Head to head

Bardeen vs Zapier

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Bardeen

$10/mo

Bardeen runs AI agents that collect web data, enrich contacts, and qualify leads for GTM teams. Basic is $10/mo.

Where Bardeen fits

  • GTM operators who want a $10 agent to collect and enrich without Clay
  • RevOps pushing qualified rows into Google Sheets
  • Sourcers who pull public pages and then validate emails
  • Teams that prefer an agent UI over a Zapier-style step builder

Zapier

$19.99/mo Free tier 14 day free trial

Task-based automation across 9,000 apps, with an MCP server on every account. Free plan available; Professional starts at $19.99/mo billed monthly.

Where Zapier fits

  • Ops teams connecting SaaS apps without code
  • People who want Claude or ChatGPT to act in Gmail and Slack
  • Solo users who fit on one Professional seat
  • Orgs that may grow into Team or Enterprise

At a glance

DetailBardeenZapier
Starting price$10/mo$19.99/mo
Free tier–No✓Yes
Free trialNot on record14 day free trial
MCP server–No✓Yes
Public API–No✓Yes
Listed underEmail finders, Lead generation, SourcingLead generation, Sourcing

Where they pull apart

Bardeen

Stands out: Basic at $10/mo is a GTM agent seat, not a $167 Clay table and not a $19.99 Zapier task plan.

Watch out: Heavier collection jobs and AI qualification burn credits above Basic. Confirm the current credit packs on the vendor pricing page before a large list.

Not the right fit for

  • Enterprises that need Clay-class waterfall enrichment and credits
  • Users who only want a LinkedIn invite sequencer

Zapier

Stands out: Zapier MCP is on every plan, including Free, and connects AI assistants to the same 9,000-app catalog.

Watch out: Each MCP tool call uses two tasks. Free Zaps are limited to two steps, and Professional is a single-user plan.

Not the right fit for

  • Builders who need self-hosting and per-execution billing
  • Heavy AI use where every MCP call costs two tasks

Pros and cons

Bardeen

  • Basic published at $10/mo
  • Agents cover collect, enrich, and AI qualify in one flow
  • Google Sheets export is a first-class step
  • Credit burn on large collection jobs can outrun the $10 seat
  • Not a sequencer or mailbox product

Zapier

  • Free plan with 100 tasks a month
  • 14-day Professional trial, no card
  • MCP on every plan, including Free
  • Free Zaps stop at two steps
  • Professional is a single-user plan
  • Each MCP call uses two tasks

What each one costs

Bardeen

$10/mo

Basic is $10/month. Higher plans add credits for collection, enrichment, and AI qualification. Confirm live credit packs and team seats on bardeen.ai/pricing. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Zapier

$19.99/mo

Free covers 100 tasks a month. Professional starts at $19.99/mo and Team at $69/mo on monthly billing, with about 33% off when paid yearly; Enterprise is quoted. Agents and Chatbots are priced separately. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Bardeen cheaper than Zapier?
Bardeen starts lower, at $10/mo against $19.99/mo for Zapier. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try Bardeen or Zapier for free?
Zapier carries a free tier on our listing. Zapier offers a 14 day free trial.
Does Bardeen or Zapier have an MCP server?
Zapier ships a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?