Automation updates
Zapier, Make, n8n and other automation tools. Price changes, launches, policy changes and shutdowns, each dated and taken from the company's own pages. Prices in an update are as of its date; the comparison pages always show today's.
September 2026
n8n launches Agents that work out their own steps and use workflows as tools
On September 25, 2026, n8n added Agents: you describe a goal, pick a model and tools, and the agent plans the steps. Each agent turn counts as one execution.
n8n Cloud adds Gateway credits to use AI models without API keys
Since September 17, 2026, n8n Cloud Starter and Pro can run supported AI models and tools from one prepaid balance instead of separate provider accounts. Assistant top-ups followed on September 30.
Zapier shuts down Zapier Functions and moves code to Code by Zapier
Zapier Functions stopped running on September 1, 2026. Zapier closed it to new users on June 1 and asks customers to rebuild their code in Code by Zapier steps.
August 2026
Make launches Maia, an AI co-worker that builds scenarios from chat
Make released Maia on August 12, 2026. It builds and fixes automations from plain-language requests and draws on your Make credits after a free allowance.
June 2026
Zapier now counts AI by Zapier steps by model tier, up to 5 tasks a run
Since June 15, 2026, an AI by Zapier step uses 1, 3 or 5 tasks per run depending on the model tier, plus the same again for every tool call.