n8n vs Zapier

Verdict

Both automate workflows and build AI agents. Zapier has a free plan, Professional from $19.99/mo and Team from $69/mo. n8n prices in euros (Starter €20/mo and Pro €50/mo billed annually) and bills per full workflow run; it also offers a free self-hosted Community Edition.

• Consider n8n if: You want to self-host or pay per workflow execution rather than per step.
• Consider Zapier if: You want the largest app catalog and a free hosted plan.

Factual summary

• Both are listed under AI Agent Builders.
• Directly comparable starting prices are not available for both: n8n — Priced in euros: Starter €20/mo and Pro €50/mo billed annually, Business €667/mo; free self-hosted Community Edition; cloud trial needs no card; Zapier — Free; Professional from $19.99/mo; Team from $69/mo.

This is a factual comparison drawn from vendor sites, not a recommendation. Which fits depends on your channels, volume and budget.