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Dataloader.io vs Zapier comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 15, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Dataloader.io
Ranking in Data Integration
49th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Zapier
Ranking in Data Integration
22nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
48
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Data Integration (14th), Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies (20th), AI Software Development (18th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Data Integration category, the mindshare of Dataloader.io is 0.7%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zapier is 1.0%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Integration Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Zapier1.0%
Dataloader.io0.7%
Other98.3%
Data Integration
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2542599 - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Database Administrator at a insurance company with 201-500 employees
Integrating external keys seamlessly while has transaction constraints
I find DataLoader's ability to easily integrate with external keys valuable, which is a bit more challenging with DBM. It provides automation for scheduling data loads, and we use the server's functionality for this. Additionally, DataLoader is cost-effective since it is free. As long as I have stable network access, uploading and downloading data is straightforward.
MI
Go High Level Manager at Virtual Worker Now
Automation expertise grows and enhances global collaboration
The most valuable aspect is the ability to integrate with over 20,000 applications, which is a superior feature compared to Make.com that has limited applications access. I use multi-step automation workflows in my tasks, which increases productivity and efficiency. The features such as if-else conditions allow for different branches in automation, making the automation more productive. I utilized conditional logic, text parsing, and formatting. My experience with these advanced features has been excellent. For instance, I once pushed data from Zapier to GoHighLevel while checking the date, and based on that date, I created automation in GoHighLevel that involved various branches, effectively creating a loop. Remote access to Zapier's automated workflows and cloud integration is beneficial. I use cloud services such as Google Drive and Dropbox within Zapier. The remote capabilities are advantageous, allowing us to provide services from Pakistan for businesses based in the USA, reducing company expenses when hiring employees from the USA. The ability to work remotely globally through Zapier is a significant opportunity.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"DataLoader is cost-effective since it is free."
"he product’s most valuable feature is ease of access."
"I find DataLoader's ability to easily integrate with external keys valuable, which is a bit more challenging with DBM."
"This product has made our daily reporting task simpler, by automating and integrating different apps."
"On a personal level, I used Zapier to automate otherwise tedious and manual tasks."
"Zapier’s most valuable feature is its ability to interconnect applications or devices."
"Zapier has allowed our company to focus on important goals and run smoothly, rather than spend our time getting bogged down in mundane, busy work."
"Improved communication and efficiency through interconnection of instant messaging, email, CRM, ERP and ticket management systems is the main output of using Zapier at Glispa."
"The connection between Facebook lead forms and MailChimp integrations is the most valuable feature."
"The most valuable aspect of this solution is that it is very intuitive and has a very flat learning curve."
"The solution is time efficient and has saved considerable development effort."
 

Cons

"Dataloader has limitations, including constraints with file sizes and transactions. Additionally, at times it can be slow, and when integrating DBM, we find it more complex than Dataloader."
"DataLoader has limitations, including constraints with file sizes and transactions."
"We need help with large data migrations. It only works well for a few thousand records or less than a million records."
"We did have stability issues, at one point every week. This was 3 years ago."
"The cost of the solution is high. It's a bit costly as compared to Tableau or other solutions that are available in the market."
"The solution does not work properly when we apply filters and we get errors."
"I would like to see them improve the Quickbase integration. Currently, it only allows triggering actions when records are added, but it would be more useful if we could also trigger actions when records are modified or deleted."
"So, if I use Zapier and I end up having to code, it loses its sense in my opinion."
"I think the history of "zaps" could be improved."
"My biggest concern with Zapier would be their pricing strategy."
"Some colleagues don’t find the chat/email channels that intuitive."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is inexpensive and economical."
"The price of Zapier is approximately $75 monthly."
"The product is reasonably priced."
"Think your Zaps through to make sure you don't use more Zaps than you need."
"Zapier is a paid service. Its license renews monthly, and Zapier will downgrade your subscription to the free version when your credit card doesn't have funds. That significantly impacts your service because everything halts completely. Zapier doesn't have any hidden costs."
"Per task, there is a monthly plan involving 15 euros...Also, in different forms, they just give you the ability to use different features. They charge 18.58 euros for the first standard plan, which includes 750 tasks. So, it is about 25 cents per task."
"There is a free plan that is, of course, limited. However, it allows you to understand and check true scenarios for a while."
"Zapier's price is good."
"The least expensive plan is $24 a month, and you can go all the way to $800 a month if you're a huge company using many tasks."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
20%
Comms Service Provider
16%
Insurance Company
7%
Transportation Company
7%
Construction Company
15%
University
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business31
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise7
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dataloader.io?
Dataloader.io is cost-effective, particularly since it is free.
What needs improvement with Dataloader.io?
DataLoader has limitations, including constraints with file sizes and transactions. Additionally, at times it can be slow, and when integrating DBM, we find it more complex than DataLoader.
What advice do you have for others considering Dataloader.io?
For small to mid-range businesses, DataLoader is perfectly fine, offering everything needed for uploading. On a scale of one to ten, I would rate DataLoader a seven or eight depending on specific n...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zapier?
The pricing is in accordance with market standards and even lower in some cases. The license setup cost is reasonable.
What needs improvement with Zapier?
In my opinion, what could be improved in Zapier is its UI, which operates as a one-line system. Compared to Make.com and other tools that have a drag-and-drop system, this is lacking. If the scenar...
What is your primary use case for Zapier?
I used three tools: Make.com, Zapier, and nEn nEight nEight n for my use cases. I created automation for social media integration, CRM integration, AI agents, e-commerce automation, finance automat...
 

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