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n8n alternatives · Automation

Open-source alternatives to n8n

n8n is not described as open source on its own site. 6 of the 40 other automation tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

n8n has a free plan. Paid plans start at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter). All of them are free or have a free plan.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from n8n

  1. 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.
    Activepieces vs n8nActivepieces pricing and details

  2. 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.
    Huginn vs n8nHuginn pricing and details

  3. 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.
    Node-RED vs n8nNode-RED pricing and details

  4. Skyvern

    Open-source AI agents that automate workflows in the browser

    • Skyvern starts at $29 / month for 30,000 credits (Hobby). n8n starts at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter).
    • Skyvern is open source, according to its own site.
    • Skyvern also covers AI agents and no-code.
    Skyvern pricing and details

  5. Windmill

    Open-source platform for scripts, workflows and internal apps

    • Windmill starts at $10 per seat / month (Cloud Team); self-hosted Pro from $48 / month. n8n starts at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter).
    • Windmill is open source, according to its own site.
    • Windmill also covers AI agents and app builder.
    Windmill pricing and details

  6. Ui.Vision

    Open-source browser and desktop automation with computer vision

    • Ui.Vision starts at €11.90 / month for AI PRO (introductory price); PRO Edition is US$299 / year. n8n starts at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter).
    • Only Ui.Vision lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Ui.Vision lists a browser extension.
    • Only n8n lists a web app.
    Ui.Vision pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to n8n?

Yes. Activepieces, Huginn, Node-RED, Skyvern, Windmill and Ui.Vision are open source, according to their own sites.

Is n8n open source?

n8n is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to n8n: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.