How Much Does Zapier Cost?
Zapier plans from Free to Enterprise, the confusing "task" system explained with real examples, a calculator to find your plan, and a comparison with cheaper alternatives.
Prices updated 26 March 2026. No sign-up required.
Zapier Plans at a Glance
All prices shown for annual billing. Monthly billing is 25-30% more.
Free
100 tasks/mo
5 Zaps
Single-step only
15 min updates
- Single-step Zaps only
- 5 Zaps max
- 100 tasks/month
- 15-minute update interval
- Basic integrations
Starter
750 tasks/mo
20 Zaps
Multi-step
15 min updates
- Multi-step Zaps
- 20 Zaps max
- 750 tasks/month
- 15-minute update interval
- 3 premium apps
- Filters and Formatter
Professional
2,000 tasks/mo
Unlimited Zaps
Multi-step
2 min updates
- Unlimited Zaps
- 2,000 tasks/month
- 2-minute update interval
- Unlimited premium apps
- Custom logic with Paths
- Webhooks
Team
2,000 tasks/mo
Unlimited Zaps
Multi-step
1 min updates
- Everything in Professional
- Shared workspace
- Shared app connections
- 1-minute update interval
- Premier support
- Folder permissions
Enterprise
Custom tasks/mo
Unlimited Zaps
Multi-step
1 min updates
- Everything in Team
- Custom task limits
- Advanced admin controls
- SAML SSO
- Annual invoicing
- Dedicated account manager
The "Task" System Explained
This is where most people get confused. A task is one successful action step in a Zap. The trigger (the event that starts the Zap) does NOT count as a task. Only action steps count.
Example 1: Simple 2-step Zap
Each run = 1 task. If this runs 100 times per month = 100 tasks.
Example 2: Multi-step Zap (3 actions)
Each run = 3 tasks. 100 runs per month = 300 tasks.
Example 3: Zap with a filter
Filters that stop the Zap use 0 tasks. Filters that pass and lead to an action still cost tasks.
The gotcha: multi-step Zaps burn through tasks fast
A 5-step Zap running 200 times per month uses 800 tasks (4 action steps x 200 runs). That exceeds the Starter plan's 750-task limit from a single automation.
Which Plan Do You Need?
Add your automations below. We will calculate your monthly tasks and recommend the right plan.
Estimated Monthly Tasks
600
From 1 automation running daily
Recommended Plan
Starter
Same 600 tasks on other platforms
Make
All steps count (including trigger)
$16/mo
n8n Cloud
Per workflow run, not per step
$24/mo
n8n Self-Hosted
Free, you host it
Free
Power Automate
$15/user/mo with M365
$15/user/mo
Zapier vs Make vs n8n vs Power Automate
Zapier is the easiest to use and has the most integrations, but it is the most expensive per operation.
| Feature | Zapier | Make | n8n | Power Automate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19.99/mo | $9/mo | Free (self-hosted) / $24/mo (cloud) | $15/user/mo |
| Free tier | 100 tasks, 5 Zaps | 1,000 ops, unlimited scenarios | Unlimited (self-hosted) | Limited with M365 |
| Unit of billing | Tasks (action steps) | Operations (all steps incl. trigger) | Executions (per workflow run) | Runs |
| 2,000 units/mo cost | $49/mo | ~$16/mo | ~$24/mo (cloud) or free | $15/user/mo |
| Ease of use | Easiest | Moderate | Harder (more powerful) | Moderate |
| Integrations | 7,000+ | 1,800+ | 400+ (growing fast) | 1,000+ (Microsoft-focused) |
| Complex logic | Limited (Paths) | Visual branches, loops, iterators | Full programming capability | Moderate |
| Self-hosting | No | No | Yes (free) | No |
| Best for | Non-technical users, simple workflows | Cost-conscious, complex workflows | Developers, privacy, budget | Microsoft 365 shops |
Bottom line: Make offers similar functionality at roughly 1/3 the cost. n8n is free if you self-host. Power Automate is the default if you already pay for Microsoft 365.
7 Ways to Reduce Your Zapier Bill
Ranked by impact. Start from the top.
Use filters aggressively
High impactPlace filter steps early in your Zaps. A filter that stops a 4-step Zap saves 4 tasks per filtered run. If 50% of triggers are irrelevant, you cut task usage in half.
Consolidate into multi-step Zaps
High impactCombine multiple 2-step Zaps into one multi-step Zap. Triggers do not count as tasks, so you eliminate redundant trigger checks. Fewer Zaps, same task count, but you stay within Zap limits on lower plans.
Use Paths instead of duplicate Zaps
Medium impactZapier Paths let you branch logic within a single Zap. Instead of running three separate Zaps with different conditions, use one Zap with three Paths. This reduces your total Zap count and simplifies management.
Reduce trigger frequency
Medium impactIf 15-minute polling is fast enough, avoid instant webhook triggers that fire on every event. Fewer triggers means fewer runs and fewer tasks consumed.
Audit unused Zaps monthly
Medium impactMany users have Zaps running that produce no value. Check your Zap history and turn off anything that has not triggered a useful action in 30 days.
Move high-volume workflows to Make
High impactKeep Zapier for simple automations with unique integrations. Move high-volume workflows to Make where operations cost 60-70% less. A hybrid approach often gives the best cost-to-functionality ratio.
Switch to annual billing
Medium impactAnnual billing saves 25-30% compared to monthly on all paid plans. Starter drops from $29.99 to $19.99/mo. Professional drops from $69 to $49/mo.
Hidden Costs and Gotchas
Things Zapier does not emphasise on their pricing page.
Overage handling
If you exceed your task limit, Zapier pauses all Zaps or may auto-upgrade your plan. Check your account settings to control this behaviour.
Premium app surcharges
Some integrations (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.) require the Professional plan or higher. You cannot use them on Free or Starter.
Update intervals
Free and Starter plans only check triggers every 15 minutes. If you need instant or near-instant triggers, you need Professional ($49/mo) or higher.
Single-user limitation
Free and Starter plans are for one user only. Sharing Zaps with teammates requires the Team plan at $69/user/mo.
Annual lock-in
Annual billing saves money but commits you for 12 months. If you switch to Make mid-year, you are still paying Zapier until the term ends.
Which Plan Should You Choose?
Stay on Free if:
- -You have 5 or fewer simple automations
- -Total runs are under 100/month
- -15-minute update intervals are acceptable
Upgrade to Starter if:
- -You need 6-20 Zaps
- -Total tasks are under 750/month
- -You need multi-step Zaps
Upgrade to Professional if:
- -You need unlimited Zaps
- -You need 2-minute update intervals
- -You use premium integrations
- -Tasks are under 2,000/month
Consider alternatives if:
- -Tasks regularly exceed 2,000/month (Make is cheaper)
- -You need complex branching (Make or n8n)
- -You can self-host (n8n is free)
- -You live in Microsoft 365 (Power Automate is included)