Microsoft Power Automate vs n8n

Microsoft Power Automate9.0Visit n8n8.9Visit

Higher score Microsoft Power Automate #3 in Workflow Automation Tools 9.0/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Power Automate

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n8n #4 in Workflow Automation Tools 8.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit n8n

• Microsoft Power Automate fits best

  Microsoft-centric teams and RPA

• n8n fits best

  Technical teams needing self-hosting and code

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft Power Automate 9.0/10 Visit ↗	n8n 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.9
Ranking	#3 in Workflow Automation Tools	#4 in Workflow Automation Tools
Best for	Microsoft-centric teams and RPA	Technical teams needing self-hosting and code
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$15/user/mo	€20/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 days	14 days
Free trial length	30 days	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows	Web
Support	Community, Docs	Community, Email
Compliance	SOC 2, GDPR	SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	8 integrations	2,192+ integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft Power Automate 3/3 · n8n 3/3
Multi-step workflows	✓	✓
Conditional logic	✓	✓
Webhook triggers	✓	✓
Specs
Native connectors	Not checked yet	2192
Included task runs	Not checked yet	2500 /mo
Minimum run interval	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines cloud flows with attended and unattended desktop RPA Connects with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, and Dataverse Adds process mining, governance, DLP controls, and Copilot assistance	Self-hosted and hosted cloud deployment options JavaScript and Python code steps with HTTP and GraphQL requests Unlimited workflow steps on paid cloud plans
Cons	No free plan beyond the 30-day trial Advanced automation can require separate bot-based pricing Microsoft-centric teams get the clearest ecosystem fit	Starter includes only one shared project Business pricing is €667 per month on annual billing The interface and code options may exceed simple automation needs
Our verdict	Microsoft Power Automate is a low-code platform for automating cloud applications, data, services, desktop applications, and websites. It suits organizations that already work across Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, Forms, and… Read the review →	n8n is a node-based workflow automation platform for technical teams. It connects applications, APIs, databases, and internal tools through visual workflows with multiple steps, conditional branching, code, webhooks, and scheduled… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Microsoft Power Automate — where it wins

  • Combines cloud flows with attended and unattended desktop RPA
  • Connects with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, and Dataverse
  • Adds process mining, governance, DLP controls, and Copilot assistance

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan beyond the 30-day trial
  • Advanced automation can require separate bot-based pricing
  • Microsoft-centric teams get the clearest ecosystem fit

• n8n — where it wins

  • Self-hosted and hosted cloud deployment options
  • JavaScript and Python code steps with HTTP and GraphQL requests
  • Unlimited workflow steps on paid cloud plans

  Where it doesn't

  • Starter includes only one shared project
  • Business pricing is €667 per month on annual billing
  • The interface and code options may exceed simple automation needs

• Microsoft Power Automate9.0/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A Microsoft-focused automation platform combining cloud flows, desktop RPA, governance, and Copilot.

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• n8n8.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A technical workflow builder with flexible deployment, code steps, and strong control over logic.

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