Agentic Research

n8n

n8n GmbHWeb · Self-hosted (Docker / npm)

Workflow automation billed per execution, with nodes that can run your own code

Good for

  • Wiring existing SaaS together (hundreds of built-in nodes)
  • Automation needing schedules, retries, and failure alerts
  • Inserting LLM nodes for intelligent decisions mid-flow

Not for

  • Autonomous decision-making agents (it runs fixed flows, not agents)
  • Anyone who wants zero technical involvement

We deliberately put “not for” on the same screen — a review that only lists strengths carries no information.

Pricing

SubscriptionFree tier

Free (50 exec/mo); Starter €24/mo; Pro €60-145/mo; Business €800-5245/mo (self-hosted); Enterprise custom.

Amounts manually verified on 2026-10-01.

Editorial rating

Capability
44/5
Ease of use
33/5
Cost value
55/5
Privacy control
55/5

Editorial opinion, not an aggregated user rating. Data last verified: 2026-09-29.

What you can finish with n8n

Each scenario is a full recipe: pain point → tool stack → steps → outcome.

Two ways in

PATH B · SURVEY FIRST, THEN CHOOSE

You are still comparing. See where this tool sits in the landscape before committing an afternoon to it.

Development path

Form factor:agent-platform

No verified timeline events for this tool yet.

First release: not stated. Not derived automatically. The earliest timeline event mentioning this tool may be a version milestone, a different product with the same name, or a passing mention rather than a launch; each needs checking against an official source, so this is left empty.

Our articles about n8n

Tools it is often compared with

Alternatives

Dify

LangGenius

4.5/5

Open-source LLMOps platform for visually orchestrating RAG and agent workflows

Agent OrchestrationIntermediate
SubscriptionFree tierPrice verified 2026-10-01

Sandbox Free (200 credits/mo); Professional USD 59/mo; Team USD 159/mo; Enterprise custom.

Good for
  • Building maintainable RAG / agents without writing code
  • Enterprises needing private deployment
  • Centrally managing models, knowledge bases, and tools
5 site articles2 scenariosOfficial siteView tool
3.5/5

Build bots with no code and publish to multiple chat platforms in one click

Agent OrchestrationBeginner
FreemiumFree tierSee official pricing

Free quota plus paid plans; the China edition (扣子) and the global edition (Coze) differ in features and billing. See the official page for current numbers.

Good for
  • Building a first bot with zero programming background
  • Support bots published to messaging platforms
  • Fast pilots and idea validation
1 site articles1 scenariosOfficial siteView tool

Flowise

開源社群

4.3/5

Open-source drag-and-drop LLM flow builder that you can self-host

Agent OrchestrationIntermediate
Open sourceFree tierSee official pricing

Open source and self-hostable (free); a cloud offering also exists — see the official site.

Good for
  • Assembling RAG and agents visually
  • Needing private deployment
  • Rapid prototyping to validate an idea

Zapier

Zapier

3.5/5

The most widespread SaaS automation platform, now with AI and agent capabilities

Agent OrchestrationBeginner
FreemiumFree tierSee official pricing

Free allowance plus several subscription tiers billed by task volume; see the official site.

Good for
  • Wiring existing SaaS together quickly
  • Avoiding technical detail entirely
  • Needing a large library of ready integrations

騰訊雲 ADP

騰訊雲

3.3/5

Tencent Cloud's enterprise agent development platform: knowledge base, workflow, multi-agent, connectors and skills

Agent OrchestrationIntermediateFrom official docs · not tested
Usage-basedNo free tierSee official pricing

The official blog refers to purchasing designated packages and to "PU" credits, which indicates a package-plus-credit usage model. This site has NOT manually verified amounts or whether a free tier exists, so no figures are listed; check the official pricing page.

Good for
  • Teams delivering agents into real enterprise operations and connecting to existing data and systems
  • Needing connectors, sandboxing, a knowledge base and workflows at the platform layer instead of assembling them from scratch
  • Delivery organisations that need a credential to show clients (the vendor also offers the FDE certification)
1 site articlesOfficial siteView tool

Learning tracks that include this tool

This page is an editorial summary, not an official page. Trademarks and product names belong to their respective owners. If anything here is wrong or out of date, tell us and we will correct it. Last verified: 2026-09-29.