n8n alternatives
n8n is source-available automation you can self-host. These are the other no-code & automation tools in the index, with what each one charges.
8 with a free plan5 start cheaper
| Tool | What it is | Pricing | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| n8nthe one you asked about | Source-available automation you can self-host | from $20/mo | Yes |
| Zapierzapier.com | Connect apps without code | from $19.99/mo | Yes |
| Airtableairtable.com | Databases that look like spreadsheets | from $20/mo | Yes |
| Webflowwebflow.com | Design production websites visually | from $15/mo | Yes |
| Makemake.com | Visual automation with real branching | from $12/mo | Yes |
| Retoolretool.com | Internal tools in an afternoon | from $10/mo | Yes |
| Bubblebubble.io | Build full web apps without code | from $32/mo | Yes |
| Pipedreampipedream.com | Automation where you can drop into code | from $29/mo | Yes |
| Softrsoftr.io | Turn Airtable into a client portal | from $19/mo | Yes |
8 of these 9 prices were read from the vendor's own pricing page, most recently on 21 Sept 2026; the rest are indicative. Entry tier only — vendors change pricing without notice.
8 of these 9 prices were read from the vendor's own pricing page; the rest are marked * and are indicative. The median is across these 8, not the whole category.
Switching from n8n
- What is the cheapest alternative to n8n?
- Of the 8 alternatives here that publish an entry price, Retool is the lowest at $10 a month. That is $10 a month less than n8n's $20.
- Is there a free alternative to n8n?
- 8 of these publish an ongoing free plan: Zapier, Airtable, Webflow, Make, Retool, Bubble, Pipedream, Softr. A free plan is not a trial — it stays free, with limits set by the vendor.
- What can I use instead of n8n?
- The closest matches in the index are Zapier, Airtable, Webflow, Make, Retool. They sit in the same category and cover overlapping ground; the table above puts each one's entry price beside n8n's.
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