# Node-RED vs Zapier

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Zapier

| Attribute | Node-RED | Zapier |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 46 (12% (low)) | 73 (72% (medium)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Node-RED is a low-code development environment for creating event-driven applications. It enables users to build flows that collect, transform, and visualize data, suitable for applications ranging from home automation to large-scale industrial systems. | 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. |
| features.capabilities | - | `{"hosting":"cloud","ai_steps":true,"free_tier":true,"code_steps":true,"rbac_audit":true,"app_builder":true,"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"freemium_with_task_credits","error_handling":true,"pricing_metric":"task","visual_builder":true,"branching_logic":true,"prebuilt_connectors":"9,000+ applications","custom_http_connector":true,"builder_ui_architecture":"visual_node_canvas","environments_versioning":true,"custom_http_webhook_catch_and_triggering":true,"native_llm_nodes_anthropic_openai_gemini":true,"sub_workflow_calling_and_reusable_templates":true,"human_in_the_loop_approval_steps_via_slack_email":true}` |
| integrations.count | 2 | 9,000 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Arduino"},{"name":"MQTT"}]` | `[{"name":"NetSuite"},{"name":"Salesforce"},{"name":"HubSpot"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"ChatGPT"},{"name":"Microsoft Dynamics CRM"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"Zendesk"},{"name":"Jira Software Cloud"},{"name":"Any.do"},{"name":"Jotform"},{"name":"Dropbox"}]` |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | - | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","features":["Email support 24/7"],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Professional","summary":"Professional 2,000+ tasks/month","features":["Live chat support (2k+ tasks tier)","Forms included","Tables included","Zap workflows"],"commitment":"monthly","description":"Starting at 2,000 tasks per month","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"tasks":"2000/mo"}},{"free":false,"name":"Team","features":["Shared app connections","Shared workspace","Priority support","24/7 email and weekday live chat"],"commitment":"monthly","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","features":["Advanced admin permissions","Single sign-on (SAML)","Custom data retention","Priority support","Screen-share support (6am-6pm EST M-F)","Technical Account Managers"],"contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free tier available. Subscription plans from Professional with 2,000 tasks/month. Task-based pricing shared across workflows, AI steps, code, and SDK.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://zapier.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-21T12:41:37.114Z","freeTrialDays":7,"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | - | yes |
| pricing.model | - | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | - | low |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:57:51.378Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*