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n8n vs Zapier AI

Both are automation tools. Here is what separates them.

n8nZapier AI
What it isWorkflow 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.
CategoryAutomationAutomation
PricingFreemium · Free (self-hosted) · Cloud from €24/moFreemium · $19-$69/mo
How it billsFreeFlat monthly
Free tierYesYes
RatingNot 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
  • 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

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