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Head-to-head · Workflow Automation Tools

Zapier vs Microsoft Power Automate

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Zapier #1 in Workflow Automation Tools 9.3/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Zapier
Microsoft Power Automate #3 in Workflow Automation Tools 9.0/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Power Automate

Zapier leads on 0 checks, Microsoft Power Automate on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreZapier · 9.3/10
  • Lowest starting priceMicrosoft Power Automate · $15/user/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

Zapier scores higher on our rubric for workflow automation tools: 9.3 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Microsoft Power Automate is cheaper to start at $15/mo against $19.99/mo.

Zapier is the better fit for maximum app coverage and mature automation. Microsoft Power Automate is the better fit for microsoft-centric teams and RPA.

  • Zapier fits best

    Maximum app coverage and mature automation

  • Microsoft Power Automate fits best

    Microsoft-centric teams and RPA

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Side by side

Feature Zapier 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Microsoft Power Automate 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.0
Ranking #1 in Workflow Automation Tools #3 in Workflow Automation Tools
Best for Maximum app coverage and mature automation Microsoft-centric teams and RPA
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $19.99/mo $15/user/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days 30 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Web, Chrome extension Web, Windows
Support Email, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR
Integrations 9,000+ integrations 8 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zapier 3/3 · Microsoft Power Automate 3/3
Multi-step workflows ✓ ✓
Conditional logic ✓ ✓
Webhook triggers ✓ ✓
Specs
Native connectors 9000 Not checked yet
Included task runs Not checked yet Not checked yet
Minimum run interval Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Connects workflows to 9,000+ app integrations
  • Supports multi-step workflows, branching, filters, and webhooks
  • Includes version control and error notifications
  • Combines cloud flows with attended and unattended desktop RPA
  • Connects with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, and Dataverse
  • Adds process mining, governance, DLP controls, and Copilot assistance
Cons
  • The Free plan is limited to 100 tasks per month
  • Professional starts at $19.99 monthly with annual billing
  • The platform is web-based rather than available across multiple platforms
  • No free plan beyond the 30-day trial
  • Advanced automation can require separate bot-based pricing
  • Microsoft-centric teams get the clearest ecosystem fit
Our verdict

Zapier is a web-based no-code automation platform for individuals, small teams, and organizations. It connects business applications through automated workflows called Zaps, with triggers and actions at the center. Users can create…

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Microsoft Power Automate is a low-code platform for automating cloud applications, data, services, desktop applications, and websites. It suits organizations that already work across Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, Forms, and…

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  1. ZapierWorkflow Automation Tools 9.3Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. Microsoft Power AutomateWorkflow Automation Tools 9.0Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zapier — where it wins

    • Connects workflows to 9,000+ app integrations
    • Supports multi-step workflows, branching, filters, and webhooks
    • Includes version control and error notifications

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan is limited to 100 tasks per month
    • Professional starts at $19.99 monthly with annual billing
    • The platform is web-based rather than available across multiple platforms

  • Microsoft Power Automate — where it wins

    • Combines cloud flows with attended and unattended desktop RPA
    • Connects with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, and Dataverse
    • Adds process mining, governance, DLP controls, and Copilot assistance

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan beyond the 30-day trial
    • Advanced automation can require separate bot-based pricing
    • Microsoft-centric teams get the clearest ecosystem fit
  • Zapier9.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A mature no-code automation platform with exceptional app coverage and flexible workflow logic.

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  • Microsoft Power Automate9.0/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A Microsoft-focused automation platform combining cloud flows, desktop RPA, governance, and Copilot.

    Visit Power AutomateFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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