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Zapier Agents vs Doozy: AI automation vs AI to-dos
Zapier Agents vs Doozy compared on setup, triggers, agent execution, approval gates, and pricing. Pipelines or an AI to-do list.
Zapier Agents and Doozy both end with an agent acting in your apps. The difference: Zapier starts from automation recipes. Doozy starts from tasks and meeting captures.
Pick Zapier if you already use Zapier and want to add AI agents to your existing automations.
Pick Doozy if you want meeting capture, task-first agents, approval gates, and BYO keys at zero cost.
Comparison
| Criterion | Zapier Agents | Doozy |
|---|---|---|
| Capture sources | connected business data across 9,000+ apps (knowledge sources)src · 2026-09-04 | meetings, recordings, voice notes, chat messages, documents, files, manual notessrc · 2026-09-04 |
| Execution surface | 9,000+ apps (Gmail, Slack, Salesforce, and more), plus any AI client via Zapier MCPsrc · 2026-09-04 | email, calendar, chat, storage, project management, source control, CRM, and analytics, via workspace-level connectionssrc · 2026-09-04 |
| Approval gates | documentedsrc · 2026-09-04 | documentedsrc · 2026-09-04 |
| Bring your own keys | yessrc · 2026-09-04 | yessrc · 2026-09-04 |
| Agent access | mcpsrc · 2026-09-04 | mcp, cli, apisrc · 2026-09-04 |
| Meeting recording | not documentedsrc · 2026-09-04 | native (Meeting recording shipped: system audio capture from your device (like Granola), no bot joins the call. $15/month add-on with 15 included hours.)src · 2026-09-09 |
| Free tier | yessrc · 2026-09-04 | yessrc · 2026-09-04 |
| Pricing | USD 19.99/month (Professional plan, starting price; scales with monthly task volume)src · 2026-09-04 | USD 15/month (Meeting Recording add-on at $15/month (shipped); system audio capture, no bot. The core product is free.)src · 2026-09-04 |
Where Doozy wins
Task-first. Doozy starts from a to-do or a meeting. Zapier starts from a trigger-action recipe. Different mental model.
Meeting capture. System audio, no bot. Zapier doesn't capture meetings.
BYO keys. Pay at cost. Zapier bundles AI into task-based pricing.
Approval gates. Admin-controlled categories. Zapier's agent approval model varies.
Where Zapier has an edge
Massive integration library. Thousands of apps with pre-built triggers and actions. Doozy reaches apps through Composio.
Established automation platform. Years of reliability, enterprise trust, and ecosystem.
Visual workflow builder. Drag-and-drop automation alongside agents.
Where they agree
Both have AI agents that act in connected apps. Both can automate recurring work. Both have API access.
A Monday in each tool
- Trigger. Zapier: an event fires a Zap. Doozy: a meeting ends or a to-do is created.
- Work. Zapier agent follows the recipe. Doozy agent works the to-do across apps.
- External action. Doozy pauses for approval. Zapier varies by setup.
Moving from Zapier to Doozy
| In Zapier | In Doozy | What changes |
|---|---|---|
| Zaps and workflows | Routines | Scheduled to-dos with agents instead of recipes. |
| Thousands of integrations | Composio connections | Check your specific apps are covered. |
| Task-based pricing | BYO keys | Pay your provider directly. |
| No meeting capture | System audio capture | Meetings become tasks automatically. |
Bottom line
Zapier is the automation platform with AI agents added. Doozy is the task executor with meeting capture and BYO keys. Different starting points for different problems.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zapier record meetings?
No. Doozy captures system audio from your device.
Does Zapier support BYO keys?
Not documented. Doozy runs on your own keys.
Can I use both?
Yes. Zapier for automations, Doozy for task execution and meeting follow-through.
Does Zapier support BYO keys?
Not documented. Doozy runs on your own keys at cost.
Does Zapier have approval gates?
Varies by setup. Doozy has configurable approval per agent.
Can Zapier draft emails?
Not its core strength. Doozy agents draft follow-ups from meeting context.
Which has more integrations?
Zapier has thousands built-in. Doozy reaches 1,000+ through Composio, plus AI judgment.
Is Zapier free?
Free tier with limited Zaps. Doozy is free forever for up to five people.
Sources
- Zapier (checked 2026-09-04)
- Doozy features (checked 2026-09-04)
- Doozy pricing (checked 2026-09-04)