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COST MODEL Sep 19, 2026 · 11 min read

Self-Hosted n8n vs Zapier: Where the Break-Even Actually Is

Zapier bills per action, n8n per workflow run — a 5× gap on a 5-step workflow. The cost model at three volumes, and when self-hosting wins.

The verdict

For multi-step workflows above ~2,000 runs a month, move off Zapier to n8n — but start on n8n Cloud Pro, and only self-host once you pass its 10,000-execution ceiling, w…

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Migrating From Zapier to n8n: A Zero-Downtime Cutover Playbook

Run n8n in shadow mode beside your live Zaps, diff the outputs, then cut over with a rollback window. The exact sequence, payloads and failure modes.

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