Side-by-side comparison
n8n vs Zapier
Plans, free tiers and API access for n8n and Zapier, from each vendor's own pages. Last checked Oct 5, 2026.
The short answer
- Zapier has the lower entry price at $19.99/mo, against $24/mo for n8n.
- Zapier has an ongoing free plan; n8n does not.
Pricing and features
- Starter$24/mo
- Pro$60/mo
- Business$800/mo
- Professional$19.99/mo
- Team$69/mo
How to choose
n8n and Zapier differ most in hosting and free options. n8n offers a free self-hosted Community Edition, while its cloud product has only a trial. Cloud plans are priced in euros, so no USD monthly price is recorded. Zapier has a free plan with Zaps, Tables and Forms at 100 tasks per month. Zapier Professional starts at 19.99 per month and Team starts at 69 per month, with task usage pooled across automations. n8n includes a public REST API with cloud plans, and Zapier lists APIs, webhooks, MCP and SDK access on paid tiers. n8n suits technical teams that want self-hosting or EU-hosted cloud, and Zapier suits operations, marketing and IT teams building cross-app workflows without custom infrastructure.
- n8n: You are a technical team that wants to self-host for free or use an EU-hosted cloud.
- Zapier: You want a hosted free plan with 100 tasks per month and a paid start at 19.99 per month.
- Either: You are automating integrations or AI agents and are willing to compare task or execution limits at your volume.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, n8n or Zapier?
Zapier has the lower starting price ($19.99/mo versus $24/mo). Compare plans before choosing, since limits differ.
Is n8n free?
Free trial. Self-hosted Community Edition is free; the cloud product offers a trial only
Is Zapier free?
Free plan. Free plan includes Zaps, Tables, and Forms with 100 tasks per month