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n8n vs Workato

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n8n

Software

The fair-code workflow automation tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Workato

Software

The enterprise integration platform

From
$99/month
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; Workato the pricing page names four product lines, Enterprise iPaaS, Agentic solutions, API Management and Data Orchestration, and publishes no figure for any of them, gating all of it behind Schedule a demo
  • They diverge on capability: n8n covers Workflow automation, Workato covers Process orchestration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which n8n and Workato actually diverge.

Attributes where n8n and Workato differ
Attributen8nWorkato
Starting priceFree$99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Docker, Self-hostedWeb, On-premise
Founded20192014

Identical on both: 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
  • Scheduling
  • Webhooks
  • REST API
  • 400+ integrations

Only in Workato

  • Process orchestration
  • Master data management
  • Integration templates
  • Real-time sync
  • Monitoring
  • API management
  • Workflow analytics
  • 1000+ apps

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

Workato

  • 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

Workato

  • The pricing page names four product lines, Enterprise iPaaS, Agentic solutions, API Management and Data Orchestration, and publishes no figure for any of them, gating all of it behind Schedule a demo

Pricing, plan by plan

n8n

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the n8n review.

Workato

$99/month
  • Starter$99/month
    • Up to 50 recipes
    • Basic integrations
    • Email support
  • Professional$299/month
    • Unlimited recipes
    • Premium integrations
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$999/month
    • Custom SLA
    • 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 Workato if

  • You need process orchestration.
  • You work on Web, On-premise.
  • You also want master data management.
Workato review

Questions people ask

Is n8n or Workato better?
Neither clearly leads. n8n starts at Free and Workato at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, n8n or Workato?
n8n has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for n8n and $99/month for Workato.
Does n8n or Workato run on more platforms?
n8n runs on Web, Docker, Self-hosted. Workato runs on Web, On-premise.
Can I use n8n for free?
Yes. n8n has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Workato starts at $99/month.
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 Workato is typically brought in for.
What can n8n do that Workato cannot?
n8n covers Workflow automation, Visual editor, Conditional execution, Looping. Workato covers Process orchestration, Master data management, Integration templates, Real-time sync. Both handle Error handling, Cloud deployment.
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