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n8n vs Nintex

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n8n

Automation & Integration

The fair-code workflow automation tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Nintex

Automation & Integration

The work automation platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: n8n starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions; Nintex no pricing, workflow limits or feature comparison is published anywhere on the pricing page
  • They diverge on capability: n8n covers Workflow automation, Nintex covers Workflow builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which n8n and Nintex actually diverge.

Attributes where n8n and Nintex differ
Attributen8nNintex
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Docker, Self-hostedWeb, Mobile
Founded20192006

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

  • Workflow builder
  • Process mining
  • Task automation
  • Case management
  • Mobile access
  • Analytics
  • Monitoring
  • 300+ apps

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 Nintex
  • Visual workflow design with capability to write custom JavaScript or Python codenot Nintex
  • Enterprise deployments with self-hosted or cloud optionsnot Nintex
  • Integrating 500+ pre-built applications with custom API connectionsnot Nintex

Nintex

  • Workflow automation and process management across business systemsnot n8n
  • Document generation and e signature within automated processesnot 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

Nintex

  • No pricing, workflow limits or feature comparison is published anywhere on the pricing page
  • The pricing route is a contact form, so evaluating cost requires engaging sales first

Pricing, plan by plan

n8n

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the n8n review.

Nintex

Free
  • StarterFree
    • Limited workflows
    • Community support
  • Professional$500/month
    • Advanced workflows
    • Email support
  • Enterprise$2000/month
    • Unlimited workflows
    • Dedicated support

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 Nintex if

  • You need workflow builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want process mining.
Nintex review

Questions people ask

Is n8n or Nintex better?
Neither clearly leads. n8n starts at Free and Nintex at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, n8n or Nintex?
n8n starts at Free and Nintex at Free.
Does n8n or Nintex run on more platforms?
n8n runs on Web, Docker, Self-hosted. Nintex 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 Nintex is typically brought in for.
What can n8n do that Nintex cannot?
n8n covers Workflow automation, Visual editor, Conditional execution, Looping. Nintex covers Workflow builder, Process mining, Task automation, Case management. Both handle Cloud deployment.
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