n8nvsLlamaIndex

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

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LlamaIndex

Data & ETL

Featured

Data framework for connecting LLMs to external data

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Featuren8nLlamaIndex
CategoryAutomation PlatformsData & ETL
PricingFree (self-hosted), cloud from $20/moFree (open-source) + Cloud
GitHub Stars
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52k
38k
PlatformsmacOS, Linux, Windows, DockerLinux, macOS, Windows
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)
  • ✓ RAG pipelines
  • ✓ Data connectors
  • ✓ Indexing
  • ✓ Query engine
  • ✓ Agent tools
Pros
  • + Self-hostable (full data control)
  • + 400+ integrations
  • + Visual workflow builder
  • + Native AI/LLM nodes
  • + Active community
  • + Best-in-class RAG framework
  • + 100+ data connectors
  • + Multiple index types
  • + Great documentation
  • + Active community
Cons
  • − Resource-heavy for self-hosting
  • − Learning curve for complex workflows
  • − Can be complex for simple use cases
  • − Abstractions hide complexity
  • − Learning curve for advanced features
  • − Some features require LlamaCloud
Tags
automationworkflowno-codeself-hostedintegrations
ragdataindexingopen-source

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