ZAPIER-PATHS

Zapier Paths conditional workflow branches.

Definition

Zapier Paths operation: Trigger step → Filter step optional → Paths step (multiple branches A, B, C with conditions), each branch contains its actions. Max 7 paths per step, ~30 nested steps. Conditions: Field-based (equals, contains, > <), Multi-field with AND/OR. Use cases: Lead scoring routing, customer segmentation, ticket priority handling. Plans: Free (5 zaps, no paths), Starter ($20, no paths), Professional ($49, paths included), Team ($69), Company custom.

Origin

Zapier founded 2011 in Columbia Missouri by Wade Foster, Mike Knoop, Bryan Helmig ; Paths feature launched 2019 ; ~3M users 2024.

Example in context

A solopreneur creates Zap Paths: new Typeform lead form → if country=US → add to Mailchimp US list + Slack ping, if country=EU → add to Mailchimp EU list + add to Google Sheet, else → fallback Slack notification.

Related terms

• Zapier — parent platform.