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Paperform vs Zapier

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Paperform

Software

Forms that feel like you

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Zapier

Software

Automate your work across 7,000+ app integrations

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Paperform free plan caps at 30 submissions per month and 100 MB of storage; Zapier the free plan allows 100 tasks per month and only two-step Zaps, one trigger and one action

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Paperform and Zapier actually diverge.

Attributes where Paperform and Zapier differ
AttributePaperformZapier
Pricing modelfreemiumusage-based
PlatformsWebWeb, Api
FoundedUnknown2011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Paperform

Nothing recorded that Zapier does not also cover.

Only in Zapier

  • App integrations
  • Workflow automation
  • Trigger-based actions
  • Multi-step Zaps
  • Data formatting
  • Conditional logic
  • Error handling
  • Team collaboration

What people use each for

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

Paperform

No use cases recorded yet. See the Paperform review.

Zapier

  • Lead managementnot Paperform
  • Data synchronizationnot Paperform
  • Email automationnot Paperform
  • Social media postingnot Paperform
  • Customer onboardingnot Paperform

Where each one falls short

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

Paperform

  • Free plan caps at 30 submissions per month and 100 MB of storage
  • Essentials plan ($24/mo, $288/year) still caps at 1,200 submissions per year, and extra submissions beyond the cap are billed at $7.50/month per additional 3,000
  • Enterprise tier has no published price and requires a sales inquiry

Zapier

  • The free plan allows 100 tasks per month and only two-step Zaps, one trigger and one action
  • Multi-step Zaps, filters, paths, webhooks and the formatter all require a paid plan
  • Premium app connectors are withheld from the free plan
  • Free Zaps poll for new data every 15 minutes against 2 minutes on Professional and 1 minute on Team
  • Paying monthly rather than annually costs 50 percent more, so the 2,000-task Professional plan is $73.50 a month instead of $49

Pricing, plan by plan

Paperform

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Paperform review.

Zapier

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 100 tasks/month
    • 5 Zaps
    • Two-step Zaps
  • Starter$19.99/month
    • 750 tasks/month
    • 20 Zaps
    • Multi-step Zaps
  • Professional$49/month
    • 2,000 tasks/month
    • Unlimited Zaps
    • Custom logic

Which should you pick?

Choose Paperform if

  • You want to start without paying.
Paperform review

Choose Zapier if

  • You need app integrations.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want workflow automation.
Zapier review

Questions people ask

Is Paperform or Zapier better?
Neither clearly leads. Paperform starts at Free and Zapier at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Paperform or Zapier?
Paperform starts at Free and Zapier at Free.
Does Paperform or Zapier run on more platforms?
Paperform runs on Web. Zapier runs on Web, Api.
Can I use Paperform for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Paperform do that Zapier cannot?
Zapier covers App integrations, Workflow automation, Trigger-based actions, Multi-step Zaps.
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