Does Zapier introduce latency?

Yes — Zapier has typical polling intervals and queue processing time, so events can take 1–15 minutes depending on plan. For real-time needs (cart recovery, COD verification), use Waaru's native integration to that system.

Do I need a paid Zapier plan?

Most Waaru triggers and actions work on Zapier's free tier. Multi-step Zaps or high volume require a paid Zapier plan.

What plan includes Zapier?

Included from the Starter plan.

Coming soon

The Zapier integration is on the roadmap.

This page describes what the Zapier connector will ship with. If you need automation today, custom REST + webhooks are live.

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Zapier integration

Connect WhatsApp to 6,000+ apps with Zapier.

Use Zapier for the long tail — niche CRMs, internal tools, analytics destinations, no-code workflows. Use Waaru's native integrations (Shopify, Razorpay, HubSpot, Pipedrive, Zoho, Cal.com, Google Calendar) where real-time matters. The right tool for the right shape of integration.

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Chapter 01

Triggers — events Zapier can react to.

New inbound message — start a Zap on any new conversation
New contact created
Contact tag added or removed
Conversation resolved or escalated
Broadcast sent, broadcast delivered, broadcast replied
Flow completed
Payment received (via Razorpay link)

Chapter 02

Actions — what Zapier can do in Waaru.

Send a message (template or freeform within session window)
Create or update contact
Add or remove tag
Add note to conversation
Trigger a flow
Add to broadcast audience

Chapter 03

When to use Zapier vs. native.

Native integrations (Shopify, Razorpay, HubSpot, Pipedrive, Zoho, Cal.com) give you real-time webhooks both ways with no third-party intermediary. Zapier is the right tool for niche apps and internal tools without native support. For your daily core systems, prefer native.

Chapter 04

Make.com, n8n, custom webhooks.

Waaru works the same way with Make, n8n, and Pipedream. Inbound and outbound webhooks are HTTP-standard, signed, and documented. If you've built internal automation on one of these, Waaru drops in.

FAQ

Questions worth answering.

No. Waaru supports native integrations, Zapier, Make, n8n, custom webhooks, custom REST endpoints with OpenAPI specs, and a native MCP server for AI agents. Use the most appropriate layer.

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