Software · head to head
Boomi vs Zapier Plus
The short version
- Only Zapier Plus has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Boomi subscription tier prices are not published; only the pay-as-you-go base of $99 a month plus usage is stated; Zapier Plus task-based pricing model becomes expensive at scale (10,000 tasks per month costs approximately $600/month)
- They diverge on capability: Boomi covers Cloud integration, Zapier Plus covers Advanced app integrations.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Boomi and Zapier Plus actually diverge.
| Attribute | Boomi | Zapier Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $299/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, On-premise | Web |
| Founded | 2000 | 2011 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Boomi
- Cloud integration
- API management
- Master data management
- Trading partner network
- Process automation
- Real-time sync
- Monitoring
- Analytics
Only in Zapier Plus
- Advanced app integrations
- Workflow automation
- Multi-step Zaps
- Custom logic
- Webhooks
- Team collaboration
- Premium support
- 7000+ apps
Both cover
- SOC2
- GDPR
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Boomi
- Integrating cloud and on-premises applicationsnot Zapier Plus
- API management and publishingnot Zapier Plus
- Master data management across systemsnot Zapier Plus
- EDI and B2B data exchangenot Zapier Plus
- Workflow automation between business systemsnot Zapier Plus
Zapier Plus
- Workflow Automationnot Boomi
- Data Integrationnot Boomi
- Process Automationnot Boomi
- App Integrationnot Boomi
- API Connectivitynot Boomi
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Boomi
- Subscription tier prices are not published; only the pay-as-you-go base of $99 a month plus usage is stated
- Metered on several axes at once, including connections, users, environments and API transactions, so the bill is hard to predict from any one of them
- Connection counts, environments and user seats are all capped by edition
Zapier Plus
- Task-based pricing model becomes expensive at scale (10,000 tasks per month costs approximately $600/month)
- Free plan limited to 2-step Zaps only and 100 tasks per month, with no access to webhooks or advanced features
- 15-minute polling interval on free plan prevents real-time automation triggers
- Limited support for complex nested conditional logic compared to workflow platforms like n8n or Make
- Third-party orchestration layer adds latency compared to native integrations within single platforms
Pricing, plan by plan
Boomi
$299/month- Starter$299/month
- 50 integrations
- Basic support
- Growth$799/month
- Unlimited integrations
- Advanced analytics
- Enterprise$1999/month
- Custom SLA
- Dedicated support
- Advanced security
Zapier Plus
Free- FreeFree
- 100 tasks per month
- Unlimited Zaps, Tables, and Forms
- 2-step Zaps only
- Professional$19.99/month (annual pricing)
- 750+ tasks per month
- Multi-step Zaps
- Webhook support
- Team$69/month (annual pricing)
- 2,000+ tasks per month
- All Professional features
- 25 users
Which should you pick?
Choose Boomi if
- You need cloud integration.
- You work on Web, On-premise.
- You also want api management.
Choose Zapier Plus if
- You need advanced app integrations.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want workflow automation.
Questions people ask
- Is Boomi or Zapier Plus better?
- Neither clearly leads. Boomi starts at $299/month and Zapier Plus at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Boomi or Zapier Plus?
- Zapier Plus has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $299/month for Boomi and Free for Zapier Plus.
- Does Boomi or Zapier Plus run on more platforms?
- Boomi runs on Web, On-premise. Zapier Plus runs on Web.
- Can I use Zapier Plus for free?
- Yes. Zapier Plus has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Boomi starts at $299/month.
- What is Boomi best used for?
- Boomi is most often used for integrating cloud and on-premises applications, api management and publishing, master data management across systems, edi and b2b data exchange. Of those, integrating cloud and on-premises applications and api management and publishing are not what Zapier Plus is typically brought in for.
- What can Boomi do that Zapier Plus cannot?
- Boomi covers Cloud integration, API management, Master data management, Trading partner network. Zapier Plus covers Advanced app integrations, Workflow automation, Multi-step Zaps, Custom logic. Both handle SOC2, GDPR, Cloud deployment, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Zapier Plus: How much does Zapier cost and what is included in each plan?
Zapier offers a Free plan with 100 tasks per month at no cost. The Professional plan starts at $19.99 per month (billed annually) for 750 tasks, with pricing scaling up based on task volume. The Team plan starts at $69 per month for 2,000 tasks. Enterprise plans are custom priced. Annual subscriptions receive 33% off compared to month-to-month billing.
SourceZapier Plus: What is a task in Zapier and how much does it cost if I exceed my plan limit?
Each trigger and action pair in a Zapier workflow counts as one task. For example, a 5-step Zap that runs 1,000 times per month uses 5,000 tasks. If you exceed your plan's task limit, you can enable pay-per-task overage pricing. At higher volumes, Zapier can cost significantly more than competitors like Make or n8n.
SourceZapier Plus: What can I do with Zapier's free plan?
The Free plan includes 100 tasks per month, unlimited Zap workflows, unlimited Tables and Forms, two-factor authentication, and basic AI features. However, it is limited to simple 2-step Zaps (one trigger, one action), no webhook support, 15-minute polling intervals for trigger checks, and only 2,500 records in Tables.
SourceZapier Plus: How many apps and integrations does Zapier support?
Zapier supports integration with over 7,000 applications and services, including all major SaaS platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Slack, Notion, GitHub, Stripe, Xero, and QuickBooks. This extensive app library is one of Zapier's main competitive advantages.
SourceZapier Plus: Does Zapier support webhooks and advanced workflow features?
Professional and higher plans support webhooks, allowing data from apps without native Zapier integrations. Multi-step Zaps support conditional paths, filters, and approval workflows. Code steps allow custom JavaScript or Python logic for advanced automation. The free plan does not support webhooks.
SourceZapier Plus: What are Zapier's limitations for complex automation scenarios?
Zapier's linear workflow builder struggles with deeply nested conditions and multi-outcome branching logic. As a third-party orchestration layer, Zapier adds latency compared to native integrations. Free plan polling is every 15 minutes, limiting real-time responsiveness. For high-volume automation (10,000+ tasks/month), Zapier becomes significantly more expensive than alternatives.
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