Automation compared
Connect your apps and let AI handle repetitive workflows.
| Tool | Best for | Free plan | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zapier | No-code automation | Yes | Professional from $19.99/month, Team from $69/month |
| n8n | Technical teams | Yes | Cloud Starter €20/month and Pro €50/month, billed annually |
Zapier
Connects thousands of apps so that an event in one (a new form entry, email or sale) triggers actions in others, with AI steps built in.
Our take: The easiest way to automate work across apps; check task counts before scaling up.
n8n
A workflow automation tool with strong AI agent features that you can use in the cloud or run on your own server.
Our take: More flexible and cheaper at scale than Zapier, but expect a steeper learning curve.
Prices checked on 23 October 2026 against each maker's website. No company pays to be listed.