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Boomi vs n8n

Boomi logo

Boomi

Automation Integration

The world's leading cloud integration platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
n8n logo

n8n

Automation Integration

The fair-code workflow automation tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Boomi most pricing requires contacting sales; no transparent plan costs published; n8n starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions
  • They diverge on capability: Boomi covers Cloud integration, n8n covers Workflow automation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Boomi and n8n actually diverge.

Attributes where Boomi and n8n differ
AttributeBoomin8n
Pricing modelusage-basedsubscription
PlatformsWeb, On-premiseWeb, Docker, Self-hosted
Founded20002019

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Boomi

  • Cloud integration
  • API management
  • Master data management
  • Trading partner network
  • Process automation
  • Real-time sync
  • Monitoring
  • Analytics

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.

Boomi

  • Integrating cloud and on-premises applicationsnot n8n
  • API management and publishingnot n8n
  • Master data management across systemsnot n8n
  • EDI and B2B data exchangenot n8n
  • Workflow automation between business systemsnot n8n

n8n

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

Where each one falls short

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

Boomi

  • Most pricing requires contacting sales; no transparent plan costs published
  • Free trial is 30 days but requires sign-up
  • Base plan limited to one environment and two users

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

Boomi

Free
  • Base$99/month
    • Pay-as-you-go
    • One environment
    • Two users
  • Professional$undefined/mo
    • Two environments
    • Unlimited users
  • Enterprise$undefined/mo
    • Unlimited environments

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 Boomi if

  • You need cloud integration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, On-premise.
  • You also want api management.
Boomi 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 Boomi or n8n better?
Neither clearly leads. Boomi starts at Free and n8n at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Boomi or n8n?
Boomi starts at Free and n8n at Free.
Does Boomi or n8n run on more platforms?
Boomi runs on Web, On-premise. n8n runs on Web, Docker, Self-hosted.
Can I use Boomi for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Boomi best used for?
Boomi is most often used for integrating cloud and on-premises applications, api management and publishing, master data management across systems, edi and b2b data exchange. Of those, integrating cloud and on-premises applications and api management and publishing are not what n8n is typically brought in for.
What can Boomi do that n8n cannot?
Boomi covers Cloud integration, API management, Master data management, Trading partner network. n8n covers Workflow automation, Visual editor, Conditional execution, Looping. Both handle Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Boomi: What is Boomi's minimum monthly cost for pay-as-you-go pricing?

Boomi's base plan starts at $99 per month for pay-as-you-go usage with no contract required, including one environment and two users.

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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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Boomi: Does Boomi offer a free trial?

Boomi provides a 30-day free trial with full platform access, including core integration features and data mapping capabilities.

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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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Boomi: Which plans require contacting sales for pricing?

Professional, Professional Plus, Enterprise, and Enterprise Plus plans for Integration, API Management, and Data Hub require contacting Boomi sales for custom pricing.

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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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