n8n vs Zapier

Choose n8n if…

Best for teams that want automation they can self-host and fully control, and its edge is free and self-hostable, with the same visual workflow builder as the paid competitors. The best choice when you want Zapier's flexibility without the recurring cost. Lean toward Zapier instead if 9,000+ app integrations, now with AI teammate Agents that hand off tasks to each other matters more for your use case.

Choose Zapier if…

Best for connecting apps into automated workflows without writing code, and its edge is 9,000+ app integrations, now with AI teammate Agents that hand off tasks to each other. The default automation platform when you need broad app coverage over deep customization. Lean toward n8n instead if free and self-hostable, with the same visual workflow builder as the paid competitors matters more for your use case.