Zapier is a tool that allows you to connect different apps and automate repetitive processes. This is done by creating workflows - known as zaps - that connect a trigger with one or more search or action steps.
Described in simple terms, when something happens in the trigger app, the associated data can be sent to other apps. For example, when a new message is posted to a channel in Slack, you can use Zapier to add the message content and the author's username as a new row on a Google Sheet.
Founded by Wade Foster, Bryan Helmig, and Mike Knoop in 2011 with just a handful of apps supported, it's grown rapidly to support an ecosystem of 2,000+ apps, including an array of built-in functions like code steps and webhooks.
Zaps Dashboard: This is where you can see all the zaps you've built. They can be arranged into folders for ease of organization.
Zapier Editor: This is where you build your automation workflows (known as 'zaps'). Steps can be added sequentially and within each step, you can configure various settings. Each step can be tested, and if there is an error you'll get prompts on how to resolve it.
My Apps: This is where you can see and manage the apps you have connected in Zapier. When connecting a new app, you'll have to authenticate the connection, either by logging into that app or sometimes providing an API key.
Task History: Every time one of your zaps runs, it creates an entry in this log. Open an entry and you'll be able to see input and output data for each step, and if there was an error, you'll find more details here. You also have the ability to replay a task where it failed.
Zapier Formatter and Custom Logic Paths: This feature helps you go a step ahead in deciding how you want the input data and output data. Logic Path will help you run the Zaps based on logic or conditions you are setting up.
So easy to automate tasks, it's addictive.
Zapier’s allowed us to build several dozen automation flows between Gmail, Yesware, Clearbit, and...
The sheer volume of integrations and the wonderful support team.
The apps built by Zapier (code by zapier, schedule, delay, digest, etc)
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Expensive: the more you add automation, the more expensive it becomes, for life!
It takes a lot of clicks to do things and can be tedious/difficult to understand.
Pricing
As an advanced user I would like to create loops, copy and rearrange steps inside zaps.
Zapier has a range of plans, priced from $19.99/month to $3,599/month. These are the costs if paid annually. Pay monthly plans are available at an increased cost.
Plans are mainly geared around the number of tasks you'll use, but certain features like Paths and the use of premium apps require you to be on a specific plan. Broadly speaking, every step in a zap other than the trigger uses one task.
Zapier doesn't typically offer discounts, except for US non-profits which can receive a 15% discount on any plan.
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The Zapier homepage.
The Zapier dashboard where you can see zaps you've built.
Inside the Zapier editor where you build your zaps.
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Zapier currently integrates with over 3,000+ apps which can be found in their app directory.
While Zapier does build and maintain some integrations in house, the majority are handled by the apps themselves via Zapier's developer platform. Generally, any app with an API can be integrated with Zapier.
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