Head to head

Flowise vs n8n

Flowise and n8n both work in AI Agents. Here is how they stack up on pricing, access, context and our editorial scores, and which one to pick.

Side by side

Tool
Flowiseby Flowise4.4Setuproll editorial score
Tool
n8nby n8n4.3Setuproll editorial score
PricingOpen SourceFree self-host + cloud plans
PricingOpen SourceFree self-host + cloud plans
AccessLocal
AccessLocal
Contextn/a
Contextn/a
Open sourceYes
Open sourceYes
Best forVisual agent flows
Best forSelf-hosted workflow automation
Setuproll score4.4
Setuproll score4.3

The verdict

Flowise edges ahead overall, with a 4.4 Setuproll editorial score and a strong fit for visual agent flows. n8n is the better pick when you want self-hosted workflow automation, and it stays in the running on price and access. Most teams choose Flowise as the default and reach for n8n when their workflow leans that way.

Frequently asked questions

Is Flowise or n8n better?

Flowise holds a 4.4 Setuproll editorial score and is best for visual agent flows, while n8n holds a 4.3 and is best for self-hosted workflow automation. Pick Flowise for visual agent flows and n8n for self-hosted workflow automation.

What is the difference between Flowise and n8n?

Flowise is reached as Local (open source) with n/a, while n8n is reached as Local (open source) with n/a. They overlap on AI Agents but lead in different parts of the workflow.

Is Flowise cheaper than n8n?

Flowise is free self-host + cloud plans, and n8n is free self-host + cloud plans. Both have a path to start without a large upfront cost.

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