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Boomi vs n8n

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Boomi

Software

The world's leading cloud integration platform

From
$299/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
n8n logo

n8n

Software

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: Boomi subscription tier prices are not published; only the pay-as-you-go base of $99 a month plus usage is stated; n8n starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions
  • They diverge on capability: Boomi covers Cloud integration, n8n covers Workflow automation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Boomi and n8n actually diverge.

Attributes where Boomi and n8n differ
AttributeBoomin8n
Starting price$299/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, On-premiseWeb, Docker, Self-hosted
Founded20002019

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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

  • Subscription tier prices are not published; only the pay-as-you-go base of $99 a month plus usage is stated
  • Metered on several axes at once, including connections, users, environments and API transactions, so the bill is hard to predict from any one of them
  • Connection counts, environments and user seats are all capped by edition

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

$299/month
  • Starter$299/month
    • 50 integrations
    • Basic support
  • Growth$799/month
    • Unlimited integrations
    • Advanced analytics
  • Enterprise$1999/month
    • Custom SLA
    • Dedicated support
    • Advanced security

n8n

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the n8n review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Boomi if

  • You need cloud integration.
  • 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 $299/month 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?
n8n has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $299/month for Boomi and Free for n8n.
Does Boomi or n8n run on more platforms?
Boomi runs on Web, On-premise. 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. Boomi starts at $299/month.
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.
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