Zapier's free plan does not support multi-step Zaps in the way that might be implied by DeepSeek's capabilities. Here's a detailed breakdown:
Zapier's Free Plan
- Zap Limitations: Zapier's free plan allows users to create unlimited Zaps, but each Zap is limited to only two steps. This means you can have one trigger and one action, or a trigger with a single action step[1][3].
- Task Limit: The free plan includes 100 tasks per month, which are the actual executions of your Zaps[1].
- Polling Interval: Zaps with polling triggers check for updates every 15 minutes[1].
- User Limit: The free plan is limited to a single user per account[1].
DeepSeek's Basic Tier
DeepSeek's Basic tier offers expanded features and usage limits compared to its Freemium tier. While DeepSeek is primarily focused on AI processing and does not directly support multi-step workflows like Zapier, its Basic tier is designed for users who need more advanced AI capabilities. DeepSeek charges based on the number of input and output tokens processed, making it more about AI task execution rather than workflow automation[2].
Comparison
- Multi-Step Workflows: Zapier's free plan does not support true multi-step Zaps (more than two steps), which are available in paid plans. DeepSeek, on the other hand, is not designed for multi-step workflows in the same way Zapier is; it focuses on AI tasks rather than workflow automation.
- Usage Model: Zapier is about automating workflows between different apps, while DeepSeek is focused on AI processing tasks. Therefore, comparing their multi-step capabilities directly is not straightforward.
In summary, Zapier's free plan cannot handle multi-step Zaps beyond two steps, whereas DeepSeek's Basic tier is more about expanding AI capabilities rather than workflow automation. If you need complex workflows with multiple actions, you would need to upgrade to a paid Zapier plan. If you're looking for advanced AI processing, DeepSeek's Basic tier might be more suitable.
Citations:
[1] https://help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/32337438839565-What-s-included-in-Zapier-s-Free-Zaps-plan
[2] https://www.bardeen.ai/answers/how-much-does-deepseek-cost
[3] https://www.getmagical.com/blog/zapier-pricing
[4] https://help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/8496197192461-Get-started-with-your-free-Zaps-plan-trial
[5] https://api-docs.deepseek.com/quick_start/pricing
[6] https://support.airtable.com/docs/en/using-zapier-s-multi-step-zaps-to-find-and-update-records
[7] https://community.zapier.com/how-do-i-3/is-this-a-single-or-multi-step-zap-19676
[8] https://www.byteplus.com/en/topic/382772
[9] https://community.zapier.com/how-do-i-3/is-a-zap-with-a-filter-considered-a-2-step-zap-and-is-it-available-on-the-free-plan-31719
[10] https://tldv.io/blog/what-is-deepseek/
[11] https://luhhu.com/blog/the-limitations-of-zapiers-free-plan