# Zapier

> Connect AI models and 9,000+ business apps into automated workflows and agents

- Category: [Productivity](https://finderatlas.com/categories/productivity)
- Pricing: Freemium
- Website: https://zapier.com
- Platforms: Web, API, CLI
- API: available
- Made by: Zapier, Inc., founded 2011, San Francisco, CA
- Last updated: 2026-10-19
- FinderAtlas page: https://finderatlas.com/tools/zapier

## Overview

Zapier is a workflow automation platform that connects more than 9,000 business apps and lets teams add AI to the processes that run between them. Users build automations called Zaps, which start with a trigger in one app and run actions in others, and can insert AI steps only where a rule-based flow needs judgment. The company also offers Zapier Agents, AI teammates that act across connected apps, plus Chatbots, Tables, Forms and Canvas for planning and documenting workflows. For AI use, Zapier MCP gives assistants such as Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor governed access to connected apps and actions. The platform is priced by tasks and includes a free plan with 100 tasks per month, so individuals can test automations before paying.

## Key features

- Zaps
- Zapier Agents
- Zapier MCP
- AI by Zapier and Copilot
- Tables, Forms and Chatbots
- Canvas
- Zapier SDK and API
- Governance Controls

## Pricing

- **Free** ($0): Entry plan for trying automation
- **Professional** ($29.99/month): Individuals and small teams building multi-step automations
- **Team** ($103.50/month): Teams collaborating on shared automations
- **Enterprise** (Custom): Large organisations needing governance and scale

## Best for

- Connecting SaaS apps without code, adding AI steps to existing business workflows, giving AI assistants controlled access to business tools

## Who uses it

- Operations Teams
- Marketing Teams
- Sales Teams
- IT Teams
- Small Businesses
- Developers

## 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.

## 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.

## Not recommended for

- Very high-volume data pipelines where per-task pricing becomes expensive, teams that need fully self-hosted automation

## Integrations

- Slack
- Claude
- ChatGPT
- Cursor
- Datadog
- Splunk
- Amazon Bedrock

## FinderAtlas editorial scores (out of 10)

- Ease of Use: 8.6/10
- Feature Depth: 9/10
- Value for Money: 7.2/10
- Performance & Speed: 8/10
- Documentation & Support: 8.5/10

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## Recent updates

- 2012-06-01: Zapier launched publicly after starting as a 2011 side project in Columbia, Missouri

## FAQ

**Does Zapier have a free plan?**

Yes. The Free plan includes 100 tasks per month, two-step Zaps, unlimited Zaps, Tables and Forms, and a daily limit on Copilot. Professional also has a 14-day free trial.

**How does Zapier count usage?**

Plans are measured in tasks per month. Zapier MCP tool calls use two tasks each from your quota, and Agents activities and Chatbots are add-ons outside the task pool.

**Can I use Zapier with Claude or ChatGPT?**

Yes. Zapier MCP connects AI clients including Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor to Zapier-connected apps and actions, and it is included in every plan.

**How many apps does Zapier connect to?**

Zapier states that it connects to more than 9,000 apps.

**What security certifications does Zapier list?**

The site lists SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, GDPR and CCPA compliance. SSO and SCIM are available on higher plans.

**Is there a Zapier mobile app?**

Zapier's community staff and partners have stated there is no official iOS or Android app as of May 2025. This was not re-verified on the app stores beyond finding a third-party listing.