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Zephly vs n8n
n8n is a powerful self-hosted automation tool loved by developers. Zephly is a managed platform focused on AI content generation.
Feature
Zephly
n8n
Hosting
Fully managed cloud — no setup
Self-hosted or n8n Cloud
AI Plugins
32 native (text, image, video, audio)
AI nodes available, some require API keys
Image/Video Gen
DALL-E, Veo, Sora, NanoBanana built-in
Via HTTP Request nodes
Visual Builder
Node canvas, typed ports, DAG validation
Node editor with flexible connections
Execution
Parallel DAG + WebSocket real-time
Sequential (some parallel in recent versions)
Developer Focus
No-code first, API coming soon
Code-friendly, expressions, custom nodes
Open Source
No
Yes (fair-code license)
Pricing
Free 500 credits, Pro $39/mo
Self-host free, Cloud from €24/mo
Maintenance
Zero — we handle everything
Self-host: you manage updates, backups, scaling
Bottom line
Choose n8n if you want self-hosted control, custom code nodes, and open-source flexibility.
Choose Zephly if you want zero-setup AI workflows that generate content out of the box.