Software comparison
n8n vs Zapier
Which tool fits your volume and team best? Compare the pricing, features, pros and cons of n8n and Zapier.
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Our verdict
Choose n8n if you value technical control and predictable costs per execution. Choose Zapier if you want to start quickly with many ready-made integrations and try a free plan.
n8n and Zapier are both workflow automation platforms, but they differ in pricing model and flexibility. n8n charges per execution and offers more control, while Zapier provides a wide range of integrations with a granular pricing structure based on tasks.
When to choose which tool
Why choose n8n?
technical teams that want to host or manage workflows themselves
n8n appeals to teams that want more control over their automations. You pay per execution, with plans starting at 2,500 executions per month for €20. The Starter plan includes one user, webhooks, and two-factor authentication, but no priority support. The Pro plan offers three users and 30 days of execution logs. For larger organizations, the Enterprise plan includes unlimited users, audit log, and priority support. n8n can be hosted in the EU and offers a 17% discount for annual billing. The downside is that it requires more technical knowledge, and the Business plan is only available for self-hosted setups. For companies that prioritize simplicity and a huge integration library over control, n8n may not be the first choice.
Why choose Zapier?
businesses that want to automate quickly with many app connections
Zapier is the better choice if you want quick results without technical knowledge. The free plan offers 100 tasks per month, and paid plans start at 750 tasks for 29.99 USD per month. Zapier has a visual workflow builder and supports custom code in JavaScript and Python. The Professional plan adds webhooks and filters, while Team and Enterprise support multiple users (up to 25 and unlimited, respectively). The minimum polling interval is 15 minutes on the free plan and 1 minute on Team and Enterprise. Annual billing gives a 33% discount. Zapier is less suitable if you want full control over the execution environment or if you want to limit costs per task at high volume.
What does it cost at your volume?
n8n
€50.00/mo
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US$193.50/mo
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The tools charge in different currencies; compare the amounts for 10.000 executions / tasks per month yourself.
Comparison table
| Criterion | n8n | Zapier |
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| Starting price | €20.00 | Free |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Number of plans | 3 | 3 |
| Price at 1.000 executions / tasks | €20.00 | US$58.50 |
| Price at 10.000 executions / tasks | €50.00 | US$193.50 |
| Price at 50.000 executions / tasks | Not stated | US$433.50 |
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| Visual workflow builder | Yes | Yes |
| Webhooks | Yes | Yes |
| Custom code (JavaScript/Python) | Yes | Yes |
| Router and branching logic | Yes | Yes |
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| Best for | technical teams that want to host or manage workflows themselves | businesses that want to automate quickly with many app connections |
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n8n pricing tiers
- up to 2.500 executions€20.00/mo
- up to 10.000 executions€50.00/mo
- up to 40.000 executions€667.00/mo
Zapier pricing tiers
- Freeup to 100 tasksFree
- Pro 750up to 750 tasksUS$29.99/moUS$19.99 billed yearly
- Pro 1500up to 1.500 tasksUS$58.50/moUS$39.00 billed yearly
- Pro 2Kup to 2.000 tasksUS$73.50/moUS$49.00 billed yearly
- Team 2Kup to 2.000 tasksUS$103.50/moUS$69.00 billed yearly
- Pro 5Kup to 5.000 tasksUS$133.50/moUS$89.00 billed yearly
- Team 5Kup to 5.000 tasksUS$178.50/moUS$119.00 billed yearly
- Pro 10Kup to 10.000 tasksUS$193.50/moUS$129.00 billed yearly
- Team 10Kup to 10.000 tasksUS$253.50/moUS$169.00 billed yearly
- Pro 20Kup to 20.000 tasksUS$283.50/moUS$189.00 billed yearly
- Team 20Kup to 20.000 tasksUS$373.50/moUS$249.00 billed yearly
- Pro 50Kup to 50.000 tasksUS$433.50/moUS$289.00 billed yearly
- Team 50Kup to 50.000 tasksUS$598.50/moUS$399.00 billed yearly
- Pro 100Kup to 100.000 tasksUS$733.50/moUS$489.00 billed yearly
- Team 100Kup to 100.000 tasksUS$898.50/moUS$599.00 billed yearly
- Pro 200Kup to 200.000 tasksUS$1,149.00/moUS$769.00 billed yearly
- Team 200Kup to 200.000 tasksUS$1,499.00/moUS$999.00 billed yearly
- Pro 300Kup to 300.000 tasksUS$1,599.00/moUS$1,069.00 billed yearly
- Team 300Kup to 300.000 tasksUS$1,799.00/moUS$1,199.00 billed yearly
- Pro 400Kup to 400.000 tasksUS$1,899.00/moUS$1,269.00 billed yearly
- Team 400Kup to 400.000 tasksUS$2,099.00/moUS$1,399.00 billed yearly
- Pro 500Kup to 500.000 tasksUS$2,199.00/moUS$1,499.00 billed yearly
- Team 500Kup to 500.000 tasksUS$2,699.00/moUS$1,799.00 billed yearly
- Pro 750Kup to 750.000 tasksUS$2,999.00/moUS$1,999.00 billed yearly
- Team 750Kup to 750.000 tasksUS$3,299.00/moUS$2,199.00 billed yearly
- Pro 1Mup to 1.000.000 tasksUS$3,299.00/moUS$2,199.00 billed yearly
- Team 1Mup to 1.000.000 tasksUS$3,749.00/moUS$2,499.00 billed yearly
- Pro 1.25Mup to 1.250.000 tasksUS$3,899.00/moUS$2,599.00 billed yearly
- Team 1.25Mup to 1.250.000 tasksUS$4,499.00/moUS$2,999.00 billed yearly
- Pro 1.5Mup to 1.500.000 tasksUS$4,499.00/moUS$2,999.00 billed yearly
- Team 1.5Mup to 1.500.000 tasksUS$5,099.00/moUS$3,399.00 billed yearly
- Pro 1.75Mup to 1.750.000 tasksUS$4,799.00/moUS$3,199.00 billed yearly
- Team 1.75Mup to 1.750.000 tasksUS$5,699.00/moUS$3,799.00 billed yearly
- Pro 2Mup to 2.000.000 tasksUS$5,099.00/moUS$3,389.00 billed yearly
- Team 2Mup to 2.000.000 tasksUS$5,999.00/moUS$3,999.00 billed yearly
Limits per plan
As the vendors state them on their pricing pages; only limits both tools mention.
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Discounts & free trial
- Free trial
- n8n: 14 days
- Zapier: 14 days
- Annual billing discount
- n8n: 17%
- Zapier: 33%
- Non-profit discount
- n8n: not stated
- Zapier: 15%
- Startup discount
- n8n: 50%
- Zapier: not stated
- EU hosting available
- n8n: ✓ yes
- Zapier: not stated
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free trial?
n8n offers a 14-day free trial for paid plans. Zapier offers a 14-day free trial for the Professional plan.
What happens when I reach my limit?
With n8n, workflows continue running, but overage charges may apply if you do not upgrade. With Zapier, you receive an email and can switch to pay-per-task billing if enabled.
Do I get a discount for annual billing?
n8n offers a 17% discount for annual billing. Zapier offers a 33% discount for annual billing.
How many users are included?
n8n Starter includes 1 user, Pro 3 users, and Enterprise unlimited. Zapier Free and Professional include 1 user, Team 25 users, and Enterprise unlimited.
Can I pay by invoice or wire transfer?
n8n supports payment by invoice and wire transfer for the annual Business plan and Enterprise plan. Zapier supports this for the annual Team and Enterprise plans.
About the pricing: n8n charges in euros per execution, with plans starting at €20 per month for 2,500 executions. Zapier charges in US dollars per task, with a free plan and paid plans starting at 29.99 USD per month for 750 tasks.
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