HR & Recruiting · head to head
Freshteam vs Zapier Plus
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Freshteam freshworks HRMS (formerly Freshteam) paid tiers as captured 19 February 2023 combined a per-employee monthly charge ($1.20 to $2.40+/employee/month) with a separate flat platform fee ($71 to $119+/month), on top of a $0 free tier; Zapier Plus task-based pricing model becomes expensive at scale (10,000 tasks per month costs approximately $600/month)
- They diverge on capability: Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking, Zapier Plus covers Advanced app integrations.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Freshteam and Zapier Plus actually diverge.
| Attribute | Freshteam | Zapier Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web |
| Category | HR & Recruiting | Automation & Integration |
| Founded | 2010 | 2011 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Freshteam
- Applicant Tracking
- Onboarding
- Time Off
- Employee Directory
- Time Tracking
- Documents
- Org Chart
- Freshdesk
Only in Zapier Plus
- Advanced app integrations
- Workflow automation
- Multi-step Zaps
- Custom logic
- Webhooks
- Team collaboration
- Premium support
- 7000+ apps
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Freshteam
No use cases recorded yet. See the Freshteam review.
Zapier Plus
- Workflow Automationnot Freshteam
- Data Integrationnot Freshteam
- Process Automationnot Freshteam
- App Integrationnot Freshteam
- API Connectivitynot Freshteam
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Freshteam
- Freshworks HRMS (formerly Freshteam) paid tiers as captured 19 February 2023 combined a per-employee monthly charge ($1.20 to $2.40+/employee/month) with a separate flat platform fee ($71 to $119+/month), on top of a $0 free tier
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
Freshteam
Free- FreeFree
- 50 Employees
- Basic ATS
- Time Off
- Growth$1.2/month
- All Free features
- Onboarding
- Time Tracking
- Pro$2.4/month
- All Growth features
- Custom Reports
- Advanced Workflows
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 Freshteam if
- You need applicant tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want onboarding.
Choose Zapier Plus if
- You need advanced app integrations.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want workflow automation.
Questions people ask
- Is Freshteam or Zapier Plus better?
- Neither clearly leads. Freshteam starts at Free and Zapier Plus at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Freshteam or Zapier Plus?
- Freshteam starts at Free and Zapier Plus at Free.
- Does Freshteam or Zapier Plus run on more platforms?
- Freshteam runs on Web, Ios, Android. Zapier Plus runs on Web.
- Can I use Freshteam for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can Freshteam do that Zapier Plus cannot?
- Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking, Onboarding, Time Off, Employee Directory. Zapier Plus covers Advanced app integrations, Workflow automation, Multi-step Zaps, Custom logic. Both handle 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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