Head-to-head · Task Automation Software
Zapier vs Tasker
Zapier leads on 1 check, Tasker on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 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
- Free planonly Zapier
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresTasker · 2 of 4
Zapier scores higher on our rubric for task automation software: 9.3 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.
Zapier offers free plan; Tasker doesn't.
Zapier is the better fit for maximum app connectivity with easy workflows. Tasker is the better fit for deeply customizable Android automation.
- Zapier fits best
Maximum app connectivity with easy workflows
- Tasker fits best
Deeply customizable Android automation
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Side by side
| Feature | Zapier 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Tasker 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #1 in Task Automation Software | #8 in Task Automation Software |
| Best for | Maximum app connectivity with easy workflows | Deeply customizable Android automation |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $19.99/mo | $4/device one-time |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension | Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 9,000+ integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Zapier 0/4 · Tasker 2/4 | ||
| Scheduled runs | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| App triggers | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Browser automation | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Desktop recorder | 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 |
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| 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 → |
Tasker is an Android automation application for people who want device behavior to respond to defined contexts, events, schedules, and triggers. Profiles can use applications, time, dates, locations, gestures, events, and device states to… 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
Tasker — where it wins
- 350+ actions for settings, files, media, messaging, and apps
- Context-based profiles support schedules, events, locations, and device states
- HTTP APIs, plugins, JavaScript, and standalone app creation
Where it doesn't
- Android-only; there is no desktop version
- No free plan is available
- Direct-purchase licenses are valid for one device at a time
- Zapier9.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A broad workflow automation platform with more than 9,000 app integrations.
Visit ZapierFull verdict → - Tasker8.2/10 · 7-day trial
A deeply customizable Android automation tool with a one-time purchase.
Visit TaskerFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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