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n8n vs Tray.io

n8n logo

n8n

Automation & Integration

The fair-code workflow automation tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tray.io logo

Tray.io

Automation & Integration

The intelligent integration platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: n8n starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions; Tray.io now rebranded Tray.ai; pricing page names three tiers, Pro (3 workspaces, 7 day insights), Team (20 workspaces, 30 day insights) and Enterprise (unlimited workspaces, 180 day insights, SSO, HIPAA), but publishes no figures and requires a demo or sales call for a quote
  • They diverge on capability: n8n covers Workflow automation, Tray.io covers Low-code workflow builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which n8n and Tray.io actually diverge.

Attributes where n8n and Tray.io differ
Attributen8nTray.io
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Docker, Self-hostedWeb, Api
CategoryAutomation & IntegrationUnknown
Founded20192015

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Tray.io

  • Low-code workflow builder
  • API integrations
  • Conditional logic
  • Rate limiting
  • Data transformation
  • Authentication
  • 500+ connectors
  • Custom webhooks

Both cover

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

Tray.io

  • 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

Tray.io

  • Now rebranded Tray.ai; pricing page names three tiers, Pro (3 workspaces, 7 day insights), Team (20 workspaces, 30 day insights) and Enterprise (unlimited workspaces, 180 day insights, SSO, HIPAA), but publishes no figures and requires a demo or sales call for a quote

Pricing, plan by plan

n8n

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the n8n review.

Tray.io

Free
  • Starter$50/month
    • 20 workflows
    • 50 integrations
    • Community support
  • Professional$150/month
    • Unlimited workflows
    • 500+ integrations
    • Email support
  • Enterprise$500/month
    • Custom workflows
    • Dedicated support
    • Advanced security

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 Tray.io if

  • You need low-code workflow builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want api integrations.
Tray.io review

Questions people ask

Is n8n or Tray.io better?
Neither clearly leads. n8n starts at Free and Tray.io at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, n8n or Tray.io?
n8n starts at Free and Tray.io at Free.
Does n8n or Tray.io run on more platforms?
n8n runs on Web, Docker, Self-hosted. Tray.io 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 Tray.io is typically brought in for.
What can n8n do that Tray.io cannot?
n8n covers Workflow automation, Visual editor, Conditional execution, Looping. Tray.io covers Low-code workflow builder, API integrations, Conditional logic, Rate limiting. Both handle Error handling, Webhooks, REST API, Webhooks.
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