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Zapier vs Huginn
Zapier vs Huginn
A side-by-side look at Zapier (the paid SaaS) and Huginn (the open source alternative). Use this page to decide if the switch fits your team and workflow.
| Zapier | Huginn | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | Connect thousands of apps with no-code automations. | Self-hosted "agents" that watch, scrape and act. |
| License | Proprietary SaaS | MIT |
| Pricing | Free tier (100 tasks/month); Starter from $19.99/month. | Free to self-host |
| Self-host option | No | Yes — difficulty 3/5 |
| Hosted cloud available | Yes (only option) | No |
| Desktop apps | Varies by product | Web only |
| Mobile apps | Official apps typically available | None official |
Ad slot — between tables
Best for
Feed monitoring and IFTTT-style agent automations.
Huginn strengths
- Built for IFTTT-style feed monitoring and actions.
- Huge agent library for feeds, weather, email.
- Long-running, stable project.
Huginn weaknesses
- Ruby/Rails stack can feel heavy.
- UI is functional, not polished.
- Not beginner-friendly.
What's the catch with Zapier?
- Pricing scales with task volume quickly.
- Data flows through Zapier cloud.
- Self-hosting not possible.
Still unsure?
Check the full list of alternatives to Zapier: see Zapier alternatives, or learn more about Huginn on its project page.