Zapier vs n8n
Zapier is the easiest hosted option. n8n is more technical but can be self-hosted for free and has strong AI agent features.
| Zapier | n8n | |
|---|---|---|
| Free option | Free plan, $0/mo | Community Edition, free self-hosted |
| Hosted paid plan | Professional from $19.99/mo | Starter €20/mo billed annually |
| Pricing basis | Tasks | Workflow executions |
| Best for | Non-technical owners | Technical users and AI agents |
Our verdict
Non-technical? Zapier. Comfortable with a little tech and want low costs at scale? n8n.
Prices from each vendor's official pricing page, checked Nov 2026. "See site" means we couldn't verify the price.