n8n Alternatives

n8n advertises $24/mo and has 4 documented extra fees, adding about $276/mo. Alternatives in Automation are ranked by estimated monthly cost. Estimates use illustrative assumptions, not your exact usage.

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n8n

Open-source workflow automation with self-hosted and cloud options. Free to self-host but server cos

Advertised: $24/mo

~$300/mo estimated

4 documented extra fees

3 Alternatives in Automation

Make

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Visual automation platform with operation-based pricing. 40-60% cheaper than Zapier for complex, high-volume workflows.

~$35.59/mo ($264.41/mo less)

Advertised $10.59/mo • 2 documented fees (+$25/mo) ✓ lower

Data Transfer Overage: +$15/moScenario Complexity Multiplier: +$10/mo

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Zapier

Connect 6,000+ apps and automate workflows. The most popular automation platform — and the most confusing pricing model

~$170.99/mo ($129.01/mo less)

Advertised $29.99/mo • 4 documented fees (+$141/mo) ✓ lower

Premium App Paywall: +$20/moMulti-Step Action Counting: +$45/moOverage at 1.25x Base Cost: +$30/mo+1 more

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Power Automate

Microsoft's workflow automation platform. Per-user pricing at $15-$40/user/mo with premium connector surcharges, AI Buil

~$540/mo

Advertised $15/mo • 3 documented fees (+$525/mo)

Premium Connector Paywall: +$0/moProcess Mining Add-On: +$25/moAI Builder Credits Consumed Fast: +$500/mo

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