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Talend Open Studio [EOL] vs Zapier comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 11, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.2
Companies noted significant ROI, improved app functionality, reduced time and staffing, with expedited deployment using Talend-trained developers.
Sentiment score
6.1
Zapier offers time-saving automation with varied ROI, often seen as cost-effective and a valuable investment despite indirect impacts.
In a scenario where employing three resources for three months might cost approximately $18,000 to $20,000, Zapier provides substantial cost savings.
Chief Technology Advocate at PURESOFT GLOBAL LLC
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.7
Talend Open Studio's support is mixed, with some users relying on forums due to documentation gaps and accessibility issues.
Sentiment score
7.0
Zapier's customer support is generally rated positively for efficiency, though some desire improved live chat options.
Their technical support is good; they respond promptly and are very helpful.
Go High Level Manager at Virtual Worker Now
This can help if you need assistance, as you can communicate with the community and support system, and most issues are already resolved by AI.
Automation Engineer at Axe Automation
It can be challenging to get timely responses as they typically answer questions after a long period.
Automations and CRM developer at LodhranGPT.com
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.7
Talend Open Studio's scalability adapts to user needs via cloud deployment, microservices, and flexible load management with possible tuning challenges.
Sentiment score
7.4
Zapier is adaptable for small to mid-size businesses, but scaling can be costly and less suitable for complex automations.
Zapier is suitable for small or simpler automation but not for complex ones.
Automation Engineer at Axe Automation
Scaling it gets quite expensive, and while I cannot evaluate it purely from a technology perspective, compared to Workato, I would give Zapier a seven for scalability.
Product Owner | Integration
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
Talend Open Studio is stable but may need server reboots and patches for large-scale operations and improved performance.
Sentiment score
6.7
Most users find Zapier reliable, despite occasional connectivity issues and challenges with integration changes affecting performance.
In my current company, we had significant challenges with Zapier regarding maintenance, as Zaps were often broken, not necessarily due to Zapier, but due to changes in the input variables.
Product Owner | Integration
 

Room For Improvement

Talend Open Studio faces compatibility and feature limitations, needs better support, performance, and SaaS capabilities, with high memory concerns.
Zapier needs better Google Sheets features, API support, UI improvements, enhanced logic functions, documentation, and integration capabilities.
If we could have round-the-clock support, we would be able to resolve many issues which we encounter during the development part.
Program Manager at InfoCepts
The error message options in the dashboard should be improved. It should be user-friendly so that beginners or non-technical users can figure out the problems and solutions on their own.
Webflow Developer at Qureos
I observed some limitations related to Salesforce as it is a large CRM with extensive automation needs, but Zapier has limited modules for it.
Go High Level Manager at Virtual Worker Now
While Zapier already has more than 2,000 webhooks, users or developers should have the flexibility to create additional custom connectors.
Chief Technology Advocate at PURESOFT GLOBAL LLC
 

Setup Cost

Talend Open Studio is free; paid versions offer more features but may be costly with robust infrastructure requirements.
Zapier's pricing ranges from free to $800, depending on usage, with mixed opinions on cost versus time-saving benefits.
The pricing is in accordance with market standards and even lower in some cases.
Chief Technology Advocate at PURESOFT GLOBAL LLC
The pricing of Zapier is slightly higher compared to other market automation tools such as Pabbly, Make.com, and N8N, which have good features but are priced lower than Zapier.
Go High Level Manager at Virtual Worker Now
 

Valuable Features

Talend Open Studio is acclaimed for its user-friendly interface, extensive connectors, and flexible data integration capabilities, enhancing usability.
Zapier seamlessly connects apps for task automation, offering intuitive interfaces with advanced features like webhooks and multi-step zaps.
It also comes with a console which helps us to monitor the jobs we have built in, making that monitoring part easy.
Program Manager at InfoCepts
Zapier is integrated with most applications I have been using, making it helpful for integration within any platform.
Business Intelligence Developer at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
I actually used most of the automation features. When a user submits a form, I get the details or leads of that form and put them on other third-party tools, such as Notion, Google Sheets, Airtable, or send a lead to Slack.
Webflow Developer at Qureos
The main thing I appreciate about Zapier is that it has maximum availability of apps, with most tools being available compared to different solutions.
Automation Engineer at Axe Automation
 

Categories and Ranking

Talend Open Studio [EOL]
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
51
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Zapier
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
48
Ranking in other categories
Data Integration (17th), Cloud Data Integration (12th), Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies (16th), AI Software Development (14th)
 

Featured Reviews

Sushrit Moundekar - PeerSpot reviewer
Program Manager at InfoCepts
Has supported building flexible data pipelines and streamlined ETL orchestration
There should be a dedicated support team for Talend Open Studio. We do have a support team, but at times it is critical for us to fix certain things within one or two hours. Usually, the support team takes some 12 hours, which is the standard edition of support. If we could have round-the-clock support, we would be able to resolve many issues which we encounter during the development part. The initial setup for Talend Open Studio is a little complex. We need to have a dedicated person who has an understanding of Talend Open Studio as a tool. It takes some level of expertise, so it is not an easy process, but once we have a dedicated associate who is knowledgeable in that particular field, it becomes comparatively easier.
RL
Product Owner | Integration
Diverse integration options support workflow automation while pricing and support need improvements
You can build similar or dependent automations in one Zap, which helps with understanding the process without switching between different records. I would appreciate quicker response times and more direct interactions. It would be great to have a direct contact person for support, but bigger companies usually have solution partners handling support. I do not have a solution partner for Zapier due to using it for small use cases.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
6%
University
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Retailer
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business22
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise18
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise7
 

Questions from the Community

How does Talend Open Studio compare with AWS Glue?
We reviewed AWS Glue before choosing Talend Open Studio. AWS Glue is the managed ETL (extract, transform, and load) from Amazon Web Services. AWS Glue enables AWS users to create and manage jobs in...
What do you like most about Talend Open Studio?
It is easy to use and covers most of the functions needed. We can use the code without any extra effort. The open source is very good. They have the same commercials with additional connectors. The...
What do you like most about Zapier?
The product's most valuable feature is automation.
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...
 

Also Known As

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Sample Customers

Almerys, BF&M, Findus
BuzzFeed, Groupon, Spotify, Columbia University, FOX
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