Zapier

What it does

Zapier is the best-known no-code automation platform: it connects 9,000+ apps so that when something happens in one app, an action runs in another — no coding needed. In 2026 it added AI-native features like Copilot-assisted workflow building, AI Fields in Tables, and MCP server support, plus Tables, Forms, and Interfaces for building lightweight apps on top of automations.

Who it suits

Best for small businesses, freelancers, and busy professionals drowning in repetitive copy-paste work between apps like Gmail, Sheets, Slack, and CRMs.

Why it's trending

Zapier leaned into the AI-agent era in 2026 with Copilot-assisted building, AI Fields, Tables/Forms, and MCP support — repositioning from simple automations toward AI workflow infrastructure.

Key features

• 9,000+ app integrations — the largest automation catalog
• Multi-step Zaps with Paths (conditional logic) and Filters
• Copilot AI assistant that builds workflows for you
• AI Fields in Tables and MCP server support
• Webhooks, custom code steps (Python/JavaScript)
• Task-based billing — triggers and filters don't count as tasks

Pricing

Verified October 10, 2026 — always check the official site for the latest pricing.

Free plan

Free plan with 100 tasks/month, no credit card required; every new account starts with a 14-day Professional trial.

Limits: Single-step (2-step) Zaps only, 15-minute polling, no premium apps or webhooks on Free.

Beginner use cases

• Auto-save Gmail attachments to Google Drive
• Get a Slack alert whenever someone fills out your form
• Add new Shopify orders to a spreadsheet automatically

Official website

https://zapier.com