Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.
Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: n8n does not list a price
Free plan
n8n
Only n8n has one
Higher rating
n8n
3.9 against 4.4
Same job?
Yes
Both are Automation tools
Side by side
Compared on
elastic.io
n8n
Our rating
3.9
4.4Better
Starts at
$25/mo
Free
Free plan
No
YesBetter
Category
Automation
Automation
Plans
From $25/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
250+ pre-built connectors for SaaS, ERP, and on-premise systems
AI-powered data mapping and processing
Visual, low-code workflow builder
Cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-ground (on-premise) connectivity
White-label option for partners reselling integration services
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
250+ connector library covers most common enterprise systems out of the box
Self-hosting and white-label tiers give options standard SaaS-only iPaaS tools don't
Over a decade of integration-specific development since its 2013 founding
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
No perpetual free plan, only a time-limited trial
Name collision with the much larger Elastic NV (Elasticsearch) creates search and brand confusion
Enterprise tier pricing jumps sharply from $25 to $999+/month between plans
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
elastic.io, founded 2013
n8n GmbH, founded 2019
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260805. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is elastic.io better than n8n?
In our reviews elastic.io scores 3.9 and n8n scores 4.4. The better pick depends on the job. elastic.io: Low-code integration platform connecting cloud and on-premise applications with AI-assisted data mapping. n8n: Source-available and self-hostable, favored by developers.
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