Drip
n8n
| Feature | Drip | n8n |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $39/mo | Free / from $24/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | ecommerce-stores, dtc-brands, shopify-merchants, online-retailers | developers, technical-teams, agencies, cost-conscious-teams, ai-builders |
| Founded | 2013 | 2019 |
| Visual Workflows | ✓ | ✗ |
| Email Campaigns | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sms Marketing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Revenue Attribution | ✓ | ✗ |
| Behavior Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Segmentation | ✓ | ✗ |
| A B Testing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Workflows | ✗ | ✓ |
| Self Hosting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Code Nodes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Webhooks | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Agents | ✗ | ✓ |
| Api | ✗ | ✓ |
| Docker | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Drip Pros
- Deep e-commerce integrations (Shopify, WooCommerce)
- Visual workflow builder with revenue attribution
- Advanced segmentation based on purchase behavior
- Pre-built automation playbooks for common e-commerce flows
✗ Drip Cons
- Expensive compared to general email tools
- No free plan available
- Primarily focused on e-commerce (limited for other use cases)
✓ n8n Pros
- Free self-hosting (forever)
- Full JavaScript/Python in every node
- AI agent workflow builder
- No per-task pricing when self-hosted
✗ n8n Cons
- Requires technical setup for self-hosting
- 400+ integrations vs Zapier's 7,000+
- Steeper learning curve than Zapier or Make
The Verdict
Drip is built for ecommerce stores and dtc brands, with a focus on visual-workflows and email-campaigns. n8n targets developers and technical teams and leads with workflows and self-hosting.
On pricing, n8n is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $24/mo compared to $39/mo for Drip. That $15/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
n8n has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Drip requires a paid subscription from day one.
Bottom line: n8n has a slight overall edge — but if deep e-commerce integrations (shopify, woocommerce) matters most to you, Drip may still be the right call.
