I'm so excited to announce Stepper, brought to you by our team at Paperform.
Stepper is an AI-native workflow automation platform built specifically for SMBs and Solopreneurs that is cost effective to scale, and powerfully simple to use.
From the very beginning of Paperform, integrations have been important to our customers. Forms are a natural gateway from the outside world into your business - so of course you need to be able to get information where it needs to go.
For years, we've supported simple integrations directly in Paperform, and referred customers to other solutions for more complex needs.
But we've heard your cries - just how frustrating, expensive, and fragile it is to create and maintain automations using existing solutions.
NOT ANY MORE
Stepper takes you from idea to automation in one conversation.
Stepper will build your workflows while you watch, and be there to help you understand, tweak and improve them
in the future. But don’t worry, you’re still in charge! You can always see exactly how your automations are set up and edit them yourself.
What makes us different from everyone else?
1. Publish your common use cases in to Component Libraries - like your own personal set of Lego blocks that can be dropped in across your workflows.
2. Stepper workflows are built to represent your actual processes, with support for multiple triggers in the same workflow, you can build related automations together in one place.
3. Finally, we’re not pinching pennies on steps. We have have a generous free plan for you to get started. And Stepper Pro comes with unlimited runs, within fair use, for $19/month.
4. BONUS ROUND (coming very soon) - we're open sourcing our integrations! Platforms like Zapier, Make and n8n have proprietary licensing on their third party app integrations, which means that an integration built for those platforms can't be used anywhere else. We're planning on open sourcing our app spec, and the actual implementations of all our third party apps so that you can commercially re-use, make your own, or easily contribute back to Stepper.
We CANNOT WAIT to see how much time, money and stress Stepper can save in real people’s lives.
Also to celebrate launch - for the next three days only you can get 50% off the first year of Stepper Pro with the coupon `STEPUP`!
@dean_mcpherson I can't wait for users to get their hands on this! Being AI native unlocks huge potential, but what I'm actually most excited about are the unique features that you can't get with any other solution. Reusable Components (chunks of workflows), multiple-triggers in the same workflow, and open-sourcing in the near future too! People are already going crazy over Components in particular.
As a long-time Paperform user and marketing veteran, I had the chance to alpha- and beta-test Stepper. What impressed me most? Even the alpha didn't feel like testing a half-baked product.
The team's attention to detail shows—this isn't another rushed release. Stepper feels polished and intuitive from day one, which matters a lot when you're juggling multiple priorities as a small business owner.
Having tested countless marketing tools over the decades, I can say this delivers on its promises. If you're already using Paperform, Stepper is a natural next step that seamlessly enhances your workflow. And if not… what are you waiting for? 😉
@laszlo_csomor Dean and his crew do such a good job of product, hey?! I don't think he's capable of making a bad product (maybe we can challenge him to make the most annoying product ever one day haha).
It means a lot hearing this from you especially - you know Paperform better then most so I. imagine your expectations are high.
@mymatemike high praise from you Mike! Thanks for the support
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Maker
@mymatemike that means a lot. We’ve obsessed over every detail to make automation actually feel clear and reliable. Glad that comes through. Appreciate you being here at launch
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I've waited YEARS to be freed from Zapier's high costs, n8n's complexity and Make's overwhelming user interface.
Now, I have can have a plain-English conversation to connect, automate and extract the data I need from the many businesses tools I use.
I've tried just about every all-in-one software out there, and they all get me to 70% of what I need. Now with Stepper, I'm free to use the best tools in each category, but I still get to have a business that runs with enterprise level customization, automation and intelligence.
I had no idea how much I needed Stepper.
THANK YOU to the Paperform Team, y'all are amazing. Just came out of beta and it feels polished, is immediately useful and super intuitive and easy to use. 👍🏾
@angel_martinez5 this is awesome, thank you so much for expressing that you just "get it"! What a reward to see how it's going to change your life and others (and mine too haha!). I'm so excited to release more soon and keep building with ya'll.
We've been working on this for 9 months, and it's rewarding to see the way it's going to change automation for our users. Dean said it first - hearing our user's feedback on existing solutions has meant we knew EXACTLY what Stepper needed to be for you all.
Zapier, Make, n8n have done a great job pioneering automation, but they're difficult to use, and expensive to run at scale.
And I'm proud to say Stepper is not just a "duplicate" at all. With Components, multi-triggers in a single workflow, and running super cheap (or free!), We truly are creating a new way to create and maintain workflows.
The biggest game-changer is that we'll soon be open sourcing our integrations! All other platforms have proprietary licensing on their third party app integrations, which means that an integration built for those platforms can't be used commercially on other platforms. We're planning on open sourcing our app spec, and the actual implementations of all our third party apps so that you can commercially re-use, make your own, or easily contribute back to Stepper.
We're mostly excited to build out Stepper alongside users! Let's goooooooooooo
@lfgellon thank you! I'm really looking forward to seeing what people do with Stepper + Paperform + Papersign. We're going to be able to solve a lot of larger workflows for so many.
@lfgellon thank you! I'm really looking forward to seeing what people do with Stepper + Paperform + Papersign. We're going to be able to solve a lot of larger workflows for so many.
Paperform
Hey friends!!
I'm so excited to announce Stepper, brought to you by our team at Paperform.
Stepper is an AI-native workflow automation platform built specifically for SMBs and Solopreneurs that is cost effective to scale, and powerfully simple to use.
From the very beginning of Paperform, integrations have been important to our customers. Forms are a natural gateway from the outside world into your business - so of course you need to be able to get information where it needs to go.
For years, we've supported simple integrations directly in Paperform, and referred customers to other solutions for more complex needs.
But we've heard your cries - just how frustrating, expensive, and fragile it is to create and maintain automations using existing solutions.
NOT ANY MORE
Stepper takes you from idea to automation in one conversation.
Stepper will build your workflows while you watch, and be there to help you understand, tweak and improve them
in the future. But don’t worry, you’re still in charge! You can always see exactly how your automations are set up and edit them yourself.
What makes us different from everyone else?
1. Publish your common use cases in to Component Libraries - like your own personal set of Lego blocks that can be dropped in across your workflows.
2. Stepper workflows are built to represent your actual processes, with support for multiple triggers in the same workflow, you can build related automations together in one place.
3. Finally, we’re not pinching pennies on steps. We have have a generous free plan for you to get started. And Stepper Pro comes with unlimited runs, within fair use, for $19/month.
4. BONUS ROUND (coming very soon) - we're open sourcing our integrations! Platforms like Zapier, Make and n8n have proprietary licensing on their third party app integrations, which means that an integration built for those platforms can't be used anywhere else. We're planning on open sourcing our app spec, and the actual implementations of all our third party apps so that you can commercially re-use, make your own, or easily contribute back to Stepper.
We CANNOT WAIT to see how much time, money and stress Stepper can save in real people’s lives.
Also to celebrate launch - for the next three days only you can get 50% off the first year of Stepper Pro with the coupon `STEPUP`!
Happy automating!
Papersign
@dean_mcpherson I can't wait for users to get their hands on this! Being AI native unlocks huge potential, but what I'm actually most excited about are the unique features that you can't get with any other solution. Reusable Components (chunks of workflows), multiple-triggers in the same workflow, and open-sourcing in the near future too! People are already going crazy over Components in particular.
Released
@dean_mcpherson
Congratulations on the launch. Already blocked out some time for tomorrow to take it for a spin!
Paperform
@jschumacher Thanks for the support Jens! I really appreciate it!!
@dean_mcpherson congratulations! Rooting for your success!
@dean_mcpherson congratulations! Rooting for your success!
As a long-time Paperform user and marketing veteran, I had the chance to alpha- and beta-test Stepper. What impressed me most? Even the alpha didn't feel like testing a half-baked product.
The team's attention to detail shows—this isn't another rushed release. Stepper feels polished and intuitive from day one, which matters a lot when you're juggling multiple priorities as a small business owner.
Having tested countless marketing tools over the decades, I can say this delivers on its promises.
If you're already using Paperform, Stepper is a natural next step that seamlessly enhances your workflow. And if not… what are you waiting for? 😉
Paperform
@laszlo_csomor we appreciate the kind words, thanks Laszlo!
Papersign
@laszlo_csomor Dean and his crew do such a good job of product, hey?! I don't think he's capable of making a bad product (maybe we can challenge him to make the most annoying product ever one day haha).
It means a lot hearing this from you especially - you know Paperform better then most so I. imagine your expectations are high.
Frill
Killer product by a killer team. Attention to detail is on point as always. 👏
Paperform
@mymatemike high praise from you Mike! Thanks for the support
@mymatemike that means a lot. We’ve obsessed over every detail to make automation actually feel clear and reliable. Glad that comes through. Appreciate you being here at launch
I've waited YEARS to be freed from Zapier's high costs, n8n's complexity and Make's overwhelming user interface.
Now, I have can have a plain-English conversation to connect, automate and extract the data I need from the many businesses tools I use.
I've tried just about every all-in-one software out there, and they all get me to 70% of what I need. Now with Stepper, I'm free to use the best tools in each category, but I still get to have a business that runs with enterprise level customization, automation and intelligence.
I had no idea how much I needed Stepper.
THANK YOU to the Paperform Team, y'all are amazing. Just came out of beta and it feels polished, is immediately useful and super intuitive and easy to use. 👍🏾
Paperform
@angel_martinez5 Thanks for your support Angel!
Papersign
@angel_martinez5 this is awesome, thank you so much for expressing that you just "get it"! What a reward to see how it's going to change your life and others (and mine too haha!). I'm so excited to release more soon and keep building with ya'll.
Papersign
We've been working on this for 9 months, and it's rewarding to see the way it's going to change automation for our users. Dean said it first - hearing our user's feedback on existing solutions has meant we knew EXACTLY what Stepper needed to be for you all.
We're building out our apps-list at the moment, so if you don't see something you need here https://paperform.notion.site/Initial-Stepper-apps-list-2719640668c5809a929ce9a297820ff5, let us know at support@stepper.io or Join our Discord Community and make some noise :)
Zapier, Make, n8n have done a great job pioneering automation, but they're difficult to use, and expensive to run at scale.
And I'm proud to say Stepper is not just a "duplicate" at all. With Components, multi-triggers in a single workflow, and running super cheap (or free!), We truly are creating a new way to create and maintain workflows.
The biggest game-changer is that we'll soon be open sourcing our integrations! All other platforms have proprietary licensing on their third party app integrations, which means that an integration built for those platforms can't be used commercially on other platforms. We're planning on open sourcing our app spec, and the actual implementations of all our third party apps so that you can commercially re-use, make your own, or easily contribute back to Stepper.
We're mostly excited to build out Stepper alongside users! Let's goooooooooooo
Hi@diony_mcpherson,
Congratulations on launching what is a game-changer for businesses.
The potential to automate parts of the business using Stepper is incredible.
More people should try it and learn to automate the tasks that take time or are urgent.
Having one tool like Stepper is a great advantage.
Cheers!
Paperform
@diony_mcpherson @lfgellon Thanks Luis! We think Stepper is going do wonderful things for many businesses!
Papersign
@lfgellon thank you! I'm really looking forward to seeing what people do with Stepper + Paperform + Papersign. We're going to be able to solve a lot of larger workflows for so many.
Hi@diony_mcpherson,
Congratulations on launching what is a game-changer for businesses.
The potential to automate parts of the business using Stepper is incredible.
More people should try it and learn to automate the tasks that take time or are urgent.
Having one tool like Stepper is a great advantage!
Try it now and save time for your business.
Cheers!
Papersign
@lfgellon thank you! I'm really looking forward to seeing what people do with Stepper + Paperform + Papersign. We're going to be able to solve a lot of larger workflows for so many.