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n8n vs Zapier

Zapier focuses on no-code integrations without code or AI nodes, while n8n adds code and AI capabilities.
n8nWorkflow automation with AI, cloud or self-hostedZapierNo-code automation across thousands of apps

Which to pick

Pick n8n if you want…

  • Low-code AI-enabled workflow automation
  • Self-hosted automation
  • Open-source code (n8n-io/n8n on GitHub)

Pick Zapier if you want…

  • AI-enabled workflow automation
  • No-code app automation

n8n: Self-hosted, open-source workflow builder with AI extensions

Side by side

What it is
n8n:n8n is a workflow automation platform that combines AI, code, and no-code to build and run integrations.
Zapier:Zapier is a no-code platform that lets you build, run and govern AI-driven automated workflows across 9,000+ apps.
Best for
n8n:Low-code AI-enabled workflow automation
Zapier:AI-enabled workflow automation
Who it’s for
n8n:Technical teams needing flexible automation with AI and code control
Zapier:Teams and businesses that need to automate tasks without coding.
Pricing
n8n:Freemium
Zapier:Freemium
Plans
n8n:Starter 20€/mo billed annually · Pro 50€/mo billed annually · Business 667€/mo billed annually
Zapier:Free $0/month · Professional $19.99/month per month · Team $69/month per month
Open source
n8n:Yes, 206,435 GitHub stars
Zapier:—
Works with
n8n:—
Zapier:Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, 9,000+ apps

n8n features

  • AI nodes & agents. Add AI agents or AI steps to workflows, choose models and set guardrails.
  • Code steps (JS/Python). Write JavaScript or Python directly in any workflow node.
  • Extensive integrations. Over 500 pre-built integrations and ability to import cURL commands.
  • Version control & environments. Git-based versioning, multiple environments and visual diffs for safe deployment.
  • Observability. Logs interleaved with code, audit logs, real-time alerts and usage dashboards.
  • Security & governance. On-prem deployment, SSO/SAML/LDAP, encrypted secret store, RBAC and AI governance.

Zapier features

  • AI tool connections. Securely connect Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and 230+ other AI tools to your apps.
  • Next-Gen Zaps. Create workflows with advanced logic, self-healing agents and automatic recovery.
  • Governance & security. Granular permissions, SOC 2/3, GDPR, CCPA compliance and single-click workflow disabling.
  • Unlimited app integrations. Access to 9,000+ apps with no passwords or API keys required.
  • Visual no-code editor. Drag-and-drop builder for multi-step Zaps, Tables and Forms.
  • Shared task pool. All Zap, AI, code and MCP actions draw from a single task allocation.

n8n vs Zapier FAQ

Is n8n or Zapier free?+

n8n has a free plan and paid plans. Zapier has a free plan; paid plans start at $19.99/month (Professional).

Is n8n or Zapier open source?+

n8n is open source (n8n-io/n8n on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Zapier.

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