What is Zapier?

Thousands of applications may be connected and collaborate with Zapier. Zapier allows you to create ‘Zaps,’ which are automated workflows. Without the need for code, these Zaps allow apps to communicate data from one to the other.

In a nutshell, Zapier is a tool to connect different applications to eachother. For example: Send an SMS once I receive an email. In simple words: If This, Then, That.

Overview

Zapier is a web-based automation application that integrates your favorite programs like Gmail, Slack, MailChimp, and others. Without scripting or depending on professionals to construct the connection, you may connect two or more applications to automate repetitive processes. It’s simple enough that anyone with a few clicks can create their own app processes.

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Use Case Example

Let’s assume your family wanted to send you some Christmas photos through email, but you wanted to save them to your Googe Drive account for safekeeping and quick access. You may use Zapier to create a zap that will detect when you receive an email with an attachment (in this example, your father’s holiday photographs) and save them to Googe Drive automatically.

Common Terms

Let’s briefly go through the major terminology Zapier utilizes before we get into the pricing details.

  • Zap: A app-to-app automation that you create.
  • Workflows: The word “automation” in Zapier’s choice.
  • Action: A user’s or Zapier’s action.
  • Trigger: An action that causes a Zap to perform.
  • Task: The Zap’s activity or job.
  • Update time: The interval whereupon Zapier checks for triggers.

Pricing

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Zapier offers four different price options, as well as a restricted free version. If you choose yearly billing, your costs will be lower.

  • Starter: $29.99 per month, or $19.99 per month if paid annually
  • Professional: $73.50 per month, or $49 per month if paid annually
  • Team: $448.50 per month, or $299 per month if paid yearly
  • Company: $898.50 per month or $599 per year

It’s worth noting that each of the subscription plans has different pricing tiers that change depending on the number of Tasks you require. Every time a Zap successfully transports data or takes action for you, it counts as a Task. If your Zap contains an action to generate new Google Contacts, for example, each contact produced will have its own Task.

Zapier’s Free plan just allows you to do the basic necessities. It’ll show you how to use some of the most basic functions. It’s primarily useful for evaluating the product and familiarizing yourself with Zap creation.

Free Plan: Five single-step zaps with a 15-minute update time.

Last Thoughts

Zapier is an excellent method to save time by automating all of your tiny, monotonous chores, as well as the ones that aren’t so basic. Its top tiers can be a little pricy, but it makes up for it with the amazing simplicity of use. Zapier might be the answer for you if you require certain automation but aren’t very tech-savvy.

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