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Zapier

Our Pick

Automation & Integration

Connect your tools and automate workflows with no code required.

Overview

Zapier is the glue that connects your tools together. When two applications do not have a native integration, Zapier can usually bridge the gap. It works on a simple trigger-action model: when something happens in one app, do something in another.

For accounting firms, common use cases include: automatically creating Karbon tasks when a new client signs up in Ignition, sending Slack notifications when a Xero invoice is overdue, or copying data between your CRM and practice management tool.

The free tier is surprisingly generous for getting started, and the no-code interface means anyone on your team can build simple automations.

Best for

Quick automations between tools that do not natively integrate

Key Features

Over 6,000 app integrations
No-code automation builder
Multi-step workflows (Zaps)
Filters and conditional logic
Scheduled automations
Error handling and retry logic
Team sharing and collaboration
Free tier for basic automations

Pros & Cons

What We Like

  • Largest integration library of any automation platform
  • No-code interface is genuinely easy to use
  • Free tier is generous for getting started
  • Reliable and well-established platform
  • Good documentation and community support

Watch Out For

  • Can become expensive at high task volumes
  • Complex multi-step Zaps can be difficult to debug
  • Some accounting-specific integrations are limited
  • Runs on a polling model (not real-time for all triggers)

Pricing

Free tier with 100 tasks/month. Paid plans from $29.99/month for 750 tasks.

Key Integrations

XeroQuickBooks OnlineKarbonSlackMicrosoft 365Google WorkspaceDextIgnition

Our Verdict

Every accounting firm should have a Zapier account. Start with the free tier, identify your most painful manual data transfer tasks, and automate them. The time savings compound quickly.

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Zapier Review for Accounting Firms | NerdNumbers