Zapier

The connective tissue between apps, now with AI steps.

Automation Free tier Zapier
PricingFree tier; paid plans from about $20/mo
Free tierYes
Last verified2026-11-01

Use it for

The widest integration list and the fastest first workflow

Skip it if

High-volume runs where per-task pricing compounds

What it is

Thousands of integrations and a visual builder that non-developers can actually finish. The AI layer lets you insert model calls and agent steps into a workflow without hosting anything. Costs climb quickly once you exceed task quotas, so model the pricing before you standardize on it.

Pricing

Free tier; paid plans from about $20/mo

Who it suits

The connective tissue between apps, now with AI steps. If the constraint above matches how you work, this is a safe default. If it does not, check the alternatives below before committing to a subscription.

Alternatives in Automation

  • Make — Visual automation with real branching, cheaper than the alternative.
  • Dify — Self-hostable platform for building LLM apps without a backend team.
  • n8n — The self-hostable automation tool for people who can read code.