Understanding the Distinctions Between AI Agent Platforms and Their Development Approaches
- Alexia Palau
- Nov 26
- 3 min read
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how businesses automate tasks and engage with customers. For marketers, executives, and AI enthusiasts, understanding the tools available to build AI agents and automation workflows is essential. This post explores the practical experience of working with AI agent platforms, focusing on Gumloop, and compares it with other notable platforms in the market. The goal is to clarify what makes an AI agent, how platforms differ in their approach, and what to consider when choosing a solution.
Hands-on Experience with Gumloop
Gumloop offers a unique approach to building AI agents by starting with a chatbot interface and then expanding into a visual canvas for workflow creation. This contrasts with platforms like N8N, which begin with a canvas and later integrate chatbot features as a beta.
