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Lapu AI vs n8n vs Zapier AI

All three are automation tools. Here is what separates them.

	Lapu AI	n8n	Zapier AI
What it is	A desktop AI agent that automates computer work with local tools, built-in AI, and permission-based execution.	Workflow automation you can self-host, with AI agent nodes and the option to write code in a step.	Build and scale AI workflows and agents across 9,000+ apps with Zapier—the most connected AI orchestration platform. Trusted by 3 million+ businesses.
Category	Automation	Automation	Automation
Pricing	Freemium	Freemium · Free (self-hosted) · Cloud from €24/mo	Freemium · $19-$69/mo
How it bills	Not published	Free	Flat monthly
Free tier	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rating	Not yet rated	Not yet rated	4.3 from 4,800 reviews
Features	—	Self-hostable with no task limits Hundreds of integrations Code steps in JavaScript or Python AI agent nodes with tools and memory Fair-code licence	Natural language automation 7,000+ app connections AI actions in workflows Chatbots builder Tables database Conditional logic Multi-step zaps Team collaboration
What works	—	No per-task cost when self-hosted Escape hatch to code Data can stay on your infrastructure	Massive app library No-code setup AI-powered creation Reliable execution Great documentation
What does not	—	Self-hosting is real work Fewer polished integrations than Zapier Steeper learning curve	Can be expensive Task limits on plans Complex workflows hard to debug Some app limitations