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
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
n8n
4.3 against 4.4
Same job?
Yes
Both are Automation tools
Side by side
Compared on
Flowise
n8n
Our rating
4.3
4.4Better
Starts at
$35/mo
Free
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Category
Automation
Automation
Plans
Self-hosted$0 (open source)
Free (cloud)$0
Starter$35/mo (first month free)
Pro$65/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
Drag-and-drop canvas mapped directly to LangChain components
Fully open-source and self-hostable
One of the earliest visual LangChain builders
Independently developed, not owned by a larger company
Free self-hosted tier with no usage caps
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
Direct mapping to LangChain concepts suits developers already using it
Fully free and open source when self-hosted
Long track record as one of the original tools in this specific space
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
LangChain-specific mapping is less intuitive for those unfamiliar with it
Self-hosting requires real infrastructure setup
Smaller commercial backing than newer, acquired competitors
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
FlowiseAI, founded 2023
n8n GmbH, founded 2019
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 2026-09-24. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Flowise better than n8n?
In our reviews Flowise scores 4.3 and n8n scores 4.4. The better pick depends on the job. Flowise: The original drag-and-drop canvas for LangChain components. n8n: Source-available and self-hostable, favored by developers.
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