Zapier vs n8n
Zapier: Zapier is an AI orchestration and workflow automation platform that connects AI tools and 9,000+ apps through Zaps, Tables, Forms, agents and MCP.
n8n: n8n is a workflow automation platform for technical teams that combines a visual builder with code steps to build automations and AI agents, available as a cloud service or self-hosted.
Free plan
- Zapier: Free forever: 100 tasks per month, unlimited Zaps, Tables and Forms, two-step Zaps only, Zapier Copilot.
- n8n: No free cloud plan; the self-hosted Community Edition is free on GitHub. Cloud plans offer a free trial with no credit card required.
Paid plans
- Zapier: Professional $29.99/month, Team $103.50/month, Enterprise Contact sales
- n8n: Starter €24/month, Pro €60/month, Business €800/month, Enterprise Contact sales
Platforms
- Zapier: Web, API
- n8n: Web, API
Developer API
Sources
Checked on the vendors' websites: Zapier on 2026-10-06, n8n on 2026-10-06.
- https://zapier.com/pricing
- https://zapier.com
- https://docs.zapier.com/
- https://n8n.io/pricing
- https://n8n.io