Zapier alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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Best Zapier alternative for most people
MakeVisual canvas for complex scenarios, usually cheaper per operation than Zapier tasks.
Best Zapier alternative for a free option
ActivepiecesOpen-source, Zapier-like builder with flat monthly plans and self-hosting.
Best Zapier alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
n8nSelf-hostable and charged per workflow execution, not per step.
Best Zapier alternative for open source
ActivepiecesOpen-source, Zapier-like builder with flat monthly plans and self-hosting.
Best Zapier alternative for self-hosting
n8nSelf-hostable and charged per workflow execution, not per step.
Best Zapier alternative for Windows
Microsoft Power AutomateOften already licensed for Microsoft 365 shops, with desktop RPA included.
Best Zapier alternative for iPhone and Android
IFTTTSimpler and cheaper for personal and smart-home automations.
Best Zapier alternative for working in the browser
Pabbly ConnectBudget 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.