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Zapier Is Outdated: Switch to Self-Hosted n8n

Oct 21, 2025 | Automation, Integration

AWS Outage takes down Zapier

For years, Zapier was the go-to automation tool for connecting apps and building workflows. It was easy to use and promised to save time by linking platforms that did not talk to each other natively. But today Zapier feels outdated, overpriced, and unreliable.

The Problem with Zapier

Zapier once offered convenience for small businesses. Now it has become expensive and restrictive. As your business grows, so do your automation costs. A few workflows can quickly turn into hundreds of dollars each month.

Beyond price, reliability is a growing concern. Too often, users experience failed Zaps, missed triggers, or unexplained downtime. Even worse, Zapier relies heavily on cloud providers like AWS. When AWS goes down, Zapier goes down with it.

The Recent AWS Outage Changed Everything

The latest AWS outage shut down half of the internet for hours and caused tens of billions of dollars in damages worldwide. It disrupted everything from banking systems to e-commerce stores and exposed how fragile centralized infrastructure can be.

If your business relies entirely on Zapier, you are at the mercy of someone else’s uptime. You have no control, no backup plan, and no ownership of your automation layer. That is not acceptable in 2025.

Quiverflow’s Built-In Integrations Solve This

At Quiverflow, we believe automation should be native, secure, and reliable. Our platform already includes powerful built-in integrations and a full API that lets you connect your CRM, marketing, and communication tools without third-party apps.

Most businesses can handle all their automation directly inside Quiverflow. For the rare cases that require external connections, it still makes more sense to host your own automation tool than to depend on Zapier’s costly and limited model.

Why Pay for Zapier When You Can Self-Host n8n

If you still need an external automation system for niche integrations, n8n is the better option. It is open source, easy to host, and gives you unlimited workflows without paying per task or per user.

You can run it on your own server, or even better, on a VPS from Hostinger or OVH for just a few dollars a month.

  • Unlimited Zaps and Tasks equivalent
  • Full data control and privacy
  • No vendor lock-in
  • Complete customization with your own nodes or APIs

In short, you pay once for your hosting and get unlimited automation.

Self-Hosting Is Easier Than You Think

Hosting n8n is simple. VPS providers like Hostinger and OVH make it easy to install with one command or through Docker. The n8n community is active, and there are step-by-step guides to help you set up everything in under an hour.

Once it is running, you will have a private, secure automation engine that you can connect directly to your Quiverflow CRM through our API.

The Takeaway

Zapier’s business model no longer fits the needs of modern companies. The AWS outage proved how dangerous it is to depend on centralized third parties for mission-critical automation.

Quiverflow already gives you native integrations and a powerful API that eliminate most of the need for Zapier entirely. For the few remaining edge cases, self-hosted n8n delivers all the flexibility and reliability without the high price tag.

Stop overpaying for Zapier. Embrace open source automation with n8n and pair it with Quiverflow’s powerful native integrations.

Own your data. Own your automations.

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