Zapier Pricing 2026
Complete pricing guide with plans, hidden costs, and cost analysis
Zapier has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29/month (Starter) and go up to $69/month.
Zapier costs Free to $69 per month as of March 2026, with 4 plans available including a free tier. Plans: Free (free), Starter at $29/month, Professional at $73/month, and Team at $99/month. The median contract is $15,000/year based on 79 verified purchases.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: Yes
Zapier offers 4 pricing tiers: Free, Starter, Professional, Team. A free plan is available. Paid plans include Starter at $29/month, Professional at $73/month, Team at $99/month. The Starter plan is individuals automating core workflows.
Compared to other no-code/low-code software, Zapier is positioned at the budget-friendly price point.
- Median contract: $15,000/yr from 79 purchases
- Average negotiated discount: 25%
- 10 documented hidden costs beyond list price
- Contracts auto-renew — Not publicly stated; users report no partial refunds are issued at any point after billing
How much does Zapier cost?
Zapier Pricing Overview
Zapier has 4 pricing plans, including a free tier. Paid plans range from $0 to $69/month. The Free plan is free and is best for testing automation and simple workflows. The Starter plan costs $29/month, best for individuals automating core workflows. The Professional plan costs $73/month, best for small teams scaling automation. The Team plan costs $99/month, best for growing teams with complex automation needs.
Zapier contracts auto-renew, with a Annual (monthly billing available at higher rates) minimum commitment.
The median Zapier customer pays $15,000/year based on 79 verified purchases, with an average 25% discount available through negotiation.
There are at least 10 documented hidden costs beyond Zapier's list price, including implementation, training, and add-on fees.
This pricing was last verified in February 4, 2026 from 1 independent sources.
Zapier pricing starts at free and goes up to $99/month for Team as of March 2026. The free tier includes 100 tasks/month with single-step automations. Starter costs $29/month with multi-step zaps. Professional costs $73/month with advanced logic and unlimited users. Team costs $99/month with shared workspaces and premier support. Verified from multiple pricing sources by Costbench, the software pricing database tracking 1,000+ products.
Zapier offers a free tier with 100 tasks/month, scaling through Starter ($29/month), Professional ($73/month), and Team ($99/month) plans based on task volume and feature needs.
How Zapier Pricing Compares
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All Zapier Plans & Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Tasks: 100/monthMulti-step Zaps: Not included | Free | Free | Testing automation and simple workflows |
| Starter Tasks: 750/monthPremium apps: 3 | $29 /month | $20 /yearSave 31% | Individuals automating core workflows |
| Professional Tasks: 2,000/monthPremium apps: Unlimited | $73 /month | $49 /yearSave 33% | Small teams scaling automation |
| Team Tasks: 50,000/monthUsers: Unlimited | $99 /month | $69 /yearSave 30% | Growing teams with complex automation needs |
View all features by plan
Free
- 100 tasks/month
- Single-step Zaps
- 15-minute update time
- Unlimited Zaps
Starter
- 750 tasks/month
- Multi-step Zaps
- 3 premium apps
- AI-powered automation
Professional
- 2,000 tasks/month
- Unlimited premium apps
- Custom logic
- Advanced admin permissions
Team
- 50,000 tasks/month
- Unlimited users
- Premier support
- Advanced admin controls
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What Companies Actually Pay for Zapier
The median Zapier buyer pays $15,000/year based on 79 verified purchase transactions, with an average 25% savings through negotiation.
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Zapier Year 1 Total Cost by Company Size
Real deployment costs including licenses, implementation, training, and admin — not just the sticker price.
A solo user or very small team getting started with Zapier on the free plan
A mid-size business using Zapier on the Professional plan
A large organization using Zapier on the Team plan
Single user running basic integrations, upgrading from free to Starter for multi-step Zap support. Annual billing.
Single user or small operation using the Professional plan for advanced multi-step workflows, filters, and higher task volume. Annual billing.
Team needing shared workspace access and collaboration features, billed annually on the Team plan.
Mid-market buyer with higher task volumes and multiple complex integrations across departments. Based on Vendr marketplace data from 79 actual purchases. Buyers at this scale save an average of 25% through negotiation.
Single user automating basic multi-step workflows on the Starter plan, billed annually.
One primary user running advanced multi-step Zaps with filters on the Professional plan, billed annually.
Multiple users sharing a Team plan workspace with collaborative automation, billed annually.
Based on Vendr marketplace data from 79 actual business purchases, this represents the median annual contract value paid by organizational buyers.
How Zapier Pricing Compares
| Software | Starting Price | Top Price |
|---|---|---|
| Zapier | Free | $69/month |
| Adalo | $5/month | $25/month |
| AppSheet | $5/user/month | $50/user/month |
| Bubble | $3/month | $3/month |
| Glide | Free | $199/month |
| OutSystems | $36/month | $36/month |
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Zapier Contract Terms
Zapier contracts auto-renew. Changes require Not publicly stated; users report no partial refunds are issued at any point after billing. These terms are sourced from verified buyer experiences.
Technically possible but users report friction; no partial refunds when downgrading from annual plans mid-term
How to Negotiate Zapier Pricing
Zapier contracts are negotiable — buyers save an average of 25% off list price. These 13 tactics are sourced from real buyer experiences and procurement specialists.
At renewal, push back on any price increases and request a renewal at the same contract value. Vendr confirms Zapier will agree to flat costs at renewal with pushback.
Vendr community insightWhen upgrading from monthly to an annual plan, request a one-time discount before signing. Vendr community data confirms a 20% one-time discount was secured on an upgrade to the Company annual tier. Frame it as a commitment to a longer relationship and request the discount as a goodwill gesture for switching to annual billing.
Vendr community insight: 'We were able to negotiate a one-time 20% discount when upgrading to the Company annual tier.'Mention competing automation platforms (Make, n8n, Workato) and that you are actively evaluating them. Zapier's median contract value ($15,000/year) is significantly lower than Workato's ($57,000/year), so positioning a potential switch to a cheaper alternative motivates discounting. Users report securing a 17% discount by citing budget constraints and competition in the same conversation.
Vendr community insight: 'Secured an additional 17% discount on new purchase leveraging budget constraints, competition and a quick signature'Time your purchase or renewal to coincide with Zapier's fiscal quarter end (March, June, September, December). Sales reps face quota pressure and are more willing to discount to close deals before quarter-end. Combine with a quick-signature commitment for maximum leverage.
Vendr discount levers: 'End of Quarter, Quick Sales'If your company has grown significantly, use projected task volume growth as a negotiation point — but push for flat or reduced per-unit pricing rather than accepting proportional cost increases. One Vendr buyer leveraged 40% company growth to limit total contract value increase to only 17%. Alternatively, simply push back on any price increase and request flat renewal rates.
Vendr community insights: 'We leveraged our previous discounting and 40% growth for only 17% more in total contract value.' and 'Zapier will provide flat costs at renewal with pushback'Offer a 2-year commitment in exchange for a larger upfront discount. Multi-year is listed as a primary discount lever by Vendr. Given Zapier's average discount of 25% on standard annual deals, a multi-year commitment may unlock additional savings on top of the annual billing discount.
Vendr discount levers: 'Multi-Year'Offer to serve as a public case study or reference customer in exchange for an additional discount. Zapier values social proof, and Vendr lists Case Study and Reference as active discount levers. This works best for companies with a recognizable brand name or high-visibility automation use case.
Vendr discount levers: 'Case Study, Reference'If you are on a plan being deprecated (Zapier is sunsetting their Company plan), negotiate to be grandfathered at the same rate before the migration is forced. Vendr data confirms Zapier agreed to renew at least one buyer on an old plan at the same spend level. Start the renewal conversation early — before the plan is officially sunset.
Vendr community insights: 'Even though we were on an old plan Zapier agreed to renew us on the same plan for the same spend.' and 'Zapier is sunsetting their Company plan. It’s important to start the renewal conversation early.'Offer to sign within 24 hours in exchange for an additional discount. Vendr community reports confirm a 17% additional discount was secured by combining budget constraints, competition, and a quick signature.
Vendr community insightGet competing quotes from Make, n8n, or Workato and share them during negotiations. Competition is a listed Zapier discount lever. Vendr data shows Workato's median contract is $57,000 vs Zapier's $15,000, which can shift the frame.
Vendr discount levers and comparison dataCommit to or demonstrate expected seat or usage growth. Vendr community reports confirm discounts were secured by leveraging 40% growth, resulting in only 17% more in total contract value rather than proportional cost increase.
Vendr community insightRequest Net 60 payment terms instead of upfront annual payment. Zapier will provide Net 60 with pushback and escalation to executive leadership. Come prepared with a business justification such as cash flow constraints or procurement process requirements, and be willing to loop in your own finance or executive stakeholders to signal seriousness.
Vendr community insights: 'Secured Net 60 payments terms on renewal contract after several pushbacks' and 'Zapier will provide Net60 payment terms with pushback and looping in executive leadership.'For larger contracts, negotiate a specific dollar amount off renewal rather than a percentage discount. Vendr data shows one buyer secured an additional $5,000 discount on a 1-year renewal. This approach works best when combined with other levers such as end-of-quarter timing or a multi-year commitment.
Vendr community insight: 'Negotiated an additional $5,000 discount for a 1 year renewal.'Zapier Pricing FAQ
01 How much does Zapier cost?
Zapier starts free with 100 tasks/month, then $29/month for Starter (750 tasks), $73/month for Professional (2,000 tasks), and $99/month for Team (50,000 tasks). Annual billing saves 30%. Enterprise pricing is custom.
02 What counts as a task in Zapier?
A task is any action your Zap successfully completes. For example, if your Zap adds a new contact to your CRM and sends a Slack message, that's 2 tasks. Trigger checks don't count as tasks.
03 Does Zapier have a free plan?
Yes, Zapier offers a free plan with 100 tasks/month and unlimited single-step Zaps. However, it doesn't include multi-step workflows, premium apps, or faster update times (limited to 15-minute checks).
04 What are premium apps in Zapier?
Premium apps are advanced integrations like Salesforce, Facebook Ads, Shopify, and Adobe products. They require at least the Starter plan ($29/month for 3 premium apps) or Professional ($73/month for unlimited).
05 How do I reduce Zapier costs?
Optimize by using filters to prevent unnecessary task runs, consolidating multiple small Zaps, using scheduled triggers instead of instant ones where possible, and regularly reviewing task usage to eliminate unused Zaps.
06 What's the difference between Zapier plans?
Free is for testing (100 tasks, single-step), Starter adds multi-step Zaps (750 tasks), Professional includes unlimited premium apps and faster updates (2,000 tasks), Team adds collaboration features (50,000 tasks).
07 Can I upgrade or downgrade Zapier plans?
Yes, you can change plans anytime. Upgrades take effect immediately. Downgrades take effect at the next billing cycle. If you exceed your task limit after downgrading, Zaps will pause until next month or you upgrade.
08 Is Zapier worth the cost?
For most businesses, yes. If automation saves just 5-10 hours/month, it pays for itself. Consider the value of time saved vs. the cost. Start with the free plan to test, then upgrade based on actual task usage.
09 Will Zapier refund me if I cancel my annual plan early?
No. Zapier maintains a strict no-refund policy on annual subscriptions. Multiple customers report being denied refunds even within minutes of an accidental plan upgrade. If you are unsure whether Zapier meets your needs, consider starting on monthly billing — Starter at $29/month, Professional at $73/month, or Team at $99/month — before committing to an annual plan.
10 How quickly can Zapier costs escalate as my automation needs grow?
Costs can escalate quickly. Multi-step Zaps consume tasks faster than expected — a workflow processing ~80 files in 15 minutes can generate 320–480 tasks per hour. Advanced features like filters and conditional logic require higher-tier plans, and users frequently report needing to upgrade sooner than anticipated. Most teams that outgrow basic automation find themselves on the Professional tier ($49/month annual) or above.
11 What are the actual limitations of Zapier's free plan?
Zapier's Free plan limits Zaps to 2 steps (no multi-step workflows or conditional logic), has a low monthly task cap, and excludes features like filters and premium app integrations. Additionally, new signups are placed on an automatic Pro trial for 14 days before the free tier becomes accessible. For most real business workflows, you will need to upgrade to at least the Starter plan ($20/month billed annually).
12 Can I negotiate a discount on Zapier?
Yes, though Zapier is described as 'stringent with their discounting.' Vendr marketplace data from 79 purchases shows buyers save an average of 25% off list price. Proven tactics include: requesting a one-time discount when upgrading to annual (one buyer secured 20%), timing your signature to end of quarter (17% discount reported), offering a multi-year commitment, citing competitor alternatives like Make or Workato, and pushing back on renewal price increases (flat renewal rates are available with pushback). Net 60 payment terms are also obtainable with escalation.
13 What is the typical annual cost for Zapier at mid-market scale?
Based on Vendr marketplace data from 79 purchases, the median annual contract value is $15,000/year, covering higher task volumes and more complex automation needs. Buyers at this scale negotiate an average discount of 25% off the quoted price.
14 Does Zapier charge more for multi-user access?
Yes. Expanding from a single user to multiple team members involves a pricing jump that reviewers describe as disproportionate for small teams needing just 2–3 seats. The Team plan ($69/month billed annually) is the first tier that formally supports shared workspaces and team collaboration.
15 Can I get a refund if I cancel my Zapier plan?
No. Zapier enforces a strict no-refund policy on all paid plans. If you cancel an annual Starter ($240/year), Professional ($588/year), or Team ($828/year) plan mid-year, you will not receive a partial refund. Multiple users report being denied refunds even when contacting support within minutes of an accidental upgrade.
16 Why does my Zapier cost keep increasing?
Zapier bills based on task consumption. In multi-step Zaps, each action step counts as a separate task, so a five-step Zap uses five tasks per run. As your automation volume grows or workflows become more complex, task usage scales rapidly, pushing you toward higher-tier plans. Costs can also spike unexpectedly during high-traffic periods like promotions or launches.
17 What Zapier plan do I need for team access?
The Team plan at $69/month (billed annually) or $99/month (billed monthly) is designed for multi-user access. Lower tiers (Free, Starter at $20/month annual, Professional at $49/month annual) are effectively single-user plans. There is no per-seat add-on for lower tiers, so small teams needing two or three users face a significant price jump to reach the Team tier.
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