Free alternatives
7 free Zapier alternatives
100 tasks a month and two-step Zaps run out fast. These tools give you more automation for free, and several are open source so you can host them yourself.
Short answer
The best free Zapier alternatives are Make, n8n, Activepieces and 4 more. Zapier has a free plan, but each pick here is free or has a usable free plan.
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Is Zapier free?
Zapier pricing
Zapier connects thousands of apps so you can automate repetitive work with multi-step workflows called Zaps.
Professional starts at $19.99 a month billed annually ($29.99 monthly) for 750 tasks. Team starts at $69 a month billed annually ($103.50 monthly) for 2,000 tasks. Enterprise is custom priced.
Free plan
Yes: 100 tasks a month, two-step Zaps only, with new data checked every 15 minutes.
Checked on Zapier's official pricing page on . Prices change, so check before you buy.
The 7 best free Zapier alternatives
Every pick is free or has a usable free plan, and is listed in our directory. Free-plan limits change, so check each tool's site before you switch.
Why switch: Visual, multi-step automation with a free plan.
Visual automation for more complex workflows.
Works on Web
Why switch: Open-source workflow automation you can host and extend yourself.
Open-source automation you can host and shape yourself.
Works on Web, Linux, macOS, Windows
Why switch: MIT-licensed Zapier replacement with a free cloud plan.
Open-source automation and AI agents, with a free cloud plan or self-hosting.
Works on Web
Why switch: The simplest if-this-then-that automations, with 2 free Applets.
Simple if-this-then-that automations between your apps and smart devices.
Works on Web, iOS, Android
Why switch: Developer-friendly workflows with 3,000+ connectors and code steps.
A developer-friendly automation platform with 3,000+ connectors and a free plan.
Works on Web
Why switch: Free, open-source flow editor for devices, APIs and home automation.
Free, open-source low-code tool for wiring together devices, APIs and online services.
Works on Linux, Windows, macOS
Why switch: Self-hosted agents that watch the web and act for you.
Self-hosted agents that watch the web and act for you, like your own IFTTT or Zapier.
Works on Linux
Frequently asked questions
- Is Zapier free?
- Yes: 100 tasks a month, two-step Zaps only, with new data checked every 15 minutes.
- How much does Zapier cost?
- Professional starts at $19.99 a month billed annually ($29.99 monthly) for 750 tasks. Team starts at $69 a month billed annually ($103.50 monthly) for 2,000 tasks. Enterprise is custom priced. Checked on Zapier's own pricing page in October 2026; prices can change.
- What is the best free alternative to Zapier?
- Make is our top pick, followed by n8n and Activepieces. Each one is free or has a usable free plan.
- Are these Zapier alternatives really free?
- Yes. Every tool on this page is either completely free or has a free plan you can keep using. Paid upgrades exist on some of them, and free-plan limits change, so check each tool's site.
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- Adobe Illustrator
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- Adobe Animate
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- Adobe Bridge
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- Adobe Lightroom Mobile
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- Behance
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