n8n vs Zapier
A Fair Fight: the same criteria, the same evidence standards, and no overall winner. Which is better depends on what you need.
Both can: AI agents, Workflow automation
| Criterion | n8n | Zapier |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | €24/moSupp. | US$29.99/moSupp. |
| Free plan | yesSupp. | yesSupp. |
| Free trial | unknown | unknown |
| Pricing model | Open sourceSupp. | Free + paidSupp. |
| Platforms | Web, Self-hostedUnver. | Web, Chrome extensionUnver. |
| API | unknown | unknown |
| Open source | yesUnver. | unknown |
| Self-hostable | yesSupp. | unknown |
| EU data residency | unknown | unknown |
| Data processing agreement | unknown | unknown |
| Dutch | unknown | unknown |
| Trains on your data | unknown | unknown |
| Watermark (free) | unknown | unknown |
| Commercial use (free) | unknown | unknown |
| Level | Intermediate | Beginner✓ (best on this point) |
| Capabilities | AI agents, Workflow automation | Workflow automation, AI agents, Customer support chatbot |
| Visit n8n | Visit Zapier |
When to choose which?
Choose n8n if you…
- → work on Self-hosted
Choose Zapier if you…
- → want a tool that's easy to learn
- → work on Chrome extension
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