Zapier alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Zapier: per-task pricing gets expensive at high volume, and free plan limited to two-step Zaps. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Zapier, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Make currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Activepieces	Open source	Yes	Web, Self-hosted	5 of 5	59.6

1. ActivepiecesTop pick
Best for: Teams wanting a Zapier-like builder they can self-host and extend
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from Zapier
Open-source, Zapier-like builder with flat monthly plans and self-hosting.
Pros
Open source and self-hostable
Flat monthly pricing instead of per-task tiers
Easy builder with TypeScript code steps
Cons
Smaller integration library than Zapier or Make
Enterprise controls need paid plans
Younger ecosystem with fewer templates
Visit Activepieces Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Activepieces a good Zapier alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
Yes, 1,000 credits/month
Checked Oct 25, 2026activepieces.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$20 flat per month (Plus)
Checked Oct 25, 2026activepieces.com(opens source in a new tab)
Integrations
770+ apps
Checked Oct 25, 2026activepieces.com(opens source in a new tab)
Integrations license
MIT
Checked Oct 25, 2026activepieces.com(opens source in a new tab)
Hosting
Cloud or on-prem
Checked Oct 25, 2026activepieces.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Zapier alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Zapier alternative for most people

Make

Visual canvas for complex scenarios, usually cheaper per operation than Zapier tasks.

Best Zapier alternative for a free option

Activepieces

Open-source, Zapier-like builder with flat monthly plans and self-hosting.

Best Zapier alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

n8n

Self-hostable and charged per workflow execution, not per step.

Best Zapier alternative for open source

Activepieces

Open-source, Zapier-like builder with flat monthly plans and self-hosting.

Best Zapier alternative for self-hosting

n8n

Self-hostable and charged per workflow execution, not per step.

Best Zapier alternative for Windows

Microsoft Power Automate

Often already licensed for Microsoft 365 shops, with desktop RPA included.

Best Zapier alternative for iPhone and Android

IFTTT

Simpler and cheaper for personal and smart-home automations.

Best Zapier alternative for working in the browser

Pabbly Connect

Budget option with a one-time lifetime plan instead of monthly fees.

Zapier alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Zapier?

Make ranks first right now. Visual canvas for complex scenarios, usually cheaper per operation than Zapier tasks. n8n and Activepieces follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Zapier?

Yes. Make (free plan + paid), n8n (free plan + paid), Activepieces (open source) and Pabbly Connect (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Zapier?

Yes: Activepieces. Activepieces can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Zapier?

The complaints we hear most: per-task pricing gets expensive at high volume; free plan limited to two-step Zaps; complex branching is clumsier than canvas-based tools.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Zapier, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.