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AI Tool Comparison
n8n vs Workato
A side-by-side breakdown to help you pick the right tool for your workflow.
n8n
Visually connect apps, APIs, and AI models into multi-step automations — free and self-hostable, or run on Cloud with per-execution pricing.
Automation
freemium
Workato
Connect apps, orchestrate workflows, and now run AI agents to handle complex, cross-department processes at enterprise scale. Workato One adds agentic orchestration on top of core integration.
Automation
paid
Bottom Line
n8n edges ahead on rating (4.7 vs 4.6), but the right pick still comes down to which workflow you're running.
Choose n8n if…
Automation
Choose Workato if…
Automation
| Attribute | n8n | Workato |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Automation | Automation |
| Pricing | freemium | paid |
| Pricing Detail | Free (self-hosted) / €20/mo Cloud Starter / €50/mo Cloud Pro | Custom quote-based — typical SMB ~$110K/yr, Enterprise ~$197K/yr |
| Rating |
Key Features
n8n
- 400+ integrations
- AI nodes (LangChain)
- Self-hosting option
- Code nodes (JavaScript/Python)
- Complex branching logic
Workato
- 1,200+ app connectors
- recipe suggestions
- On-prem agent
- Enterprise security and compliance
- Embedded integration platform
Pros
n8n
- •Open source and self-hostable
- •More powerful than Zapier for technical users
- •AI nodes are excellent
- •Great value vs Zapier
Workato
- •Enterprise-grade reliability and compliance
- •Best in class for complex enterprise workflows
- •Strong security controls
- •Excellent support
Cons
n8n
- Higher technical bar than Zapier
- Self-hosting requires maintenance
- Debugging complex flows can be hard
Workato
- Expensive, not for SMBs
- Requires dedicated admin
- Overkill for simple automations