Head-to-Head Comparison

Microsoft Power Automate vs n8n

Side-by-side comparison of capabilities, pricing, and positioning. 3 shared capabilities, 1 unique.

Microsoft Power Automate
FREEMIUM

"Optimize business processes with an end-to-end automation solution."

Best for: enterprise

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n8n

n8n

FROM $20/MO
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What each tool does best

Microsoft Power Automate

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n8n

  • Offers a 'fair-code' licensing model, allowing free use, modification, and redistribution with specific limitations, providing more flexibility than traditional open-source licenses.
  • Provides both self-hosted and managed cloud deployment options, catering to organizations with varying security and control requirements.
  • Features a visual node-based editor that enables users to create complex workflows without extensive coding knowledge, appealing to both developers and non-developers.
  • Supports integration with over 350 applications, including custom services, facilitating extensive connectivity across diverse tools and platforms.

Capabilities compared

Shared (3)

App Integration No-Code Automation Workflow Automation

Only on Microsoft Power Automate (1)

Robotic Process Automation

Only on n8n (0)

None unique to n8n.

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