Zapier
SaaS workflow automation pioneer, 6000+ integrations, charges per task (each step run).
Definition
Zapier is the original SaaS workflow automation platform, with the largest integration catalog (6000+ apps). Zaps are linear workflows triggered by an event and executed step by step. Pricing is per-task — each step in a running Zap counts. Best when you need broad integration coverage with minimal setup; gets expensive at high step counts because every step bills.
When to use
Pick Zapier when you need an obscure SaaS integration that Make or n8n doesn't have yet. Watch the task counter — step-heavy workflows can outrun Make.com or self-hosted n8n quickly.
See also
- Make.com — SaaS workflow automation platform (formerly Integromat), 1500+ integrations, visual scenario builder.
- n8n — Open-source workflow automation tool with 400+ integrations, self-hostable, fair-code licensed.
- webhook — An HTTP POST sent by one system to a URL on another system when an event occurs — push, not poll.