Workflow Automation
Zapier
Automation platform connecting business apps, data, and AI workflows.
Workflow Automation
n8n
n8n is a workflow automation platform with cloud and self-hosted options. Its published plans count workflow executions rather than charging for every step in the workflow.
RatingNo published reviews yetProfile basisSource researchSources checked2026-09-12
Buyer fit
Best for: Technical teams building workflows with custom logic and multiple steps.
Not for: A team choosing self-hosting without someone responsible for operation and maintenance.
Pricing: Cloud Starter €20/month and Pro €50/month, billed annually; Community Edition can be self-hosted.
Platforms and integrations
Pricing and plan limits
Published reference prices are EUR, not USD. Annual billing is paid upfront. Self-hosting adds infrastructure and maintenance work; check license terms for your intended use.
| Plan | Price and billing | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | €20 Per month equivalent, billed annually | 2,500 executions/month; 1 shared project; 5 concurrent executions.n8n: pricing, editions, execution limits, and trial |
| Pro | €50 Per month equivalent, billed annually | 10,000 executions/month; 3 shared projects; 20 concurrent executions.n8n: pricing, editions, execution limits, and trial |
| Business | €667 Per month equivalent, billed annually | Self-hosted; 40,000 executions/month.n8n: pricing, editions, execution limits, and trial |
| Enterprise | Contact sales Custom agreement | Cloud or self-hosted arrangements.n8n: pricing, editions, execution limits, and trial |
| Community Edition | Self-hosted edition Confirm license; budget infrastructure separately | Available through the vendor's GitHub link.n8n: pricing, editions, execution limits, and trial |
Documented strengths
- Plans include unlimited workflow steps within the execution allowance.n8n: pricing, editions, execution limits, and trial
- Cloud and self-hosted editions offer different operating choices.n8n: pricing, editions, execution limits, and trial
Limitations to consider
- Starter permits only five concurrent executions.n8n: pricing, editions, execution limits, and trial
- The free cloud trial has execution and feature limits; it is not a permanent free cloud tier.n8n: pricing, editions, execution limits, and trial
Buying assessment
Compare execution-based pricing using your expected run volume. For a nontechnical founder, evaluate the cloud option first and include technical support in the budget.
This is an inference from the linked product documentation. It is a research-based assessment; no hands-on testing has been recorded.
When to compare another tool
- Zapier: Evaluate for a simple app-to-app workflow with less custom logic.
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