# Gumloop vs Zapier

> Gumloop: Build AI agents that work across your company's apps, with IT in control
> Zapier: Connect AI models and 9,000+ business apps into automated workflows and agents

- Gumloop profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/gumloop
- Zapier profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/zapier
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/gumloop-vs-zapier
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Gumloop and Zapier are both Productivity tools. Zapier scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.3 vs 8.0 out of 10), led by ease of use and feature depth. Only Zapier has a free plan or trial. Only Gumloop is available on Chrome Extension.

### Choose Gumloop if

- You want a tool built for lead enrichment, CRM updates, meeting prep, SEO research, support triage, competitor monitoring and scheduled reporting across connected apps.
- Model-agnostic, with 35+ models and bring-your-own-key support.
- Unlimited agents, seats and teams on the $37 Pro plan.

### Choose Zapier if

- You want a tool built for connecting SaaS apps without code, adding AI steps to existing business workflows, giving AI assistants controlled access to business tools.
- Connects 9,000+ apps, one of the largest integration libraries in automation.
- Free plan with 100 tasks per month and a 14-day Professional trial with no credit card.

## Pricing

| | Gumloop | Zapier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Free trial | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | No | Yes |
| Starting price | $37 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Gumloop | Zapier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Agents | Yes | Limited |
| Triggers | Yes | Not listed |
| Skills | Yes | Not listed |
| Artifacts | Yes | Not listed |
| Connectors and MCP | Yes | Not listed |
| Company Brain | Yes | Not listed |
| Model Choice and BYOK | Yes | Not listed |
| Enterprise Controls | Yes | Not listed |
| Developer Access | Yes | Not listed |
| Chrome Extension | Yes | Not listed |
| Zaps | Not listed | Yes |
| Zapier Agents | Not listed | Yes |
| Zapier MCP | Not listed | Yes |
| AI by Zapier and Copilot | Not listed | Yes |
| Tables, Forms and Chatbots | Not listed | Yes |
| Canvas | Not listed | Yes |
| Zapier SDK and API | Not listed | Yes |
| Governance Controls | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Gumloop | Zapier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | No | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Chrome Extension | Yes | No |
| CLI | Yes | Yes |

## Gumloop strengths

- Model-agnostic, with 35+ models and bring-your-own-key support.
- Unlimited agents, seats and teams on the $37 Pro plan.
- Broad connector coverage, including external and custom MCP servers.
- Developer surfaces include REST API, MCP server, CLI and SDKs.
- Admin controls such as audit logs, RBAC, spend insights and optional VPC.

## Gumloop limitations

- No permanent free plan; access starts with a 14-day trial of Pro.
- Credit-based billing with an 8% orchestration fee (16% with BYOK) makes monthly cost harder to forecast.
- Unused credits do not roll over, and agents stop at the 20,000 limit unless pay as you go is enabled.
- Governance features such as RBAC, SCIM/SAML and audit logs are limited to the Enterprise plan.

## Zapier strengths

- Connects 9,000+ apps, one of the largest integration libraries in automation.
- Free plan with 100 tasks per month and a 14-day Professional trial with no credit card.
- Zapier MCP is included on every plan and works with Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor.
- Enterprise governance options include SSO, SCIM, action restrictions and log streaming.
- Agents, Chatbots, Tables and Forms sit in the same account as Zaps.

## Zapier limitations

- Task-based pricing rises quickly: Team starts at $103.50/month and Professional at 2,000 tasks is $73.50/month on monthly billing.
- The free plan is limited to 100 tasks and two-step Zaps with 15-minute polling.
- Agents activities and Chatbots are billed as add-ons outside the plan's task pool.
- No official mobile app and no self-hosted option were found.

## FAQ

**Is Gumloop better than Zapier?**

It depends on your workflow. Gumloop is built for lead enrichment, CRM updates, meeting prep, SEO research, support triage, competitor monitoring and scheduled reporting across connected apps. Zapier is built for connecting SaaS apps without code, adding AI steps to existing business workflows, giving AI assistants controlled access to business tools.

**What are the key feature differences between Gumloop and Zapier?**

Gumloop: Build AI agents that work across your company's apps, with IT in control. Zapier: Connect AI models and 9,000+ business apps into automated workflows and agents.

**Does Gumloop or Zapier have a free plan?**

Zapier has a free plan or trial; Gumloop is paid only.

**Which is cheaper, Gumloop or Zapier?**

Gumloop starts at $37 and Zapier starts at $0. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.