Side by side
| Feature | Zapier | Apify |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | No-code platform that connects 9,000+ apps and AI tools into automated workflows and agents for businesses and teams. | Marketplace of ready-to-run tools (Actors) for web scraping, data collection and automation, for developers and businesses building AI agents and apps. |
| Price from | od 19,99 USD/mo | 19 USD/mo |
| Free plan | yes | yes |
| Platforms | web, api, chrome | web, api |
| API | yes | yes |
Zapier: key features
- No-code workflows connecting 9,000+ apps
- Zapier MCP for connecting AI chat tools to business apps
- Zapier SDK for AI coding agents
- Tables for storing data that workflows can read and update
- Canvas for planning and mapping workflows with AI
- Agents for building custom AI assistants
Apify: key features
- Marketplace of 84,000+ ready-to-run Actors
- Serverless Actors you can build, publish and monetize
- Scheduling, monitoring and API access to runs
- MCP server for giving AI agents access to Actors
- Proxy rotation and anti-blocking tools
- Integrations with apps and services
FAQ
Is Zapier or Apify better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are Zapier and Apify free?
Zapier: Yes, there is a free plan. Free start with email or Google sign-up, as stated on the homepage; the specific limits of the free plan are not shown in the provided text. Apify: Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: $0/month with $5 to spend in Apify Store or on your own Actors, $0.2 per compute unit, community support, no Apify Store discount.