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Pipedream vs Zapier

Pricing, founders, indie status and curated alternatives compared from our directory — all data points sourced from each tool's public site or press materials.

Pipedream

Code + no-code workflow automation.

Freemium · $24/mo (Basic)
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Zapier

Connect 7,000+ apps without code.

Workflow AutomationFreemium · $19.99/mo (Professional)Bootstrapped
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At a glance
Pricing
Pipedream$24/mo (Basic)
Zapier$19.99/mo (Professional)
Pricing model
PipedreamFreemium
ZapierFreemium
Founded
Pipedream2019
Zapier2011
Location
Pipedream
ZapierRemote (USA)
Bootstrapped
Pipedream
ZapierYes
Open source
Pipedream
Zapier
Category
Pipedream
ZapierWorkflow Automation
Indie alternatives
Pipedream0
Zapier10
Founders
PipedreamTod Sacerdoti
ZapierWade Foster, Bryan Helmig, Mike Knoop

Key differences

  • Pricing

    Zapier starts cheaper at $19.99/mo (Professional); Pipedream starts at $24/mo (Basic).

  • Funding

    Zapier is bootstrapped; Pipedream is venture-backed.

  • Founded

    Zapier (2011) is 8 years older than Pipedream (2019).

  • Indie alternatives

    Pipedream has 0 curated indie alternatives in our directory; Zapier has 10.

Differences are derived directly from the data on each tool's page. Empty fields mean we haven't verified a value yet — never that one tool lacks the capability.

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