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| Criterion | n8n | Zapier | Microsoft 365 Copilot |
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| Provider | n8n GmbH | Zapier | Microsoft |
| What it is for | A fair-code workflow automation tool with a visual editor, code steps and AI agent nodes, available as cloud or self-hosted. | A no-code platform for connecting apps with automated workflows (Zaps), AI agents, chatbots and tables. | Microsoft's AI assistant inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, grounded in your organisation's work data. |
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| Free plan | Yes Not stated on pricing page | Yes 100 tasks/month; two-step Zaps; 15-minute polling; 1 seat; Agents 400 activities/month | Yes Agents billed on a metered basis |
| Cheapest paid plan | No monthly list price | Professional: $29.99/mo $19.99/mo billed annually Starting price for 750 tasks; scales up to $5,099 monthly for 2M tasks | Microsoft 365 Copilot Business (add-on): $25.20/mo $21/mo billed annually $18/month first year promo for orders 1 Jul-31 Dec 2026 with annual commitment |
| API access | Yes · docs (opens in a new tab) | Yes · docs (opens in a new tab) | Yes · docs (opens in a new tab) |
| Learning curve | Some experience helps | Beginner-friendly | Beginner-friendly |
| Last verified | Oct 19, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 |
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