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ByteChef vs Zapier
Both stand on integration platform as a service software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
ByteChef combines visual workflow building, AI agents, and a broad integration set with cloud and self-hosted deployment options. Compare workspace and log-retention limits across plans, and note that several listed capabilities are not yet available.
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Free plan Web
Zapier offers app automation at several plan levels, with multi-step workflows and shared team resources on paid plans. The Free plan has a 100-task monthly limit and two-step Zaps, so check those limits against the workflows you need.
Visit ZapierThe facts
| ByteChef | Zapier | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Professional: $19.99 a month |
| Plans published | 10 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Zapier |
| Website | bytechef.io | zapier.com |
| On integration platform as a service software | #8 of 113 | #12 of 113 |
ByteChef: what it does well
- Includes 277 pre-built integrations.
- Supports REST APIs through its HTTP Client action.
- Can run in ByteChef Cloud or on user infrastructure.
- Community Edition core and connectors use Apache 2.0.
- Supports OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and local Ollama models.
What to know first
- Starter and Growth each include 5,000 monthly tasks.
- Starter includes one workspace and seven-day log retention.
- Role-based access control and single sign-on are marked coming soon.
- No refunds are offered for the active subscription period.
Zapier: what it does well
- Connects workflows across more than 9,000 apps.
- Supports multi-step workflows, conditional logic, and webhooks.
- Free plan includes 100 tasks per month.
- Team plan includes 25 users and shared resources.
- Professional and Team plans offer a free trial.
What to know first
- Free Zaps are limited to two steps.
- Free plan includes one user and 100 monthly tasks.
- Workflows pause at the task limit without pay-per-task billing.
- Team starts at $69 a month.
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