n8nvsLangflow

Full side-by-side comparison — features, pricing, platforms, and which one wins in 2026.

n8n

Automation Platforms

Open-source workflow automation with built-in AI capabilities

Langflow

Automation Platforms

Visual framework for building multi-agent AI apps

Featuren8nLangflow
CategoryAutomation PlatformsAutomation Platforms
PricingFree (self-hosted), cloud from $20/moFree (open-source) + Cloud
GitHub Stars
More stars
52k
35k
PlatformsmacOS, Linux, Windows, DockerLinux, macOS, Windows, Docker, Web
Key Features
  • 400+ integrations (APIs, databases, SaaS)
  • Native AI nodes (LLM, vector store, RAG chains)
  • Visual drag-and-drop workflow builder
  • Self-hostable via Docker (full data control)
  • Webhook triggers, cron schedules, event-driven
  • JavaScript/Python code nodes for custom logic
  • Credential management and encryption
  • Active community (52K+ GitHub stars)
  • Visual builder
  • Drag-and-drop
  • Component library
  • API export
  • Multi-model
Pros
  • + Self-hostable (full data control)
  • + 400+ integrations
  • + Visual workflow builder
  • + Native AI/LLM nodes
  • + Active community
  • + Intuitive visual builder
  • + LangChain ecosystem integration
  • + Easy prototyping
  • + Export as Python code
  • + Growing component library
Cons
  • Resource-heavy for self-hosting
  • Learning curve for complex workflows
  • Tied to LangChain ecosystem
  • Limited for very custom logic
  • Can be slow for complex flows
  • Still maturing
Tags
automationworkflowno-codeself-hostedintegrations
no-codevisuallangchainopen-source

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