Freemium
n8n
Open-source workflow automation
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n8n vs Zapier Agents
Open-source n8n automation versus Zapier’s AI agents and 8,000+ integrations.
Freemium
Zapier Agents
AI agents connected to 8,000+ apps
| Feature | n8n | Zapier Agents |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Starting price | $24/mo | $20/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Platforms | web, self-host, api | web |
| Categories | agents, open-source, productivity | agents, productivity |
| Best for | Open-source workflow automation | AI agents connected to 8,000+ apps |
n8n highlights
- Visual workflows
- AI nodes
- Self-host or cloud
- 400+ integrations
- Custom code
n8n is a fair-code workflow automation tool with native AI nodes, letting teams self-host powerful integrations and agent pipelines.…
Zapier Agents highlights
- AI agents
- 8,000+ integrations
- Zaps
- Tables & Interfaces
- Chatbots
Zapier Agents let you build AI-powered automations that take actions across thousands of SaaS apps—ideal for ops teams and no-code builders.…
Verdict
n8n for self-host control; Zapier when you want managed breadth of SaaS connectors.
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