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n8n vs Boomi

n8n logo

n8n

Automation & Integration

The fair-code workflow automation tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Boomi logo

Boomi

Automation & Integration

The world's leading cloud integration platform

From
$299/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only n8n has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: n8n starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions; Boomi subscription tier prices are not published; only the pay-as-you-go base of $99 a month plus usage is stated
  • They diverge on capability: n8n covers Workflow automation, Boomi covers Cloud integration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which n8n and Boomi actually diverge.

Attributes where n8n and Boomi differ
Attributen8nBoomi
Starting priceFree$299/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Docker, Self-hostedWeb, On-premise
Founded20192000

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 n8n

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

Only in Boomi

  • Cloud integration
  • API management
  • Master data management
  • Trading partner network
  • Process automation
  • Real-time sync
  • Monitoring
  • Analytics

Both cover

  • 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 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

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

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

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

Pricing, plan by plan

n8n

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the n8n review.

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

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 Boomi if

  • You need cloud integration.
  • You work on Web, On-premise.
  • You also want api management.
Boomi review

Questions people ask

Is n8n or Boomi better?
Neither clearly leads. n8n starts at Free and Boomi at $299/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, n8n or Boomi?
n8n has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for n8n and $299/month for Boomi.
Does n8n or Boomi run on more platforms?
n8n runs on Web, Docker, Self-hosted. Boomi runs on Web, On-premise.
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 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 Boomi is typically brought in for.
What can n8n do that Boomi cannot?
n8n covers Workflow automation, Visual editor, Conditional execution, Looping. Boomi covers Cloud integration, API management, Master data management, Trading partner network. Both handle Cloud deployment.
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