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.

Zapier
AI Automation Platform
Best for

Automation platform connecting 7,000+ apps with AI-assisted workflow building.

Pricing
$29.99/mo
Free (100 tasks/mo)
Key features
  • 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
AI Automation Platform
Best for

Source-available workflow automation with AI agent nodes and self-hosting.

Pricing
$24/mo
Free (self-hosted)
Key features
  • 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

Quick comparison

FeatureZapiern8n
CategoryAI Automation PlatformAI Automation Platform
Monthly price$29.99/mo$24/mo
Free tierYesYes
Plan nameProfessionalStarter (Cloud)

Who should pick which?

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.