Zapier → n8n

Zapier vs n8n cost calculator

Zapier bills tasks, one per action step that runs. n8n bills executions, one per workflow run. Enter how often your Zaps run and how many steps they have to see both numbers side by side.

Zap runs per monthHow many times your Zaps run in total. In n8n each run is one execution.Action steps per runSteps after the trigger, on average. Zapier counts a task each time an action step runs.AI by Zapier steps per runSince June 15, 2026 the default model tier counts each AI step as 3 tasks. Include them in the action steps above too.Or your real task usage per month (optional)Zapier shows it under Settings → Billing & usage. If you fill it in, it replaces the estimate.

Zapier

4,000 tasks / month

More than the 2,000 tasks of the Team base plan: you need a higher task tier. Check the price for 4,000 tasks on zapier.com/pricing.

n8n

1,000 executions / month

n8n Cloud: Starter, €20/month billed yearly (2,500 executions).
Self-hosted Community Edition: free, you pay only for the server.

Prices as of October 2026, without taxes. Check zapier.com/pricing and n8n.io/pricing before you decide.

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Questions

Why is n8n cheaper for multi-step Zaps?

Zapier counts a task each time an action step runs, so a Zap with five actions uses five tasks per run. n8n Cloud counts one execution per workflow run, however many nodes the workflow has.

How do AI by Zapier steps count?

Since June 15, 2026 AI by Zapier steps are priced by model tier: the default Advanced tier counts each step as 3 tasks, Premium as 5.

Where do I find my real Zapier task usage?

In Zapier, Settings → Billing & usage shows the tasks used this month. Put that number in the calculator for the most exact comparison.

Is self-hosted n8n really free?

The Community Edition is free to self-host for internal business use; you pay for the server and look after updates and backups yourself.