Head-to-head · facts checked 13 Sept 2026
Gumloop vs Zapier
Zapier uniquely has 6 features.
From
$37/mo — Pro
Free plan
No — 14-day free trial of Pro only
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$29.99/mo
Free plan
Yes
The verdict
Gumloop or Zapier?
Section 01
Pricing, plan by plan
Every plan each vendor publishes, monthly and yearly where both are offered.
Gumloop
Free
Free
5k credits/month, 1 seat, 1 active trigger, 2 concurrent runs, 5 concurrent agent interactions
Pro
$37/mo (up to $1,840/mo) · $360/yr (up to $17,664/yr)
20k+ credits/month, unlimited seats, 5 concurrent runs, 25 concurrent agent interactions, MCP Server Hosting (1)
Enterprise
Custom
Custom credits, RBAC, SCIM/SAML, VPC, audit logs, AI model access control, dedicated support
Zapier
Free
$0/mo · $0/yr
100 tasks/month, two-step Zaps, unlimited workflows, Tables, Forms, Zapier Copilot
Professional
$29.99/mo (up to $5,099/mo) · $/239.88/yr (up to $40,668/yr)
Multi-step Zaps, unlimited premium apps, webhooks, AI fields, email & live chat support, conditional form logic
Team
$103.50/mo (up to $5,999/mo) · $828/yr (up to $47,988/yr)
25 users, shared Zap workflows and folders, shared app connections, SAML SSO, priority support
Enterprise
Custom
Unlimited users, advanced admin permissions, annual task limits, observability, Technical Account Manager, advanced deployment options
Section 02
Pros and cons
From each tool's full review, written from the same checked facts.
Gumloop
Pros
- Canvas-based visual workflow builder makes it easy to design complex multi-step AI processes without writing code.
- Supports multiple AI models including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, and DeepSeek, giving teams flexibility in model choice.
- Includes code sandboxes, which is rare for no-code tools and allows teams to extend functionality beyond standard nodes.
- Offers a range of trigger options including webhooks, scheduled runs, email, Slack, form submissions, and an API.
- Built-in conditional logic and a workflow queuing system with error handling and policy application.
- Backed by a $50M Series B led by Benchmark, signaling strong investor confidence and likely continued development.
- Positioned as an AI agent orchestrator rather than a simple task automator, targeting a more sophisticated automation use case.
Cons
- Total number of native integrations is not publicly disclosed, making it hard to evaluate compatibility before committing.
- MCP integrations are mentioned without any clear count or documentation transparency.
- The sophistication of the error handling system could not be independently verified from public information.
- This review is based entirely on research rather than hands-on testing, so real-world performance remains unconfirmed.
- As a two-year-old company, Gumloop is still early-stage and may carry product maturity and stability risks.
- The vague integration list around Salesforce, Slack, BigQuery, and Gmail lacks detail on depth or reliability of those connections.
Zapier
Pros
- Zapier integrates with over 9,000 apps, making it one of the largest integration libraries available on any automation platform.
- The visual workflow builder supports logic branches, conditional paths, and AI processing steps without requiring any coding knowledge.
- A built-in Code step supports JavaScript and Python, giving technical users more flexibility without needing a separate tool.
- The platform has expanded well beyond basic automation, now including AI agents, chatbots, native data tables, form tools, and a canvas builder.
- With 8 million users and over a decade of development since 2011, the platform is mature, stable, and extensively documented.
- Zapier handles simple trigger-and-action workflows extremely well, making it accessible for non-technical users automating everyday tasks.
Cons
- Users tend to stay not out of satisfaction but because rebuilding existing workflows on another platform is too costly and time-consuming.
- Most users only use a small fraction of available features, meaning they are effectively paying for capabilities they never touch.
- The platform has grown so large in surface area that pricing becomes difficult to justify for users with basic automation needs.
- Competitors like Make, n8n, Workato, and Microsoft Power Automate have eroded Zapier's near-monopoly in the no-code automation space.
- The gap between what Zapier has built and where most of its users actually operate suggests the product may be overbuilt for its average customer.
- Advanced features like AI agents and MCP connectivity may exist more on paper than in widespread, reliable real-world use based on community feedback.
Side by side
| Company | ||
| Founded | 2023 | 2011 |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| AI model | OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, DeepSeek (multi-model) | Multiple — OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, and others via integrations |
| User base | — | 8M+ users |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome Extension |
| Languages | English only | English (primary), with multi-language app support |
| Pricing | ||
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan | No — 14-day free trial of Pro only | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes — 14-day free trial of Pro | Yes |
| Starting price | $37/mo — Pro | $29.99/mo |
| Enterprise | Custom | Contact for pricing |
| Refund policy | — | Generally non-refundable, subject to limited exceptions in legal terms |
| All plans | Free — Free Pro — $37/mo (up to $1,840/mo) Enterprise — Custom | Free — $0/mo Professional — $29.99/mo (up to $5,099/mo) Team — $103.50/mo (up to $5,999/mo) Enterprise — Custom |
| Positioning | ||
| Best for | Business teams and enterprises building AI agents and automating workflows without deep engineering expertise | Workflow automation and AI-powered system building |
| Differentiator | Gumloop combines a visual canvas for multi-agent workflow orchestration with enterprise-grade security (VPC, ZDR, SOC 2 Type II) and a unified AI gateway (Gumstack) that monitors and audits all AI activity across your organization. | Zapier combines 9,000+ app integrations with native AI agents, chatbots, MCP connectivity, and an enterprise-grade platform—all in one no-code automation layer. |
| Competitors | n8n, Zapier, Relevance AI, Dust, Glean, Make | Make (Integromat), n8n, Workato, Tray.io, Microsoft Power Automate |
| Features | ||
| AI Fields | — | ✓ |
| Multi Step Zap Workflows | — | ✓ |
| Saml SSO | — | ✓ |
| Shared App Connections | — | ✓ |
| Webhooks | — | ✓ |
| Zapier Copilot | — | ✓ |
| AI Agents | ✓ | ✓ |
| API Webhooks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Conditional Logic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom Code | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data Transform | ✓ | ✓ |
| Error Handling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Execution Logs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Human in Loop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Num Integrations | — | 9,000+ |
| Scheduled Runs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Team Features | ✓ | ✓ |
| Trigger Types | Webhook / schedule (recurring) / email / Slack / form submission / API | Webhook / Schedule / Email / App events / Form submissions / Table updates / HTTP polling |
| Visual Builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ||
| API Access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Google Workspace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Key Integrations | Slack, Microsoft Teams, Gmail, Salesforce, BigQuery | Slack, Salesforce, HubSpot CRM, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office 365 |
| Openai Integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Slack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Webhook Support | ✓ | ✓ |
Section 03
Gumloop vs Zapier: common questions
Is Gumloop or Zapier cheaper?
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