Bottom line up front: Zapier’s free plan is free forever at $0 a month with 100 tasks a month, unlimited Zaps, Tables, Forms, and Copilot. The limits are structural: free Zaps get two steps only, and premium apps and multi-step workflows sit behind Professional at $19.99 a month. For simple automations, free is genuinely useful; for multi-action workflows, it is a starter.
What is Zapier?
Zapier is the best-known no-code automation platform. A “Zap” watches for a trigger in one app — a new form entry, a new lead — and performs an action in another, like posting to Slack. Zapier says it connects to 9,000+ apps — more than any rival. AI runs across the product: Copilot helps build automations, AI steps process data in workflows, and MCP lets AI assistants act across your apps.
What is actually free on Zapier?
- 100 free tasks a month, free forever — a task counts only when a Zap successfully completes an action
- Unlimited Zaps, Tables, and Forms on the free plan
- Two-step Zaps: one trigger and one action connecting two apps
- Connections to 9,000+ apps, more than any other automation tool, per Zapier
- Zapier Copilot included on the free plan to help build automations
Two details soften the 100-task cap. You are only charged when an action succeeds: triggers and polling checks never count, and failed actions do not count. Built-in tools — Tables, Forms, Filter, Formatter, Paths, Delay, Storage — consume none. A two-step Zap firing 100 times a month fits the free plan at $0. New accounts also get a 14-day Professional trial, no card required.
What does the free plan leave out?
Multi-step Zaps. The moment an automation needs a second action — save the lead and email the team — you need Professional.
Premium apps and webhooks. Both are Professional features.
Scale headroom. Zap workflows, AI steps, code, MCP, and the SDK all draw from one task pool, and one MCP call uses two tasks — heavy AI use eats 100 free tasks fast.
If two steps is the deal-breaker, compare the free tiers we have covered: Make gives 1,000 free credits a month, n8n is unlimited if you self-host, and Activepieces offers 1,000 free credits a month. Zapier’s counter-argument is breadth and ease.
What do Zapier’s paid plans cost?
Per Zapier’s official pricing page, checked October 31, 2026: Professional starts at $19.99 a month, adding multi-step Zaps, unlimited premium apps, webhooks, and AI fields. Team starts at $69 a month, adding 25 users, shared Zaps, and SAML SSO. Paid plans are sold by task tier — read the tier selector, not just the headline price.
Pros and cons of Zapier’s free plan
Pros
- Free forever at $0 — not a trial — with 100 tasks resetting monthly
- Unlimited Zaps, Tables, and Forms even on free
- Tasks count only on successful actions; triggers and built-in tools are free
- 9,000+ app connections and Copilot AI help at $0
Cons
- Two steps per Zap on free — no multi-action workflows
- Premium apps and webhooks require Professional
- 100 tasks is light once AI steps share the pool
- One user on free; team sharing starts at the $69 Team plan
Who is Zapier’s free plan best for?
Solo operators wanting simple two-app automations — new lead to Slack, form entry to spreadsheet — without code or payment. Build real Zaps for a month and you will know if Professional is worth $19.99.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zapier really free, or is it a trial?
Both exist. The Free plan is $0, labeled “Free forever” on the pricing page. New accounts separately get a 14-day Professional trial; when it ends, free limits apply.
How many tasks do you get on Zapier’s free plan?
100 per month. A task counts when a Zap successfully completes an action; triggers, polling, and built-in tools do not count.
Does Zapier’s free plan include AI features?
Yes. Copilot is on the free plan, and AI steps draw from the same task pool as regular actions — one MCP call uses two tasks.
Research-based review — no hands-on testing claims. Pricing and free-plan details verified against Zapier’s official pricing page on October 31, 2026. Plans change; check the pricing page before relying on them.