Zapier vs n8n

Make (formerly Integromat) is visual-canvas SaaS workflow automation. n8n is open-source self-hosted (or hosted) workflow automation, more developer-friendly. Make for non-technical teams who want hosted; n8n for technical teams who want self-hosting.

Both are open-source workflow automation. n8n is older (2019), more mature, with a larger integration catalog. ActivePieces is newer (2023), opinionated about simplicity, with a faster-evolving cloud edition.

ActivePieces is open-source workflow automation with a free self-hosted tier. Tiny Command is hosted-only with a broader bundled platform (forms, tables, agents, emails). ActivePieces wins for teams that need self-hosting or full source-code control; Tiny Command for teams that want one platform without ops overhead.

Bardeen is a browser-extension-first automation tool — it can scrape and act on the live DOM of any web app. Tiny Command is API-first automation. Bardeen wins when an app has no API (or you're scraping data from a SaaS UI); Tiny Command for everything else.

IFTTT was the original "if this then that" platform — single-trigger, single-action, consumer-focused. Tiny Command is full multi-step workflow automation for business teams. Use IFTTT for personal smart-home automations; Tiny Command for any business workflow with >1 step.

Make has the most powerful visual canvas in the category and per-operation pricing that scales for high-volume workflows. Tiny Command competes on platform breadth — forms, tables, AI and email are first-party, not separate tools.

n8n is the open-source automation darling — self-hostable, code-friendly, and free to run on your own infra. Tiny Command is the SaaS path: zero ops, faster setup, with forms, tables, AI and email built in.

Pipedream is code-first — bring your own JS/Python and wire it together with their integration layer. Tiny Command is no-code first with code fallbacks where you need them.

Relay.app is a newer automation platform focused on human-in-the-loop AI workflows. Tiny Command is a broader workflow platform with forms, tables, agents, and emails bundled. Relay wins for teams obsessed with AI + human approval flows; Tiny Command for general business automation.

Tray.io is enterprise iPaaS with strong RevOps positioning. Tiny Command targets the same outcome with a simpler price tag and a broader platform.

Workato targets enterprise iPaaS — robust governance, deep enterprise connectors, and pricing to match. Tiny Command targets growth-stage teams — fast setup, broad first-party stack, and self-serve pricing.

Zapier pioneered the category and has the longest tail of integrations. Tiny Command is built for teams that want one platform — workflows, forms, tables, AI agents and emails — instead of stitching five SaaS subscriptions together.

Two of the biggest names in no-code automation. Zapier wins on integration count and ease. Make wins on canvas expressiveness and per-operation cost.

Zapier is the premium-priced category leader. Pabbly Connect is a much cheaper alternative ($5/mo for 12K tasks vs Zapier's $20/mo for 750 tasks). Pabbly wins on price; Zapier wins on integration breadth + maturity.

Zapier is no-code workflow automation for non-developers. Pipedream is developer-first — code-heavy workflows with full Node.js or Python steps. Pick Pipedream if your team writes code; Zapier if not.

Zapier is the breadth leader (6000+ apps, beginner-friendly, $20/mo to start). Tray.io is enterprise-focused with visual workflow design and per-seat pricing in the thousands per year. Different markets — Zapier for everyone, Tray for enterprise iPaaS use.

Zapier is SMB-friendly self-serve automation ($20/mo). Workato is enterprise iPaaS ($30K+/yr) with governance, audit, and complex data transformations built in. Pick by company size and use-case complexity.