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n8n vs Strapi

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n8n

Software

The fair-code workflow automation tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Strapi

Software

Headless CMS with REST and GraphQL APIs

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: n8n starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions; Strapi cloud pricing is per project, not per account, so a second project doubles the bill
  • They diverge on capability: n8n covers Workflow automation, Strapi covers GraphQL API.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which n8n and Strapi actually diverge.

Attributes where n8n and Strapi differ
Attributen8nStrapi
Pricing modelfreemiumopen-source
PlatformsWeb, Docker, Self-hostedNode.js, Cloud, Self-hosted, Docker
Founded20192015

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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
  • 400+ integrations
  • HTTP requests

Only in Strapi

  • GraphQL API
  • Content management
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
  • AWS
  • Node.js support
  • Cloud support

Both cover

  • Webhooks
  • REST API
  • Webhooks

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

Strapi

  • Running a self hosted headless CMS with a REST or GraphQL APInot n8n
  • Giving editors a content admin panel over a custom content modelnot 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

Strapi

  • Cloud pricing is per project, not per account, so a second project doubles the bill
  • Starter at $35 a month allows 100,000 API requests, and overage is $1.50 per 25,000
  • Extra bandwidth is $30 per 100 GB and extra asset storage $0.60 per GB
  • Backups start at the Pro plan, weekly, and only become daily at Business
  • An uptime SLA is Business only, at $450 a month per project
  • Additional environments cost $60 a month on Pro and $300 a month on Business

Pricing, plan by plan

n8n

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the n8n review.

Strapi

Free
  • CommunityFree
    • Self-hosted Strapi
    • Community support
  • Pro$99/monthly
    • Cloud hosting
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support
  • Business$undefined/monthly
    • Enterprise features
    • Custom SLA
    • 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 Strapi if

  • You need graphql api.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Node.js, Cloud, Self-hosted, Docker.
  • You also want content management.
Strapi review

Questions people ask

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