Zapier
No-code automation platform connecting 6,000+ apps with triggers and actions.
Automation
Free tier
Overview
Zapier connects 6,000+ apps to automate workflows without code. Create "Zaps" — trigger-action pairs — to move data between your tools automatically. The industry standard for no-code automation.
Strengths
- Largest app integration library (6,000+)
- Easy to use for non-technical users
- Reliable and well-maintained
- Good documentation and templates
Weaknesses
- Expensive at scale — per-task pricing adds up
- Free tier very limited (100 tasks/mo)
- Multi-step zaps require paid plan
- Execution speed can be slow (polling-based)
Pricing estimate
$200
/month
$2399/year
Free for 100 tasks/month, 5 zaps
Quick info
- Category
- Automation
- Starting price
- $19.99/mo
- Free tier
- Yes — Free for 100 tasks/month, 5 zaps
- Open source
- No
- Best for
- Any size
- Founded
- 2011
Last updated 2026-04-12
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