OutSystems vs Zapier Pricing (2026)
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OutSystems vs Zapier

No-Code/Low-Code pricing comparison · 2026

OutSystems pricing ranges from $0–$1513/month, while Zapier ranges from $0–$103.5/month. Zapier is typically 99% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

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2 products · No-Code/Low-Code
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OutSystems
OutSystems is an enterprise-grade low-code platform designed for building mission-critical
verified 27d ago
$6.1K $15K
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Zapier
Zapier pricing starts at free and goes up to $103.
verified 26d ago
$6.1K $15K
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Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
OutSystems saves $8.9K vs Zapier · 25 seats
Cheapest $6.1K
Spread 59%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Basic
$454K/yr
year 1 license · $1.5K/seat
Team
$31K/yr
year 1 license · $104/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$6.1K/yr
Vendr · n=10
Median annual
$15K/yr
Vendr · n=79 avg 25% negotiated
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 14 sourced facts
8 hidden-cost · 4 contract · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence Medium confidence
Sources 33 sourced facts
26 hidden-cost · 4 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence High confidence
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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
5 documented
  • Application Objects (AO) Complexity Fees
    30-50% of license costs
    2 sources
  • Mandatory Annual Renewal with No Exit
    $1,513/month minimum for Basic tier
    2 sources
  • Bug Maintenance Staffing
    $120,000-$240,000/year per application
    1 source
  • Per-User Scaling Costs
    $75/user/year
    2 sources
  • Post-Basic Tier Add-on Costs
    20-40% of license costs
    1 source
5 documented
  • Task Usage Cost Escalation
    20-50% of license costs
    4 sources
  • No Refund Policy on Annual Plans
    $240-$828
    4 sources
  • Multi-User Pricing Jump
    30-100% of license costs
    1 source
  • Third-Party Integration Surcharges
    5-20% of license costs
    1 source
  • Free Plan Feature Gating and Forced Trial Pressure
    $240-$588
    4 sources
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Contract terms

The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.

OutSystems
Zapier
Auto-renewal
Yes
Yes
Cancellation
—
Not publicly stated; users report no partial refunds are issued at any point after billing
Commitment
1 year
✓ Annual (monthly billing available at higher rates)
Price escalation
Pricing model changes have pushed existing customers out. Users report that OutSystems can change pricing structure mid-contract, forcing renegotiation or migration.
No published automatic uplift schedule; flat renewal rates available with pushback per Vendr
Can downgrade
No
✓ Yes
Based on 8 verified sources (Vendr · TrustRadius · BBB)
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
Trustpilot
2/5 (2)
Best for
Individual developers learning the platform
Watch out
Expensive per-user and per-complexity pricing model
TrustRadius
8.9/5 (848)
Trustpilot
1.8/5 (25)
Best for
Individuals testing automation with simple, low-volume workflows
Watch out
Strict no-refund policy on annual and monthly plans
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats). Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges. Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
No-Code/Low-Code

OutSystems

$0–$1513
/month
4 plans · Free tier
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No-Code/Low-Code

Zapier

$0–$103.5
/month
4 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →

OutSystems and Zapier both operate in the no-code/low-code category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan OutSystems Zapier
Free Free /month Free /month
Basic $1.5K /month $29.99 /month
Standard Custom $103.50 /month
Enterprise Custom Custom

Cost at Scale

Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.

OutSystems

5 scenarios
$0/month (free tier with basic features)
Solo / Getting Started
$1,513/month
Growing Business
plus potential add-ons
Custom pricing — typically negotiated annually, contact sales for quote
Enterprise (100+ users)
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Zapier

11 scenarios
$0/month (free tier with basic features)
Solo / Getting Started
$73/month
Growing Business
$99/month
Enterprise Setup
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Market Intelligence

OutSystems

Median annual cost
$6,125
Based on
10 deals

Zapier

Median annual cost
$15,000
Average negotiated discount
25%
Based on
79 deals

What Users Say

OutSystems

Trustpilot
2/5 (2)
Top complaints
  • Expensive per-user and per-complexity pricing model
  • Vendor lock-in with no exit strategy
  • High bug counts requiring dedicated maintenance staff

Zapier

Trustpilot
1.8/5 (25)
TrustRadius
8.9/10 (848)
Top complaints
  • Strict no-refund policy on annual and monthly plans
  • Cost escalates rapidly as task volume and automation complexity grow
  • Outages and reliability issues causing duplicate records and workflow failures

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

OutSystems 5 hidden costs

high
Application Objects (AO) Complexity Fees 30-50% of license costs
critical
Mandatory Annual Renewal with No Exit $1,513/month minimum for Basic tier
high
Bug Maintenance Staffing $120,000-$240,000/year per application
high
Per-User Scaling Costs $75/user/year
medium
Post-Basic Tier Add-on Costs 20-40% of license costs
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Zapier 10 hidden costs

high
Task Usage Cost Escalation 20-50% of license costs
high
No Refund Policy on Annual Plans $240-$828
medium
Multi-User Pricing Jump 30-100% of license costs
medium
Third-Party Integration Surcharges 5-20% of license costs
low
Free Plan Feature Gating and Forced Trial Pressure $240-$588
See all Zapier hidden costs →

Contract Terms

Term OutSystems Zapier
Auto-renewal Yes Yes
Cancellation — Not publicly stated; users report no partial refunds are issued at any point after billing
Minimum commitment 1 year Annual (monthly billing available at higher rates)
Price escalation Pricing model changes have pushed existing customers out. Users report that OutSystems can change pricing structure mid-contract, forcing renegotiation or migration. No published automatic uplift schedule; flat renewal rates available with pushback per Vendr
Can downgrade No Yes

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