MindStudio vs n8n (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

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: 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

Side by side

Compared on	MindStudio	n8n
Our rating	4.4	4.4
Starts at	$20/mo	Free
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Automation	Automation
Plans	From $20/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	No-code AI agent and workflow builder Marketplace for publishing and monetizing finished agents Testing and iteration tools before public release Built for both internal tools and distributable products Free tier for building and testing	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	Marketplace option is a genuine point of difference from internal-only builders No-code building keeps setup accessible Path from prototype to public release in one platform	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	Marketplace monetization matters less for purely internal automation needs Newer platform with a shorter track record than established competitors Advanced features require moving to a paid plan	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	YouAi, founded 2023	n8n GmbH, founded 2019

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260629. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is MindStudio better than n8n?

In our reviews MindStudio scores 4.4 and n8n scores 4.4. The better pick depends on the job. MindStudio: Build an AI agent, then publish and monetize it. n8n: Source-available and self-hostable, favored by developers.

Which is cheaper, MindStudio or n8n?

MindStudio: from $20/mo. n8n: free.

Do MindStudio and n8n have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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