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Blue Prism vs n8n

Blue Prism logo

Blue Prism

Automation Integration

The digital exchange for intelligent automation

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
n8n logo

n8n

Automation Integration

The fair-code workflow automation tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only n8n has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Blue Prism no pricing displayed on the vendor homepage; n8n starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions
  • They diverge on capability: Blue Prism covers RPA platform, n8n covers Workflow automation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Blue Prism and n8n actually diverge.

Attributes where Blue Prism and n8n differ
AttributeBlue Prismn8n
Starting price$1000/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, DesktopWeb, Docker, Self-hosted
Founded20012019

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Automation Integration).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Blue Prism

  • RPA platform
  • Intelligent automation
  • Robotic workers
  • Process intelligence
  • Monitoring
  • Analytics
  • Scalability
  • 100+ connectors

Only in n8n

  • Workflow automation
  • Visual editor
  • Conditional execution
  • Looping
  • Error handling
  • Scheduling
  • Webhooks
  • REST API

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Blue Prism

  • Workflow Automationnot n8n
  • Data Integrationnot n8n
  • Process Automationnot n8n
  • App Integrationnot n8n
  • API Connectivitynot n8n

n8n

  • Building AI agents and workflow automation for technical teamsnot Blue Prism
  • Visual workflow design with capability to write custom JavaScript or Python codenot Blue Prism
  • Enterprise deployments with self-hosted or cloud optionsnot Blue Prism
  • Integrating 500+ pre-built applications with custom API connectionsnot Blue Prism

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Blue Prism

  • No pricing displayed on the vendor homepage
  • Enterprise automation platform typically requires custom pricing and implementation agreements

n8n

  • Starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions
  • Starter and Pro tiers restricted to Cloud hosting only, not self-hosted
  • Business tier requires 6 months minimum commitment at €667/month
  • SSO/SAML/LDAP authentication requires Business or Enterprise tier
  • Dedicated support with SLA available only on Enterprise plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Blue Prism

$1000/month
  • Starter$1000/month
    • 1 bot
    • Basic features
  • Professional$3000/month
    • 5 bots
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$10000/month
    • Unlimited bots
    • Dedicated support

n8n

Free
  • CommunityFree
    • Free self-hosted version on GitHub
    • Open source
  • Starter$20/month
    • 2,500 workflow executions
    • 5 concurrent executions
    • 2,300 AI credits/month
  • Pro$50/month
    • 10,000 workflow executions
    • 20 concurrent executions
    • 13,700 AI credits/month
  • Business$667/month
    • 40,000 workflow executions
    • Self-hosted option
    • 6 shared projects

Which should you pick?

Choose Blue Prism if

  • You need rpa platform.
  • You work on Web, Desktop.
  • You also want intelligent automation.
Blue Prism review

Choose n8n if

  • You need workflow automation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Docker, Self-hosted.
  • You also want visual editor.
n8n review

Questions people ask

Is Blue Prism or n8n better?
Neither clearly leads. Blue Prism starts at $1000/month and n8n at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Blue Prism or n8n?
n8n has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1000/month for Blue Prism and Free for n8n.
Does Blue Prism or n8n run on more platforms?
Blue Prism runs on Web, Desktop. n8n runs on Web, Docker, Self-hosted.
Can I use n8n for free?
Yes. n8n has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Blue Prism starts at $1000/month.
What is Blue Prism best used for?
Blue Prism is most often used for workflow automation, data integration, process automation, app integration. Of those, workflow automation and data integration are not what n8n is typically brought in for.
What can Blue Prism do that n8n cannot?
Blue Prism covers RPA platform, Intelligent automation, Robotic workers, Process intelligence. n8n covers Workflow automation, Visual editor, Conditional execution, Looping. Both handle Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Blue Prism: How much does SS&C Blue Prism cost?

SS&C Blue Prism does not publish pricing on their website. Platform pricing is customized based on deployment requirements, number of users, and selected modules. Organizations should contact their sales team or schedule a free trial to discuss pricing.

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n8n: Is there a free version of n8n?

Yes, n8n Community Edition is free and open-source, available for self-hosting on GitHub with unlimited users and workflows.

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n8n: What is the difference between n8n plans?

Plans differ by monthly workflow executions (2,500 for Starter, 10,000 for Pro, 40,000 for Business), concurrent execution limits, AI credits, and shared project counts.

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n8n: Does n8n offer annual billing discounts?

Yes, n8n offers 17% off when billing annually instead of monthly, and provides a Startup Plan at 50% off Business pricing for companies under 20 employees.

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