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Best Zapier Alternatives in 2026

These are the 5 closest tools to Zapier that we track, ordered by what they cost to start. Each entry says how its pricing differs from Zapier's — based on the numbers we hold, not on who pays us. We do not publish a quality score, because we do not have one we can stand behind. The cheapest verified option is Logseq at Free.

Why people leave Zapier

  • High Cost: Monthly fees can become very expensive as the number of 'tasks' increases.
  • API Changes: If an integrated app changes its API, your automation may break.
  • Polling Lag: Entry-level plans check for updates every 15 minutes (not real-time).

These are the drawbacks listed in our own Zapier review — not complaints we invented for this page.

  1. 1
    Logseq

    Open-source outliner and knowledge base.

    vs Zapier: cheaper to start (Free vs $20/user/mo).

  2. 2
    Notion Calendar

    Pro calendar for teams.

    vs Zapier: cheaper to start (Free vs $20/user/mo).

  3. 3
    1Password

    Secure password manager.

    vs Zapier: cheaper to start ($3/user/mo vs $20/user/mo).

  4. 4
    Todoist

    Simple task list.

    vs Zapier: cheaper to start ($4/user/mo vs $20/user/mo).

  5. 5
    Miro

    Online whiteboard.

    vs Zapier: cheaper to start ($8/user/mo vs $20/user/mo).