Zapier vs Apple Shortcuts

Zapier9.3Visit Apple Shortcuts8.3Visit

Higher score Zapier #1 in Task Automation Software 9.3/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Zapier

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Apple Shortcuts #7 in Task Automation Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Try Apple Shortcuts

• Zapier fits best

  Maximum app connectivity with easy workflows

• Apple Shortcuts fits best

  Free automation across Apple devices

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Side by side

Feature	Zapier 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Apple Shortcuts 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.3
Ranking	#1 in Task Automation Software	#7 in Task Automation Software
Best for	Maximum app connectivity with easy workflows	Free automation across Apple devices
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$19.99/mo	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Chrome extension	iOS, macOS
Support	Email, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Zapier 0/4 · Apple Shortcuts 3/4
Scheduled runs	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
App triggers	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Browser automation	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Desktop recorder	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Desktop support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Monthly run limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Workflow step limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	More than 9,000 app integrations Multi-step workflows with filters, paths, and webhooks Free plan includes Zaps, Tables, Forms, and 100 tasks monthly	Free access to custom automations and hundreds of built-in actions Event triggers include time, location, and app opening Supports Siri, widgets, web APIs, JavaScript, and Apple Watch launch points
Cons	Professional starts at $19.99 per month Free workflows are limited to two steps Advanced team and enterprise controls require higher tiers	Coverage is limited to iOS and macOS Features vary by device and operating system Workflows depend on available app and service actions
Our verdict	Zapier is a cloud-based workflow automation platform for individuals, teams, and enterprises. It connects business applications through workflows called Zaps, which can trigger actions across services such as Google Sheets, Slack,… Read the review →	Apple Shortcuts is a free task-automation app for people using iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac. It combines actions from multiple apps into custom, multi-step shortcuts that can run manually, through Siri, from the Home Screen, from a… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Zapier — where it wins

  • More than 9,000 app integrations
  • Multi-step workflows with filters, paths, and webhooks
  • Free plan includes Zaps, Tables, Forms, and 100 tasks monthly

  Where it doesn't

  • Professional starts at $19.99 per month
  • Free workflows are limited to two steps
  • Advanced team and enterprise controls require higher tiers

• Apple Shortcuts — where it wins

  • Free access to custom automations and hundreds of built-in actions
  • Event triggers include time, location, and app opening
  • Supports Siri, widgets, web APIs, JavaScript, and Apple Watch launch points

  Where it doesn't

  • Coverage is limited to iOS and macOS
  • Features vary by device and operating system
  • Workflows depend on available app and service actions

• Zapier9.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A broad workflow automation platform with more than 9,000 app integrations.

  Visit ZapierFull verdict →
• Apple Shortcuts8.3/10 · Free plan

  A free way to build multi-step automations across Apple devices.

  Try Apple ShortcutsFull verdict →