n8n vs Zapier
Side by side on what is actually measured: monthly searches for each name, the 3-month trend, and pricing. A cell is highlighted only where one tool is genuinely ahead.
n8n and Zapier compared on the figures this directory actually measures: pricing, category, and real monthly search demand for each name. n8n is the more searched of the two: about 185,454 searches a month against 2,706 for Zapier, roughly 69 times as many. n8n is listed as open source; Zapier as freemium.
Search volume says how many people look for a tool by name, which is a reasonable proxy for how established it is. It says nothing about which one suits your work. The table below sets out what each is for, and each tool's own page covers its features, pricing tiers and the cases it handles badly.
Frequently asked questions
- n8n or Zapier, which is better?
- Neither is better in general. n8n is searched for more often, which reflects how established it is rather than how well it would suit you. Compare them on the table below and on what each one is specifically not good at, which is on their individual pages.
- Is n8n or Zapier cheaper?
- n8n is listed as open source and Zapier as freemium. Tier prices are on each tool's own page.