Keep Zapier, switch to TulipFarm, or run both
If your Zaps work, keep them. Try TulipFarm on one job that needs field rules, a run that waits for people, or approval of the exact change.
TulipFarm
$50 free
In credits at signup
Where TulipFarm differs
Four differences that show up in one order job, each with a note on how Zapier handles it.
Records with rules that agents must follow
TulipFarm
Fields can be required, unique or limited to set choices, so a bad value is rejected before it saves.
See TablesHow Zapier handles it
Zapier Tables stores records with field types such as dropdown, date, currency and JSON.
help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/9775472454157A person approves the exact change
How Zapier handles it
Approvals are a Human in the Loop step you add to a Zap. It’s listed as a premium app.
zapier.com/apps/human-in-the-loop/integrationsRuns that wait for people and survive restarts
TulipFarm
A run waits up to 30 days for a reply, and a restart won’t redo finished steps.
See WorkflowsHow Zapier handles it
Delay steps pause a Zap for a set time or until a date you choose.
zapier.com/apps/delay/integrationsYour chats and tasks stay yours
How Zapier handles it
On Enterprise, every admin action is timestamped and searchable in audit logs.
zapier.com/enterprise
Feature comparison
Zapier’s column comes from its own site and help center. “Not published” means Zapier doesn’t say, not that the feature is missing.
| Feature | TulipFarm | Zapier |
|---|---|---|
| Workspace and data | ||
| Built-in tables for business records | YesField rules reject bad values before they save | YesZapier Tables, on all plans |
| Required and unique fields | Yes | Not publishedField types format and validate some values, such as JSON |
| Import CSV or XLSX into a table | Yes | YesCSV import into Tables |
| Forms and pages for your team | No | YesZapier Interfaces forms |
| Agents | ||
| Saved agents with instructions and knowledge | YesSaved agents with reusable skills | YesZapier Agents, with knowledge sources |
| Agents act in many apps | PartialSlack, GitHub, Google Workspace, Jira, Confluence and Trello | Yes9,000+ apps |
| Agents in the browser | NoSearches and reads the web; no browser | YesChrome extension |
| Automation and approvals | ||
| Workflow editor | YesOne trigger, then ordered steps | YesZaps; multi-step Zaps on paid plans |
| Webhook triggers | Yes | YesPaid plans |
| Code steps | YesJavaScript or Python | YesCode by Zapier |
| Approval before an action runs | YesShows the exact change | YesHuman in the Loop, a premium app |
| Runs resume after a restart without repeating finished steps | Yes | Not published |
| Integrations | ||
| Built-in app connections | PartialSlack, GitHub, Google Workspace, Jira, Confluence and Trello | Yes9,000+ apps |
| Custom MCP servers | PartialA manager reviews and enables each tool | Not publishedZapier MCP lets other AI tools call Zapier actions |
| Agents in Slack | YesMention an agent in a channel; access is granted per channel | YesThrough the Slack app in Zaps and agents |
| Security and deployment | ||
| SSO and SCIM | NoSign in with Google or an email link | YesSAML SSO from Team; SCIM on Enterprise |
| Audit logs | PartialRecords who changed memberships; no audit export | YesEnterprise plan |
| SOC 2 Type II | No | YesAlso SOC 3 |
| Personal chats hidden from admins | Yes | Not published |
| Run in your own cloud | PartialOpen source (AGPL v3.0); self-hosting is unsupported | NoHosted; VPC peering on Enterprise |
When to stay with Zapier
Zapier is the better choice if any of these sound like your team.
- Your work spans many apps
- Zapier connects 9,000+ apps. TulipFarm connects Slack, GitHub, Google Workspace, Jira, Confluence and Trello.
- You already run dozens of Zaps
- If your Zaps work, moving them all costs time. Keep them and try TulipFarm on one job.
- You need SOC 2 or SSO today
- Zapier has SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3, SAML SSO from its Team plan, and SCIM and audit logs on Enterprise.
- You need forms or agents in the browser
- Zapier Interfaces builds forms that start Zaps, and Zapier Agents work from a Chrome extension.
Pricing
Zapier counts tasks and TulipFarm counts credits, so compare what one real job costs in each. Zapier prices checked on 20 October 2026.
TulipFarm
$50 free
In credits on your first signup. Paid plans aren’t public yet; see the pricing page.
Zapier
$19.99 a month
Professional starts at $19.99 a month, billed yearly, and adds multi-step Zaps, premium apps and webhooks. The free plan has 100 tasks a month.
zapier.com/pricingSwitching from Zapier
TulipFarm can’t import Zaps. Move one job at a time and keep the Zap running until you’re happy with the result.
Pick one Zap that touches records
Choose a Zap that updates a sheet or a Zapier table, such as new order intake.
Bring the records in
Export the table or sheet as CSV, then import it into a TulipFarm table and add field rules.
Rebuild the steps
Recreate the trigger and actions in a workflow, or give a saved agent a skill with the same instructions.
Run both, then switch
Run both for one cycle and compare the results. Your first signup includes $50 in free credits.
Questions about TulipFarm and Zapier
Is TulipFarm a Zapier alternative?
Yes, for teams that want records, files, agents and workflows in one workspace. TulipFarm stores business records in tables with field rules, and for the actions you choose, a person approves the exact change first. Zapier is built to connect thousands of apps.
What is the main difference between TulipFarm and Zapier?
Zapier moves data between the apps you already use, with Zaps, Tables and agents. TulipFarm keeps your records in its own workspace, so agents and workflows update the same rows your team sees, and you pick which changes wait for approval.
Does Zapier have tables like TulipFarm?
Yes. Zapier Tables is on every plan, with field types such as dropdown, date and JSON, and CSV import. TulipFarm tables add required, unique and choice rules that stop an agent or workflow from saving a bad value.
Can TulipFarm do everything Zapier can?
No. Zapier connects 9,000+ apps and offers forms through Zapier Interfaces, agents in a Chrome extension, and SOC 2 Type II with SSO and SCIM. TulipFarm has records with field rules, workflows that resume after a restart, and approval of exact changes.
When should I just use Zapier?
Choose Zapier if your work spans many apps TulipFarm doesn’t connect to, if your Zaps already work well, or if you need SOC 2 and SSO today.
Can I move my Zaps to TulipFarm?
Not automatically. Rebuild one job at a time: export the table or sheet it uses as CSV and import it into a TulipFarm table, recreate the steps in a workflow, and run both until you trust the result.
How much does TulipFarm cost compared with Zapier?
Your first TulipFarm Cloud signup includes $50 in free credits. Paid plans aren’t public yet; see the pricing page to ask for more credits or apply for student, NGO or startup support. Zapier’s free plan includes 100 tasks a month, Professional starts at $19.99 a month and Team at $69 a month, both billed yearly, and Enterprise pricing is custom.
Does TulipFarm work with Slack and Google Workspace like Zapier?
Yes. In Slack, people mention an agent in a channel you grant, and it replies there. Each person can also connect their own Google account for Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides. Reading needs no approval; any change in Google waits until a person approves the exact request.
Try one Zapier job in TulipFarm.
Sign up for TulipFarm Cloud and rebuild the Zap you rely on most. The research preview is open to everyone, and your first signup includes $50 in free credits.
Not sure TulipFarm connects to your tools? Contact us and tell us what your team uses.
Sources
- Zapier pricingchecked 20 October 2026
- Zapier Enterprisechecked 20 October 2026
- Zapier SAML SSOchecked 21 October 2026
- Zapier data privacychecked 20 October 2026
- Zapier Agentschecked 20 October 2026
- Zapier Interfaceschecked 20 October 2026
- Human in the Loopchecked 20 October 2026
- Delay by Zapierchecked 20 October 2026
- Code by Zapierchecked 20 October 2026
- Zapier Tableschecked 20 October 2026
- Tables field typeschecked 20 October 2026
- Import data into Tableschecked 20 October 2026
Last reviewed 20 October 2026.