What's the difference between Basic and Advanced Workflows in Zoho Campaigns?

What's the difference between Basic and Advanced Workflows in Zoho Campaigns?

The workflow builder includes several components you can use to automate tasks based on specific triggers and conditions. Depending on the components you use, your workflow may fall under basic or advanced workflows.

Notes
Note:
  1. In the trial version of Zoho Campaigns, you can create both basic and advanced workflows.
  2. If you created an advanced workflow during the trial period but purchased the Standard plan after the trial expiry, you won’t be able to use or modify that workflow unless you upgrade to the Professional plan.

Basic Drag-and-Drop Workflows

Basic workflows include foundational components that enable you to automate common tasks. These components help you handle simple processes like sending emails or managing lists.

The following components are part of basic workflows. 

Triggers

  1. Form Submission
  2. List Entry
  3. Enter a Segment

Actions

  1. Send Email
  2. Send SMS
  3. Add to List
  4. Remove from List
  5. Subscription Management
  6. Exit from Workflow
  7. Wait Time
These basic components provide essential automation tools for marketers.

Advanced Drag-and-Drop Workflows

Advanced workflows offer a wider array of components for building complex, multi-layered automations. These components allow you to fine-tune workflows using data from integrations, advanced conditions, or specific contact activities.
The following components are part of advanced workflows

Triggers

  1. Email Action
  2. Date Field
  3. Tag Assigned/Removed
  4. Open Trigger
  5. Abandoned Cart
  6. Purchase Follow-Up
  7. Product Specific Follow-Up
  8. Cyclic

Process (Flow Control)

  1. Random Split
  2. Merge

Process (Conditions)

  1. Simple Condition
  2. Email Activity
  3. Multi-Way

Actions

  1. A/B Test
  2. Send Survey Email
  3. Assign/Remove Tag
  4. Add/Subtract Score
  5. Update Field
  6. Internal Notification Email
  7. Wait Condition
  8. Move to Another Workflow
  9. Push Data
  10. Create Task
Advanced workflows enable marketers to build dynamic, data-driven automations that improve engagement and efficiency.

For a detailed list of all components and their applications, refer to our full workflow guide.

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