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	Microsoft Power Automate	Paid	No	Web, Windows, iOS +1	5 of 5	57.2
2	IFTTT	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	52.3

1. Microsoft Power AutomateTop pick
Best for: Organisations on Microsoft 365 automating approvals, documents and Windows tasks
PaidWeb, Windows, iOS, Android
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from Zapier
Often already licensed for Microsoft 365 shops, with desktop RPA included.
Pros
Deep integration with Microsoft 365 and Dynamics
Desktop RPA for Windows apps included in paid plans
On-premises data gateway for internal systems
Cons
Licensing is complex and hard to estimate
Premium connectors cost extra
Less pleasant outside the Microsoft ecosystem
Visit Microsoft Power Automate Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
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 Microsoft Power Automate a good Zapier alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free trial
30 days
Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
Premium price
$15 per user/month (paid yearly)
Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
Process license
$150 per bot/month (paid yearly)
Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
Connectors
1,400+
Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
On-premises
Cloud only, with on-premises data gateway
Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. IFTTT
Best for: Individuals automating smart-home gadgets and personal apps
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
52.3
score / 100
Why switch from Zapier
Simpler and cheaper for personal and smart-home automations.
Pros
Very simple to set up
Wide smart-home device support
Cheap paid plans
Cons
Free plan allows only two Applets
Limited logic for business workflows
Fewer business app integrations than Zapier
Visit IFTTT Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.353
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 IFTTT a good Zapier alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free plan
Yes, 2 Applets
Checked Oct 25, 2026ifttt.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$2.99/month billed annually
Checked Oct 25, 2026ifttt.com(opens source in a new tab)
Higher plan
$8.99/month billed annually
Checked Oct 25, 2026ifttt.com(opens source in a new tab)
Integrations
1,000+ services
Checked Oct 25, 2026ifttt.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.