Power Automate and Zapier are both automation tools that help streamline workflows across various apps and services. However, they do not have a direct integration with each other. You can still connect them using webhooks, third-party APIs, or intermediary apps like Microsoft Power Apps, Google Sheets, or email triggers.
Method 1: Using Webhooks (Best for Real-Time Sync)
Since Zapier and Power Automate both support webhooks, this is the most efficient way to connect them.
Step 1: Create a Zapier Webhook (Zap) to Receive Data from Power Automate
- Open Zapier and create a new Zap.
- Select “Webhooks by Zapier” as the trigger.
- Choose “Catch Hook” and click Continue.
- Copy the Webhook URL Zapier provides.
Step 2: Send Data from Power Automate to Zapier Webhook
- Open Power Automate and create a new flow.
- Choose a trigger (e.g., “When an item is created in SharePoint”).
- Add an action “HTTP” → Select POST method.
- Paste the Zapier Webhook URL in the URL field.
- In the Body, format your JSON payload (e.g.,
{ "name": "John Doe", "email": "john@example.com" }). - Save and test the flow.
Step 3: Use Data in Zapier
- In Zapier, test the webhook trigger to ensure it captures the data.
- Add actions in Zapier to send the data to other apps (e.g., Gmail, Slack, Google Sheets).
Method 2: Using Email as a Connector (Easier but Slower)
- Power Automate: Send an email to a specific inbox.
- Zapier: Use Gmail/Outlook as a trigger to process the email and forward data to other services.
Method 3: Using Google Sheets as a Bridge
- Power Automate: Create a flow to update a Google Sheet row.
- Zapier: Set up a Zap to trigger when a new row is added to the same sheet.
- Use Zapier to pass data to other services.
Limitations & Considerations
- No Direct Integration: Requires webhooks or intermediary services.
- Latency: Webhooks provide real-time sync, but email and Google Sheets may have delays.
- API Limits: Both Power Automate and Zapier have execution and API request limits based on plans.