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n8n vs Zapier: which one to pick in 2026?
Zapier for non-technical teams. n8n for any dev who wants control and GDPR.
What each does better
n8n
In my stack
Better at: Open source, self-hostable, custom JS/Python code in the nodes
Worse at: UI sometimes slow on large workflows, fewer templates than Make
Based on my n8n review
Zapier
Competitor
Better at: Over 5,000 integrations, very simple UI, premium support
Worse at: Completely closed, high price ($19-$799/month), no custom code, limited logs
Compared from my n8n review
My verdict
Zapier for non-technical teams. n8n for any dev who wants control and GDPR.
My rating
n8n
I only rate the tools I really use. Zapier is not in my stack, so it has no rating here.
Pricing
n8n
€0 (self-hosted)
Entry price
Plan I pick: Pro (Cloud) at €50
Teams with regular automation needs
Zapier
No pricing sheet on my side: I do not use it day to day, so I do not put a price on it here.
Compatibility
n8n
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