n8n vs Zapier
Detailed comparison between n8n and Zapier. Which one to choose for your project?
Our verdict
n8n wins this comparison with a rating of 4.8/5. n8n stands out for its open source and self-hostable.
Head to Head
Our recommendation
n8n
Open source automation for developers
4.8/5 (182 reviews)
Price
Free plan available Key features
- Open source, self-hostable
- Native connectors + generic HTTP
- JavaScript and Python in workflows
- AI agents with tools and memory
Zapier
The absolute reference in no-code automation
4.6/5 (4,822 reviews)
Price
Free plan available Key features
- The largest integration library
- Built-in AI actions (summary, translation...)
- Create AI chatbots connected to your apps
- Built-in database
n8n — Pros and Cons
Pros
- Open source and self-hostable
- Very powerful no-code and code mix
- Natively built-in AI agents
- Active community
Cons
- Learning curve for non-developers
- Fewer integrations than Zapier
- Auto-hosting = maintenance
Zapier — Pros and Cons
Pros
- 7000+ integrations — unbeatable
- Easiest to get started with
- Very practical AI Actions
- Industry standard
Cons
- More expensive than Make for more operations
- Less flexible than Make for complex scenarios
- Limited free plan (100 tasks/month)
