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: FormsFlow does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
n8n
4.0 against 4.4
Same job?
Yes
Both are Automation tools
Side by side
Compared on
FormsFlow
n8n
Our rating
4.0
4.4Better
Starts at
Free
Free
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Category
Automation
Automation
Plans
Free
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 form builder powered by Form.io
BPMN 2.0-compliant workflow engine (Camunda) for process orchestration
Keycloak-based identity and role management
Built-in analytics and reporting via Redash
Fully open-source stack with no licensing fees for the core platform
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
No licensing fee for the open-source core, unlike most low-code competitors
Combines form building, workflow, identity, and analytics instead of requiring separate tools
BPMN 2.0 compliance keeps workflows portable and auditable for regulated environments
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
Self-hosting and integration still require technical setup effort despite the no-code form builder
Support and custom work are paid services, so total cost is not zero for production use
Tooling leans toward government and enterprise use cases over startup-style simplicity
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
AOT Technologies, founded 2011
n8n GmbH, founded 2019
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260718. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is FormsFlow better than n8n?
In our reviews FormsFlow scores 4.0 and n8n scores 4.4. The better pick depends on the job. FormsFlow: Open-source low-code platform combining form building, BPMN workflows, and analytics. n8n: Source-available and self-hostable, favored by developers.
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