Is OpenAI’s AgentKit the New Automation KING— or Just AI Hype?
Last Updated on October 13, 2025 by Editorial Team
Author(s): AIversity
Originally published on Towards AI.
Does it truly surpass n8n and Zapier, or is it just riding the AI hype?
OpenAI’s latest AgentKit is making waves across the AI community — for all the right reasons.

The article explores the capabilities of OpenAI’s new AgentKit, comparing it to established automation platforms like n8n and Zapier. While AgentKit is praised for its intuitive design and potential for customer-facing applications, it faces scrutiny regarding its rigid workflow system, which requires manual configuration for various tasks. The differences in autonomy, integrations, and user interface between AgentKit and its competitors are highlighted, emphasizing the unique strengths each platform brings to the table while suggesting a future where hybrid architectures combining these platforms may be the optimal solution for diverse automation needs.
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