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n8n vs Zapier AI

A side-by-side look at n8n and Zapier AI — pricing, features and where each one wins. Both are reviewed independently on Curata AI.

n8nZapier AI
SummaryOpen-source workflow automation with first-class AI nodes.The most popular no-code automation platform, now with AI actions and agents.
PricingOpen SourceFreemium
CategoryAutomationAutomation
PlatformsWeb, Self-hostedWeb
Key features
  • 400+ Integrations
  • AI Agent Nodes
  • Self-Hosting
  • Code Nodes
  • Webhooks
  • 7000+ Integrations
  • AI Actions
  • Agents
  • Tables
Pros
  • Self-hostable
  • Powerful AI nodes
  • Fair-code license
  • Great community
  • Largest integration catalog
  • Very approachable
  • Fast to ship
Cons
  • Steeper learning curve than Zapier
  • Self-hosting requires ops effort
  • Pricing scales quickly with tasks
  • Less customizable than n8n

Read the full n8n review

n8n is a fair-code workflow automation platform that has become the default choice for building AI agents and RAG pipelines you actually control. Its AI nodes, code steps and 400+ integrations let you wire together LLMs, vector stores and business apps without vendor lock-in. Self-hostable, extensible and used seriously in production.

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Read the full Zapier AI review

Zapier remains the reference no-code automation tool with the largest integration catalog. AI Actions let non-technical users drop LLM steps into any workflow, and Zapier Agents turn plain-language descriptions into working automations. Best when integration breadth matters more than deep customization.

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