Dify vs n8n

• Lower starting price

  Not comparable

  Not comparable: n8n does not list a price

• Free plan

  Tie

  Both have one

• Higher rating

  Tie

  4.4 against 4.4

• Same job?

  Yes

  Both are Automation tools

Compared on	Dify	n8n
Our rating	4.4	4.4
Starts at	$59/mo	Free
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Automation	Automation
Plans	From $59/mo	Community EditionFree, self-hosted Starter€24/mo, or €20/mo billed yearly Pro€60/mo, or €50/mo billed yearly Business€800/mo, or €667/mo billed yearly EnterpriseQuote only
Key features	Visual builder for RAG pipelines and agent workflows Built-in production observability and usage monitoring One-click deployment to API or embeddable chat widget Full self-hosting support Open-source with a managed cloud option	Source-available under a fair-code license, self-hostable Function nodes for inline JavaScript or Python code Node-based visual workflow builder Free, unlimited self-hosting Popular specifically among developers and technical teams
Pros	Covers the full lifecycle from building to deploying to monitoring Self-hosting available for data control requirements Open-source foundation with active development	Self-hosting avoids per-task pricing anxiety at scale Inline code nodes give real flexibility beyond visual blocks alone Strong reputation and active community among technical users
Cons	Broader scope adds complexity versus simpler single-purpose builders Managed cloud pricing sits above some lighter competitors Best value requires actually shipping to production, not just prototyping	Fair-code license is more restrictive than fully permissive open source Self-hosting requires real infrastructure and maintenance Steeper learning curve for non-technical users than simpler tools
Company	LangGenius, founded 2023	n8n GmbH, founded 2019

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