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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated September 11th, 2026 # Reviews of Zapier Ease of use 4.3 Customer Service 4.3 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews DS Daniel S ManagerAutomotive, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “For deal monitoring it means I catch things faster without babysitting a group manually and for the dealership it means leads and updates flow into my workflow without constant manual entry.“ July 23, 2026 DM Donnie M Chief Revenue OfficerStaffing and Recruiting, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The CSV parser will only parse 50K records and since the lookup table only holds 100K entries, it completely messes up our Asset file imports.“ June 10, 2026 Kartikeya G Property ManagerReal Estate, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “It’s straightforward to build basic Zaps off common triggers (new email, new row, new form entry, etc.), and we appreciate being able to start from prebuilt templates and then adjust them for our property management use cases.“ April 17, 2026 John C FounderMarketing and Advertising, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Unreliability veiled through ease-of-use, and byzantine permissions settings that make it difficult to complete integrations sometimes when paired with 2auth related issues“ March 13, 2026 Richard M FounderMarketing and Advertising, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Zapier is now the AI-native way to create automations and workflows for digital teams, I really enjoy using Zapier to connect platforms that don't have integrations and be able to streamline my business.“ July 25, 2026 VB Victor B Digital Operations ManagerMarketing and Advertising, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Also, data manipulation and API solutions can be complex, even though they are relatively straightforward for simple 2 - 3 step automation, they can become cumbersome once you have multiple steps and several data flows within a single Zap.“ September 22, 2025 BB Bonnie B Digital Systems ManagerNon-Profit Organization Management, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “As a result of Zapier's automations and integrations, we've been able to ease busy work for a number of our staff, tackle new projects more quickly, and continue to innovate.“ June 14, 2026 MM Michelle M OwnerMarketing and Advertising, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Even simple automations feel overwhelming to them, and the interface isn’t very beginner-friendly. When workflows get more advanced, the learning curve becomes even steeper, which means I often have to build or troubleshoot things for them, especially when they become disconnected or need updated.“ November 21, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 3074 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Richard M. Founder Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Zap Goes the Review!" July 25, 2026 5.0 Zapier is essential for connecting tools and platforms that don't natively speak to each other. I really appreciate their customer support, the ease of use, and the ability to use it to automate tasks and workflows. Pros Zapier is now the AI-native way to create automations and workflows for digital teams, I really enjoy using Zapier to connect platforms that don't have integrations and be able to streamline my business. The overall cost of Zapier is incredibly affordable, considering that setting up APIs or doing your own out-of-the-box integrations would be ten times more expensive. I think that overall it's a great platform. Cons Occasionally, your apps will break and you'll have to reset or rebuild them, and that can be a frustrating experience. It is a persistent bug and issue that's been going on for years. However, I'd say that this is rare and the overall platform is incredibly stable. Alternatives considered [n8n.io](https://www.capterra.com/p/198028/n8n-io/) Reason for choosing Zapier N8N is incredibly complicated to use compared to Zapier. I'm sure that somebody would argue that N8N has more total capabilities, but it's really only approachable if you are an incredibly technical user. Review Source DS Daniel S. Manager Automotive Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A literal way to automate anything " July 23, 2026 5.0 Having one tool that handles both my personal deal monitoring and my dealership automation has been genuinely useful, even though they’re serving completely different purposes. For deal monitoring it means I catch things faster without babysitting a group manually and for the dealership it means leads and updates flow into my workflow without constant manual entry. The pricing and occasional troubleshooting headaches are the main downsides but the time saved across both use cases makes it worth keeping running. I’d recommend it to anyone juggling more than one automation need since it flexes well across very different workflows without needing separate tools for each. Pros I use Zapier for two pretty different things, keeping my personal deal monitor groups running and handling automation for my dealership, and it’s held up well for both. On the deal monitor side, it watches for triggers and automatically pushes alerts or updates into the channels I actually check, so I’m not manually refreshing anything or missing a good opportunity because I wasn’t looking at the right moment. For the dealership it connects leads and paperwork triggers into my CRM and notification tools without me having to manually enter anything, which keeps things moving even when I’m not sitting at a desk. It connects with almost anything, so whether it’s a spreadsheet, a messaging app, or a lead source there’s usually already a built in way to link it up without needing custom code. Once a zap is built correctly for either use case it just runs quietly in the background and does its job. Cons Pricing scales up fast once you’re running two separate use cases with their own task volume, since dealership automations and deal monitor alerts both eat into the same monthly task limit. Troubleshooting a broken zap isn’t always straightforward either since it’s not obvious which step in the chain failed, so you end up clicking through everything trying to find where it broke. Building out the more advanced logic like filters or multi step conditions takes real trial and error and that learning curve gets steeper the more complex either workflow gets. Running both use cases side by side also means keeping track of which zaps belong to which purpose, so organization matters more than I expected. Alternatives considered [Make](https://www.capterra.com/p/154278/Integromat/) Reason for choosing Zapier It has more plug and play customized triggers and setups. Review Source HM Homan M. Co-founder Retail Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Poor customer service" May 22, 2026 2.0 Ok. Customer service offset what the product offers. I would rather go with a competitor with better customer service. Pros I appreciated that Zapier features a clean user interface and was relatively straightforward to configure. We used them for over a year. Cons My experience with their customer support was very poor. In particular, an agent named \[sensitive content hidden\] did a subpar job handling our concerns. Their subscription downgrading process is deceptive, giving the impression that your account has been downgraded when the change hasn't actually gone through. The customer service was not willing to acknowledge this issue and address our concerns. Review Source Addy B. Mortgage Broker Banking Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "mortgage broker" August 10, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with Zapier has been positive. It is a powerful automation tool and has a lot of potential to save time, particularly when connecting programs that do not communicate with each other directly. There is definitely a learning curve, and building more advanced automations can require some trial and error. Once everything is working correctly, though, it can significantly streamline repetitive processes and make day to day workflows much more efficient. Pros I like the number of integrations Zapier offers and how much flexibility it provides for automating repetitive tasks. Once a Zap is set up correctly, it can save a significant amount of time and eliminate a lot of manual work. I also appreciate that you can build fairly customized workflows without needing extensive coding knowledge. Cons The setup can be more complicated than it initially appears, especially when you are trying to create anything beyond a basic automation. Troubleshooting can also be frustrating because it is not always immediately clear why a Zap failed or why data did not transfer as expected. The pricing can become expensive as you add more complex workflows, tasks, or higher usage. Review Source MA Muhammad A. Technical Project Manager Logistics and Supply Chain Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Solid automation platform once you learn to manage the cost curve" August 24, 2026 4.0 Overall, Zapier has become a dependable backbone for connecting a logistics platform's fragmented tools without leaning on engineering for every small integration. It's cut down manual data transfer between support, CRM, and internal systems, and given non-technical teams the ability to build and adjust their own workflows independently, which has freed up real development time. The Copilot builder and reliable error handling have made both getting started and maintaining automations at scale easier than expected, and Code by Zapier has been a useful escape hatch when a native integration didn't quite cover a specific need. Where the experience has been rougher is around cost predictability as usage grows, and managing complexity once Zaps involve heavy conditional branching. The entry-tier limits also mean teams tend to outgrow the free and lower plans faster than anticipated once automation becomes part of daily operations. Net, it's been a genuinely valuable tool for operational efficiency, with the tradeoffs being mostly around pricing transparency and the learning curve for more complex automation logic rather than core reliability or functionality. Pros The integration library is what makes Zapier indispensable for us. With thousands of supported apps and conditional logic via Filters and Paths, we've connected tools across a logistics platform's stack without waiting on custom engineering for every new connection. The UI is approachable enough that non-technical staff set up their own routine automations, freeing up development time for higher-value work. The Copilot builder, which generates a workflow from a plain-language description, has sped up prototyping for less technical team members. Reliability has held up well as automations scale, and built-in error handling with retries and task history makes debugging failed runs simple. For advanced cases, Code by Zapier lets engineers run custom logic when a native integration doesn't quite fit. Cons Pricing is the main pain point. Zapier's per-task model means costs can climb quickly as automation volume grows across a logistics platform's various workflows, and predicting monthly spend gets harder the more the team relies on it day to day. Complex multi-step Zaps with heavy conditional branching can get difficult to manage and troubleshoot once they grow past a certain size, and the visual builder starts to feel cluttered rather than clarifying. Some integrations are shallower than others, only covering basic triggers and actions, which occasionally forces a workaround with Code by Zapier for functionality that feels like it should be natively supported. The free and lower tiers are limiting fast, with low monthly task caps and restricted step counts, which means teams often outgrow the entry plans faster than expected once automation becomes part of regular operations. Review Source LK Larry K. IT Manager Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "An overall solid automation platform, held back by user experience issues" August 7, 2026 5.0 Overall I have had a solid experience with Zapier. Despite some hiccups with account plan hurdles, our team has seen great imporvements to workflow efficiency buy taking tedious tasks and providing an automation to get rid of grunt work. Pros There are a couple things that stand out as great features in the Zapier ecosystem. First is the simple and intuitive workflow builder. Automations can be setup in minutes for anything you need, it can handle some pretty complex automations as well. The second feature that ties into the ease of complex automation creation is the Code feature which allows for more custom javascript or python where simple action steps will not suffice. All of these actions are tracked in a easy to understand dashboard where tasks usage is displayed for you. Cons The thing I like least about the Zapier system is the lack of connection version awareness and account change information. Firstly with the versioning awareness, you manually need to keep track of your many connections in order to make sure none of your automations are broken. Second is the account awareness. I needed to make a change in the plan structure of our account, which relied on shared automations. Once we switched all those shared automations were turned off, providing me with no indication prior to the switch or on the day of the switch. There was a period of time where are zaps just were not running and no alert was presented to our team. Review Source DC Daphnie C. Operations Manager Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Zapier Makes Cross-Platform Automation Much Easier" August 10, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with Zapier has been very positive. It has helped us connect different platforms and automate many repetitive tasks that previously required manual work. I especially like that I can build useful workflows without coding knowledge. There can be some challenges with troubleshooting more complex Zaps, but overall, it has saved us a lot of time and improved our day-to-day operations. Pros What I like most about Zapier is how easy it is to automate repetitive tasks between different platforms without needing coding experience. We use several systems that don’t always integrate directly with each other, and Zapier helps bridge those gaps. For example, I’ve used it to automatically transfer and organize data between email, Google Sheets, and Monday.com. It saves a lot of manual data entry, reduces errors, and makes our workflows much more efficient. Cons What I like least about Zapier is that more complex workflows can be difficult to troubleshoot when something goes wrong. Sometimes a Zap stops working because of a small change in one of the connected platforms, and it is not always immediately clear what caused the issue. The task limits and pricing can also become a concern as we build more automations and process more data. Review Source AC Andy C. Sales Director Sporting Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Makes our sales workflow easier." July 30, 2026 5.0 This one is a solid platform to automate repetitive tasks and software syncing. It is throughout the day, the time saved allows me to concentrate more on closing sales and helping out my team as a Sales Director. But it is not turnkey, rather, it does call for some work to make certain you have everything working effectively. It's had some ups and downs but it's made our department much easier to manage data and processes! Pros Zapier has been instrumental in connecting various tools we use on a daily basis such as our email marketing software and our CRM. As a sales manager, I like how it automates follow ups with leads and helps us keep track of all tasks which saves us hours a week. Setting up triggers is not as time consuming as one would suspect, even for a non-technical person like myself. It’s a huge help in keeping customer data organized and actionable. Cons Sometimes, some integrations stop working for no apparent reason, slow down certain processes until we resolve the problem. Help articles are good but in emergency situations, I'd like to see the customer support getting back much faster. Additionally, pricing can get quite expensive when you require higher tiers, but of course that's something that we constantly check with regard to value for our team. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Product Designer Design Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A great starting point for workflow automation" August 12, 2026 4.0 Overall, I've had a very positive experience with Zapier. It helped me save time, eliminate repetitive work, and better understand what's possible with automation. While I've expanded to other tools for more advanced use cases, Zapier is still a reliable solution for many everyday workflows and one I'd recommend to anyone getting started with no-code automation. Pros Zapier was my entry point into the world of automation, and it made connecting different apps incredibly easy. I use it to automate many of my day-to-day workflows, like syncing data between tools, sending notifications, and reducing repetitive manual tasks. The interface is intuitive, it integrates with thousands of apps, and you can build useful automations without writing code. Cons As my automation needs became more advanced, I started to notice some limitations around flexibility and customization. More complex workflows can become difficult to manage, and the pricing can increase quickly if you rely on a high number of tasks or multi-step automations. Review Source HH Heather H. Marketing and Communications Executive Investment Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My review of Zapier" July 7, 2026 5.0 Pros To optimize my days, I am constantly looking to automate repetitive tasks. This allows me to run my business in the background without hiring an army of assistants. Cons If a workflow involves multiple steps and runs thousands of times a month, the monthly bill gets very heavy. Review Source BB Bonnie B. Digital Systems Manager Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Zapier is our MVP" June 14, 2026 5.0 Zapier powers our tech stack. As a result of Zapier's automations and integrations, we've been able to ease busy work for a number of our staff, tackle new projects more quickly, and continue to innovate. Pros We love the easy UI, the addition of an AI tool to help build workflows, and the vast number of available software integrations. Cons Honestly, the only thing we don't love about Zapier is the lack of a good SharePoint connector, but I believe that has far more to do with Microsoft limiting that access. Review Source Adrian P. CEO Real Estate Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Ultimate Productivity Multiplier" January 1, 2026 4.0 My overall experience with Zapier has been transformative. It has shifted my focus from repetitive administrative tasks to high-value strategy. It is reliable, intuitive, and essentially functions as a digital employee that never sleeps. If you're looking to streamline your workflow and ensure your different software platforms actually talk to each other, Zapier is an indispensable tool. Pros The sheer breadth of integrations is Zapier’s greatest strength. It acts as the universal translator for our tech stack, connecting virtually any app I use without requiring a single line of code. The multi-step Zaps allow for sophisticated automation that saves me hours of manual data entry every week. Cons The pricing structure can be a bit steep, especially as you scale. Since you are billed based on "Tasks," high-volume automations can become expensive quite quickly. Additionally, while the interface is user-friendly, troubleshooting complex Zaps with many steps can sometimes be a bit tedious when trying to pinpoint exactly where a data mapping error occurred. Review Source KK Kevin K. Marketing Manager Hospitality Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Powerful Automation Tool" September 24, 2025 5.0 Zapier is an essential part of our business automation. We use it to connect marketing, reporting, and communication tools like Google Workspace, Klaviyo, and internal systems. It’s reliable and saves a lot of time, but we do need to keep an eye on updates and costs as we grow. Pros Zapier makes it super easy to connect different tools without writing code. Setting up automations is quick, the interface is clear, and it saves us a lot of manual work every week. The variety of integrations is huge, so we rarely run into a tool it doesn’t support. Cons Pricing increases quickly when you scale and need multi-step automations. Zapier sometimes updates the way certain steps work without notice, which can break existing Zaps and requires rework. Debugging complex automations can be tricky, and there can be slight delays in running tasks. Review Source SH Spencer H. Software Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Save your time with Zapier" June 21, 2026 5.0 Pros Zapier has made it simple to automate tasks between software that normally don’t talk to each other. It’s been a huge help when using standard tools instead of developing custom solutions and at all before MCP. Cons You will need to pay if you want to run multi-step zaps or do anything meaningful with Zapier. Sometimes Zaps crash, but we are already notified sooner. Review Source BW Bridget W. CEO Marketing Consultant Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Zapier makes you a developer!" November 18, 2025 5.0 I still use Zapier and will continue to do so. I've since moved from Calendly to NeetoCal and from Mailchimp to MailerLite. I have yet to create those connections. But I'm sure it will work. Basically, if there's an open API, you're golden. Pros What I like most about Zapier is the ability to connect software without being a developer or relying upon the SaaS products themselves having native integrations. For example, I wanted new clients that I created in Xero to be added automatically to my Mailchimp list. I did the same with new contacts from Calendly sales calls. It was really easy. Cons Sometimes, when a connection doesn't work, it is frustrating for a non-developer to figure it out. For example, I would have issues with "email address" in Xero contacts. But those were vendors (as in accounts payable), not new clients. So maybe it was user error but it was frustrating. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Sr. People Ops Banking Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great tool to save time and automate processes" October 31, 2025 5.0 Zapier allowed my company to streamline internal processes and manage org workflows much seamlessly and faster. Pros Zapier is a great platform to automate and sync processes, saving a lot of time and reducing the risk of manual errors, while keeping a simple and interactive UX. It also has a community that helped me debug issues when I encountered them, as well as the client support team that has always remained attentive to solving my inquiries. Cons It would be great to keep on making conditionals for paths smarter, since otherwise it forces me to create a path for each future date of events, instead of asking it to run a different path each first Thursday of the month (for example) Review Source KC Katherine C. Chief Operations and Finance Officer Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Useful but could be more user friendly" October 23, 2025 4.0 Essential tool, wish it was a bit more user-friendly and did not require tech-savvy staff to navigate it. Pros Zapier provides automations to help save time and manual work in transferring information between platforms. Some of the automations are really valuable for us. Cons Changing automations was a pain when we had a change in staff and ownership of zaps needed to be adjusted. Its also sometimes slow to troubleshoot zaps that break down. Review Source Cordell S. Operations Coordinator Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great automation solution" January 5, 2026 4.0 Zapier is a great small-scale automation solution for our business. It completes core functions through data gathering and dispertion Pros Zapier powers a lot of our automations from emails, texts, data gathering, and task updates. Zapier has a great and pleasing interface that troubleshoots issues alongside you. The flow charts make the automations easy. Cons Zapier is simple and complicated. You will need to use Google or an AI assistant to complete what you are needing to do. Review Source HA Hayley A. Marketing Manager Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great for technical and nontechnical Marketers!" April 8, 2026 5.0 Using Zapier has made me feel more confident in my technical abilities and encouraged me to simplify my workflows myself, rather than reaching out to technical teams for support. Pros Zapier is a great tool for both technical and non technical users! Creating automated workflows between different platforms is something I’m able to do myself as a marketer using Zapier, and was very easy to learn by doing in the moment. Cons Because there are so many integrated tools, there is a lot to learn to use it successfully and can take trial and error. Review Source TA Tim A. Strategic Operations Director Pharmaceuticals Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The automation without the dev team." July 21, 2025 5.0 It allowed us to automate our data transfers, reporting, and reminders. It freed up our small team to do more high-level work. Pros I enjoy how I am able to connect tools our team uses on a daily basis without needing to rely on engineering, It will save you hours of mind-numbing work. Cons It’s hard to debug complex zaps, and if something breaks in the chain, it can be difficult to figure out the problem. Review Source AD Aaron D. Tech Specialist Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great product with a ton of features." November 13, 2025 5.0 Overall Zapier will save you time and money with how many features it has, it helps keep small to medium companies stay up to date on modern advancements in technology. Pros The price to value is incredible, you are able to find pre-made automations for the systems you already use. You save time in day to day activities with little time to invest in automating and money invested. Cons Sometimes finding how to create an automation can be difficult and there can be a bit of a learning curve depending on what you are trying to automate. Review Source SC Shelby C. Attorney Law Practice Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Save time with Zapier" May 5, 2025 5.0 Zapier helps me cut down on time spent with recurring tasks and overall just makes my life easier! I plan to keep using Zapier Pros Zapier was easy to use even though it was unfamiliar to me. I was benefiting from Zapier within the first week and without any outside help. Zapier takes care of the boring repetitive part of my job, usually without error. I use it to automate recurring tasks and connect various applications. I can also use this same function to send reminders to myself or my clients through any channel. It helps me plan ahead in many ways and can even schedule and set up meetings for me. For basic use like most small business owners will need, Zapier is actually completely free. It's not often that I find something with a free plan that will actually do anything to help me so I really appreciate that! Cons With the free plan, there is no user support. I understand that maybe this is why they are able to offer the free plan, but I'm aware of many other completely free apps that still offer some manner of support. Other than this I've found nothing wrong with Zapier! Review Source VR Verified Reviewer IT Support Lead Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Zapier: an automation must-have for technical and non-technical users" August 3, 2025 4.0 I think Zapier is a great product. I have been using it for close to a year, and so far I have had no complaints. I like the fact that I can integrate it with apps like Notion and Discord without having to get subscriptions for both apps. The email tips are great, and the available functionalities on the free tier are also impressive. Pros I like the simplicity that Zapier offers. The UI is pretty intuitive, and a non-technical person will have no issues understanding it. So far, I have had no technical complaints or issues while using it. I particularly like the fact that it feels like a free-to-use model, as you get pretty much the same value for the free tier as you would for a paid one (more freedom). The security and data management systems are also second to none. I have a few accounts linked to it and have not had any breaches so far. The support team constantly sends tips to help you use the software better. Cons The limit on the number of "zaps" and the absence of a pay-as-you-use model for free users bugs me. For the occasional user, the cost of the subscription packages might be a lot, hence the need for a pay-as-you-use model. Review Source TL Tom L. Marketing Director Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Essential tool for any marketing team" May 26, 2025 5.0 Excellent tool that is crucial for my team to reduce manual work where applications don't have a native integration. Pros Ability to connect applications where a native integration does not exist. Easy to use and setup for non-technical staff Cons Sometimes the integrations don't work exactly as intended - this may be more of an issue with the applications themselves and how they are setup vs. Zapier itself. Review Source JH Junaid H. CEO Furniture Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Zapier Review" March 7, 2025 5.0 100% would recommend if you want to automate your operations and not have to worry to check every app, when you can simply get notifications. Pros It connects seemingly to most popular apps like slack, fieldd, google, and keep. Its super useful makes life so easy. Cons There is nothing wrong about the app except that sometimes it bugs out and stops working, but thafs very rare. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.