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Trigger.dev 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.

Trigger.dev

Open-source background jobs for devs.

Freemium · $8.25/moOpen source
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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
Trigger.dev$8.25/mo
Zapier$19.99/mo (Professional)
Pricing model
Trigger.devFreemium
ZapierFreemium
Founded
Trigger.dev
Zapier2011
Location
Trigger.devLondon, UK
ZapierRemote (USA)
Bootstrapped
Trigger.dev
ZapierYes
Open source
Trigger.devYes
Zapier
Category
Trigger.dev
ZapierWorkflow Automation
Indie alternatives
Trigger.dev0
Zapier10
Founders
Trigger.devEric Allam, Matt Aitken
ZapierWade Foster, Bryan Helmig, Mike Knoop

Key differences

  • Pricing

    Trigger.dev starts cheaper at $8.25/mo; Zapier starts at $19.99/mo (Professional).

  • Funding

    Both are indie / bootstrapped or open source.

  • Open source

    Trigger.dev is open source; Zapier is closed source.

  • Indie alternatives

    Trigger.dev 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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