n8n vs Zapier
Two popular automation engines, compared for agent work.
| Factor | Zapier | We Do AI Agents |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Open source, self-host | Cloud only |
| Cost at scale | Lower | Rises with tasks |
| Flexibility | Very high | Simpler |
| Learning curve | Steeper | Gentle |
| Custom code | First-class | Limited |
| Best for | Complex workflows | Quick connects |
THE HONEST TAKE
Zapier wins on speed for simple connections. n8n wins on control and cost for complex, high-volume agent workflows. We build on both.
MORE COMPARISONS
What teams say
★★★★★
“What we pay for each month is a team that keeps the agent running and updates it when our process changes. Our old software vendor charged more and did neither.”
★★★★★
“Our security review took longer than the build. They had answers ready for almost everything and never pushed us to cut a corner. The agent was earning its keep by week two.”
★★★★★
“The 30-day money-back guarantee got us to try it. We never came close to using it. Three months in, the agent had paid for itself twice.”