n8n vs Zapier AI
Side-by-side comparison of AI Automation tools
n8n
Open-source workflow automation with AI agents, self-hosting, and 400+ integrations.
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AI-powered automation connecting 6,000+ apps with natural language workflow builder.
Visit Zapier AI →Key Features
- Open-source
- Self-hostable
- AI agent workflows
- LLM integration
- Vector stores
- 400+ integrations
- Custom code nodes
- 6000+ app integrations
- AI workflow builder
- Multi-step automations
- AI data transformation
- Filters and paths
- Webhooks
- Scheduled triggers
Pricing
freemium
Free self-hosted. Cloud Starter $24/mo. Cloud Pro $60/mo.
freemium
Free with 100 tasks/mo. Starter $29.99/mo. Professional $73.50/mo.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Open-source
- Self-hostable
- AI-native workflows
- Developer-friendly
Cons
- Fewer integrations
- Requires technical setup
- Smaller community than Zapier
Pros
- Massive app library
- No-code friendly
- AI workflow creation
- Reliable
Cons
- Gets expensive at scale
- Complex workflows can be slow
- Limited error handling