Task vs credit vs execution

Zapier: tasks

1 task per successful action step. Triggers and built-in tools (Filter, Formatter, Paths, Delay) do not count.

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

Make: credits

Most modules (including the trigger module) use 1 credit per run; routers and error handlers are free; some AI modules use more.

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://www.make.com/en/pricing, checked 2026-10-22

n8n Cloud: executions

1 execution per full workflow run, no matter how many steps.

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://n8n.io/pricing/, checked 2026-10-22

n8n self-hosted: executions

Community Edition is free and unlimited. Server cost not included.

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://n8n.io/pricing/, checked 2026-10-22

Activepieces: credits

1 credit per run regardless of steps; AI steps cost 2-20 credits extra.

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://www.activepieces.com/pricing, checked 2026-10-22

Pipedream: credits

1 credit per 30 seconds of compute per action/trigger event. We assume 1 credit per step (rough estimate).

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

Worked example: 1,000 runs × 5 action steps

RunCost's counting rules: Zapier = steps × runs; Make = (steps + trigger) × runs; Pipedream approx. 1 credit per step; n8n and Activepieces = 1 per run.