n8n alternatives
n8n: Open-source workflow automation with a code escape hatch. Freemium, running on Web, API, Self-hosted.
Every tool here shares a category with n8n. For each: what it costs against n8n, where it runs, and the one claim its own listing makes that n8n's does not.
Where n8n runs out of road
A node-based automation platform that can be self-hosted for free or run in the cloud, mixing visual workflow building with embedded JavaScript or Python for anything the built-in nodes don't cover.
n8n's own listed limits, in its words:
- Self-hosting means owning the uptime, updates and security of the instance yourself
- The node-based canvas has a steeper learning curve than Zapier's linear Zaps
- Enterprise features like SSO and advanced RBAC are pricey relative to the free tier's generosity
Alternatives to n8n, by what they cost to start
Of the 17, 12 sit level on price, 2 cost more to start and 3 quote on request. 9 run somewhere n8n does not and 12 reach past its categories.
Priced level with n8n
Within a step of n8n on entry price, so the rest decides.
Maileroo
Maileroo Group Pty Ltd
From $10/mo; n8n publishes no entry price at all.
Web only, where n8n also ships API and Self-hosted. Covers Code and Automation & Agents like n8n, and Marketing on top.
- In its favour
- EU data residency across Germany, the Netherlands, Finland and France
- The catch
- Support runs 9am to 9pm Melbourne time rather than 24/7
Replit
Replit
From $20/mo; n8n publishes no entry price at all.
Adds iOS and Android; no API or Self-hosted, which n8n does have. Shares the Code ground, reaches into Education, and leaves Automation & Agents to n8n.
- In its favour
- Genuinely good for teaching, since students need only a browser and an account
- The catch
- Agent-generated apps often need real cleanup and debugging before they're production-ready
From $20/mo; n8n publishes no entry price at all.
Nothing in common with n8n on platforms — macOS and Windows against its Web, API and Self-hosted. Code only, where n8n also works across Automation & Agents.
- In its favour
- Unlimited autocomplete on every plan, including free, is generous compared to competitors
- The catch
- The product was acquired by Cognition AI and began rebranding to Devin Desktop in 2026, creating real uncertainty about its future direction and name
Freemium — the same model n8n runs.
Adds iOS and Android; no API, which n8n does have. Shares the Automation & Agents ground, reaches into Productivity and Chatbots, and leaves Code to n8n.
- In its favour
- You stay in control — approve before anything goes out
- The catch
- The marketplace for selling agentic teams is not live yet
From $25/mo; n8n publishes no entry price at all.
Web and API only, where n8n also ships Self-hosted. Shares the Automation & Agents ground, reaches into Data & Analytics, and leaves Code to n8n.
- In its favour
- Overage rates fall as the plan grows, from $15 to $7 per 10K credits
- The catch
- Credit-metered across six different products, so forecasting a month's spend takes more arithmetic than a flat seat price
From $19.99/mo; n8n publishes no entry price at all.
Adds iOS, Android and Chrome extension; no Self-hosted, which n8n does have. Automation & Agents only, where n8n also works across Code.
- In its favour
- The largest integration catalogue of any automation tool, so almost anything connects
- The catch
- Task-based pricing gets expensive fast once workflows run at real volume
From $9/mo; n8n publishes no entry price at all.
Web and API only, where n8n also ships Self-hosted. Automation & Agents only, where n8n also works across Code.
- In its favour
- Credit-based pricing is generally cheaper than task-based pricing at moderate volume
- The catch
- Debugging a large scenario with many branches can get visually cluttered
From $40/mo; n8n publishes no entry price at all.
Web and API only, where n8n also ships Self-hosted. Shares the Automation & Agents ground, reaches into Chatbots and Customer Support, and leaves Code to n8n.
- In its favour
- Takes literally 5 minutes from website crawl to live working widget
- The catch
- Removing Chatbase branding requires upgrading to paid tiers
From $37/mo; n8n publishes no entry price at all.
Web and API only, where n8n also ships Self-hosted. Shares the Automation & Agents ground, reaches into Data & Analytics, and leaves Code to n8n.
- In its favour
- Built specifically for AI and data workflows rather than legacy REST APIs
- The catch
- Credit-based pricing can scale up quickly on high-volume web scraping tasks
From $49/mo; n8n publishes no entry price at all.
Adds Chrome extension; no API or Self-hosted, which n8n does have. Shares the Automation & Agents ground, reaches into Sales and Writing, and leaves Code to n8n.
- In its favour
- Saves hours of manual LinkedIn research per sales development rep
- The catch
- Team and Pro plans require per-seat subscriptions
From $10/mo; n8n publishes no entry price at all.
Adds macOS, Windows, iOS and Android; no API or Self-hosted, which n8n does have. Shares the Automation & Agents ground, reaches into Productivity, and leaves Code to n8n.
- In its favour
- Incredibly flexible view switcher adapts to different working styles
- The catch
- Complex nested workspaces take time to organize effectively
From $60/mo; n8n publishes no entry price at all.
Web and API only, where n8n also ships Self-hosted. Shares the Automation & Agents ground, reaches into Chatbots and Customer Support, and leaves Code to n8n.
- In its favour
- Blends deterministic reliability with modern LLM flexibility
- The catch
- Pro and Team plans carry higher per-editor seat costs
A step up in price from n8n
More to start than n8n, so the difference has to earn it.
Tabnine
Tabnine
From $39/mo; n8n publishes no entry price at all. No free tier to sit on, which n8n does give you.
Adds macOS and Windows; no Web or API, which n8n does have. Code only, where n8n also works across Automation & Agents.
- In its favour
- Clear focus on IP protection and code privacy over flashy agentic features
- The catch
- Agentic capabilities lag behind newer tools like Cursor or Copilot's agent mode
From $32/mo; n8n publishes no entry price at all. No free tier to sit on, which n8n does give you.
Adds iOS and Android; no API or Self-hosted, which n8n does have. Shares the Automation & Agents ground, reaches into Finance and Productivity, and leaves Code to n8n.
- In its favour
- Unmatched OCR extraction accuracy on crumpled receipts and digital invoices
- The catch
- No permanent free plan; operates on subscription tiers per business/client
Quoted, not listed
No number to weigh against n8n's — sales-led pricing.
Sourcegraph Cody
Sourcegraph
Quoted on request rather than listed, where n8n publishes freemium. No free tier to sit on, which n8n does give you.
Adds macOS and Windows; no API, which n8n does have. Code only, where n8n also works across Automation & Agents.
- In its favour
- Strong option for very large, sprawling codebases where single-file context tools struggle
- The catch
- Agentic, multi-file editing capability trails newer agent-first tools like Cursor or Copilot's agent mode
Quoted on request rather than listed, where n8n publishes freemium. No free tier to sit on, which n8n does give you.
Web only, where n8n also ships API and Self-hosted. Shares the Automation & Agents ground, reaches into Sales, and leaves Code to n8n.
- In its favour
- Enterprise-grade sequence governance and territory management
- The catch
- Requires dedicated sales operations administration to set up workflows
Quoted on request rather than listed, where n8n publishes freemium. No free tier to sit on, which n8n does give you.
Web only, where n8n also ships API and Self-hosted. Shares the Automation & Agents ground, reaches into Finance and Data & Analytics, and leaves Code to n8n.
- In its favour
- Purpose-built for modern venture-backed tech and SaaS startup business models
- The catch
- Custom quote pricing tailored for startups rather than micro-freelancers
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