Zapier Pricing: What Counts as a Paid Automation Task?
Zapier pricing is driven by monthly tasks and plan capabilities. Buyers often overpay because inefficient workflows create multiple billable actions for one business outcome.
Plans and pricing
Free
US$0/month100 tasks monthly, unlimited Zaps, Tables and Forms, with two-step workflow limits.
Best for
Simple personal automations and evaluation.
Not for
Multi-step business workflows or premium apps.
Professional
From US$19.99/month billed annuallyMulti-step Zaps, premium apps, webhooks, paths and broader workflow controls.
Best for
Individuals and small businesses running production automation.
Not for
Teams requiring shared governance and central administration.
Higher team tiers
Varies by task volume and seatsTeam administration, collaboration and larger task allowances.
Best for
Organisations with multiple builders and governed shared automation.
Not for
Single-owner workflows that fit Professional.
Verified from Zapier's official pricing page on 2026-07-28. Final price varies by monthly task tier and billing frequency.
How to reduce Zapier cost
Measure tasks per completed outcome. Consolidate actions, filter before paid steps, avoid duplicate triggers and compare task economics with Make when workflows are action-heavy.
Calculate your exact cost →Who is overpaying for Zapier?
- Automations using several paid tasks for one simple outcome
- Users paying for Professional but running fewer than 100 tasks
- Teams duplicating near-identical Zaps instead of centralising logic
Official pricing sources
Frequently asked questions
How many tasks are included in Zapier Free?
The current Free plan lists 100 tasks per month.
When is Professional needed?
Professional is needed for multi-step Zaps, premium apps, webhooks and more advanced workflow logic.