n8n vs Windmill
Which automation & integration tool is right for you? Compare features, pricing, and user reviews to make the best choice.
n8n
From €20Free plan
G2 4.7 · 319 reviewsTechnical teams with long, multi-step workflows or strict data rules who want per-run pricing and the option to self-host.
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Windmill
From $120Free plan
Developer teams that want to turn scripts into workflows, scheduled jobs and internal tools, and pay for compute instead of executions.
Side by side
| n8n | Windmill | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free self-hosted Community Edition; cloud from €20/month (Starter, annual) | Free Community Edition; Enterprise from $120/month |
| G2 Rating | 4.7 (319 reviews) | Not yet verified |
| Best For | Technical teams with long, multi-step workflows or strict data rules who want per-run pricing and the option to self-host. | Developer teams that want to turn scripts into workflows, scheduled jobs and internal tools, and pay for compute instead of executions. |
Pros and cons
n8n
Pros
- Long workflows cost the same as short ones (per-execution billing)
- Free self-hosted edition for internal use
- Strong AI agent and MCP support
- Unlimited users and workflows on every plan
Cons
- Sustainable Use License is not OSI open source and limits commercial redistribution
- Cloud Starter allows only 2,500 executions and 5 concurrent runs
- Business (€667/month, annual) is self-hosted only
- Steeper learning curve for non-technical users
Windmill
Pros
- Code-first with many supported languages
- No execution metering
- AGPLv3 open-source core you can self-host
- Covers workflows, jobs and internal apps in one place
Cons
- Far fewer prebuilt app connectors than n8n
- Not built for non-technical users
- Community Edition images include proprietary features, and AGPL has obligations if you modify and serve it
- Free edition limited to 3 workspaces and 10 SSO users
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