Updated 27 March 2026
Zapier Alternatives
Zapier gets expensive fast. Make.com gives you 3-5x more operations per dollar. n8n is free if you self-host. Here are the 5 best alternatives.
Make.com (formerly Integromat)
Best for: Power users who hit Zapier's task limits
Free (1,000 ops) / $9/mo (10,000 ops)
50-70% cheaper at scale
3-5x more operations per dollar. Visual workflow builder is more powerful. Steeper learning curve.
n8n
Best for: Developers who want full control and zero per-task costs
Free (self-hosted) / $20/mo (cloud)
90%+ on self-hosted
Open source, self-hostable, no task limits on self-hosted. More complex workflows possible. Requires technical setup for self-hosted.
Pipedream
Best for: Developers who want to write code in their automations
Free (10,000 invocations/day) / $19/mo
Free tier is more generous than Zapier
Code-first approach with Node.js runtime. Generous free tier. Better for developers than non-technical users.
Microsoft Power Automate
Best for: Teams already on Microsoft 365
$15/user/mo (included with M365 Business)
$0 extra if you have M365
Deep Microsoft ecosystem integration. Per-user not per-task pricing. Clunky UI compared to Zapier.
Pabbly Connect
Best for: Small businesses wanting predictable costs
$32/mo (lifetime option at $249 one-time)
Lifetime deal saves thousands long-term
One-time payment option eliminates monthly fees entirely. Unlimited tasks on all plans. Fewer integrations than Zapier.
When to stay with Zapier.
Zapier has the most integrations (6,000+), the simplest interface, and the most reliable uptime. If your team is non-technical and you need "just works" automation, Zapier's premium is worth paying. Switch if: you are hitting task limits, spending $50+/month, or have technical users who want more power.