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Windmill vs Zapier
Open-source platform for scripts, workflows and internal apps, less AI-centric
WindmillOpen-source platform for scripts, workflows and internal apps
ZapierNo-code automation across thousands of appsWhich to pick
Pick Windmill if you want…
- Script-based internal tools
- Open-source code (windmill-labs/windmill on GitHub)
Pick Zapier if you want…
- AI-enabled workflow automation
Side by side
- What it is
- Windmill:Open-source platform for scripts, workflows and internal apps
- Zapier:Zapier is a no-code platform that lets you build, run and govern AI-driven automated workflows across 9,000+ apps.
- Best for
- Windmill:Script-based internal tools
- Zapier:AI-enabled workflow automation
- Who it’s for
- Windmill:—
- Zapier:Teams and businesses that need to automate tasks without coding.
- Pricing
- Windmill:Free
- Zapier:Freemium
- Plans
- Windmill:—
- Zapier:Free $0/month · Professional $19.99/month per month · Team $69/month per month
- Open source
- Windmill:Yes
- Zapier:—
- Works with
- Windmill:—
- Zapier:Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, 9,000+ apps
Windmill features
Open-source platform for scripts, workflows and internal apps
Zapier features
- AI tool connections. Securely connect Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and 230+ other AI tools to your apps.
- Next-Gen Zaps. Create workflows with advanced logic, self-healing agents and automatic recovery.
- Governance & security. Granular permissions, SOC 2/3, GDPR, CCPA compliance and single-click workflow disabling.
- Unlimited app integrations. Access to 9,000+ apps with no passwords or API keys required.
- Visual no-code editor. Drag-and-drop builder for multi-step Zaps, Tables and Forms.
- Shared task pool. All Zap, AI, code and MCP actions draw from a single task allocation.
Windmill vs Zapier FAQ
Is Windmill or Zapier free?+
Windmill is listed as free on DevHunt. Zapier has a free plan; paid plans start at $19.99/month (Professional).
Is Windmill or Zapier open source?+
Windmill is open source (windmill-labs/windmill on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Zapier.
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