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n8n vs Automate.io

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n8n

Software

The fair-code workflow automation tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Automate.io

Software

Connect and automate your cloud applications

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: n8n starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions; Automate.io no longer exists as a product. automate.io redirects to notion.com, which acquired the company and wound the integration service down
  • They diverge on capability: n8n covers Workflow automation, Automate.io covers Multi-step automations.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which n8n and Automate.io actually diverge.

Attributes where n8n and Automate.io differ
Attributen8nAutomate.io
Pricing modelfreemiumusage-based
PlatformsWeb, Docker, Self-hostedWeb, Mobile
Founded20192014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 n8n

  • Workflow automation
  • Visual editor
  • Conditional execution
  • Looping
  • REST API
  • 400+ integrations
  • HTTP requests
  • Custom nodes

Only in Automate.io

  • Multi-step automations
  • Conditional logic
  • Data mapping
  • API integrations
  • 500+ apps
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Shopify

Both cover

  • Error handling
  • Scheduling
  • Webhooks
  • Webhooks
  • Slack
  • GDPR compliant
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

n8n

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

Automate.io

  • Workflow Automationnot n8n
  • Data Integrationnot n8n
  • Process Automationnot n8n
  • App Integrationnot n8n
  • API Connectivitynot n8n

Where each one falls short

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

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

Automate.io

  • No longer exists as a product. automate.io redirects to notion.com, which acquired the company and wound the integration service down
  • Existing automations were not portable to Notion, so users had to rebuild elsewhere

Pricing, plan by plan

n8n

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the n8n review.

Automate.io

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 250 tasks/month
    • 2 automations
  • Starter$15/month
    • 5000 tasks/month
    • Unlimited automations
    • Email support
  • Professional$50/month
    • Unlimited tasks
    • Priority support
    • Advanced features

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Automate.io if

  • You need multi-step automations.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want conditional logic.
Automate.io review

Questions people ask

Is n8n or Automate.io better?
Neither clearly leads. n8n starts at Free and Automate.io at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, n8n or Automate.io?
n8n starts at Free and Automate.io at Free.
Does n8n or Automate.io run on more platforms?
n8n runs on Web, Docker, Self-hosted. Automate.io runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use n8n for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is n8n best used for?
n8n is most often used for building ai agents and workflow automation for technical teams, visual workflow design with capability to write custom javascript or python code, enterprise deployments with self-hosted or cloud options, integrating 500+ pre-built applications with custom api connections. Of those, building ai agents and workflow automation for technical teams and visual workflow design with capability to write custom javascript or python code are not what Automate.io is typically brought in for.
What can n8n do that Automate.io cannot?
n8n covers Workflow automation, Visual editor, Conditional execution, Looping. Automate.io covers Multi-step automations, Conditional logic, Data mapping, API integrations. Both handle Error handling, Scheduling, Webhooks, Webhooks.
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