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Best n8n Alternatives in 2026

3 alternatives to n8n, the automation tool priced from $24/mo and scored 8.7/10 by our editor.3 of them are cheaper on the entry plan, 3 have a free plan. Every price below was checked on the vendor's pricing page and dated.

Use the table to compare n8n attribute by attribute, then read the head-to-head notes for each alternative.

Quick answer

Zapier is the strongest n8n alternative overall, scored 8.5/10. Pick Make for cheapest at $9/mo, or Julius AI for data & analytics specialist.

  1. ZapierStart here
  2. MakeCheapest at $9/mo
  3. Julius AIData & analytics specialist
  • 3alternatives compared
  • 3of 3cheaper than n8n
  • 3of 3with a free plan
  • $19.99/momedian entry price
  • Aug 26last pricing check
Why switch

Why look for a n8n alternative

The limits our editor noted on the n8n listing. Each alternative below addresses at least one of them.

Read the n8n review
  • Source-available rather than open source, so reselling it is not permitted
  • Self-hosting means you own the upgrades, backups and uptime
  • Fewer prebuilt integrations than Zapier or Make

n8n vs the alternatives at a glance

Score, entry price, free plan, API, platforms and privacy terms side by side. Green marks the best value on each row.

Attributen8nReferenceZapierMakeJulius AI
Editor score 8.7/10 8.5/10 8.5/10 7.7/10
Category Automation Automation Automation Data & analytics
Entry price $24/mo $19.99/mo $9/mo $20/mo
Free plan Yes Yes Yes Yes
Free trial No No No No
API Yes Yes Yes No
Platforms Web app, Linux, CLI Web app, Chrome extension, CLI Web app Web app
Trains on your data No No No No
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001 SOC 2, GDPR
Best for Technical teams that want automations on their own infrastructure Teams putting AI into workflows across tools that have no native integration Teams automating branching workflows they need to see and debug Analysts and founders who know their data questions but not Python
Head to head

Each n8n alternative, compared

  1. 1

    Zapier

    Automation    8.5

    Connects 9,000+ apps and runs AI steps inside the automation

    Price
    $19.99/mo
    Free plan
    Yes
    API
    Yes
    Pricing checked Aug 26

    Zapier vs n8n

    Choose Zapier if you are teams putting AI into workflows across tools that have no native integration.

    • Cheaper entry plan: $19.99/mo vs $24/mo
    • Scores lower: 8.5 vs 8.7
    • Also on Chrome extension
    • Not available on Linux

    Not ideal for: High-volume pipelines, where per-task billing gets expensive fast

    Full Zapier listing
  2. 2

    Make

    Automation    8.5

    Visual automation builder with AI agents across 3,000+ apps

    Price
    $9/mo
    Free plan
    Yes
    API
    Yes
    Pricing checked Aug 26

    Make vs n8n

    Choose Make if you are teams automating branching workflows they need to see and debug.

    • Cheaper entry plan: $9/mo vs $24/mo
    • Scores lower: 8.5 vs 8.7
    • Not available on Linux, CLI

    Not ideal for: Someone who wants one trigger and one action with no setup

    Full Make listing
  3. 3

    Julius AI

    Research    7.7

    Data analysis in chat, with real code running behind the answers

    Price
    $20/mo
    Free plan
    Yes
    API
    No
    Pricing checked Aug 26

    Julius AI vs n8n

    Choose Julius AI if you are analysts and founders who know their data questions but not Python.

    • Cheaper entry plan: $20/mo vs $24/mo
    • Scores lower: 7.7 vs 8.7
    • No public API
    • Not available on Linux, CLI
    • Data & analytics specialist rather than a direct clone

    Not ideal for: Teams that need a governed BI layer with shared metric definitions

    Full Julius AI listing
Questions

n8n alternatives FAQ

Short answers on free, cheaper and privacy-friendly alternatives, generated from the listings' data.

What is the best alternative to n8n?

Zapier ranks first among n8n alternatives on Webanas with an editor score of 8.5/10. It is best for teams putting AI into workflows across tools that have no native integration.

Is there a free alternative to n8n?

Yes. Zapier has a free plan (100 tasks per month, Zap workflows, Tables and Forms included, no premium apps), and so do Make, Julius AI.

What is the cheapest n8n alternative?

Make, with paid plans from $9/mo against $24/mo for n8n. Prices are checked on each listing's pricing page and dated.

How are n8n alternatives ranked?

By editor score first, then by shared category and use cases with the reference tool, then by listing completeness. Nobody can pay for a position.

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