n8n vs UiPath Agent Builder

n8n9.3Visit UiPath Agent Builder9.1Visit

Higher score n8n #1 in AI Workflow Automation Software 9.3/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit n8n

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UiPath Agent Builder #2 in AI Workflow Automation Software 9.1/10 Free plan · 60-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit UiPath

• n8n fits best

  Advanced, flexible AI workflow automation

• UiPath Agent Builder fits best

  RPA teams adding governed AI agents

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Side by side

Feature	n8n 9.3/10 Visit ↗	UiPath Agent Builder 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	9.1
Ranking	#1 in AI Workflow Automation Software	#2 in AI Workflow Automation Software
Best for	Advanced, flexible AI workflow automation	RPA teams adding governed AI agents
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	€20/mo	$25/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	60 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	60 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Integrations	2,192+ integrations	6 integrations
Features n8n 0/3 · UiPath Agent Builder 1/3
AI decision-making	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Human approvals	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
API access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Workflow step limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Native integrations	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Deployment options	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Multi-step workflows with branching, code, APIs, and debugging 2,192 listed connectors across business and developer tools Cloud or self-hosted deployment, including Docker	Low-code agent design with prompts, tools, inputs, and outputs Connects agents to APIs, RPA workflows, MCP servers, and knowledge Guardrails, approvals, audit logs, and evaluation support governed deployment
Cons	Starter includes only 1 shared project Starter and Pro plans cap monthly AI credits Business is self-hosted rather than hosted by n8n	Web-only platform coverage limits deployment flexibility Agent execution entitlements and usage limits vary by licensing model Its agent-centric scope is narrower than general workflow automation
Our verdict	n8n is a node-based workflow automation platform for connecting applications, APIs, databases, and internal tools. It is aimed at solo builders, small teams, technical teams, and organizations that need configurable automation with cloud… Read the review →	UiPath Agent Builder is a low-code development experience in UiPath Studio Web for creating and deploying conversational AI agents. It suits RPA teams that want to add governed agents to existing automations, especially where API… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• n8n — where it wins

  • Multi-step workflows with branching, code, APIs, and debugging
  • 2,192 listed connectors across business and developer tools
  • Cloud or self-hosted deployment, including Docker

  Where it doesn't

  • Starter includes only 1 shared project
  • Starter and Pro plans cap monthly AI credits
  • Business is self-hosted rather than hosted by n8n

• UiPath Agent Builder — where it wins

  • Low-code agent design with prompts, tools, inputs, and outputs
  • Connects agents to APIs, RPA workflows, MCP servers, and knowledge
  • Guardrails, approvals, audit logs, and evaluation support governed deployment

  Where it doesn't

  • Web-only platform coverage limits deployment flexibility
  • Agent execution entitlements and usage limits vary by licensing model
  • Its agent-centric scope is narrower than general workflow automation

• n8n9.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  Flexible, code-friendly automation for teams that need depth and deployment choice.

  Visit n8nFull verdict →
• UiPath Agent Builder9.1/10 · Free plan · 60-day trial

  A governed, agent-focused builder for RPA teams adding AI to automations.

  Visit UiPathFull verdict →