# n8n vs Zapier

> n8n and Zapier compete in Agents and automation. We show the editorial position of each and the published criteria — AI Rankings never crowns a paid “winner” and never reorders for sponsorship.

_Updated October 30, 2026 · AI Rankings (OQuark)_

## Position in the Agents and automation ranking

- n8n: #1
- Zapier: #2

Position comes only from the ranking criteria (rule R1). When there's an affiliate link, it's labeled and never changes the order (R5).

## Side by side

| Criterion | n8n | Zapier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ranking position | #1 | #2 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | — | US$ 19.99/mo (Professional plan, billed annually) |
| Speaks Portuguese? | not verified | not verified |

## What we verified

### n8n — n8n

Why it ranks here: Most flexible for AI and agent workflows, with a self-hosting option and source-available (fair-code) license.

Official site: https://n8n.io

### Zapier — Zapier

Why it ranks here: Connects 9,000+ apps and has a free-forever plan; since every step in a Zap uses tasks, cost climbs at high volume.

Official site: https://zapier.com

## How we compare

Both are judged by the same Agents and automation criteria:

Number of integrations, flexibility for complex AI workflows, self-hosting option, learning curve and cost per run.

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Editorial ranking by OQuark — never for sale (rule R1). Positions come only from the published criteria; no payment buys, raises or protects a place.

- See the full Agents and automation ranking: https://oquark.io/ai-rankings/en/use-cases/agents-automation
- Alternatives to n8n: https://oquark.io/ai-rankings/en/alternatives/n8n
- Alternatives to Zapier: https://oquark.io/ai-rankings/en/alternatives/zapier
- Methodology: https://oquark.io/ai-rankings/en/methodology
- Web page: https://oquark.io/ai-rankings/en/compare/n8n-vs-zapier
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