n8nvsZapier

Full side-by-side comparison — features, pricing, platforms, and which one wins in 2026.

n8n

Automation Platforms

Open-source workflow automation with built-in AI capabilities

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Zapier

Automation Platforms

Connect your apps and automate workflows

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Featuren8nZapier
CategoryAutomation PlatformsAutomation Platforms
PricingFree (self-hosted), cloud from $20/moFree + Starter $19.99/mo
GitHub Stars
✓ More stars
52k
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PlatformsmacOS, Linux, Windows, DockerWeb
Key Features
  • ✓ 400+ integrations (APIs, databases, SaaS)
  • ✓ Native AI nodes (LLM, vector store, RAG chains)
  • ✓ Visual drag-and-drop workflow builder
  • ✓ Self-hostable via Docker (full data control)
  • ✓ Webhook triggers, cron schedules, event-driven
  • ✓ JavaScript/Python code nodes for custom logic
  • ✓ Credential management and encryption
  • ✓ Active community (52K+ GitHub stars)
  • ✓ 7000+ integrations
  • ✓ AI chatbots
  • ✓ Multi-step Zaps
  • ✓ Filters & paths
  • ✓ Webhooks
  • ✓ Tables
Pros
  • + Self-hostable (full data control)
  • + 400+ integrations
  • + Visual workflow builder
  • + Native AI/LLM nodes
  • + Active community
  • + 6,000+ app integrations
  • + Easiest automation tool to use
  • + Reliable and well-tested
  • + Great documentation
  • + AI-powered Zap builder
Cons
  • − Resource-heavy for self-hosting
  • − Learning curve for complex workflows
  • − Expensive for high volume
  • − Limited logic compared to Make/n8n
  • − No self-hosting option
  • − Per-task pricing adds up
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