# n8n vs Zapier

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** n8n

| Attribute | n8n | Zapier |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 72.9 (76% (high)) | 60.6 (73% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 203,628 | - |
| adoption.package_downloads_weekly | 144,964 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"n8n is a workflow automation platform that lets you build automations visually or with code to connect and orchestrate applications and services. It supports AI-powered workflows, runs on your infrastructure or n8n's cloud, and charges only for complete workflow executions rather than individual tasks. It is indexed under No-Code Automation Tools.","source":"https://n8n.io/pricing/","question":"What is n8n?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"n8n offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at €20 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://n8n.io/pricing/","question":"Is n8n free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"n8n supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://n8n.io/pricing/","question":"What platforms does n8n support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. n8n can be deployed cloud / SaaS, on-premise and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://n8n.io/pricing/","question":"Can n8n be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 34 integrations for n8n, including Salesforce, Slack, HubSpot, Stripe, Typeform, Mautic, Airtable and Asana, plus 26 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://n8n.io/pricing/","question":"What does n8n integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for n8n. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as n8n not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://n8n.io/legal/security/","question":"What security certifications does n8n have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Yes. n8n is published under the SEE LICENSE IN LICENSE.md licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://www.npmjs.com/package/n8n","question":"Is n8n open source?","confidence":0.85},{"answer":"n8n is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in Germany.","source":"https://n8n.io/pricing/","question":"Where is n8n available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A subscription-based automation platform that links AI agents, workflows, forms, and data management tools to 9,000+ integrated applications. Supports visual workflow building, custom code execution, and AI-powered actions across both public and embedded implementations. It is indexed under No-Code Automation Tools.","source":"https://zapier.com/pricing","question":"What is Zapier?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Zapier offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Free, Professional, Team and Enterprise. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://zapier.com/pricing","question":"Is Zapier free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Zapier supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://zapier.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does Zapier support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Zapier, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://zapier.com/pricing","question":"Can Zapier be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 14 integrations for Zapier, including NetSuite, Salesforce, HubSpot, Slack, ChatGPT, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Microsoft Teams and Zendesk, plus 6 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://zapier.com/pricing","question":"What does Zapier integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Zapier. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Zapier not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://zapier.com/pricing","question":"What security certifications does Zapier have?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | n8n is a workflow automation platform that lets you build automations visually or with code to connect and orchestrate applications and services. It supports AI-powered workflows, runs on your infrastructure or n8n's cloud, and charges only for complete workflow executions rather than individual tasks. | A subscription-based automation platform that links AI agents, workflows, forms, and data management tools to 9,000+ integrated applications. Supports visual workflow building, custom code execution, and AI-powered actions across both public and embedded implementations. |
| features.capabilities | `{"hosting":"both","ai_steps":true,"free_tier":true,"code_steps":true,"rbac_audit":true,"app_builder":false,"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"freemium_with_task_credits","error_handling":true,"pricing_metric":"operation","visual_builder":true,"branching_logic":true,"loops_iteration":true,"prebuilt_connectors":"1500+ integrations","custom_http_connector":true,"builder_ui_architecture":"visual_node_canvas","environments_versioning":true,"custom_http_webhook_catch_and_triggering":true,"native_llm_nodes_anthropic_openai_gemini":true,"on_premise_self_hosted_deployment_option":true,"bring_your_own_key_byok_for_llm_inference":true,"sub_workflow_calling_and_reusable_templates":true,"human_in_the_loop_approval_steps_via_slack_email":true}` | `{"hosting":"cloud","ai_steps":true,"free_tier":true,"code_steps":true,"rbac_audit":true,"app_builder":true,"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"freemium_with_task_credits","error_handling":true,"pricing_metric":"task","visual_builder":true,"branching_logic":true,"prebuilt_connectors":"9,000+ applications","custom_http_connector":true,"builder_ui_architecture":"visual_node_canvas","environments_versioning":true,"custom_http_webhook_catch_and_triggering":true,"native_llm_nodes_anthropic_openai_gemini":true,"sub_workflow_calling_and_reusable_templates":true,"human_in_the_loop_approval_steps_via_slack_email":true}` |
| integrations.count | 1,000 | 9,000 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Salesforce"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"HubSpot"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"Typeform"},{"name":"Mautic"},{"name":"Airtable"},{"name":"Asana"},{"name":"ServiceNow"},{"name":"Zoom"},{"name":"Elevenlabs"},{"name":"OpenAI"},{"name":"Anthropic"},{"name":"Google"},{"name":"ClearBit"},{"name":"Azure"},{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"WhatsApp"},{"name":"Webhook"},{"name":"Custom HTTP API"},{"name":"AWS Secrets Manager"},{"name":"Azure Key Vault"},{"name":"Google Cloud Platform"},{"name":"HashiCorp Vault"},{"name":"Infisical"},{"name":"ChatGPT"},{"name":"Claude"},{"name":"LangChain"},{"name":"Xero"},{"name":"QuickBooks"},{"name":"MongoDB","native":true,"category":"database"},{"name":"GraphQL","native":true,"category":"api"},{"name":"Nextcloud","native":true,"category":"file_storage"},{"name":"Google Cloud Firestore","native":true,"category":"database"},{"name":"Strapi","native":true,"category":"cms"},{"name":"Claris FileMaker","native":true,"category":"database"},{"name":"Box","native":true,"category":"file_storage"},{"name":"KoBo Toolbox","native":true,"category":"forms"}]` | `[{"name":"NetSuite"},{"name":"Salesforce"},{"name":"HubSpot"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"ChatGPT"},{"name":"Microsoft Dynamics CRM"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"Zendesk"},{"name":"Jira Software Cloud"},{"name":"Any.do"},{"name":"Jotform"},{"name":"Dropbox"},{"name":"Claude","native":true},{"name":"Cursor","native":true}]` |
| language.primary | TypeScript | - |
| license.spdx | SEE LICENSE IN LICENSE.md | - |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"DE","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Starter","summary":"€20/month","features":["Unlimited users","Unlimited workflows","All integrations"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"For solo builders and small teams running workflows in production","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"ai_credits":"2,300/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","features":["Unlimited users","Unlimited workflows","All integrations"],"commitment":"monthly","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"ai_credits":"5,700 or 13,700/month depending on plan size"}},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"€4,000 per 300k executions (overage)","features":["Unlimited users","Unlimited workflows","All integrations","Production execution monitoring"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"per":{"qty":300000,"unit":"executions"},"kind":"metered","amount":4000,"currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Self-serve option for production workflows with usage tracking and overage support","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","features":["Dedicated support with guaranteed SLAs","SSO/SAML/LDAP","Advanced RBAC"],"description":"For teams requiring dedicated support and advanced security features","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From €20/month. Free open-source self-hosted version. Free trials available.","currency":"EUR","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://n8n.io/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-07T13:16:17.733Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"usage","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","features":["24/7 email support"],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Professional","summary":"2,000 tasks/month","features":["Live chat support 12 hours/day, 5 days/week"],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"tasks":"2000/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Team","features":["Priority support","Shared app connections","Shared workspace"],"description":"Shared workspace and app connections for team collaboration","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","features":["Advanced admin permissions","Single sign-on","Custom data retention","Designated Technical Support","Screen-share support"],"description":"Advanced security and governance for organization-wide teams","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free tier. Professional from 2,000 tasks/month. Team and Enterprise plans with advanced collaboration and security.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://zapier.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-06T16:26:18.433Z","billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | mid | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":20,"currency":"EUR"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/stable","date":"2026-09-07T12:53:42Z","type":"stable","version":"stable"},{"url":"https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n%402.37.11","date":"2026-09-07T12:53:40Z","type":"stable","version":"n8n@2.37.11"},{"url":"https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n%402.38.4","date":"2026-09-07T08:01:50Z","type":"prerelease","version":"n8n@2.38.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/beta","date":"2026-09-07T08:01:52Z","type":"prerelease","version":"beta"},{"url":"https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n%402.37.10","date":"2026-09-04T09:13:04Z","type":"stable","version":"n8n@2.37.10"},{"url":"https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n%402.37.9","date":"2026-09-03T13:16:03Z","type":"stable","version":"n8n@2.37.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n%401.123.77","date":"2026-09-03T07:58:17Z","type":"stable","version":"n8n@1.123.77"},{"url":"https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n%402.38.3","date":"2026-09-03T08:07:08Z","type":"prerelease","version":"n8n@2.38.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n%402.37.7","date":"2026-09-02T08:41:33Z","type":"stable","version":"n8n@2.37.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n%401.123.76","date":"2026-09-02T07:37:28Z","type":"stable","version":"n8n@1.123.76"},{"url":"https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n%402.38.2","date":"2026-09-02T07:44:17Z","type":"prerelease","version":"n8n@2.38.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n%402.38.1","date":"2026-09-01T10:29:18Z","type":"prerelease","version":"n8n@2.38.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n%402.36.9","date":"2026-08-31T08:01:15Z","type":"stable","version":"n8n@2.36.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n%402.37.6","date":"2026-08-31T11:43:48Z","type":"prerelease","version":"n8n@2.37.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n%402.36.8","date":"2026-08-28T08:00:29Z","type":"stable","version":"n8n@2.36.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n%402.37.4","date":"2026-08-28T08:21:13Z","type":"prerelease","version":"n8n@2.37.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n%402.37.3","date":"2026-08-27T07:32:14Z","type":"prerelease","version":"n8n@2.37.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n%402.36.7","date":"2026-08-25T13:02:22Z","type":"stable","version":"n8n@2.36.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n%402.37.1","date":"2026-08-25T14:04:21Z","type":"prerelease","version":"n8n@2.37.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n%402.37.0","date":"2026-08-25T09:42:20Z","type":"prerelease","version":"n8n@2.37.0"}]` | - |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"SOC 2","status":"active"}]` | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.scorecard | 6.7 | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://n8n.io/legal/security/ | - |

## Capabilities (No-Code Automation Tools)

| Capability | n8n | Zapier |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 connectors | 1500+ integrations | 9,000+ applications |
| Custom HTTP connector | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Hosting | Cloud + self-hosted | Cloud only |
| **Governance** |  |  |
| Environments + version control | ✓ | ✓ |
| RBAC + audit log | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing metric | Operation | Task |
| Free tier | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-09-21T02:34:49.450Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*