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n8n vs Pipedream

n8n logo

n8n

Automation & Integration

The fair-code workflow automation tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Pipedream logo

Pipedream

Automation & Integration

Build reliable workflows in minutes, not months

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: n8n starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions; Pipedream the Internet Archive's capture of Pipedream's pricing page on 26 December 2023 listed Free at $0/month (750 credits/mo, 3 active workflows, 3 connected accounts), Basic at $19/month billed annually (2,000 credits, 20 workflows), Advanced at $49/month billed annually (5,000 credits, unlimited workflows), and Business at $99/month billed annually (dedicated VPC, SSO); Enterprise is by contact only.
  • They diverge on capability: n8n covers Workflow automation, Pipedream covers Workflow builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which n8n and Pipedream actually diverge.

Attributes where n8n and Pipedream differ
Attributen8nPipedream
Pricing modelfreemiumusage-based
PlatformsWeb, Docker, Self-hostedWeb, Api
Founded20192018

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
  • Scheduling
  • 400+ integrations
  • HTTP requests
  • Custom nodes

Only in Pipedream

  • Workflow builder
  • Node.js scripting
  • Schedulers
  • Data transformation
  • Analytics
  • Git integration
  • 500+ apps
  • Custom code

Both cover

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

Pipedream

  • 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

Pipedream

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Pipedream's pricing page on 26 December 2023 listed Free at $0/month (750 credits/mo, 3 active workflows, 3 connected accounts), Basic at $19/month billed annually (2,000 credits, 20 workflows), Advanced at $49/month billed annually (5,000 credits, unlimited workflows), and Business at $99/month billed annually (dedicated VPC, SSO); Enterprise is by contact only.

Pricing, plan by plan

n8n

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the n8n review.

Pipedream

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 100000 executions/month
    • 1000 sources
    • Community support
  • Pro$50/month
    • 500000 executions/month
    • Unlimited sources
    • Email support
  • Business$250/month
    • Unlimited executions
    • 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 Pipedream if

  • You need workflow builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want node.js scripting.
Pipedream review

Questions people ask

Is n8n or Pipedream better?
Neither clearly leads. n8n starts at Free and Pipedream at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, n8n or Pipedream?
n8n starts at Free and Pipedream at Free.
Does n8n or Pipedream run on more platforms?
n8n runs on Web, Docker, Self-hosted. Pipedream runs on Web, Api.
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 Pipedream is typically brought in for.
What can n8n do that Pipedream cannot?
n8n covers Workflow automation, Visual editor, Conditional execution, Looping. Pipedream covers Workflow builder, Node.js scripting, Schedulers, Data transformation. Both handle Error handling, Webhooks, REST API, Webhooks.
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