Zo vs Zapier and n8n

Zapier and n8n are automation tools that let you build workflows using a visual, node-based programming interface. While these tools excel at connecting pre-built integrations, Zo offers a fundamentally different approach to automation.

Natural Language Workflows

Instead of dragging nodes and configuring connections, Zo lets you describe what you want in plain English. Create Prompts that reference your files, Zo's tools, and other prompts. Your automation instructions are human-readable and easy to modify.

Self-Host n8n on Your Zo

n8n is open-source and self-hostable—and you can run it on your Zo Computer. We have a tutorial for self-hosting n8n that walks you through the setup. Just ask your AI to run the n8n setup prompt, and you'll have a fully functional n8n instance with a public URL in minutes.

This gives you the best of both worlds: visual workflow building when you want it, plus Zo's natural language capabilities and AI assistance.

Beyond Pre-Built Integrations

Zapier workflows are limited to their supported integrations. On Zo, your AI can:

• Write custom code to interact with any API

• Process files in any format

• Chain together complex multi-step operations

• Handle edge cases intelligently

The Ceiling Is Higher

Many automations you build in Zapier or n8n are easy to build in Zo. But Zo can go further—handling ambiguous tasks, adapting to unexpected inputs, and building entirely custom solutions that would be impossible with pre-built nodes.

Code When You Need It

Sometimes visual workflows aren't enough. On Zo, your AI can write and execute code as part of any automation. Parse complex data, call obscure APIs, or implement custom logic—all without leaving your workspace.

Cost Comparison

• Zapier: $19.99–$799/month depending on usage, with per-task pricing

• n8n Cloud: $24–$624/month with execution limits

• n8n on Zo: Included with your Zo subscription—unlimited executions, your data stays on your server

Get Started

Ready to automate with natural language? Try Zo Computer and build workflows that adapt to your needs.