n8n vs. Zapier
n8n or Zapier? We compare the self-hostable open-source platform with the no-code market leader — data control, app coverage, usability and price put to the test.
n8n
n8n ist eine fair-code/Open-Source-Automatisierungsplattform, die man kostenlos selbst hosten kann – ideal für KI-Workflows mit voller Datenkontrolle.
Zapier
Zapier verbindet über 7.000 Apps mit KI-gestützter Automatisierung – ohne Code, in Minuten eingerichtet.
Criteria Comparison
Each criterion was evaluated in our standard test with identical tasks.
Our Verdict
"n8n leads on data sovereignty, code extensibility and self-hosting, Zapier on app coverage and effortless usability."
Choose n8n if you want to self-host automations and AI agents with full data control — free and unlimited in the Community Edition, extensible via JavaScript/Python and with native AI/LangChain building blocks. Ideal for technical teams and GDPR-sensitive workflows.
Choose Zapier if you want maximum app selection (7,000+ integrations) and fast "if this, then that" automations without running a server — with the most accessible builder on the market. The best choice for non-technical users and teams with a broad SaaS stack.