Softwr

Survey & Forms · head to head

Gravity Forms vs Zapier Plus

Gravity Forms logo

Gravity Forms

Survey & Forms

The most trusted WordPress forms plugin

From
On request
Rated
-
Zapier Plus logo

Zapier Plus

Automation & Integration

Advanced automation with Zapier

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Zapier Plus has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Gravity Forms basic license covers only 1 site and renews at $59/year after a discounted $44 first year; Zapier Plus task-based pricing model becomes expensive at scale (10,000 tasks per month costs approximately $600/month)

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gravity Forms and Zapier Plus actually diverge.

Attributes where Gravity Forms and Zapier Plus differ
AttributeGravity FormsZapier Plus
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
CategorySurvey & FormsAutomation & Integration
FoundedUnknown2011

Identical on both: platforms (Web), 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 Gravity Forms

Nothing recorded that Zapier Plus does not also cover.

Only in Zapier Plus

  • Advanced app integrations
  • Workflow automation
  • Multi-step Zaps
  • Custom logic
  • Webhooks
  • Team collaboration
  • Premium support
  • 7000+ apps

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Gravity Forms

No use cases recorded yet. See the Gravity Forms review.

Zapier Plus

  • Workflow Automationnot Gravity Forms
  • Data Integrationnot Gravity Forms
  • Process Automationnot Gravity Forms
  • App Integrationnot Gravity Forms
  • API Connectivitynot Gravity Forms

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Gravity Forms

  • Basic license covers only 1 site and renews at $59/year after a discounted $44 first year
  • Pro license is capped at 3 sites; using it on more requires the Elite tier at $259/year renewal
  • Marketing integrations like HubSpot and Mailchimp are Basic-tier only, while payment and workflow add-ons (Stripe, Zapier, Trello) require Pro or above

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

Gravity Forms

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Gravity Forms review.

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 Gravity Forms if

Nothing in the data separates Gravity Forms from Zapier Plus on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Choose Zapier Plus if

  • You need advanced app integrations.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want workflow automation.

Questions people ask

Is Gravity Forms or Zapier Plus better?
Neither clearly leads. Gravity Forms starts at On request and Zapier Plus at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gravity Forms or Zapier Plus?
Zapier Plus has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Gravity Forms and Free for Zapier Plus.
Does Gravity Forms or Zapier Plus run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Zapier Plus for free?
Yes. Zapier Plus has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Gravity Forms starts at On request.
What can Gravity Forms do that Zapier Plus cannot?
Zapier Plus covers Advanced app integrations, Workflow automation, Multi-step Zaps, Custom logic.

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.

Source
Zapier 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.

Source
Zapier 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.

Source
Zapier 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.

Source
Zapier 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.

Source
Zapier 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.

Source

Related pages

Other head to heads