Flowise
n8n
| Feature | Flowise | n8n |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $19/mo | Free / from $24/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | developers, startups, non-technical-users, ai-teams | developers, technical-teams, agencies, cost-conscious-teams, ai-builders |
| Founded | 2023 | 2019 |
| Visual Builder | ✓ | ✗ |
| Llm Chains | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Agents | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rag | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self Hosted | ✓ | ✗ |
| Open Source | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi Agent | ✓ | ✗ |
| Workflows | ✗ | ✓ |
| Self Hosting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Code Nodes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Webhooks | ✗ | ✓ |
| Api | ✗ | ✓ |
| Docker | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Flowise Pros
- Visual drag-and-drop for rapid prototyping
- Flexible model choice across LLM providers
- Self-hosting for full data control
- 100+ built-in nodes and connectors
✗ Flowise Cons
- Complex flows hard to debug at scale
- Enterprise features locked behind paid tiers
- Documentation quality inconsistent
✓ 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
Flowise is built for developers and startups, with a focus on visual-builder and llm-chains. n8n targets developers and technical teams and leads with workflows and self-hosting.
On pricing, Flowise is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $19/mo compared to $24/mo for n8n. That $5/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
n8n edges out on user ratings (4.6 vs 4.2). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Both tools are a solid fit for developers — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: n8n has a slight overall edge — but if visual drag-and-drop for rapid prototyping matters most to you, Flowise may still be the right call.