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n8n vs Paragon

n8n logo

n8n

Automation & Integration

The fair-code workflow automation tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Paragon

Automation & Integration

Embedded integration platform for SaaS

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; Paragon no price is published for either plan, and both require a quote
  • They diverge on capability: n8n covers Workflow automation, Paragon covers Embedded workflows.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which n8n and Paragon actually diverge.

Attributes where n8n and Paragon differ
Attributen8nParagon
Starting priceFree$299/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Docker, Self-hostedWeb, Embedded
Founded20192021

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
  • Scheduling
  • REST API
  • 400+ integrations
  • HTTP requests

Only in Paragon

  • Embedded workflows
  • Native integrations
  • Workflow builder
  • Monitoring
  • Analytics
  • 500+ apps
  • Custom integrations
  • Salesforce

Both cover

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

Paragon

  • Embedding third party integrations into a SaaS productnot n8n
  • Managing customer facing connectors without building each onenot 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

Paragon

  • No price is published for either plan, and both require a quote
  • Cost scales with the number of customer tenants using the integrations, so the bill follows an end customer count rather than the vendor's own usage
  • SAML SSO, self hosting, dynamic field mapping and SLAs are all Enterprise only

Pricing, plan by plan

n8n

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the n8n review.

Paragon

$299/month
  • Starter$299/month
    • 50 integrations
    • Basic support
  • Growth$999/month
    • 200 integrations
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$5000/month
    • Unlimited integrations
    • 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 Paragon if

  • You need embedded workflows.
  • You work on Web, Embedded.
  • You also want native integrations.
Paragon review

Questions people ask

Is n8n or Paragon better?
Neither clearly leads. n8n starts at Free and Paragon at $299/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, n8n or Paragon?
n8n has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for n8n and $299/month for Paragon.
Does n8n or Paragon run on more platforms?
n8n runs on Web, Docker, Self-hosted. Paragon runs on Web, Embedded.
Can I use n8n for free?
Yes. n8n has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Paragon 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 Paragon is typically brought in for.
What can n8n do that Paragon cannot?
n8n covers Workflow automation, Visual editor, Conditional execution, Looping. Paragon covers Embedded workflows, Native integrations, Workflow builder, Monitoring. Both handle Error handling, Webhooks, Webhooks, Slack.
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