n8n vs Zapier Agents: Which Should You Use?

TL;DR: Use n8n if you want open-source, self-hosted control and data ownership. Use Zapier Agents if you want the easiest managed cloud experience and the most integrations.

Choose n8n if…

• You want to self-host and own your data
• You're comfortable with some technical setup

Choose Zapier Agents if…

• You want zero setup, managed cloud
• You want the widest app library

Bottom line

Control + open-source → n8n. Convenience + reach → Zapier Agents.

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