PRODUCT / Automation
n8n
n8n is a product evaluated in our AI comparisons. Compare Zapier and n8n for workflow automation. See pricing model, self-hosting, integrations, and which fits your team.
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BEST FOR
Who this fits
n8n is recommended when: TECHNICAL / SELF-HOST / HIGH-VOLUME. Free self-hosted Community Edition, execution-based billing, JS/Python code nodes, data stays on your server.
LESS SUITABLE FOR
Who should look elsewhere
Less suitable if you match: NON-TECHNICAL / FAST SETUP / NICHE APPS — in that case Zapier may be a better fit.
KEY CAPABILITIES
• Bills per workflow execution, so multi-step runs cost the same as single-step; Cloud from €24/mo (Starter) and self-hosted Community Edition is free software (~$5-50/mo for a VPS).
• Self-hostable (Community Edition): data, credentials, and run history stay on your own server; full control over scaling and backups.
• 400+ native integrations; anything else via generic HTTP Request or custom code nodes.
• Node-based canvas with a real learning curve; expects comfort with APIs, JSON, and basic ops (updates, backups when self-hosted).
• AI agents shipped as a native feature in late 2025; LLM nodes work with OpenAI-compatible endpoints out of the box.