Pickfinchn8n
by n8n
Short answer: n8n is a freemium agents & automation tool from n8n with a free tier, ranked #3 of 15 in Agents & automation with an editorial score of 90/100.
Workflow automation and AI agent builder for technical teams, available as a hosted cloud service or self-hosted.
Key facts
- Maker
- n8n
- Official site
- n8n.io
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Free tier
- Yes
- Pricing note
- Self-hosted Community Edition is free; cloud plans are paid with a free trial.
- Pricing page
- Official pricing
- Launched
- Not verified
- Last fact-checked
Who n8n is for
n8n is listed for Agents & automation and Coding, with a focus on self-hosted, workflows and ai agents. You can start on the free tier and upgrade later.
Where it scores well
- Strong output and feature depth for its core job (capability rated 5/5).
- Reasonably mature (4/5).
Things to weigh
- Takes longer to learn than simpler tools (rated 3/5).
Consider instead: Zapier, because it ranks higher in Agents & automation (#1, score 98).
Based on our editorial sub-scores and verified pricing fields, not on user reviews.
n8n pricing model
n8n is freemium. Freemium means a free plan with limits, plus paid upgrades for more usage or features. A free tier is available.
Self-hosted Community Edition is free; cloud plans are paid with a free trial.
We don't list plan prices because they change often. See current prices on the official n8n pricing page. Last fact-checked .
n8n vs alternatives in Agents & automation
| Tool | Rank | Score | Pricing model | Free tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n8n | #3 | 90 | Freemium | Yes |
| Zapier | #1 | 98 | Freemium | Yes |
| Make | #2 | 90 | Freemium | Yes |
| Lindy | #4 | 86 | Freemium | Yes |
| Manus | #5 | 86 | Freemium | Yes |
Full list: best AI tools for agents & automation.
Editorial ranking
- #3 of 15 in Agents & automation (score 90)
- #13 of 14 in Coding (score 80)
Score breakdown for Agents & automation (primary use case)
| Criterion | Weight | Score (1–5) | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use-case fit | 25% | 5 | 25.0 |
| Capability | 25% | 5 | 25.0 |
| Ease of use | 15% | 3 | 9.0 |
| Access & value | 15% | 5 | 15.0 |
| Maturity | 10% | 4 | 8.0 |
| Transparency | 10% | 4 | 8.0 |
| Editorial score | 90 / 100 |
Points = weight × (score ÷ 5) × 100, summed and rounded. Use-case fit and access are derived from the data (primary category and verified pricing); the other four are editor ratings. Editorial assessment, not a measured benchmark. How we score.
Sources
Tags
- self-hosted
- workflows
- ai agents
Frequently asked questions
- Is n8n free?
- Yes. n8n has a free tier; its pricing model is freemium. Self-hosted Community Edition is free; cloud plans are paid with a free trial.
- How much does n8n cost?
- n8n's pricing model is freemium. Self-hosted Community Edition is free; cloud plans are paid with a free trial. Current plan prices are listed on the official pricing page: https://n8n.io/pricing/.
- What is n8n used for?
- Workflow automation and AI agent builder for technical teams, available as a hosted cloud service or self-hosted. n8n is made by n8n. On Pickfinch it is listed under Agents & automation and Coding.
- How does Pickfinch rate n8n?
- n8n has an editorial score of 90/100 in Agents & automation, its primary use case, ranking #3 of 15. The score combines use-case fit 25%, capability 25%, ease of use 15%, access & value 15%, maturity 10% and transparency 10%. It is an editorial judgment, not a benchmark, and sponsorship never changes it.
- What are the best n8n alternatives?
- In Agents & automation, the highest-ranked alternatives to n8n are Zapier (98), Make (90) and Lindy (86), by editorial score out of 100.
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