Alternatives · Automation
n8n alternatives
n8n compared with 12 alternatives: Zapier, Make, IFTTT, 2sync, Activepieces and 7 more.
n8n has a free plan. Paid plans start at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter). 10 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| n8nThis tool | Free plan · from €20/mo | Yes | Web |
| Zapier | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Make | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| IFTTT | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| 2sync | Free trial · from $7/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Activepieces | Free plan · from $16/mo | Yes | Web |
| BuildShip | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Huginn | Free | Free | Web, Linux |
| Latenode | Free plan · from $0.00012 | Yes | Web |
| Microsoft Power Automate | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, Windows |
| Node-RED | Free | Free | Web, Windows, Linux |
| OttoKit | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web |
| Robomotion | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from n8n
- Free plan · from $19.99/mo
Zapier
Workflow automation across 9,000+ apps, with AI agents
- Zapier starts at $19.99 / month, billed annually, for 750 tasks ($29.99 billed monthly). n8n starts at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter).
- Only Zapier lists a browser extension.
- n8n is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Zapier also covers databases.
Suits: Connecting a wide range of cloud apps, including less common ones
- Free plan · from $9/mo
Make
Visual automation builder for multi-step scenarios and AI agents
- Make starts at $9 / month, billed annually, for 5,000 credits. n8n starts at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter).
- Only Make lists iOS and Android apps.
- n8n is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Building multi-step, branching automations on a visual canvas
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
IFTTT
Simple trigger-and-action automations for apps and smart devices
- IFTTT starts at $2.99 / month, billed annually ($35.88 per year). n8n starts at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter).
- Only IFTTT lists iOS and Android apps.
- n8n is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- IFTTT also covers templates.
Suits: Personal and smart-home automations with one trigger and one action
- Free trial · from $7/mo
2sync
Two-way sync between Notion databases and calendars, tasks and more
- 2sync starts at $7 / month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly). n8n starts at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter).
- n8n has a free plan. 2sync does not, though it has a free trial.
- n8n is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 2sync also covers no-code.
Suits: Notion users who plan in a database but keep a Google or Outlook calendar
- Free plan · from $16/mo
Activepieces
Open-source automation with flows, AI agents and tables
- Activepieces starts at $16 / month flat, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly), for up to 5 users. n8n starts at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter).
- Activepieces is open source, according to its own site.
- Activepieces also covers databases and AI agents.
Suits: Teams that want open-source automation they can host themselves
- Free trial · from $19/mo
BuildShip
Visual builder for backend workflows, APIs and AI agents
- BuildShip starts at $19 per workspace / month, billed yearly ($225); $25 billed monthly. n8n starts at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter).
- n8n has a free plan. BuildShip does not, though it has a free trial.
- BuildShip also covers databases, templates, AI agents and no-code.
Suits: Front-end and no-code app builders who need a backend API quickly
- Free
Huginn
Open-source agents that watch the web and act, on your own server
- Huginn is free. n8n starts at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter).
- Only Huginn lists a Linux app.
- Huginn is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Developers who want their automation data kept on a server they control
- Free plan · from $0.00012
Latenode
AI workflow automation billed by runtime instead of by step
- Latenode starts at Pay as you go: $0.00012 per CPU second after 10,000 free a month, no base fee. n8n starts at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter).
- n8n is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Latenode also covers databases, templates, AI agents and app builder.
Suits: Workflows with many steps, since steps do not add to the bill
- Free plan · from $15/mo
Microsoft Power Automate
Cloud workflows and desktop RPA in the Microsoft Power Platform
- Microsoft Power Automate starts at $15 per user / month, paid yearly. n8n starts at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter).
- Only Microsoft Power Automate lists a Windows app.
- n8n is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Microsoft Power Automate also covers templates.
Suits: Organizations already licensed for Microsoft 365 or Dynamics 365
- Free
Node-RED
Open-source, flow-based programming tool for event-driven apps
- Node-RED is free. n8n starts at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter).
- Only Node-RED lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Node-RED is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Home automation and device projects on hardware such as a Raspberry Pi
- Free plan · from $9/mo
OttoKit
No-code workflow automation with AI agents and a WordPress plugin
- OttoKit starts at $9 / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). n8n starts at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter).
- n8n is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- OttoKit also covers databases, templates, AI agents, no-code and forms.
Suits: WordPress and WooCommerce site owners automating plugins and orders
- Free plan · from $49/mo
Robomotion
RPA platform for building workflows, AI agents and apps
- Robomotion starts at $49 / month for Solo, or $40.83 / month billed annually. n8n starts at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter).
- Only Robomotion lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Robomotion also covers templates, AI agents and forms.
Suits: Back-office work in web portals and desktop software that have no API
Limits worth knowing in n8n
- n8n Cloud has no free plan; the free option is self-hosting the Community Edition, which you run and maintain yourself.
- The Community Edition leaves out SSO, projects, environments, Git version control and workflow sharing.
- The Business plan is self-hosted only and starts at €667 a month, billed annually.
- The pricing page showed prices in euros when checked; no US dollar price list was found on n8n's site.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to n8n?
The alternatives to n8n in this directory are Zapier, Make, IFTTT, 2sync, Activepieces, BuildShip, Huginn, Latenode, Microsoft Power Automate, Node-RED, OttoKit and Robomotion. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with n8n.
Is there a free alternative to n8n?
Yes. Huginn and Node-RED are free to use. Zapier, Make, IFTTT, Activepieces, Latenode, Microsoft Power Automate, OttoKit and Robomotion have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which n8n alternatives work on Windows?
The n8n listing does not include a Windows app. Microsoft Power Automate, Node-RED and Robomotion list one.
Which n8n alternatives work on macOS?
The n8n listing does not include a macOS app. Robomotion lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to n8n?
Activepieces, Huginn and Node-RED are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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