Zapier alternatives
12 tools that can replace Zapier for at least part of the work, closest first. Each row names the reason it made the list.
Zapier: No-code app connections with an AI step inside: an email arrives, data is extracted, a row lands in a sheet. Paid plans from $19.99/mo. Free plan available.
| Tool | Why it fits | Entry price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 3 shared tasks | $20/mo | Zapier vs ChatGPT |
| Make | 2 shared tasks, same category, cheaper entry plan | $9/mo | Zapier vs Make |
| n8n | 2 shared tasks, same category | Free | Zapier vs n8n |
| Claude | 2 shared tasks | $20/mo | Zapier vs Claude |
| Gemini in Google Sheets | 2 shared tasks, cheaper entry plan | $14/mo | Zapier vs Gemini in Google Sheets |
| Zendesk AI | 1 shared task, same category | $55/mo | Zapier vs Zendesk AI |
| Copilot in Word | 1 shared task | $20/mo | |
| Gemini in Gmail | 1 shared task, cheaper entry plan | $14/mo | |
| Numerous.ai | 1 shared task | Free | |
| SheetAI | 1 shared task | Free | |
| Grok | 1 shared task, cheaper entry plan | $8/mo | |
| Docsumo | 1 shared task | Free |
ChatGPT
All-purpose chat assistant with web search, file and spreadsheet analysis, voice and custom GPTs. Paid plans from $20/mo. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Categorize a bank statement by cash flow line, Analyze customer reviews by topic, Write an overdue payment reminder
Make
Visual automation scenarios with branching and AI steps, cheaper than Zapier on complex chains. Paid plans from $9/mo. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Categorize a bank statement by cash flow line, Analyze customer reviews by topic
n8n
Automation with AI agents that you can host on your own server with no per-operation fees. Paid plans on request. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Categorize a bank statement by cash flow line, Analyze customer reviews by topic
Claude
Assistant for long documents, contracts and careful writing, with a Project for each matter. Paid plans from $20/mo. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Categorize a bank statement by cash flow line, Analyze customer reviews by topic
Gemini in Google Sheets
Gemini side panel in Sheets: formulas, summaries and anomaly checks with no copying of data into a chat. Paid plans from $14/mo.
Tasks both handle: Categorize a bank statement by cash flow line, Analyze customer reviews by topic
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