Workflow Automation · true cost · Updated November 2026
The true cost of workflow automation
What you'll actually pay. Of the 9 workflow automation tools we track, 2 publish no self-serve price (quote-only), 1 price on a basis this column cannot carry, 1 charge usage overages. Here's every tool's entry price and its hidden-cost flags — each linked to its sourced record.
The hidden-cost picture
- No public price: 2 of 9 are quote-only (contact sales).
- Not priced monthly: 1 publish a figure on another basis — usage rates, non-USD, or annual-only.
- Usage overages: 1 charge for going over plan limits.
- Cheapest published: IFTTT from $2.99/mo.
- No overage or setup fee: IFTTT, Make, Microsoft Power Automate, Activepieces, ….
As of · re-verified with each catalog refresh
Workflow Automation — entry price & hidden-cost flags
| Tool | Entry price | Usage overages | Setup fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| IFTTT | $2.99/mo | — | — |
| Make | $9/mo | — | — |
| Microsoft Power Automate | $15/user/mo | — | — |
| Activepieces | $20/mo | — | — |
| Zapier | $29.99/mo | — | — |
| Pipedream | $45/mo | Yes | — |
| n8n Cloud | quote-only | — | — |
| Tray.ai | quote-only | — | — |
| Workato | quote-only | — | — |
Prices and fee terms re-verified with each catalog refresh. Last catalog update 2026-11-01. "Quote-only" means the vendor publishes no self-serve price.
Frequently asked questions
Does workflow automation have hidden fees?
Across the 9 workflow automation tools we track: 2 publish no self-serve price (quote-only), 1 price on a basis this column cannot carry, 1 charge usage overages. As of 2026-11-01.
What is the cheapest workflow automation with published pricing?
IFTTT, from $2.99/mo. Verified 2026-11-01.
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