Zapier - Features, Pricing & ReviewsWorkflow Automation
[#1 market share] 7000+ app integrations. Rich beginner templates
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Basic Info & Pricing
| Service Name | Zapier |
|---|---|
| Provider | Zapier |
| Category | Workflow Automation |
| Model | Central |
| Pricing | 100 tasks/mo free / $20 |
| Pricing Notes | Free:100 tasks Starter$20:750 Pro$50:2000 Team$70+ |
| Overall Score | 100/100 |
| Official Website | https://zapier.com |
| Last Updated | ✓ Verified |
Key Features of Zapier
- 7000+ apps
- Free:100 tasks
- Starter$20:750 tasks
- Rich templates
Zapier Performance & Benchmarks
| Overall Score | 100/100 Top Tier |
|---|
* Scores are our proprietary composite evaluation (benchmarks, features, cost-performance). Max 100 points.
Workflow Automation Category Ranking:
#1 / 5 services
#1 in Category
Zapier Pros & Cons
Pros
- 7000+ apps, #1 integration count
- Rich templates for beginners
- Good Japanese documentation
- Zapier Central (AI) support
Cons
- Complex flows get expensive
- No Japanese UI
- Pay-as-you-go can add up
Zapier Pricing Details & Cost-Saving Tips
Pricing Structure
100 tasks/mo free / $20
Free:100 tasks Starter$20:750 Pro$50:2000 Team$70+
Tips to Reduce Costs
- Maximize the free plan: Start with the free tier to test core features, then upgrade as needed
- Evaluate monthly plans: Switch to the free plan during low-usage months to save costs
- Annual plans: Annual subscriptions typically offer 10-20% discounts
- Education & startup discounts: Check the official site for student or startup-specific plans
How to Get Started with Zapier
- Visit the official website: Go to https://zapier.com
- Create an account: Register with email or Google account (many services offer a free start)
- Choose a plan: 100 tasks/mo free / $20 — Start with a free plan or trial if available
- Start using: Access Zapier features from the dashboard or app
Zapier Reviews & Reputation
| Overall Rating | Very High Rating — Widely recognized as an industry-leading service |
|---|---|
| Frequently Praised | 7000+ apps, #1 integration count, Rich templates for beginners |
| Common Complaints | Complex flows get expensive, No Japanese UI |
| Recommended For | Operations managers, marketers, non-engineers seeking automation |
Who is using Zapier
Marketing Ops
Automating lead capture to CRM to email. Freed from copy-paste hell.
Back Office Manager
Automating invoice processing and expense reports. Month-end admin work drastically reduced.
Cost-conscious User
The free tier was the deciding factor. Evaluating the paid version difference before upgrading.
Compare Workflow Automation Services
Compare services in the Workflow Automation category by score.
| # | Service | Score | Pricing | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Zapier ◀
Central Zapier |
100/100
|
100 tasks/mo free / $20 Free:100 tasks Starter$20:750 Pro$50:2000 Team$70+ |
[#1 market share] 7000+ app integrations. Rich beginner templates |
| 2 |
Power Automate
Microsoft |
82/100
|
$15/user/mo Partially included in M365. Premium$15/mo Process$150/mo RPA support |
[MS integrated] Perfect Teams/SharePoint/Dynamics integration. RPA support |
| 3 |
Make
Make |
73/100
|
1000 ops/mo free / $9 Free:1000 ops Core$9:10000 ops Pro$16:10000 ops+priority |
[Visual specialized] Build complex branching & loops visually. Cheaper than Zapier |
| 4 |
n8n
n8n |
58/100
|
OSS free / Cloud €20 Self-host free. Cloud:€20/mo Pro:€50/mo LangChain 70+ node integration |
[Best OSS] Self-hostable. LangChain 70+ nodes for best AI integration |
| 5 |
Activepieces
Activepieces |
27/100
|
OSS free / Cloud $5 MIT License OSS. 150+ apps. Popular as Zapier alternative |
[Zapier alternative] MIT License OSS. Lightweight, self-host oriented |
Related & Complementary Tools
- Make (Workflow Automation) — 1000 ops/mo free / $9
- n8n (Workflow Automation) — OSS free / Cloud €20
- Power Automate (Workflow Automation) — $15/user/mo
- Activepieces (Workflow Automation) — OSS free / Cloud $5