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Browserbase vs n8n

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Browserbase

Automation & Integration

Browserbase makes the web as reliable and programmable as APIs

From
On request
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: Browserbase the free plan includes only 1 browser hour and a 15 minute maximum session duration; the $20 per month Developer plan raises that to 100 hours before $0.12 per hour overage, as of August 2026.; n8n starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Browserbase and n8n actually diverge.

Attributes where Browserbase and n8n differ
AttributeBrowserbasen8n
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelusage-basedfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Docker, Self-hosted
FoundedUnknown2019

Identical on both: 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 Browserbase

Nothing recorded that n8n does not also cover.

Only in n8n

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

What people use each for

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

Browserbase

No use cases recorded yet. See the Browserbase review.

n8n

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

Where each one falls short

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

Browserbase

  • The free plan includes only 1 browser hour and a 15 minute maximum session duration; the $20 per month Developer plan raises that to 100 hours before $0.12 per hour overage, as of August 2026.

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

Browserbase

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Browserbase review.

n8n

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the n8n review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Browserbase if

Nothing in the data separates Browserbase from n8n on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Browserbase 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 Browserbase or n8n better?
Neither clearly leads. Browserbase starts at On request and n8n at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Browserbase or n8n?
n8n has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Browserbase and Free for n8n.
Does Browserbase or n8n run on more platforms?
Browserbase runs on Web. 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. Browserbase starts at On request.
What can Browserbase do that n8n cannot?
n8n covers Workflow automation, Visual editor, Conditional execution, Looping.
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