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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

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Make logoMakeFree plan + paidNoWeb3 of 366.5
2n8n logon8nFree plan + paidNoWeb, Self-hosted5 of 562.6
3Activepieces logoActivepiecesOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted5 of 559.6
4Microsoft Power Automate logoMicrosoft Power AutomatePaidNoWeb, Windows, iOS +15 of 557.2
5Pabbly Connect logoPabbly ConnectFree plan + paidNoWeb3 of 355.3
6Integrately logoIntegratelyFree plan + paidNoWeb4 of 453.6
7IFTTT logoIFTTTFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 452.3
  1. Make logo

    1. MakeTop pick

    Best for: Ops teams and agencies building multi-branch automations on a budget

    Free plan + paidWeb

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Zapier

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

    Pros

    • Visual canvas shows complex logic clearly
    • Strong data handling with routers, iterators and error handlers
    • Free plan with no time limit

    Cons

    • Steeper learning curve than Zapier
    • Credit usage can be hard to predict
    • Fewer app integrations than Zapier
    Visit Make Compare with ZapierDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 Make a good Zapier alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, no time limit
    Checked Oct 25, 2026make.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    3,500+ apps
    Checked Oct 25, 2026make.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    500,000+ teams
    Checked Oct 25, 2026make.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. n8n logo

    2. n8n

    Best for: Technical teams that want self-hosted automations and AI agents without per-task fees

    Free plan + paidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Zapier

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

    Pros

    • Free self-hosted Community edition
    • Priced per execution, not per step
    • Code nodes and strong AI agent tooling

    Cons

    • Fair-code licence restricts commercial resale
    • Less friendly for non-technical users
    • SSO and version control need paid editions
    Visit n8n Compare with ZapierDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 n8n a good Zapier alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Cloud starting price
    €20/month (annual), 2.5K executions
    Checked Oct 25, 2026n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    €50/month (annual), 10K executions
    Checked Oct 25, 2026n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes, free Community edition
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    2,000+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    Sustainable Use License (fair-code)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Activepieces logo

    3. Activepieces

    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)
  4. Microsoft Power Automate logo

    4. Microsoft Power Automate

    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)
  5. Pabbly Connect logo

    5. Pabbly Connect

    Best for: Budget-conscious small businesses that prefer a one-time payment

    Free plan + paidWeb

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Zapier

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

    Pros

    • One-time lifetime plan available
    • Internal steps aren't billed as tasks
    • Large library of video tutorials

    Cons

    • Interface is less polished than Zapier or Make
    • Fewer enterprise and team controls
    • Prices may display in local currency, making comparison harder
    Visit Pabbly Connect Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 Pabbly Connect a good Zapier alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    100 tasks, no credit card
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pabbly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Lifetime plan
    Yes, one-time payment
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pabbly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    2,000+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pabbly.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Integrately logo

    6. Integrately

    Best for: Small businesses wanting common app-to-app automations cheaply

    Free plan + paidWeb

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Zapier

    Cheaper per task with ready-made one-click automations.

    Pros

    • One-click ready-made automations
    • More tasks per dollar than Zapier
    • Live chat support on all plans

    Cons

    • Smaller app catalogue than Zapier
    • Few enterprise controls
    • Free plan is very limited
    Visit Integrately Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    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 Integrately a good Zapier alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    100 tasks/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026integrately.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $19.99/month billed annually (2,000 tasks)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026integrately.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    1,500+ apps
    Checked Oct 25, 2026integrately.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Customers
    42,000+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026integrately.com(opens source in a new tab)
  7. IFTTT logo

    7. 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.

Make logo

Best Zapier alternative for most people

Make

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

Activepieces logo

Best Zapier alternative for a free option

Activepieces

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

n8n logo

Best Zapier alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

n8n

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

Activepieces logo

Best Zapier alternative for open source

Activepieces

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

n8n logo

Best Zapier alternative for self-hosting

n8n

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

Microsoft Power Automate logo

Best Zapier alternative for Windows

Microsoft Power Automate

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

IFTTT logo

Best Zapier alternative for iPhone and Android

IFTTT

Simpler and cheaper for personal and smart-home automations.

Pabbly Connect logo

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.