Why people leave Zapier
Zapier connects apps with trigger-action automations ("Zaps") across thousands of integrations. Professional plans list from $19.99/mo billed annually (about $239.88/yr), scaling by task volume. That is roughly $239.88 per year — about $1,199.4 over five years — and access stops the moment you cancel: the fee is for permission, not for ongoing work done on your behalf. The tools above do their slice of the job on your own hardware or your own server, so the cost is fixed at the sticker price.
Common questions
Is there a one-time-purchase alternative to Zapier?
Yes — Hookscope ($69 once). Each covers a genuine slice of what Zapier charges for, and none of them has a renewal.
How much does Zapier cost?
Zapier connects apps with trigger-action automations ("Zaps") across thousands of integrations. Professional plans list from $19.99/mo billed annually (about $239.88/yr), scaling by task volume. Taken at face value, that is roughly $239.88 per year — $1,199.4 over five. The alternatives on this page are single payments, so their cost never grows.
Do these tools replace everything Zapier does?
No — each one replaces the specific slice described in its card above, and the head-to-head page spells out where Zapier still wins. Read the pairing before you cancel anything.
Looking at one specific app? Read the head-to-head: Hookscope vs Zapier.