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Langflow vs n8n

Pricing, free plans, ratings, features, pros and cons, side by side. Where one comes out ahead, we mark it.

Langflow

DataStax-owned, but still free, open, and framework-agnostic

4.2Free

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n8n

Source-available and self-hostable, favored by developers

4.4Free

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Who comes out ahead

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: Langflow does not list a price

  • Free plan

    Tie

    Both have one

  • Higher rating

    n8n

    4.2 against 4.4

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Automation tools

Side by side

Compared onLangflown8n
Our rating4.24.4Better
Starts atFreeFree
Free planYesYes
CategoryAutomationAutomation
PlansFree
  • 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
  • Open-source visual builder for LangChain-based RAG and agent apps
  • Acquired by DataStax in 2024, remains free and open
  • Integration with DataStax Astra DB available optionally
  • Framework-agnostic despite corporate backing
  • Free, unlimited self-hosting
  • 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
  • Free and open source despite being corporately owned
  • Backed by DataStax's infrastructure and engineering investment
  • Remains framework-agnostic rather than locked to one database
  • 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
  • Corporate ownership raises long-term independence questions for some users
  • Optional database integration nudges toward DataStax's own products
  • Overlaps closely with Flowise's similar LangChain-visualization approach
  • 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
CompanyLangflow, founded 2023n8n GmbH, founded 2019

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FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Langflow better than n8n?

In our reviews Langflow scores 4.2 and n8n scores 4.4. The better pick depends on the job. Langflow: DataStax-owned, but still free, open, and framework-agnostic. n8n: Source-available and self-hostable, favored by developers.

Which is cheaper, Langflow or n8n?

Langflow: free. n8n: free.

Do Langflow and n8n have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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