Bardeen vs Zapier Agents
Two of the most-asked-about agents in the workflow-automation space. Here's how they actually stack up.
Bardeen
AI agent for browser automation and multi-step workflows without writing code
Free + $99/mo
Read full review →Zapier Agents
AI agents that automate work across Zapier's 8000+ app integrations
Free + $33/mo
Read full review →Side-by-side comparison
| Bardeen | Zapier Agents | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | AI agent for browser automation and multi-step workflows without writing code | AI agents that automate work across Zapier's 8000+ app integrations |
| Pricing | Free + $99/mo | Free + $33/mo |
| Categories | workflow-automation, browser-automation, ai-agent | productivity, workflow-automation, agents |
| Made by | Bardeen | Zapier |
| Launched | 2020-09 | 2024-09 |
| Platforms | Chrome (extension), Web | Web |
| Status | active | active |
Bardeen highlights
- + Magic Box natural language automation builder converts a description into a working playbook
- + Chrome extension runs automations directly in the browser context
- + 200+ pre-built integrations including LinkedIn, Salesforce, HubSpot, Notion, Airtable, Google Sheets
- + Scraper for extracting structured data from any web page
- + Scheduled and trigger-based playbook execution in the cloud
Zapier Agents highlights
- + LLM reasoning over 8,000+ app integrations in a single agent
- + Trigger modes: on-command, on a schedule, or event-driven
- + Knowledge base per agent for company context and documentation
- + Multi-step decision trees: agent chooses actions based on input content
- + Coexistence with classic Zaps for hybrid deterministic and AI-driven workflows
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Bardeen or Zapier Agents?
Neither is universally better. Bardeen (Free + $99/mo) leans into workflow-automation, while Zapier Agents (Free + $33/mo) is closer to productivity. Pick based on which workflow you actually do every day.
What is the price difference between Bardeen and Zapier Agents?
Bardeen is free + $99/mo. Zapier Agents is free + $33/mo. See the pricing row in the comparison table.
Can I use Bardeen and Zapier Agents together?
In most cases, yes. They serve overlapping but distinct needs, so running them side by side is common until you decide which fits your workflow.