Automation & Integration · head to head
n8n vs Reclaim.ai
The short version
- Each has a real cost: n8n starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions; Reclaim.ai no offline access or push notifications for schedule changes
- They diverge on capability: n8n covers Workflow automation, Reclaim.ai covers Smart scheduling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which n8n and Reclaim.ai actually diverge.
| Attribute | n8n | Reclaim.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, Docker, Self-hosted | Web, iOS, Android, Browser Extension |
| Category | Automation & Integration | Project Management |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), founded (2019).
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 Reclaim.ai
- Smart scheduling
- Habit tracking
- Task integration
- Buffer time
- Meeting optimization
- Google Calendar
- Outlook
- Todoist
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 Reclaim.ai
- Visual workflow design with capability to write custom JavaScript or Python codenot Reclaim.ai
- Enterprise deployments with self-hosted or cloud optionsnot Reclaim.ai
- Integrating 500+ pre-built applications with custom API connectionsnot Reclaim.ai
Reclaim.ai
- Schedulingnot n8n
- Appointment bookingnot n8n
- Time trackingnot n8n
- Resource managementnot n8n
- Team coordinationnot 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
Reclaim.ai
- No offline access or push notifications for schedule changes
- Free tier is very limited (1 habit, 1 scheduling link, 1-week scheduling range)
- Pricing is complex with hidden costs from AI Agent quotas and Attendee User (AU) charges
- Weak mobile experience; primarily a web and browser extension tool
- Requires 20-30 minutes setup and 2-week evaluation before effectiveness is clear
- Outlook Calendar support is less mature with occasional sync delays
Pricing, plan by plan
n8n
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the n8n review.
Reclaim.ai
Free- FreeFree
- 1 user
- 1 scheduling link
- 1 smart meeting
- Starter$10/month
- Unlimited habits
- Unlimited scheduling links
- Task integrations
- Business$15/month
- Starter features
- Smart meetings
- Team collaboration
- Enterprise$22/month
- Business features
- SSO
- Custom integrations
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.
Choose Reclaim.ai if
- You need smart scheduling.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Browser Extension.
- You also want habit tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is n8n or Reclaim.ai better?
- Neither clearly leads. n8n starts at Free and Reclaim.ai at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, n8n or Reclaim.ai?
- n8n starts at Free and Reclaim.ai at Free.
- Does n8n or Reclaim.ai run on more platforms?
- n8n runs on Web, Docker, Self-hosted. Reclaim.ai runs on Web, iOS, Android, Browser Extension.
- 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 Reclaim.ai is typically brought in for.
- What can n8n do that Reclaim.ai cannot?
- n8n covers Workflow automation, Visual editor, Conditional execution, Looping. Reclaim.ai covers Smart scheduling, Habit tracking, Task integration, Buffer time. Both handle Slack.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Reclaim.ai: What does Reclaim.ai's free plan include?
The free plan includes limited features: 1 user, 1 scheduling link, 1 smart meeting, 3 habits maximum, 1 calendar sync, and a 13-week scheduling range.
SourceReclaim.ai: How much does Reclaim.ai cost?
Starter costs $10/seat/month, Business $15/seat/month, and Enterprise $22/seat/month on yearly billing. Pricing excludes additional costs for AI Agent quotas and Attendee Users (AU).
SourceReclaim.ai: Can I use Reclaim.ai on my phone?
Reclaim.ai is primarily a web and browser extension tool. Mobile apps exist but function better as viewers than editors. Real work requires desktop access.
SourceReclaim.ai: Does Reclaim.ai work with Outlook Calendar?
Reclaim was built for Google Calendar first. Outlook support exists but is less mature, with occasional sync delays and fewer features compared to Google Calendar integration.
SourceReclaim.ai: What tasks and projects can Reclaim.ai integrate with?
Reclaim integrates with Todoist, Asana, ClickUp, Jira, and Linear for task scheduling and automation.
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