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n8n vs Sage vs Zapier AI

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

n8nSageZapier AI
What it isWorkflow automation you can self-host, with AI agent nodes and the option to write code in a step.Stop managing tickets and start executing workflows. Sage is the only AI agent that automates returns and creates personalized shopping experiences on ShopifyBuild and scale AI workflows and agents across 9,000+ apps with Zapier—the most connected AI orchestration platform. Trusted by 3 million+ businesses.
CategoryAutomationAutomationAutomation
PricingFreemium · Free (self-hosted) · Cloud from €24/moFreemiumFreemium · $19-$69/mo
How it billsFreeNot publishedFlat monthly
Free tierYesYesYes
RatingNot yet ratedNot yet rated4.3 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • Can be expensive
  • Task limits on plans
  • Complex workflows hard to debug
  • Some app limitations
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