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Zapier
situationalThe automation incumbent — 7000+ app integrations, now with AI steps.
zapier.comVerified 2026-08-15
ledger entry · observed by @whysanesanders
Unbeatable integration coverage and reliability for standard SaaS plumbing. But per-task pricing punishes AI workflows (every LLM call is tasks), and n8n or Make do AI-native automation cheaper.
Known limitations
- Per-task pricing explodes once AI loops enter workflows.
- AI features feel bolted on vs AI-native rivals.
- Complex branching becomes unmaintainable in the UI.
Facts
- pricing
- freemium1
- price note
- free tier (100 tasks/mo); Professional from $20/mo
- free tier
- yes
- open source
- no
- api
- yes
- self-host
- no
- category
- agents
Sources
If we can't show the source, we don't print the number.
Same shelf — agents
CrewAI
agents
Python framework for multi-agent crews — roles, tasks and processes.
OSSAPIFREE TIER
freemiumopen source (MIT); cloud Free Basic (50 exec/mo); Enterprise custom
LangGraph
agents
Graph-based agent orchestration from LangChain — stateful and controllable.
OSSAPIFREE TIER
freemiumframework free open-source; LangSmith Plus $39/seat/mo
Manus
agents
General-purpose autonomous agent that executes multi-step web tasks.
FREE TIER
freemiumfree daily credits; Pro from $20/mo