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Webhooks and Zapier: How Are They Different?

• Webhook: A feature that sends notifications or data transfers in real time whenever a specific event (like a form submission) occurs.

• Zapier: A tool that helps automate various programs without coding.

Let’s say you want to connect Walla with Gmail. Using Webhooks means Walla and Gmail are integrated directly, without an intermediary. Meanwhile, Zapier acts as a middleman; Walla and Gmail are each connected via the Zapier app.

Which Option Is Better?

• Webhook

  • Coding Required: Developers can more easily work with it.

  • High Degree of Customization: You can directly control and customize how data is sent or received.

  • Enhanced Security: Because you fully manage both sending and receiving systems, it’s easier to maintain tight security.

• Zapier

  • No Coding Needed: Non-developers can set up integrations through an intuitive interface.

  • Workflow Automation: You can connect multiple apps simultaneously.

  • Limitations: You have to configure everything within Zapier’s available options, and Zapier itself is a third-party service distinct from Walla or Gmail.

A Quick Comparison

Use Case: Let’s send a notification to Discord whenever a Walla response is received.

(1) Via Webhook

1. Go to the “Channel Edit” settings of the Discord server where you want to receive the alert.

2. Under the “Integrations” tab, copy the “Webhook URL.”

3. In Walla, open the “Integrations” tab and click “Manage Webhooks.”

4. Paste the Discord URL and click “Add Webhook.”

5. In Custom Header, set the Header Name to Content-Type and Value to application/json.

6. Enable the Body section and write the message content you want to send to Discord.

7. After saving your changes, activate it under “Webhook Settings.”

8. Now, whenever a response arrives, a Discord alert will be triggered.

(2) Via Zapier

1. In Walla’s “Integrations” tab, click “Connect with Zapier.”

2. Log in to Zapier.

3. Connect your Walla account.

4. Choose the Walla project you want to integrate with Discord.

5. Set the action to be triggered once a response is submitted and link it to your Discord account.

6. Select the Discord channel for the alert and customize the message details.

7. Now, whenever a response is submitted, a notification will be sent to Discord.

Who Should Use Which Method?

• Webhooks: Ideal for developers who place a high priority on security and need to transmit custom event data.

• Zapier: Great for non-developers who want simple, no-fuss data integrations.

If you want more details on how to configure Webhooks and Zapier, check out our Help Center!