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n8n vs Podio

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n8n

Software

The fair-code workflow automation tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Podio

Software

The flexible team collaboration platform

From
On request
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; Podio the free plan stops at 5 users and 100 items across the whole organisation
  • They diverge on capability: n8n covers Workflow automation, Podio covers Workspaces.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which n8n and Podio actually diverge.

Attributes where n8n and Podio differ
Attributen8nPodio
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Docker, Self-hostedWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20192009

Identical on both: pricing model (freemium), 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
  • Error handling
  • Scheduling
  • Webhooks
  • REST API

Only in Podio

  • Workspaces
  • Apps
  • Workflows
  • Tasks
  • Calendar
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Slack

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

Podio

  • Building custom workspaces and apps without codenot n8n
  • Project and task management for a small teamnot n8n
  • Client collaboration with external users on the paid plansnot n8n
  • Simple workflow automation between appsnot 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

Podio

  • The free plan stops at 5 users and 100 items across the whole organisation
  • Workflow automation is capped at 25,000 actions a month even on Premium at $19.20 per user
  • API access is a paid add-on from $23 a month, and higher call rates run to $159
  • Extra automation is billed separately, from $39 up to $559 a month
  • Visual reports, email integrations and PDF generation all require Premium

Pricing, plan by plan

n8n

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the n8n review.

Podio

On request
  • FreeFree
    • 5 employees
    • Basic features
  • Basic$7.2/month
    • Unlimited employees
    • User management
    • Automations

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 Podio if

  • You need workspaces.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want apps.
Podio review

Questions people ask

Is n8n or Podio better?
Neither clearly leads. n8n starts at Free and Podio at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, n8n or Podio?
n8n has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for n8n and On request for Podio.
Does n8n or Podio run on more platforms?
n8n runs on Web, Docker, Self-hosted. Podio runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use n8n for free?
Yes. n8n has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Podio starts at On request.
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 Podio is typically brought in for.
What can n8n do that Podio cannot?
n8n covers Workflow automation, Visual editor, Conditional execution, Looping. Podio covers Workspaces, Apps, Workflows, Tasks. Both handle Slack.
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