Stage 2 · Lesson 1 of 7
Zaps, triggers and actions
A is Zapier's name for a workflow: one and one or more action steps. Triggers are either instant, where the app tells Zapier straight away, or , where Zapier checks for new data on an interval set by your plan. Every run is saved in , with the data each step received and returned.
As of the 2026-09 pricing page, the free plan allows two-step Zaps only. Multi-step Zaps, Paths and need a paid plan. Zapier connects thousands of apps, which is why it is the quickest tool to start with.
Common trapturning a Zap on after testing with one sample and never checking Zap history until a client reports missing data.
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