CompareSide-by-Side Comparison
n8n
Open-source workflow automation with a powerful API.
VS
Zapier
The world's largest automation ecosystem with an MCP server.
n8n
Zapier
API Type
REST
REST
MCP Ready
YES
YES
Free Tier
YES
YES
SDKs
None
Node.js
Webhooks
YES
YES
Capabilities
—
Multi-app Automation, Workflow Triggers, Cross-platform Data Sync, Sales Automation, CRM Automation
n8n
Zapier
API Type
REST
REST
MCP Ready
YES
YES
Free Tier
YES
YES
SDKs
None
Node.js
Webhooks
YES
YES
Capabilities
—
Multi-app Automation, Workflow Triggers, Cross-platform Data Sync, Sales Automation, CRM Automation