Automation cost calculator
How many times will your workflows run, and how many steps does each have? We'll estimate the cheapest plan on each tool.
How we count
- Zapier: Each successful action step = 1 task (some AI/MCP actions cost more). Triggers and built-in tools (Filter, Formatter, Paths, Delay...) are free.
- Make: Most module actions = 1 credit (including reading data/triggers); some Make AI Provider features use more. Router and error handlers are free. Credits replaced operations on Aug 27 (per Make FAQ).
- n8n: One execution = one full workflow run, regardless of the number of steps.
- Activepieces: A flow run = 1 credit regardless of steps; AI steps cost 2/10/20 credits (fast/smart/frontier model), or 1 with your own AI keys (Plus+).
- Pipedream: 1 credit per 30 seconds of compute for running an action, MCP tool call, proxy request, or trigger event.
- Microsoft Power Automate: Flat license per user (Premium) or per unattended bot (Process); runs are within Power Platform request limits.
AI-agent platforms (Tines, Lindy, Gumloop, Relevance AI, Bardeen) bill variable AI credits per task, so they're not in the calculator. See their pages for plan prices.
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