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mParticle vs n8n

mParticle logo

mParticle

Automation Integration

The customer data platform for multi-channel marketing

From
$500/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: mParticle no pricing is published at any level, and the page offers only a pricing request or a sales conversation; n8n starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions
  • They diverge on capability: mParticle covers Data collection, n8n covers Workflow automation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which mParticle and n8n actually diverge.

Attributes where mParticle and n8n differ
AttributemParticlen8n
Starting price$500/monthFree
Pricing modelusage-basedsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Docker, Self-hosted
Founded20132019

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 mParticle

  • Data collection
  • Audience building
  • Segmentation
  • Data governance
  • Real-time sync
  • Privacy management
  • Analytics
  • 100+ integrations

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.

mParticle

  • Collecting customer event data once and routing it to many destinationsnot n8n
  • Building a customer data platform across web, mobile and server sourcesnot n8n

n8n

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

Where each one falls short

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

mParticle

  • No pricing is published at any level, and the page offers only a pricing request or a sales conversation
  • No free tier, minimum commitment or cost driver is stated anywhere on the pricing page

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

mParticle

$500/month
  • Starter$500/month
    • Basic features
    • Email support
  • Professional$1500/month
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$5000/month
    • Custom solutions
    • 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 mParticle if

  • You need data collection.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want audience building.
mParticle 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 mParticle or n8n better?
Neither clearly leads. mParticle starts at $500/month and n8n at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, mParticle or n8n?
n8n has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $500/month for mParticle and Free for n8n.
Does mParticle or n8n run on more platforms?
mParticle 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. mParticle starts at $500/month.
What is mParticle best used for?
mParticle is most often used for collecting customer event data once and routing it to many destinations, building a customer data platform across web, mobile and server sources. Of those, collecting customer event data once and routing it to many destinations and building a customer data platform across web, mobile and server sources are not what n8n is typically brought in for.
What can mParticle do that n8n cannot?
mParticle covers Data collection, Audience building, Segmentation, Data governance. n8n covers Workflow automation, Visual editor, Conditional execution, Looping. Both handle Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

mParticle: How much does mParticle cost?

mParticle does not publish pricing on its website. The pricing page directs customers to request a quote or contact the sales team through their contact forms.

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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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mParticle: What is mParticle's pricing model?

mParticle uses a quote-based pricing model. Interested customers can request pricing information through the contact form, but specific rates and billing options are not publicly disclosed.

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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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