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n8n vs Tabby

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

n8n

Source-available and self-hostable, favored by developers

4.4Free

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Tabby

An open-source, self-hostable alternative to Copilot's autocomplete

4.3$19/mo

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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: n8n does not list a price

  • Free plan

    Tie

    Both have one

  • Higher rating

    n8n

    4.4 against 4.3

  • Same job?

    Not quite

    Different categories: check which job you need done

Side by side

Compared onn8nTabby
Our rating4.4Better4.3
Starts atFree$19/mo
Free planYesYes
CategoryAutomationCoding
Plans
  • 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
From $19/mo
Key features
  • 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
  • Open-source, self-hostable code completion
  • Focused specifically on inline autocomplete, not broader chat or agents
  • No code sent to external APIs when self-hosted
  • Free tier for standard cloud use
  • Lightweight, narrowly scoped design
Pros
  • 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
  • Genuine self-hosting keeps code entirely off external servers
  • Open source allows inspection and customization
  • Narrow focus keeps the tool fast and simple to run
Cons
  • 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
  • Scoped to completion only, not chat, agents, or code review
  • Self-hosting requires running and maintaining your own infrastructure
  • Completion quality depends on which self-hosted model is chosen
Companyn8n GmbH, founded 2019TabbyML, Inc., founded 2023

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

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is n8n better than Tabby?

In our reviews n8n scores 4.4 and Tabby scores 4.3. The better pick depends on the job. n8n: Source-available and self-hostable, favored by developers. Tabby: An open-source, self-hostable alternative to Copilot's autocomplete.

Which is cheaper, n8n or Tabby?

n8n: free. Tabby: from $19/mo.

Do n8n and Tabby have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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