.
Bit Integrations is for single-step automations. Bit Flows lets you build complex, multi-step automations with a visual builder and advanced logic.
No. Both are no-code. Bit Integrations uses a three-step wizard; Bit Flows uses a visual canvas. Bit Flows also offers optional developer tools (API, HTTP, Custom App Builder) if you want them.
Only Bit Flows has built-in AI. It includes an AI Agent, an MCP Client, and Human-in-the-Loop steps, and connects to OpenAI, Gemini, Claude, DeepSeek, Perplexity, Groq, OpenRouter, and ElevenLabs. Bit Integrations has no AI features.
Both have free versions you can try from WordPress.org. To get all features, you can upgrade to Pro, then you get every trigger, action, and integration.
Use Bit Integrations for easy jobs, like sending form data to a spreadsheet. Use Bit Flows for more steps or when you need AI or special logic, like a marketing funnel or big order system.
Bit Flows is a self-hosted WordPress plugin, not a SaaS. It connects to SaaS apps, APIs, and AI tools, but your workflows and data stay on your own server, a key difference from cloud tools like Zapier or Make.
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