Zapier vs n8n

Zapier9.3Visit n8n8.9Visit

Higher score Zapier #1 in Workflow Automation Tools 9.3/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Zapier

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n8n #4 in Workflow Automation Tools 8.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit n8n

• Zapier fits best

  Maximum app coverage and mature automation

• n8n fits best

  Technical teams needing self-hosting and code

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Side by side

Feature	Zapier 9.3/10 Visit ↗	n8n 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.9
Ranking	#1 in Workflow Automation Tools	#4 in Workflow Automation Tools
Best for	Maximum app coverage and mature automation	Technical teams needing self-hosting and code
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$19.99/mo	€20/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	14 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Chrome extension	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7	Community, Email
Compliance	SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	9,000+ integrations	2,192+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zapier 3/3 · n8n 3/3
Multi-step workflows	✓	✓
Conditional logic	✓	✓
Webhook triggers	✓	✓
Specs
Native connectors	9000 (best)	2192
Included task runs	Not checked yet	2500 /mo
Minimum run interval	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Connects workflows to 9,000+ app integrations Supports multi-step workflows, branching, filters, and webhooks Includes version control and error notifications	Self-hosted and hosted cloud deployment options JavaScript and Python code steps with HTTP and GraphQL requests Unlimited workflow steps on paid cloud plans
Cons	The Free plan is limited to 100 tasks per month Professional starts at $19.99 monthly with annual billing The platform is web-based rather than available across multiple platforms	Starter includes only one shared project Business pricing is €667 per month on annual billing The interface and code options may exceed simple automation needs
Our verdict	Zapier is a web-based no-code automation platform for individuals, small teams, and organizations. It connects business applications through automated workflows called Zaps, with triggers and actions at the center. Users can create… Read the review →	n8n is a node-based workflow automation platform for technical teams. It connects applications, APIs, databases, and internal tools through visual workflows with multiple steps, conditional branching, code, webhooks, and scheduled… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Zapier — where it wins

  • Connects workflows to 9,000+ app integrations
  • Supports multi-step workflows, branching, filters, and webhooks
  • Includes version control and error notifications

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free plan is limited to 100 tasks per month
  • Professional starts at $19.99 monthly with annual billing
  • The platform is web-based rather than available across multiple platforms

• n8n — where it wins

  • Self-hosted and hosted cloud deployment options
  • JavaScript and Python code steps with HTTP and GraphQL requests
  • Unlimited workflow steps on paid cloud plans

  Where it doesn't

  • Starter includes only one shared project
  • Business pricing is €667 per month on annual billing
  • The interface and code options may exceed simple automation needs

• Zapier9.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A mature no-code automation platform with exceptional app coverage and flexible workflow logic.

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• n8n8.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A technical workflow builder with flexible deployment, code steps, and strong control over logic.

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