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Celigo vs n8n

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Celigo

Automation & Integration

The iPaaS platform for mid-market and enterprise

From
$400/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: Celigo prices are not published on any of the three editions; n8n starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions
  • They diverge on capability: Celigo covers App integration, n8n covers Workflow automation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Celigo and n8n actually diverge.

Attributes where Celigo and n8n differ
AttributeCeligon8n
Starting price$400/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Docker, Self-hosted
Founded20082019

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 Celigo

  • App integration
  • Process automation
  • Master data management
  • API management
  • Workflow builder
  • Analytics
  • 800+ apps
  • Custom APIs

Only in n8n

  • Workflow automation
  • Visual editor
  • Conditional execution
  • Looping
  • Scheduling
  • Webhooks
  • REST API
  • 400+ integrations

Both cover

  • Error handling
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

Celigo

  • Integrating NetSuite with ecommerce and CRM systemsnot n8n
  • Prebuilt integration templates between common business applicationsnot n8n
  • Building custom flows between internal systemsnot n8n
  • Governance and auditability over integrations on the higher editionsnot n8n

n8n

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

Where each one falls short

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

Celigo

  • Prices are not published on any of the three editions
  • Billed on endpoints and flows, so the cost is driven by how many systems you connect rather than by volume through them
  • API Builder, lookup caching and a sandbox all require the Professional edition
  • Single sign-on is optional on Standard and included from Professional up
  • Unlimited endpoints and the full governance features are Enterprise only

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

Celigo

$400/month
  • Growth$400/month
    • 50 integrations
    • Basic support
  • Scale$1200/month
    • Unlimited integrations
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$3000/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Dedicated support

n8n

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the n8n review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Celigo if

  • You need app integration.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want process automation.
Celigo 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 Celigo or n8n better?
Neither clearly leads. Celigo starts at $400/month and n8n at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Celigo or n8n?
n8n has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $400/month for Celigo and Free for n8n.
Does Celigo or n8n run on more platforms?
Celigo runs on Web, Mobile. 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. Celigo starts at $400/month.
What is Celigo best used for?
Celigo is most often used for integrating netsuite with ecommerce and crm systems, prebuilt integration templates between common business applications, building custom flows between internal systems, governance and auditability over integrations on the higher editions. Of those, integrating netsuite with ecommerce and crm systems and prebuilt integration templates between common business applications are not what n8n is typically brought in for.
What can Celigo do that n8n cannot?
Celigo covers App integration, Process automation, Master data management, API management. n8n covers Workflow automation, Visual editor, Conditional execution, Looping. Both handle Error handling, Cloud deployment.
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