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Head-to-head · API Integration Platforms

n8n vs Windmill

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score n8n #1 in API Integration Platforms 9.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit n8n
Windmill #5 in API Integration Platforms 8.8/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Windmill

n8n leads on 0 checks, Windmill on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoren8n · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresWindmill · 4 of 4

n8n scores higher on our rubric for api integration platforms: 9.4 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

n8n is the better fit for developers wanting affordable flexible workflows. Windmill is the better fit for teams wanting open-source workflow automation.

  • n8n fits best

    Developers wanting affordable flexible workflows

  • Windmill fits best

    Teams wanting open-source workflow automation

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Side by side

Feature n8n 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Windmill 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.8
Ranking #1 in API Integration Platforms #5 in API Integration Platforms
Best for Developers wanting affordable flexible workflows Teams wanting open-source workflow automation
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price €20/mo $120/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days 30 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web, Windows, Linux
Support Community, Email Email, Community, Docs, Live chat · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, SSO/SAML
Integrations 2,192+ integrations 200+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features n8n 1/4 · Windmill 4/4
Self-hosted deployment Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Custom connectors Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Webhook triggers ✓ ✓
Reusable workflows Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Workflow builder Not checked yet Hybrid
Included executions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan plus paid cloud from €20 per month billed annually
  • Unlimited workflow steps, branching, webhooks, and code steps
  • Hosted cloud or self-hosted deployment with AI workflow capabilities
  • Free tier includes unlimited executions and self-host deployment
  • Combines code-based scripts with a low-code visual flow editor
  • Includes branches, retries, approvals, APIs, CI/CD, and observability
Cons
  • Verified named integration coverage is smaller than enterprise platforms
  • Business costs €667 per month billed annually
  • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than published
  • Enterprise features start at $120 per month
  • Named integrations are narrower than broader integration platforms
  • The hybrid workflow model may require technical ownership
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, webhooks, scheduled triggers,…

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Windmill is an open-source workflow engine and developer platform for building API endpoints, integration workflows, internal tools, and user interfaces. It suits teams that want to combine code-based scripts with visual workflow design,…

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  1. n8nAPI Integration Platforms 9.4Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. WindmillAPI Integration Platforms 8.8Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • n8n — where it wins

    • Free plan plus paid cloud from €20 per month billed annually
    • Unlimited workflow steps, branching, webhooks, and code steps
    • Hosted cloud or self-hosted deployment with AI workflow capabilities

    Where it doesn't

    • Verified named integration coverage is smaller than enterprise platforms
    • Business costs €667 per month billed annually
    • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than published

  • Windmill — where it wins

    • Free tier includes unlimited executions and self-host deployment
    • Combines code-based scripts with a low-code visual flow editor
    • Includes branches, retries, approvals, APIs, CI/CD, and observability

    Where it doesn't

    • Enterprise features start at $120 per month
    • Named integrations are narrower than broader integration platforms
    • The hybrid workflow model may require technical ownership
  • n8n9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    Flexible automation for technical teams that need code, branching, and deployment choice.

    Visit n8nFull verdict →
  • Windmill8.8/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A flexible open-source automation platform that combines code, visual flows, and self-hosting.

    Visit WindmillFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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