n8n
Photopea
| Feature | n8n | Photopea |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $24/mo | Free / from $5/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | developers, technical-teams, agencies, cost-conscious-teams, ai-builders | designers, students, photo-editors, budget-conscious-creatives |
| Founded | 2019 | 2013 |
| Workflows | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self Hosting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Code Nodes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Webhooks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Agents | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Docker | ✓ | ✗ |
| Photo Editing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Psd Support | ✗ | ✓ |
| Layers | ✗ | ✓ |
| Filters | ✗ | ✓ |
| Batch Processing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Vector Tools | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Photopea Pros
- Free and browser-based
- Opens PSD files perfectly
- No installation needed
- Full editing capabilities
✗ Photopea Cons
- Ads on free version
- Can be slow with large files
- Limited batch processing
The Verdict
n8n is built for developers and technical teams, with a focus on workflows and self-hosting. Photopea targets designers and students and leads with photo-editing and psd-support.
On pricing, Photopea is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $5/mo compared to $24/mo for n8n. That $19/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 Photopea takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.
