Zapier vs Pipedream pricing (2026): what you'd actually pay
Zapier charges per tasks; Pipedream charges per credits. Here's what that means at real volumes, using prices checked on 2026-10-22.
| Monthly usage | Zapier (cheapest plan) | Pipedream (cheapest plan) |
|---|---|---|
| 500 runs × 3 steps | $39.00 Professional | $99.00 Startup |
| 2,000 runs × 5 steps | $129 Professional | $99.00 Startup |
| 10,000 runs × 5 steps | $289 Professional | $579 Startup |
| 50,000 runs × 10 steps | $1,499 Professional | $5,979 Startup |
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Who should pick which
Both count usage the same basic way (tasks vs credits), so the plan price per unit decides it.
- Pick Zapier on price if your volume looks like 500 × 3, 10,000 × 5, 50,000 × 10 (runs × steps a month).
- Pick Pipedream on price if your volume looks like 2,000 × 5 (runs × steps a month), and only if its different product fits your use case.
Worked example: 2,000 runs × 5 steps
- Zapier: 2,000 runs × 5 steps = 10,000 tasks a month → Professional plan, $129.
- Pipedream: 2,000 runs × 5 steps = 10,000 credits a month → Startup plan, $99.00.
Annual billing. Make also counts the trigger module as a credit.
FAQ
Is Zapier or Pipedream cheaper at 2,000 runs a month?
At 2,000 runs × 5 steps on annual billing, Pipedream is cheaper: Zapier $129 (Professional) vs Pipedream $99.00 (Startup), from prices checked 2026-10-22.
How does Zapier count usage?
1 task per successful action step. Triggers and built-in tools (Filter, Formatter, Paths, Delay) do not count.
How does Pipedream count usage?
1 credit per 30 seconds of compute per action/trigger event. We assume 1 credit per step (rough estimate).
Do Zapier and Pipedream include GST?
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How they count usage
Zapier: 1 task per successful action step. Triggers and built-in tools (Filter, Formatter, Paths, Delay) do not count.
Pipedream: 1 credit per 30 seconds of compute per action/trigger event. We assume 1 credit per step (rough estimate).
Zapier plans
- Free (monthly): 0 USD for 100 tasks Two-step Zaps only.
- Professional (annual): 19.99 USD for 750 tasks; 39 USD for 1,500 tasks; 49 USD for 2,000 tasks; …
- Professional (monthly): 29.99 USD for 750 tasks; 58.5 USD for 1,500 tasks; 73.5 USD for 2,000 tasks; …
- Team (annual): 69 USD for 2,000 tasks; 119 USD for 5,000 tasks; 169 USD for 10,000 tasks; … Up to 25 users.
- Team (monthly): 103.5 USD for 2,000 tasks; 178.5 USD for 5,000 tasks; 253.5 USD for 10,000 tasks; …
- Enterprise: custom pricing Contact sales.
Local currency: Bills in 19 currencies incl. SGD, INR, AUD, HKD, JPY. Prices are set in USD and converted at the exchange rate when you pay. No separate SGD/Asia price list is published.
Last verified 2026-10-22. Prices exclude GST/VAT and other taxes; vendors may add tax at checkout. Prices change often, so check the vendor page before buying.
Source: https://zapier.com/pricing, checked 2026-10-22
Zapier pricingPipedream plans
- Startup (annual): 99 USD incl. 10,000 credits, then 0.012/credit +$2 per external user above 100.
- Startup (monthly): 150 USD incl. 10,000 credits, then 0.012/credit
- Business: custom pricing
Local currency: USD only.
Last verified 2026-10-22. Prices exclude GST/VAT and other taxes; vendors may add tax at checkout. Prices change often, so check the vendor page before buying.
Source: https://pipedream.com/pricing, checked 2026-10-22
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