Zapier vs n8n
Two tools that do a similar job. Here is how they compare on price and what each one is best at, so you can pick the right one in a minute.
Connect your apps and let the boring stuff run itself.
Open-source automation tool, self-host it free or use their cloud.
Side by side
| Zapier | n8n | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free to start | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Automation | Self-hosted automation |
| Category | Automation | Automation |
| Ayham's pick | Yes | Yes |
| In short | Connect your apps and let the boring stuff run itself | Open-source automation tool, self-host it free or use their cloud |
Which one should you pick?
Pick Zapier for automation.
Pick n8n for self-hosted automation.
Both let you start for free, so the easiest move is to try both on the same task and keep the one you like.
Both are on my top picks list, they just shine at different things.
Questions people ask
Is Zapier or n8n better?
Pick Zapier for automation. Pick n8n for self-hosted automation. Both are on my top picks list, they just shine at different things.
Which is free, Zapier or n8n?
Zapier: Free plan. n8n: Free plan. Both let you start for free, so the easiest move is to try both on the same task and keep the one you like.
What are other alternatives?
See the full lists of Zapier alternatives and n8n alternatives on HandlyTech.