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Open source vs SaaS — side-by-side comparison

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n8nOpen Source

Fair-code workflow automation with 400+ integrations

ZapierSaaS

Workflow automation connecting 6000+ apps

Overview

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TypeOpen SourceSaaS
Category--Automation
PricingFree (self-hosted)$19.99/mo
Self-Hostable
LicenseSustainable Use LicenseProprietary

GitHub Metrics

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Stars185k--
Forks57k--
Contributors425--
Open Issues1.5k--
Last CommitApr 2026--
Latest Release----

Why Consider the Open Source Alternative?

Data ownership — Self-host your data and maintain full control over your information

No vendor lock-in — Avoid recurring subscription costs and switch freely

Customizable — Modify the source code to fit your exact needs

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