Huly
n8n
| Feature | Huly | n8n |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $12/mo | Free / from $24/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | startups, developers, open-source-teams, small-companies | developers, technical-teams, agencies, cost-conscious-teams, ai-builders |
| Founded | 2022 | 2019 |
| Issues | ✓ | ✗ |
| Documents | ✓ | ✗ |
| Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Hr Module | ✓ | ✗ |
| Time Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Boards | ✓ | ✗ |
| Workflows | ✗ | ✓ |
| Self Hosting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Code Nodes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Webhooks | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Agents | ✗ | ✓ |
| Api | ✗ | ✓ |
| Docker | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Huly Pros
- Open-source
- All-in-one platform
- Modern interface
- Self-hostable
✗ Huly Cons
- Newer and less proven
- Smaller community
- Features still developing
✓ 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
Huly is built for startups and developers, with a focus on issues and documents. n8n targets developers and technical teams and leads with workflows and self-hosting.
On pricing, Huly is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $12/mo compared to $24/mo for n8n. That $12/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.
Feature-wise, n8n offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Huly takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
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 open-source matters most to you, Huly may still be the right call.
