Code by Zapier usage is measured by the number of tasks your code steps use. This guide explains what counts as a task, how billing works for extended runtimes, and what happens when you reach your plan's limits.
NoteBilling for extended runtimes begins June 15, 2026. Until then, this feature is free to use.
Plan comparison
| Plan | Standard runtime | Extended runtime billing |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 1 second | Not available. |
| Trial | Matches the plan you're trialing | 1 task per 30 seconds |
| Professional | 30 seconds | 1 task per 30 seconds |
| Team | 30 seconds | 1 task per 30 seconds |
| Enterprise | 2 minutes | 1 task per 30 seconds |
Standard runtime is the amount of time each Code step can run before additional tasks are charged.
For full pricing details, visit the Zapier pricing page.
What uses tasks
Every Code step run uses tasks. How many depends on what your code does and how long it runs.
Code step execution
Each Code step run uses 1 task for initialization, regardless of how long it runs or what it does.
Extended runtime
If your code runs longer than your plan's standard runtime, you're charged 1 task for every additional 30 seconds. Partial blocks round up, so 45 seconds over your standard runtime counts as 2 tasks.
Free plan users cannot use extended runtime. Code steps that exceed 1 second will fail.
How tasks stack
Tasks from different sources stack together. A single Code step can use multiple tasks if it runs longer than your standard runtime.
A Professional plan user runs a Code step for 35 seconds (5 seconds over the 30-second standard runtime):
| Source | Tasks |
|---|---|
| Code step | 1 |
| Extended runtime | 1 (5 seconds rounds up to 1 block) |
| Total | 2 |
A Professional plan user runs a Code step for 90 seconds (60 seconds over the 30-second standard runtime):
| Source | Tasks |
|---|---|
| Code step | 1 |
| Extended runtime | 2 (60 seconds = 2 blocks of 30 seconds) |
| Total | 3 |
What does not use tasks
The following do not use tasks:
- Code triggers (only actions use tasks).
- Code steps that fail or error before completing.
- Time within your standard runtime.
Billing cycles
Your Code by Zapier usage counts toward your Zapier plan's task usage. Tasks reset on your billing date each month.
What happens if I reach my task limit
If you reach your plan's task limit:
- Your Zap workflows will stop running until your next billing cycle, unless you have pay-per-task billing enabled.
- With pay-per-task billing enabled, your Zap workflows continue running and you're charged for additional tasks.