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Zapier alternatives

Zapier connects 7,000+ apps without code, but it bills every step of every run as a task, so costs climb as your automations grow. These are the alternatives our reviews name, each with the reason it made the list.

Reviewed by the Conversion Gems editorial teamOct 3, 202611 alternatives9 with a free plan
Ranked below against Zapier as the baseline · no sponsored placements

Top Zapier alternatives

Ranked by our editorial score.

Base
ZapierThe tool you’re replacing
Task-based billing counts each step of each run, so costs can spike as automation volume grows.
Free · from $19.99/mo8.2
  1. PipedreamOur pick · Head-to-head
    Developer-first automation where you can write code steps when no-code isn't enough; less suited to non-technical users.Developers needing custom API integrations
    $29/moFreemium
    8.3
    Try Pipedream

    Source: our Pipedream reviewComparison: “vs Zapier — Pipedream offers deeper code customization and a developer-first experience, while Zapier targets non-technical users with a simpler no-code interface”

    vs ZapierBetter value (8 vs 6) · Better support (8 vs 7) · Harder to use (7 vs 9)

    AI Agent Builders · Free plan: Yes

    Read review Pipedream
  2. WorkatoMore powerful
    Built for large enterprises that need IT governance and automation across departments, at enterprise pricing.Large enterprises
    ~$10K/yrPaid
    8.2
    Try Workato

    Source: our Zapier reviewComparison: “vs Workato: Workato targets large enterprises requiring IT governance and cross-department automation at enterprise pricing; Zapier is aimed at SMBs and individuals with simpler no-code needs and a lower starting price of $20/month.”

    vs ZapierBetter value (7 vs 6) · Better support (8 vs 7)

    AI Agent Builders · Free plan: No

    Read review Workato
  3. IntegratelyLighter option
    A simpler automation builder with a free plan; Zapier keeps the broader app catalog.Non-technical teams wanting instant, pre-built workflow activation
    $19.99/moFreemium
    8.1
    Try Integrately

    Source: our Integrately reviewLighter alternative: “Zapier free tier for basic 2-step Zaps with a broader app catalog.”

    vs ZapierBetter value (9 vs 6) · Better support (8 vs 7) · Fewer integrations (7 vs 10)

    Marketing Automation · Free plan: Yes

    Read review Integrately
  4. Make (formerly Integromat)Head-to-head
    A visual canvas for branching, multi-path workflows and a far lower cost per operation at scale, with a smaller app library than Zapier.Teams automating complex, multi-step business workflows across many apps
    $9/molower listed price*
    8.0
    Try Make

    Source: our Zapier reviewComparison: “vs Make (formerly Integromat): Make is 10-30x cheaper per operation at scale and offers more sophisticated multi-path visual workflow logic; Zapier has a larger app library (7,000+ connectors vs Make's 1,500+) and is simpler for non-technical users.”

    vs ZapierBetter value (8 vs 6) · Harder to use (6 vs 9)

    Marketing Automation · Free plan: Yes

    Read review Make (formerly Integromat)
  5. n8nHead-to-head
    Free to self-host with full control of your data and native AI pipelines, at the cost of a harder setup and fewer ready-made integrations.Technical teams that need self-hosted automation for data-sovereignty or compliance reasons
    FreeFreemium
    8.0
    Try n8n

    Source: our Zapier reviewComparison: “vs n8n: n8n can be self-hosted for free with full data sovereignty and supports advanced AI/LangChain pipelines natively; Zapier is cloud-only and easier to set up, but costs significantly more at high task volumes and lacks native multi-agent orchestration.”

    vs ZapierBetter value (9 vs 6) · Harder to use (6 vs 9) · Fewer integrations (8 vs 10)

    Productivity & Collaboration · Free plan: Yes

    Read review n8n
  6. LindyMore powerful
    AI agents that reason and act on their own instead of following fixed trigger-action rules.Small business owners
    $49.99/moFreemium
    7.9
    Try Lindy

    Source: our Lindy reviewComparison: “vs Zapier — Lindy builds AI agents that reason and act autonomously rather than executing fixed trigger-action rules”

    vs ZapierBetter value (7 vs 6) · Fewer integrations (8 vs 10)

    AI Agent Builders · Free plan: Yes

    Read review Lindy
  7. ActivepiecesLighter option
    A lighter automation builder with a free tier; its own review points to Zapier only when you need a bigger integration library.Teams needing customizable automation workflows
    $5/molower listed price
    7.7
    Try Activepieces

    Source: our Activepieces reviewStep-up alternative: “Zapier for a more extensive integration library.”

    vs ZapierBetter value (9 vs 6) · Harder to use (7 vs 9) · Fewer integrations (7 vs 10)

    AI Agent Builders · Free plan: Yes

    Read review Activepieces
  8. Relay.appHead-to-head
    Native human-in-the-loop approval steps and a chat-first AI builder, with a smaller app library than Zapier.Entrepreneurs
    $19/molower listed price*
    7.6
    Try Relay.app

    Source: our Relay.app reviewComparison: “vs Zapier — Relay.app offers native human-in-the-loop steps and a chat-first AI builder, while Zapier has a larger app library and a longer track record”

    vs ZapierBetter value (7 vs 6) · Fewer integrations (6 vs 10)

    AI Agent Builders · Free plan: Yes

    Read review Relay.app
  9. Bardeen AIHead-to-head
    Automates tasks inside the browser, like scraping and data enrichment, where no API exists; Zapier is more reliable for app-to-app workflows.SDRs and AEs building targeted outbound lead lists
    $10/molower listed price*
    7.5
    Try Bardeen

    Source: our Bardeen AI reviewComparison: “vs Zapier: Zapier connects 6,000+ apps via stable APIs with robust error handling and run history, making it more reliable for complex multi-step app-to-app workflows; Bardeen runs as a Chrome extension and handles browser-native tasks like web scraping and data enrichment where APIs don't exist, but playbooks break when a site's layout changes.”

    vs ZapierBetter value (7 vs 6) · Harder to use (7 vs 9) · Fewer integrations (8 vs 10)

    Chrome Extensions & Browser Tools · Free plan: Yes

    Read review Bardeen AI
  10. PabblyLighter option
    Covers fewer apps but costs roughly a fifth of Zapier for the same task volume, according to our Pabbly review.SMBs and agencies wanting Zapier-like power at lower recurring cost
    $16/molower listed price
    7.4
    Try Pabbly

    Source: our Pabbly reviewComparison: “vs Zapier: Pabbly Connect supports 1,000+ app integrations at roughly one-fifth the cost of Zapier for equivalent task volumes, but Zapier covers 6,000+ apps and is the safer choice for mission-critical workflows requiring high reliability.”

    vs ZapierBetter value (9 vs 6) · Fewer features (7 vs 9) · Harder to use (7 vs 9)

    Marketing Automation · Free plan: Yes

    Read review Pabbly
  11. Tray.aiMore powerful
    Enterprise, multi-system workflows with AI agent orchestration, for teams that have outgrown simple trigger-action automation.Enterprise operations teams
    $595/moPaid
    7.2
    Try Tray.ai

    Source: our Tray.ai reviewComparison: “vs Zapier — Tray.ai targets enterprise and complex multi-system workflows with AI agent orchestration, while Zapier focuses on simpler, consumer-friendly automations”

    vs ZapierBetter support (8 vs 7) · Harder to use (7 vs 9) · Fewer integrations (7 vs 10)

    AI Agent Builders · Free plan: No

    Read review Tray.ai

* “Lower listed price” compares the entry prices in our reviews. Where the two tools price differently (per seat, per contact, per email sent), the cheaper option depends on your list size and sending volume.

Decision tool

How they compare

Zapier first as the baseline; pick what matters most.

Highlight
BASELINE
Zapier (the tool you are replacing)Our score 8.2
Features: 9.0
Value: 6.0
Ease of use: 9.0
Ecosystem: 10.0
Support: 7.0
Starts at: $19.99/mo
Free plan: Yes
Current tool
Best for featuresBest for ecosystemBest for support
PipedreamOur score 8.3
Features: 9.0 (best of the alternatives shown on this criterion)
Value: 8.0
Ease of use: 7.0
Ecosystem: 9.0 (best of the alternatives shown on this criterion)
Support: 8.0 (best of the alternatives shown on this criterion)
Starts at: $29/mo
Free plan: Yes
Try Pipedream (our Pipedream review)
Best for ease of use
WorkatoOur score 8.2
Features: 9.0 (best of the alternatives shown on this criterion)
Value: 7.0
Ease of use: 8.0 (best of the alternatives shown on this criterion)
Ecosystem: 9.0 (best of the alternatives shown on this criterion)
Support: 8.0 (best of the alternatives shown on this criterion)
Starts at: ~$10K/yr
Free plan: No
Try Workato (our Workato review)
Best for value
IntegratelyOur score 8.1
Features: 8.0
Value: 9.0 (best of the alternatives shown on this criterion)
Ease of use: 8.0 (best of the alternatives shown on this criterion)
Ecosystem: 7.0
Support: 8.0 (best of the alternatives shown on this criterion)
Starts at: $19.99/mo
Free plan: Yes
Try Integrately (our Integrately review)
Make (formerly Integromat)Our score 8.0
Features: 9.0 (best of the alternatives shown on this criterion)
Value: 8.0
Ease of use: 6.0
Ecosystem: 9.0 (best of the alternatives shown on this criterion)
Support: 7.0
Starts at: $9/mo
Free plan: Yes
Try Make (our Make (formerly Integromat) review)
Best of the alternatives shown on that criterionOur five sub-scores, out of 10Framed: the best of the alternatives shown on the highlighted criterion (ties go to the higher overall score)

Choose by what you need

The same reviewed relationship as the list above — not a new comparison.

Highest ratedPipedream8.3 out of 10
Best with a free planIntegratelyFree plan · 8.1 out of 10
Lowest listed starting priceActivepiecesFrom $5/mo

Choose Integrately for something lighter

A simpler automation builder with a free plan; Zapier keeps the broader app catalog.

Choose Pipedream for a direct swap

Developer-first automation where you can write code steps when no-code isn't enough; less suited to non-technical users.

Choose Workato for more power

Built for large enterprises that need IT governance and automation across departments, at enterprise pricing.

Free alternatives to Zapier

9 of the 11 alternatives have a free plan.

PipedreamFree plan8.3
IntegratelyFree plan8.1
Make (formerly Integromat)Free plan8.0
n8nFree plan8.0
LindyFree plan7.9
ActivepiecesFree plan7.7
Relay.appFree plan7.6
Bardeen AIFree plan7.5
PabblyFree plan7.4
What each free plan includes

Lower listed starting price than Zapier ($19.99/mo): Make (formerly Integromat) ($9/mo), Activepieces ($5/mo), Relay.app ($19/mo), Bardeen AI ($10/mo), Pabbly ($16/mo). Pricing models differ, so compare at your own list size.

How we picked them

Named in our reviews

Every alternative here is named in one of our own reviews — either in the Zapier review (as a lighter or more powerful option, or in a head-to-head comparison) or in the other tool's review.

Checked by hand

Each relationship was then checked by hand: would someone replacing Zapier reasonably consider this tool?

Ranked by our score

Rankings follow our editorial score only; no tool pays to be listed or ranked.

Each entry quotes the review it came from, and we checked every relationship against those reviews on 3 October 2026. Three come from Zapier's own review (Make, n8n and Workato); the rest come from reviews of tools that compare themselves with Zapier.

2 tools our reviews mention alongside Zapier that we left out, and why
  • Make.com — A second listing of Make in our catalogue; Make is shown once.
  • Albato — Its review mentions Zapier only as a free-tier option for simple two-step automations, which is too thin to state a real relationship.

Questions about Zapier alternatives

What is the best alternative to Zapier?

By our editorial score, Pipedream (8.3/10) is the highest-rated alternative here. The better fit depends on why you are leaving Zapier: the relationship label on each alternative (lighter, head-to-head or more powerful) and its reason are the quickest way to narrow it down.

Is there a free alternative to Zapier?

Yes. 9 of the 11 alternatives have a free plan: Pipedream, Integrately, Make (formerly Integromat), n8n, Lindy, Activepieces and more. Free options differ a lot: n8n's self-hosted Community edition is free with no per-task limits, while Zapier's free tier runs two-step Zaps only. Make, Activepieces, Pabbly, Integrately, Pipedream, Relay.app and Bardeen also have free tiers in our reviews, each with its own limits.

Which Zapier alternative has the lowest listed starting price?

Activepieces, listed from $5/mo in our review. Automation tools price by task (Zapier), by operation or credit (Make), per flow (Activepieces) or not at all when self-hosted (n8n Community), so the cheapest option depends on how many runs and steps your workflows need.

Is Make cheaper than Zapier?

At scale, usually yes. Our Zapier review puts Make at 10 to 30 times cheaper per operation at high volume, with more advanced visual branching; Zapier keeps the bigger app library (7,000+ connectors against Make's 1,500+) and the simpler setup.
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