n8n vs Activepieces

n8n8.9Visit Activepieces8.5Visit

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

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Activepieces #7 in Workflow Automation Tools 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Activepieces

• n8n fits best

  Technical teams needing self-hosting and code

• Activepieces fits best

  Open-source automation with self-hosting

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Side by side

Feature	n8n 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Activepieces 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.5
Ranking	#4 in Workflow Automation Tools	#7 in Workflow Automation Tools
Best for	Technical teams needing self-hosting and code	Open-source automation with self-hosting
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	€20/mo	$20/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Community, Email	Community, Email, Tickets, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	2,192+ integrations	764+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features n8n 3/3 · Activepieces 3/3
Multi-step workflows	✓	✓
Conditional logic	✓	✓
Webhook triggers	✓	✓
Specs
Native connectors	2192 (best)	764
Included task runs	2500 /mo	Not checked yet
Minimum run interval	Not checked yet	5_minutes
Our review
Pros	Self-hosted and hosted cloud deployment options JavaScript and Python code steps with HTTP and GraphQL requests Unlimited workflow steps on paid cloud plans	Self-hosting with Docker, Compose, or Helm Branching, loops, code steps, retries, and API requests AI agents, tables, MCP servers, and unlimited runs on Standard
Cons	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	Unlimited uses annual contracts and custom pricing Enterprise governance controls are limited to the Unlimited plan Founded in 2022, it has less maturity than established alternatives
Our verdict	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 →	Activepieces is a workflow automation platform for business and technical teams. Its visual builder connects application triggers to actions across web and API environments, with self-hosting available for organizations that want… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• Activepieces — where it wins

  • Self-hosting with Docker, Compose, or Helm
  • Branching, loops, code steps, retries, and API requests
  • AI agents, tables, MCP servers, and unlimited runs on Standard

  Where it doesn't

  • Unlimited uses annual contracts and custom pricing
  • Enterprise governance controls are limited to the Unlimited plan
  • Founded in 2022, it has less maturity than established alternatives

• 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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• Activepieces8.5/10 · Free plan

  A flexible automation builder for teams that need self-hosting and technical control.

  Visit ActivepiecesFull verdict →