n8nvsZapier
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
n8n
- n8n is too hard for non-technical users(7/10)
- Self-hosting n8n is more work than expected(6/10)
Zapier
No signals
n8n
- Critical n8n security vulnerabilities on self-hosted instances(9/10)
Zapier
No signals
n8n
- n8n runs out of memory on large data and files(8/10)
Zapier
No signals
n8n
- n8n webhook not working in production(7/10)
- n8n Cloud executions stuck in 'Queued / Starting soon'(8/10)
- n8n 2.0 update broke existing workflows(7/10)
Zapier
- Zaps stop unexpectedly with unclear error messages(8/10)
- October 2025 outage - all workflows down for 1+ day(9/10)
n8n
- n8n support is slow and hard to reach(7/10)
Zapier
- No refunds policy - even for unused service(9/10)
- Customer support actively gaslights users(7/10)
n8n
- n8n error messages don't explain what went wrong(6/10)
- Large n8n workflows become hard to manage(5/10)
Zapier
- Steep learning curve for complex automations(6/10)
- Bad code pushes break working automations(7/10)
- UI not intuitive - contact form issues on paid plans(5/10)
n8n
- n8n Google OAuth redirect_uri_mismatch errors(6/10)
Zapier
- App connections expire and disconnect randomly(7/10)
- Data manipulation becomes cumbersome at scale(6/10)
n8n
- Why is n8n Business so expensive?(6/10)
Zapier
- Expensive pricing - 750 tasks for $20/month is costly(9/10)
- 200% price increases on existing customers(8/10)
- Tasks fire 4-6x more than expected - surprise bills(8/10)
- Free trial auto-upgrades without clear warning(7/10)
Pricing Comparison
n8n
Limits: No SSO, Git version control, environments or log streaming; community support only.
Limits: 7-day execution log retention, 1 day of workflow history, 2,500 saved executions.
Limits: 30-day log retention, 5 days of workflow history, no SSO or Git version control.
Limits: Self-hosted only (hosted version on a waitlist); trial requires a credit card.
Zapier
Users: 1 user
Storage: N/A
Limits: Only 2-step Zaps, 100 tasks/month, 5 Zaps max, No filters/paths, No premium apps
Users: 1 user
Storage: N/A
Limits: Only 750 tasks - runs out fast, No team features, Single user only
Users: Unlimited users
Storage: N/A
Limits: No SSO/SAML, Still task-limited, Enterprise features locked
Users: Unlimited
Storage: N/A
Limits: Must negotiate pricing, Long procurement process
Feature Comparison
| Feature | n8n | Zapier |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | ||
| Self-hosting Free Community Edition via Docker or npm | ||
| Automation | ||
| Multi-step Zaps Professional plan and above | ||
| Filters & Paths Professional plan, limited complexity | ||
| Scheduling Schedule Zaps to run at specific times | ||
| Sub-Zaps Reusable Zap components | ||
| Core | ||
| Visual workflow editor | ||
| Sub-workflows | ||
| Developer | ||
| JavaScript Code node Runs on task runners since 2.0 | ||
| Python Code node Native Python requires external task runners since 2.0 | ||
| Code Steps Limited compared to n8n/Pipedream | ||
| API Access Professional plan and above | ||
| AI | ||
| AI agents and MCP Included on all plans | ||
| AI Zap Builder Helps create Zaps from descriptions | ||
| Triggers | ||
| Webhooks Separate test and production URLs | ||
| Team | ||
| Shared Workspaces Team plan required | ||
| Security | ||
| SSO/SAML Enterprise only | ||
| SSO / LDAP Business and Enterprise only | ||
| Scaling | ||
| Queue mode with workers Business/Enterprise for licensed use | ||
| Integrations | ||
| 7,000+ Integrations Best in class | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Git version control and environments Business and Enterprise only | ||
| Usability | ||
| Templates Library Thousands of pre-built Zaps | ||
| Platform | ||
| Mobile app Web editor only | ||
| Support | ||
| Phone Support Enterprise only | ||
| Billing | ||
| Refunds Strict no-refund policy | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Mobile App Limited functionality | ||