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n8n vs Stitch

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n8n

Automation & Integration

The fair-code workflow automation tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Stitch

Automation & Integration

Simple, powerful ETL built for data teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: n8n starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions; Stitch the Standard plan allows a single destination, so loading the same data into two warehouses requires the $1,500 a month Advanced plan
  • They diverge on capability: n8n covers Workflow automation, Stitch covers Data replication.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which n8n and Stitch actually diverge.

Attributes where n8n and Stitch differ
Attributen8nStitch
Pricing modelfreemiumusage-based
PlatformsWeb, Docker, Self-hostedWeb, Cloud
Founded20192014

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
  • Webhooks
  • REST API
  • 400+ integrations

Only in Stitch

  • Data replication
  • Schema detection
  • Data transformation
  • Real-time sync
  • Monitoring
  • Incremental updates
  • 200+ connectors
  • Salesforce

Both cover

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

Stitch

  • Replicating data from SaaS sources and databases into a warehousenot n8n
  • Scheduled ETL loads without building connectorsnot 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

Stitch

  • The Standard plan allows a single destination, so loading the same data into two warehouses requires the $1,500 a month Advanced plan
  • The Advanced and Premium plans are billed annually only
  • The jump from Standard to Advanced is from $100 a month to $1,500
  • Standard is limited to 10 sources and 5 users
  • HIPAA support and private connectivity options such as VPN, AWS PrivateLink and VPC peering are excluded from Standard
  • Published prices are US only, with international pricing available on request

Pricing, plan by plan

n8n

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the n8n review.

Stitch

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 5M rows/month
    • Basic support
  • Standard$100/month
    • Up to 50M rows/month
    • Email support
  • Enterprise$500/month
    • Unlimited rows
    • Priority 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 Stitch if

  • You need data replication.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Cloud.
  • You also want schema detection.
Stitch review

Questions people ask

Is n8n or Stitch better?
Neither clearly leads. n8n starts at Free and Stitch at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, n8n or Stitch?
n8n starts at Free and Stitch at Free.
Does n8n or Stitch run on more platforms?
n8n runs on Web, Docker, Self-hosted. Stitch runs on Web, Cloud.
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 Stitch is typically brought in for.
What can n8n do that Stitch cannot?
n8n covers Workflow automation, Visual editor, Conditional execution, Looping. Stitch covers Data replication, Schema detection, Data transformation, Real-time sync. Both handle Error handling, Cloud deployment.
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