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Google Workspace Studio alternatives
Google Workspace Studio compared with 5 alternatives: Microsoft Power Automate, Zapier, Zenphi, Make and IFTTT.
Google Workspace Studio is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Workspace StudioThis tool | Free trial · from $7/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Microsoft Power Automate | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, Windows |
| Zapier | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Zenphi | Free trial · from $600/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Make | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| IFTTT | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Google Workspace Studio
- Free plan · from $15/mo
Microsoft Power Automate
Cloud workflows and desktop RPA in the Microsoft Power Platform
- Microsoft Power Automate starts at $15 per user / month, paid yearly. Google Workspace Studio starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Microsoft Power Automate has a free plan. Google Workspace Studio does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Microsoft Power Automate lists a Windows app.
- Google Workspace Studio also covers AI agents and no-code.
Suits: Organizations already licensed for Microsoft 365 or Dynamics 365
- Free plan · from $19.99/mo
Zapier
Workflow automation across 9,000+ apps, with AI agents
- Zapier starts at $19.99 / month, billed annually, for 750 tasks ($29.99 billed monthly). Google Workspace Studio starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Zapier has a free plan. Google Workspace Studio does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zapier lists a browser extension.
- Zapier also covers databases.
- Google Workspace Studio also covers templates, AI agents and no-code.
Suits: Connecting a wide range of cloud apps, including less common ones
- Free trial · from $600/mo
Zenphi
No-code workflow automation and AI agents for Google Workspace
- Zenphi starts at $600 / month for Pro on Google Cloud Marketplace (not shown on zenphi.com). Google Workspace Studio starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Zenphi also covers forms.
Suits: Google Workspace admins automating onboarding, offboarding and access reviews
- Free plan · from $9/mo
Make
Visual automation builder for multi-step scenarios and AI agents
- Make starts at $9 / month, billed annually, for 5,000 credits. Google Workspace Studio starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Make has a free plan. Google Workspace Studio does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Make lists iOS and Android apps.
- Google Workspace Studio also covers templates, AI agents and no-code.
Suits: Building multi-step, branching automations on a visual canvas
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
IFTTT
Simple trigger-and-action automations for apps and smart devices
- IFTTT starts at $2.99 / month, billed annually ($35.88 per year). Google Workspace Studio starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- IFTTT has a free plan. Google Workspace Studio does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only IFTTT lists iOS and Android apps.
- Google Workspace Studio also covers AI agents and no-code.
Suits: Personal and smart-home automations with one trigger and one action
Limits worth knowing in Google Workspace Studio
- Studio is not sold on its own: it comes with Workspace Business Starter, Standard and Plus, Enterprise Standard and Plus, and some Education editions.
- A user can create at most 25 flows, a flow can have at most 20 steps, and flows stop once a daily run limit is reached until it resets.
- Flows have to be created on a computer in a supported web browser; once turned on, they can run on any device.
- Third-party integration steps are in beta, and personal Google accounts need Google Workspace Experiments to use Studio.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Google Workspace Studio?
The alternatives to Google Workspace Studio in this directory are Microsoft Power Automate, Zapier, Zenphi, Make and IFTTT. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Google Workspace Studio.
Is there a free alternative to Google Workspace Studio?
Yes. Microsoft Power Automate, Zapier, Make and IFTTT have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Google Workspace Studio alternatives work on Windows?
The Google Workspace Studio listing does not include a Windows app. Microsoft Power Automate lists one.
Which Google Workspace Studio alternatives work on Android?
The Google Workspace Studio listing does not include an Android app. Make and IFTTT list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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