Zapier vs N8N

Zapier is a private American SaaS company that provides a versatile workflow automation and AI orchestration platform. It enables users to connect web-based applications, automate tasks seamlessly, and enrich workflows using AI—all without needing to write code.

From its inception, Zapier embraced a fully remote model. Today, the team consists of 800+ employees distributed across 40 countries. The company prides itself on a culture built around trust, autonomy, transparency, and open communication.

N8N provides unprecedented freedom in workflow automation by combining visual building with full code capabilities. Users can write JavaScript or Python, add npm/Python libraries, and paste cURL requests directly into workflows.

The platform offers both on-premises deployment and cloud hosting options, with 1700+ templates for quick project starts. Features include advanced debugging, branch merging, and enterprise-grade security with SSO, LDAP, and audit logs.