Best Zapier alternatives in 2026
Zapier is listed under Productivity (free plan, paid from $29.99/month). The closest alternatives on Finder Atlas in 2026 are Plus AI, Circleback and Gamma, with 5 more below.
8tools · pricing and features checked against each vendor’s site
Quick picks
- Closest overall
- Plus AI
Free trial · From $15/user/mo
- Free option
- Circleback
Freemium · Free plan, paid from $18/user/mo
Zapier alternatives, compared
Plus AI
Free trialProductivity
Create and edit presentations with AI directly inside PowerPoint and Google Slides
- Works inside PowerPoint and Google Slides, so decks stay in native, editable formats.
- Accepts documents (PDF, docx, text) as source material for decks.
From $15/user/mo · Web, API · API
Circleback
FreemiumAI Assistants
AI meeting notes, action items and automations that work with or without a bot
- Bot-free desktop recording avoids a visible notetaker in client calls.
- Free plan includes API, MCP and CLI access and mobile apps.
Free plan, paid from $18/user/mo · Web, macOS, Windows · API · Mobile app
Gamma
FreemiumProductivity
Generate presentations, documents and websites from a prompt with an AI design partner
- Generates a full deck, document or webpage from a single prompt
- Card layout adapts to desktop and mobile screens without manual slide alignment
Free plan, paid from $12/month · Web, API · API
Shortcut
FreemiumProductivity
AI agent that builds, audits and edits Excel financial models from plain-language prompts
- Covers Excel add-in, web, Windows desktop, CLI and API from one product.
- Finance-specific focus on LBO, DCF and three-statement models with source tracing.
Free plan, paid from $100/month · Web, Windows, CLI · API
Fireflies.ai
FreemiumAudio & Speech AI
AI notetaker that records, transcribes and summarizes your meetings across every major call platform
- Permanent free tier with unlimited transcription and 100+ language support.
- Works across Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and other platforms, plus file uploads.
Free plan, paid from $18/user/mo · Web, Chrome Extension, iOS · API · Mobile app
Motion
Free trialAI Assistants
AI work platform that plans your day, manages projects and automates tasks
- Automatic scheduling rebuilds the daily plan around meetings and deadlines as they change.
- Tasks, projects, calendar, docs and meeting notes live in one app, replacing several separate tools.
From $19/seat/mo · Web, macOS, Windows · API · Mobile app
Novastart
FreemiumProductivity
Infinite canvas desktop where your apps, teammates and AI agents share one workspace
- Agents work with a visible cursor and can be paused, steered or taken over
- Permanent free plan with all apps available
Free plan, paid from $10/month · Windows, macOS, Linux
Granola
FreemiumAudio & Speech AI
AI notepad that turns your own meeting notes into polished summaries without a bot
- No bot joins calls, which keeps meetings less intrusive
- Notes are private by default with granular sharing controls
Free plan, paid from $14/user/mo · macOS, Windows, iOS · API · Mobile app
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest alternative to Zapier?
Plus AI. Create and edit presentations with AI directly inside PowerPoint and Google Slides. It is free trial (from $15/user/mo).
Is there a free alternative to Zapier?
Yes. Circleback is freemium (free plan, paid from $18/user/mo). AI meeting notes, action items and automations that work with or without a bot
Which Zapier alternatives have an API?
Plus AI, Circleback, Gamma, Shortcut, Fireflies.ai, Motion and Granola offer an API.
How are these alternatives chosen?
They share the tool's category and overlap in audiences, tags, pricing model, platforms and API availability. Some are picked by Finder Atlas editors, who add a one-line reason. Ratings come only from reviews on Finder Atlas.
Looking at Zapier itself? See its pricing, features and reviews, or browse all Productivity tools.