AI Tool Comparison

Zapier vs n8n

Side-by-side comparison of pricing, features, and use cases to help you decide which fits your AI stack.

Direct answer

Pick Zapier

Choose Zapier if you value 7,000+ app integrations and multi-step zaps with filters and paths.

Pick n8n

Choose n8n if you value source-available and self-hostable and ai agent and llm workflow nodes.

Side by side

Zapier and n8n compared by category, use, price, free tier and features
TopicZapiern8n
CategoryZapierAI Automation Platformn8nAI Automation Platform
Best forZapierAutomation platform connecting 7,000+ apps with AI-assisted workflow building.n8nSource-available workflow automation with AI agent nodes and self-hosting.
PricingZapier

Professional$29.99/month

or $19.99/month billed yearly

Free option: Free (100 tasks/mo).

Prices in USD, checked Aug 2026

n8n

Starter (Cloud)$24/month

or $20/month billed yearly

Free option: Free (self-hosted).

Prices in USD, checked Aug 2026

Free tierZapierYesFree (100 tasks/mo)n8nYesFree (self-hosted)
Key featuresZapier
  • 7,000+ app integrations
  • Multi-step Zaps with filters and paths
  • AI Copilot for building workflows
  • Tables, Interfaces, and chatbots included
  • Task-based billing
n8n
  • Source-available and self-hostable
  • AI agent and LLM workflow nodes
  • Code nodes with JavaScript and Python
  • Hundreds of app integrations
  • Execution-based cloud pricing

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