vioscaleAI
Comparison

Pipedream vs Zapier

On the evidence we track, Pipedream leads this comparison with a composite score of 73/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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★Pipedream73
Zapier61
Score
vioscaleAI score
Pipedream73 / 100medium · 72%
Zapier61 / 100medium · 73%
Pricing
Free tier
Pipedream✓
Zapier✓
Model
Pipedreamfreemium
Zapierfreemium
Price level
Pipedreamlow
Zapierlow
Transparent
Pipedream✗
Zapier✗
Integrations
Count
Pipedream3,000
Zapier9,000
Security
Certifications
Disclosure policy
Pipedream–
Zapier✓
Gdpr
Pipedream✓
Zapier✓
Hipaa
Pipedream✓
Zapier–
Soc2
Pipedream✓
Zapier✓
Reliability
Sla pct
Pipedream99.95
Zapier–
Status page
Pipedream✓
Zapier✓
Market
Availability
Content
Faq
Pipedream6 items
Zapier6 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for no-code automation tools. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Builder
Visual flow builder
Pipedream✓
Zapier✓
Inline code steps (JS/Python)
Pipedream✓
Zapier✓
Branching / conditionals
Pipedream-
Zapier✓
Loops / iteration
Pipedream-
Zapier-
Error handling / retries
Pipedream-
Zapier✓
AI / LLM actions
Pipedream✓
Zapier✓
Front-end app builder
Pipedream✓
Zapier✓
Connectors
Pre-built connectors
Pipedream3,000+ apps with pre-built triggers and actions
Zapier9,000+ applications
Custom HTTP connector
Pipedream✓
Zapier✓
Deployment
Hosting
PipedreamCloud + self-hosted
ZapierCloud only
Governance
Environments + version control
Pipedream-
Zapier✓
RBAC + audit log
Pipedream-
Zapier✓
Pricing
Pricing metric
PipedreamConsumption
ZapierTask
Free tier
Pipedream✓
Zapier✓

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Pipedream

Leader

A developer platform that provides pre-built components and workflow automation tools to connect thousands of applications and services. Includes AI agent deployment, webhook handling, and support for custom code in multiple languages.

Independently observed

Zapier

A subscription-based automation platform that links AI agents, workflows, forms, and data management tools to 9,000+ integrated applications. Supports visual workflow building, custom code execution, and AI-powered actions across both public and embedded implementations.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Pipedream

Leader
from $2/moSubscriptionFree tier

From $29/mo (Basic). Free tier available.

  • FreeFree
    • 100 credits/mo
    • 1M AI tokens
    • 3 active workflows
    • 3 connected accounts
    • Unlimited workflow testing
    • +2 more
  • Basic$29/mo ($348/year)
    • 2,000 credits/mo
    • 20M AI tokens
    • 10 active workflows
    • 5 connected accounts
    • 3,000+ integrated apps
    • +1 more
  • Advanced$49/mo ($588/year)
    • 2,000 credits/mo
    • 50M AI tokens
    • Unlimited workflows
    • Unlimited connected accounts
    • Control flow operators
    • +4 more
  • Connect$99/mo ($1,188/year) + $2 per additional external user
    • 10,000 credits/mo
    • Pipedream Connect in production
    • Auth for 100 external users
    • Custom OAuth clients
    • API Proxy
    • +3 more
  • BusinessContact sales
    • Volume pricing
    • Custom invoicing
    • Priority integration development
    • Dedicated support in Slack
    • Support for HIPAA workloads
    • +6 more
as of verify ↗

Zapier

Usage-basedFree tier

Free tier. Professional from 2,000 tasks/month. Team and Enterprise plans with advanced collaboration and security.

  • FreeFree
    • 24/7 email support
  • Professional2,000 tasks/month
    • Live chat support 12 hours/day, 5 days/week
  • Team-
    • Priority support
    • Shared app connections
    • Shared workspace
  • EnterpriseContact sales
    • Advanced admin permissions
    • Single sign-on
    • Custom data retention
    • Designated Technical Support
    • Screen-share support
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Pipedream✓
Zapier✓
CLI
Pipedream✗
Zapier✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Pipedream✓
Zapier✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

In common (3)
  • Slack
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot

Pipedream

Leader
22 total - 19 not shared
  • Google Sheets
  • Google Drive
  • Gmail
  • GitHub
  • Linear
  • Notion
  • Shopify
  • Supabase
  • Anthropic
  • Airtable
  • Amazon S3
  • Snowflake
  • RSS
  • HTTP
  • Email
  • AWS
  • OpenAI
  • Stripe
  • Zapier
Independently observed

Zapier

14 total - 11 not shared
  • NetSuite
  • ChatGPT
  • Microsoft Dynamics CRM
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Zendesk
  • Jira Software Cloud
  • Any.do
  • Jotform
  • Dropbox
  • Claude
  • Cursor
Independently observed
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