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Mailrelay vs Zapier

Two leading automation tools, compared on pricing, features, and editorial fit. Updated for 2026.

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Mailrelay

Email marketing with a free plan for up to 20,000 contacts

From Free
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Zapier

Automate across 7,000+ apps.

AIFrom Free
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At a glance

 MailrelayZapier
TaglineEmail marketing with a free plan for up to 20,000 contactsAutomate across 7,000+ apps.
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starts atFreeFree
Founded—2011
AI-native
CategoriesEmail Marketing, Landing Pages, AutomationAutomation
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Quick take

Pick Mailrelay if you need email marketing with a free plan for up to 20,000 contacts. Pick Zapier if you need automate across 7,000+ apps.

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Frequently asked

Is Mailrelay better than Zapier?
It depends on your use case. Mailrelay is email marketing with a free plan for up to 20,000 contacts, while Zapier is automate across 7,000+ apps. See the comparison above for which fits your team.
What's the price difference between Mailrelay and Zapier?
Mailrelay starts at Free. Zapier starts at Free.
Can I migrate from Mailrelay to Zapier?
Most tools in this category support data import via CSV. For complex migrations, both vendors offer onboarding assistance on higher-tier plans.