Side by side
| Feature | Zapier | n8n |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | No-code platform that connects 9,000+ apps and AI tools into automated workflows and agents for businesses and teams. | Workflow automation platform combining visual building with code, adding AI agents and integrations for technical teams. |
| Price from | od 19,99 USD/mo | 20 EUR/mo |
| Free plan | yes | trial |
| Platforms | web, api, chrome | web, api |
| API | yes | yes |
Zapier: key features
- No-code workflows connecting 9,000+ apps
- Zapier MCP for connecting AI chat tools to business apps
- Zapier SDK for AI coding agents
- Tables for storing data that workflows can read and update
- Canvas for planning and mapping workflows with AI
- Agents for building custom AI assistants
n8n: key features
- Visual workflow canvas with JavaScript or Python code steps
- AI agent and MCP server/client nodes with human approval for tool calls
- 500+ integrations plus custom API connections
- Step-by-step testing and re-running with replayed or mocked data
- Self-hosted or managed cloud deployment, including air-gapped
- Audit logs, RBAC, SSO SAML and LDAP, version control on higher plans
FAQ
Is Zapier or n8n better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are Zapier and n8n free?
Zapier: Yes, there is a free plan. Free start with email or Google sign-up, as stated on the homepage; the specific limits of the free plan are not shown in the provided text. n8n: There is a free trial. Starter plan offers a free trial with no credit card required; a standard self-hosted Community Edition is also available on GitHub.