n8nvsPrivateGPT

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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PrivateGPT

Local AI Infrastructure

Interact with your documents privately using LLMs

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Featuren8nPrivateGPT
CategoryAutomation PlatformsLocal AI Infrastructure
PricingFree (self-hosted), cloud from $20/moFree (open-source)
GitHub Stars
52k
✓ More stars
55k
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)
  • ✓ Document Q&A
  • ✓ 100% private
  • ✓ Local inference
  • ✓ RAG
  • ✓ Multi-format
Pros
  • + Self-hostable (full data control)
  • + 400+ integrations
  • + Visual workflow builder
  • + Native AI/LLM nodes
  • + Active community
  • + 100% private and local
  • + No data leaves your machine
  • + Multiple document formats
  • + Good accuracy with RAG
  • + Easy Docker setup
Cons
  • − Resource-heavy for self-hosting
  • − Learning curve for complex workflows
  • − Requires powerful hardware
  • − Slower than cloud solutions
  • − Limited model choices
  • − UI is basic
Tags
automationworkflowno-codeself-hostedintegrations
privacyragdocumentsopen-source

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