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Comparison

n8n vs Zapier

On the evidence we track, Zapier leads this comparison with a composite score of 80/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

n8n full profile →Zapier full profile →
Machine formatsJSONMarkdownGraphQLor send Accept: application/json
Attribute comparison across 2 tools
Attribute72n8n80ZapierLeader
Vioscale score72 / 100medium · 54%80 / 100medium · 61%
Commits last 30d100-
Github stars198,943-
Package downloads weekly89,481-
Options{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}{"cloud":true}
LongWorkflow automation platform with visual builder, 400+ pre-built integrations, and unlimited users/workflows. Supports cloud, self-hosted, and hybrid deployments with built-in AI capabilities.No-code automation platform connecting 9,000+ apps with workflow automation, AI actions, data tables, forms, and AI agents.
Capabilities{"hosting":"both","ai_steps":true,"free_tier":true,"code_steps":true,"rbac_audit":true,"app_builder":false,"error_handling":true,"pricing_metric":"flow","visual_builder":true,"branching_logic":true,"loops_iteration":true,"prebuilt_connectors":"400+ pre-built integrations","custom_http_connector":true,"environments_versioning":true}{"hosting":"cloud","ai_steps":true,"free_tier":true,"code_steps":true,"error_handling":true,"pricing_metric":"task","visual_builder":true,"branching_logic":true,"loops_iteration":true,"prebuilt_connectors":"9,000+ app connections","custom_http_connector":true}
Count5009,000
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PrimaryTypeScript-
SpdxSEE LICENSE IN LICENSE.md-
Support{"cli":true,"web":true}-
Pricing{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Starter","summary":"£20/mo billed annually","features":["Unlimited users and workflows","Every integration","1 shared project","5 concurrent executions","2,300 AI credits/month","Forum support"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Great for getting started and seeing the power of n8n","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"projects":"1","ai_credits_month":"2300","workflow_executions":"2.5k/mo","concurrent_executions":"5"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"£50/mo billed annually","features":["Everything in Starter","3 shared projects","20 concurrent executions","7 days of insights","Up to 13,700 AI credits/month","Admin roles","Global variables","Workflow history and execution search"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":50,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"For solo builders and small teams running workflows in production","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"projects":"3","ai_credits_month":"13700","workflow_executions":"10k/mo","concurrent_executions":"20"}},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"£571/mo billed annually","features":["Everything in Pro","Self-hosted or cloud hosting","6 shared projects","SSO, SAML, LDAP","30 days of insights","Different environments","Scaling options","Version control using Git"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":571,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"For companies with < 100 employees needing collaboration and scale","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"projects":"6","workflow_executions":"40k/mo","concurrent_executions":"200"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing. Contact sales.","features":["Everything in Business","Unlimited shared projects","200+ concurrent executions","365 days of insights","External secret store integration","Log streaming","Extended data retention","Dedicated support with SLA","Invoice billing"],"description":"For organisations with strict compliance and governance needs","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"projects":"unlimited","workflow_executions":"custom","concurrent_executions":"200+","execution_history_days":"365"}}],"summary":"From £20/mo billed annually. Free Community Edition and free trials available.","currency":"GBP","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://n8n.io","retrievedAt":"2026-08-01T15:19:23.220Z","startingPrice":{"amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}{"type":"subscription","summary":"Task-based pricing model with free tier","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://zapier.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-01T15:22:46.041Z","billingPeriods":["month"]}
Free tierYesYes
Modelcommercialcommercial
Price levelmidlow
Starting gbp20-
TransparentYesYes
Status pageYesYes
Disclosure policyYesYes
GdprYesYes
Soc2YesYes

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for no-code automation tools. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capability comparison for No-Code Automation Tools
Capabilityn8nZapier
Builder
Visual flow builder✓✓
Inline code steps (JS/Python)✓✓
Branching / conditionals✓✓
Loops / iteration✓✓
Error handling / retries✓✓
AI / LLM actions✓✓
Front-end app builder✗-
Connectors
Pre-built connectors400+ pre-built integrations9,000+ app connections
Custom HTTP connector✓✓
Deployment
HostingCloud + self-hostedCloud only
Governance
Environments + version control✓-
RBAC + audit log✓-
Pricing
Pricing metricFlowTask
Free tier✓✓

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