Alternatives to Zapier
1 self-hosted alternative — 1 easy
Why people look for alternatives
- Expensive pricing that scales with usage
- Limited task runs on free plan
- Sensitive data passes through Zapier servers
- Vendor lock-in with proprietary workflow format
| App | Difficulty | Min RAM | Docker | Mobile | Active | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n8n Workflow automation tool that lets you connect services and build automations visually. | easy | 1 GB | — | — | Yes |
n8n
Workflow automation tool that lets you connect services and build automations visually.
Pros
- + Visual workflow builder
- + Huge library of integrations
- + Self-hosted with full data control
- + Fair-code license allows self-hosting
Cons
- - Fair-code license is not fully open source
- - Complex workflows can be hard to debug
- - Some nodes require paid credentials
- - UI can lag with very large workflows