Best Zapier alternatives in 2026
These are the 2 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 We do not publish a quality score, because we do not have one we can stand behind.
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.
- Make.com
Pro automation.
vs Zapier: priced differently (Free tier vs $19.99/mo).
Why switch to Make.com
- Free plan has no time limit
- Priced by operations, not per user, with unlimited users
What you give up
- Free plan cannot run more often than every 15 minutes
Best for: Teams automating workflows across SaaS tools without writing code.
- n8n
Workflow automation you can also self-host.
vs Zapier: priced differently (Usage-based vs $19.99/mo).
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