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Hosted automation platform that connects thousands of apps and AI models through multi-step workflows (Zaps), with governance tools for larger organizations. Pricing is based on tasks per month.

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Overview

Zapier connects business apps so that a trigger in one app can start actions in others, and adds AI steps, agents and an MCP connection that lets AI assistants act through Zapier. Its site states support for more than 9,000 apps.

Usage is measured in tasks per month. The free plan is limited to two-step Zaps and 100 tasks, while paid plans add multi-step Zaps, premium apps and webhooks, with a tier chosen by task volume. The Team plan adds shared workspaces, SAML SSO and an audit log.

Zapier is a hosted service only on the pages checked. Costs rise with task volume, and with pay-per-task billing enabled, overage is charged at a multiple of the base rate.

Pricing

Free plan available; paid plans from USD 19.99 per month, billed annually

Prices checked on October 24, 2026 from the vendor's official page. Vendors change prices; confirm before buying. How we check prices. Official pricing page (opens in a new tab)

Who it's for

Business teams and individuals who want a hosted, no-code way to connect many apps, plus IT and compliance staff who need governance over automations and AI use.

Key features

  • Multi-step workflows (Zaps) with filters, paths and webhooks on paid plans
  • AI steps and AI agents that act across connected tools
  • MCP connection for AI assistants such as Claude and ChatGPT
  • Zapier SDK for connecting custom AI apps
  • Governance tools including workspaces, action restrictions and audit logging
  • Tables and Forms products with plan-based record and page limits

Pros and limitations

Pros

  • Free plan available for light use
  • Very large stated app library
  • Annual billing is listed as 33% below monthly rates

Limitations

  • Free plan: 100 tasks per month, two-step Zaps only, 15-minute polling
  • Task-based pricing rises with volume; pay-per-task overage is billed at 2.5x the base rate on monthly plans and 1.25x on annual plans
  • Prices are set in USD; local-currency billing converts at the payment-date rate
  • Hosted only on the pages checked; no self-hosting option described

Integrations

  • Over 9,000 apps stated on the home page
  • Claude and ChatGPT via MCP

Use cases

  • Syncing data between SaaS apps without code
  • Routing leads, tickets and documents with AI steps
  • Centrally governing automations across a company

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How this page was researched

This page is based on desk research of the vendor's public pages and documentation. SIDAN Stack has not tested this product hands-on. How we research. Last verified: October 24, 2026.

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